02 Dec 1883
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Newspaper
Savannah Weekly Echo
Location
Savannah, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1883
Page
1
The Echo proclaims itself a live paper printed and managed by Colored Men for the people. It promises weekly news boiled down for hasty readers and claims the largest circulation of any colored paper in the South, as the leading journal of its class in the state.
News of the Week reports three dead and five injured in a boiler explosion at a mill in Jackson Township Penn. It notes a 112-year-old man died in Boston and other varied items across the Eastern and Middle States including gas well flames, stock market mood, and a high profile marriage in Pittsburgh.
The article discusses pensions for dependents and the secretary's interpretation of statutes, noting related court cases and a verdict on a civil rights matter. It cites the Diplomatic Service expenses, consular revenue, and the Postmaster General's restrictions on pension attorney lists. It also covers treasury figures, Secret Service arrests, and a mining dispute involving the Quicksilver Mining Company heirs.
A youth and a French senate incident echo unrest as doctors declare him longetic after a gun scene with Prime Minister Ferry inquiry. Howard McMahon wins a British seat for Limerick under Parnell. A cotton factory fire in Mexico City kills five, losses noted. White Lily society suspected active in China causing regional tension. M de Lesseps predicts Panama Canal completion in five years in Manchester speech. Egyptian forces suffer heavy losses in Canén clash. Mahdi faction blamed for slave trader influence. Condors steamers patrol off Holland coast as tensions rise. Eighteen.
A survey of notable figures including L Ruchonent president of Switzerland, English poet Swinburne, ex secretary Winom in Paris, General Robert Toombs joining the Methodist church, Mrs E D E N Southworth in Washington, ex Senator John P King in good health at eighty four, Governor Stanford’s vineyard expansion, Huxley’s son, Villiard of Northern Pacific building a mansion, Von Moltke at eighty four rising early and whist as pastime, cowboy poet Buttes who never attended school, and David Graham Adee’s role in discovering him during a Colorado trip.
A Philadelphia veteran John M. Berrien dies. A Waterford man finds his deceased wife’s arms around his neck. Inferior mine violence at Marshall Basin. A gale worsens Great Lakes losses. Bank troubles and a governor’s arrest accompany wartime dispatches. A moving tale follows of old Joe Pollard reforming himself and his daughter’s steadfast care leading to redemption and renewed respect.
The United States comptroller reports on state banks trust companies and savings banks. It notes totals for 735 state banks and trust companies, 650 savings banks, and 740 private bankers, with figures for loans deposits capital and bonds across New England Middle States New York City and other regions. The report covers six months of private bankers and tax changes affecting capital and deposits.
A compilation of hunting accidents reports fatalities and injuries. Weatherby of Constantine Michigan lost lower jaw from gun discharge. Jay Hollywood of Seaton Michigan killed by accident while atop a log. Neal Jarmon of Montex Wisconsin fatally shot. J A Hersperger of Nicholasville Kentucky wounded friend Liga Hughes. Daring Miller of Gouglersville Pennsylvania died after wounding himself and crawling home. brothers killed when a double discharge struck the younger as they traveled. Charles Cela of Commercial Point Ohio shot by a discharged gun after hunting. Ira Emmons of Eureka Nevada injured when a pin failed causing leg injury. Albert Lee of Minneapolis died four hours after being shot. David Cramer of Rawlinsville Pennsylvania injured when hammer struck him and his son receiving shots. recovery expected for the boy remained.
Dispatch from Streator Illinois reports a frightful railroad accident that killed eight passengers including a lady and her daughter and a minister. A Burlington and Quincy mail train was signaling to stop for ballast unloading when a freight train plowed into the rear coach.
Mrs LaxGtry stars in Canad while Edwin Boorn reports Boston crowding Trouses. Hazel Nicke dominates a season booked, Signora Barlanidi thrills Venice with Il Trovatore and La Favorita. Henry Gite notes 2000+ American pros toured Europe last spring. Pollini offers Rubinstein 1080 for a five month U.S. tour. Anna Dickinson resurges after Detroit benefit. Sullivan may write a serious opera about Marie Stuart for Covent Garden next year. Fennessy hires Mapleson for Cincinnati opera festival in February 1954. Salvini says no retirement and hopes to tour America again.
The National Grange opened its annual convention in Washington with twenty seven states represented by state masters. Speeches by ex Chief Robie of Maine and others discussed agricultural influence and representation in government. Worthy Master Woodman of Michigan delivered his address praising improved orange cultivation progress.
The tale follows Joseph Pollard once a grand banker, ruined by fraud and bank run, and his daughter Jeddy who refuses to abandon him. She shares his poverty, mends his life with quiet devotion, and endures social pity as a carriage and pair repeatedly appear at their modest home.
An eighteen month old child of James Vaugn in Gentile Valley wandered away during wash day. Neighbors tracked bear tracks into the mountains and discovered the child asleep in weeds with a torn dress and a large bear’s bed nearby. The baby sustained only a minor scratch.
Ward explains affectionate motives for courting Betsy Jane. He lists farm kinships cow and corn ties, shared spring thirst, matching mare markings, concurrent childhood measles, parents sharing Sunday pews, and neighbors noting kinship between the Wards and Peasleys. He recalls mothers washing gowns together amid playful neighborly banter.
The passage argues that daily courage guards from harm and wrong, inspiring moral heroism to embrace the good. It suggests virtues forged by courage become instinctive over time, reducing the need for deliberate courage in everyday acts.
A collection of jokes and quips from various papers noting wordplay on manners, misprints, and social quirks. Entries reference jokes about marriage ages, bric-a-brac, beefsteak windows, and humorous misunderstandings, with marginal comments on editors and poets. The tone is light and syndicated.
A 22 year old applicant with four years bookkeeping experience writes a detailed letter offering to work for 75 a month with comfortable office conditions and exacting standards. The response from a business owner rejects the female applicant, saying he will hire a man for 50 a month to endure harsh conditions.
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