Persecuted Episcopal Clergymen Targeted by Forged Mail Requests
Reverend Morgan Dix of New York, a respected Episcopal clergyman, has endured three weeks of relentless mail abuse. Forged letters from various tradesmen and junk dealers, sent through the post, prompt unwanted visits and dinner invitations from clergy strangers. Detectives have yet to identify the malefactors behind the campaign, leaving Dix puzzled and distressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Dix
New York
New York City
Public Lands Bill Aligns Pre emptor and Homesteader Rights
The Senate passed a bill to grant land to the first settler whether they claimed as pre emptor or homesteader and to give a preference right to abandoned entries once relinquishments are filed. The measure awaits House action before adjournment.
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United States Senate
House
Congress
New Funding Bill Aims to Cut Interest Costs
Fernando Wood of New York introduced a funding bill that the House passed to speed debt repayment at the lowest feasible rate. It authorizes 995,440,350 dollars in five percent bonds and 273,631,360 dollars in six percent bonds to be issued in 1881, with an average next year of 5.33 percent. Wood proposes replacing these with three percent bonds to save about 14.5 million annually.
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Fernando Wood
New York
House of Representatives
House
Wood
Paradise Reporter Change of Publishers Announced
HM Warren and Co succeed James Crensiaw and Co as publishers of the Paradise Reporter promising it will be a newspaper not a personal journal and will avoid factional fashion. It will enlarge to its original size when changes allow and wishes the paper success. The Tubo Sun will suspend publication for three to four months due to dull times. An exchange urges citizens to uphold four pillars for a republic and notes coin shortages with large silver reserves.
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HM. Warren & Co
James Crensiaw
Tubo Sun
Tybo
Federal plan to monopolize mail carriers faces revival debate
Across items, the report on Wells, Fargo Co. urges government monopoly of letter carriage, claiming recent needs after Pacific settlement justify ending private mail. The commission argues private carriers should be barred, citing postage loss from bulky three cent envelopes and profit motives. Also notes political reorganization, labor unrest, urban safety, and local election outcomes.
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Postoffice Department
Wells, Bargo & Co
Pacific Coast
Wells, Farge & Co
Isthmus Canal
Tilden
Kelly
Wages Restored After 1877 Reduction Rule
The Receiver of the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad orders a return to pre July 1877 wages starting April 1. This reversal contrasts with common corporate practice of wage cuts, signaling a business revival in the Staten. The walking fever is forecast to return in San Francisco. The next match is expected for 4910,000 wt side.
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Ohio and Mississippi Railroad
San Francisco
Why Levy & Co's Store Draws Locals Why Cash Deals
Special locals explain that Levy and Co's store draws shoppers because it offers cheap goods for cash. The ad style claim emphasizes low prices and immediate payment as reasons for frequent visits.
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Levy & Co
Mhil
A Good Thing German Syrup Emerges As Noted Cure
Dr A Boschee delivers German Syrup touted as a cure for coughs colds and lung troubles with years of use and two million bottles sold annually Be wary of similarly named medicines Bewetme s Garman Suave introduced in 1868 and now sold widely Three doses relieve ordinary cough Price 75 cents Sample bottle 25 cents
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A. Boschee
Bewetme
United States
Renowned New York caterer to cure ills at Depot Restaurant
Dr Avoren Ghirzyer appears at the Depot Restaurant offering cures for 25 cents and up with all season delicacies cooked to order. Fish and game on hand, hours unspecified, promoting a novelty service amid various local notices and ads.
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Avoren Ghirzyer
New York
Depot
Mhs
Distress relief reception committee list and gala seating
A long roster of names from many towns and organizations appears as a reception committee for a relief drive in Ireland. The document lists volunteers, floor directors, door keepers, and event staff, with notes about dancing and supper services at a restaurant once run by Mrs.
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