Immigration Society touted by Central Pennsylvania readers
A Springfield Weekly Leader column notes interest in an Immigration Society. Westness reconvenes next Tuesday. The writer recalls Kansas and Iowa recruitment, praises Kansas families, urges East-to-West information spread, and suggests Central Pennsylvania papers publish facts about immigration prospects. Srecurrenn, Mo., D.
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Wealthy banker Jsnon Bars faces insolvency shock
Jsnon Bars, a prominent Mincis banker, is reported insolvent with liabilities around $1,200,000 and assets of $800,000 in personal property and real estate. The news sparked notable excitement in financial circles while a sensational mail event and local paper commentary reflect broader regional reactions.
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Our Contributors and the Newsroom Standard
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Tramps and Vagrancy Policy in Missouri Debate
The piece rebuts a People's Prose excerpt on tramps and resumption, arguing an army of vagabonds burdens workers. It asserts able-bodied men can find honorable work, supports enacting vagrant laws like Wagner’s Missouri statutes to curb tramp activity.
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Arkansas Rail Venture Promoted by Van Hoose Letter
A letter to Dr. Van Moose from his brother outlines a proposed railroad from Peirce City to Fayetteville with a 40 mile graded line by Benton and Washington counties. A Chicago led group would finance culverts bridges and rails if the route is built within 18 months and extended to Alma. The plan promises a direct Chicago market and warns St. Louis & San Francisco could lose Arkansas trade without an outlet. The letter names J J Van Hoose and mentions 250,000 acres offered as land grant and charter. London Times notes rising consols amid a stagnant money market.
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Ring Out the Old Year Ring In the New Convention
A long feature discusses the 1878 political and economic landscape including open ocean trade, western infrastructure needs, proposed national convention in Washington on January 22, and the push to revive U.S. shipbuilding, free silver debate, and internal trade, with references to silver advocates and the Bardwell states in Congress. It urges Congress to act to revive foreign markets and propel agricultural and manufactured goods.
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Massachusetts Republicans in state central clash over Hayes endorsement
At a Concord meeting ahead of the state convention, factions clashed over endorsing President Hayes. Chandler denounced an attack on him by naval officers while others urged either conciliation or endorsement. Boston coverage notes Republican tensions and rival bids for statewide posts.
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Turks seek armistice amid Russo Turkish talks
Reports from Constantinople Berlin and London indicate Turkish commanders have been ordered to seek an armistice with Russia. The Turkish Council of Ministers approved armistice terms and sent them to the Sultan. London said Lord Derby urged direct negotiations, while Serre Pasha asked him to arrange terms.
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England and Russia mediate talks gain chamber support
Negotiations continue between England and Russia on mediation. The Chamber of Deputies heard ministers explanations and declared them satisfactory, with special approval for Server Pasha's foreign policy. All ministers attended the debate.
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Hell or no hell? a satirical northern letter on church dispute
A dated letter to the editor mocks the heated Hell or No Hell controversy among religious factions. It suggests a comical convention of ring leaders, cites figures like Butler and Grant, jokes about Granny Hayes and Tilden, and ends with a humorous domestic exchange about infidels and ministers, highlighting social tensions and the specter of civil strife.
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