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Newspaper
Sullivan Times
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1885
Page
2
The Times announces early January publication of Witkey Collins new story The Evil Genius through Chicago Stereo type Works from advance sheets. It holds exclusive Sullivan county rights and will appear only in the Times. Subscriptions at once ensure being reading from the start.
The Bloomfield News announces it will print using a new type face starting January 1. The move aims to modernize the paper’s look and improve readability for readers.
Canon Farrar writes on the Church in America in the January North American Review. The Princeton Democrat marks its 26th year. Brother Evans owns strong southern Indiana paper property and a post office. The issue features Tur Marquis of Lorne Col Inger Soll millionaires Astor and Carnegie an Irish MP elect John Boyle O Reilly Cassius M Clay Sir John MacDonald and Frank B Sanborn.
The commissioner indicates willingness to issue bonds and start widening grading and tiling roads once a petition is presented to the Board. The piece mocks Messrs Schaffer and Arnett, implying they will do little and swear at the roads.
General Beauregard explains Shiloh history in the January North American Review claiming Johnson was only a corps commander and challenging Grant and Sherman on the perceived surprise. The Montpelier Argus critiqued delinquent subscribers with harsh language. Pillsbury reprints anti-slavery tracts noting church failures. Local editorials mock Prosecuting Attorney Axtell and discuss reciprocity and protectionist alliances. A major fire in Vincennes destroys Gardiner’s and nearby properties, with heavy losses and poor insurance.
The passage describes a chain of mutual import bans among A, B, C, X, RB, and XN. Each country imposes limits to protect its own clothiers and workers, triggering reciprocal bans on silks, ironware, and cloth. The outcome is a general reduction of readily available goods and living standards for all four participants.
The piece endorses an constitutional amendment to fill a vacancy by letting the House elect a President to serve out the unexpired term after the death or disability of both President and Vice President. It argues current bills are flawed and urges urgent careful consideration by Senators and Representatives in Congress.
T. F. Mills of Washington has petitioned the Senate for 17,500 dollars to make a platen case of General Rawlins’s face by order of General Meigs and to prepare plans for a bronze equestrian statue. The report covers varied items, from political figures to bank reserves and mine rescues, with multiple notices across states.
Senate discusssions include Teller bill for free silver dollar coinage Ingalls measure to define president's powers Manderson pension proposal for veterans serving at least one year ButlerDakota territorial authority inquiry Dec 17 presidential succession bill advances Cabinet as acting president and power to convene extra sessions Hiscock record defended by Randall Blount lauds his stance on withholding appropriations
The queen has intimated approval of a measure for an Irish parliament under imperial oversight. Nationalists unite on the elective principle with a majority of leaders favoring an elected parliament. The imperial parliament and the queen retain veto power, while the sovereign appoints the Irish ministry.
The following letters remain unclaimed in the local post office and will be sent to the Dead-letter office if not called for within thirty days. Stephen Bedwell, C A Dar, Frank Hall, Martha Harper, C W Hotchkiss, John L Hutchison, W H Hackett, Mollie Smallek, Sherman Williams, Mrs Maggie B Wilson. Dec. 21, 1885.
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