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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1881
Page
7
A Washington article describes expected crowds for the upcoming inauguration and efforts to secure security and accommodations. Reports mention barometer and thermometer aims, building school rooms, and coordinating lodging, meals, and transportation for visitors amid heightened precautions and vigilant public order.
A portrait of Joe Brown from 1860 highlights his governorship and secessionist stance. He clashed with the Central Government over states rights, resisted Richmond, and stood ready for peace efforts with Sherman. He emerged from the war in stronger material condition for Georgia.
A garbled excerpt critiques Southern texts and moral instruction while discussing the Civil War era. It references Northern cruelty, literacy, government action, and loyalty themes amid fragmented phrases and unclear attributions.
A Detroit woman about forty five withdrew her divorce petition after a meeting with a lawyer. She said her husband promised to reform and reduce her washing earnings share from four dollars a week to two fifty with twelve shillings for housekeeping, signaling improved prospects.
An exchange shows the cost of regular smoking from a weekly $1 expenditure. With $26 capital added every six months and 7 percent annual compound interest, the total grows. smokers commonly spend at least a quarter daily on cigars, nearly doubling the cited amounts. Moral: Don't smoke.
Senate proceedings include Logan joint resolution on franking extension to executive communications, tied committee results, Edmunds Electoral Count resolution tabled, and Morgan seeks postponement. Debate over a unanimous consent rule and various appropriations amendments follow, with party obstruction cited and motions to suspend rites and create new departments discussed.
Senate debated relief efforts and amendments to an appropriation of 1750,000 for a relief vessel and related aid. House discussions covered sale price of state lands and funding allocations, with approvals tentative as sessions adjourned.
Text discusses a historical event where dispute over counting a Georgia vote could not affect the outcome. General Gardell was elected president and would be declared, but a revolution was proposed to avoid difficulty. The plan imagined a hypothetical counting method to ease the crisis.
In Washington on February 7 the Senate appointed Hamlin and Thurman as tellers for the electoral count. The morning hour passed with discussion of alleged census fraud in South Carolina. Butler read a secretary of the interior reply and defended the census findings against Conkling's campaign remarks. Conkling retorted, and the exchange ended as the topic was dropped.
The credentials of Philettis Sawyer and Arcot B. Gormanisenators elect were read and filed. Resolutions were introduced calling for a Treasury statement on New York Custer House appointments prosecutions and reparations while civil service reforms were discussed and a committee move was noted.
The joint session opened with Vice President Wheeler presiding as Doorkeeper Bassett brought in the two electoral vote boxes. After opening Alabama’s votes and reading certificates, the tally showed Garfield 214 votes and Hancock 144 with Georgia excluded. Garfield and Arthur were declared elected for four years, and the convention dissolved at 1:35.
The Senate Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads approved a $1,000,000 appropriation to encourage foreign mail service for the coming year. Funds will compensate steamship companies for carrying mail under Postmaster General recommendations, with the condition that ships be iron and American crewed. An attempt to require American construction failed in committee.
The Legislature delays key votes on constitutional amendments with Senator Bell urging a convention while opposing resubmission. In the House, Sir Ryan leads a forceful education bill defense. Kentucky figure Mr. Gibeson clashes, and broad debate continues with leaders planning further action and potential adjournment despite mixed support.
The article describes alsike clover as a hybrid between red and white clovers with finer stems and abundant honey rich blossoms. It notes its better drought tolerance and frost resistance, upright growth, and usefulness when mixed with timothy or red clover. For sowing, four pounds per acre is common seed rate, with one pound per acre for pasture improvement, and two pounds if seed is the primary aim. It ripens late July in Chicago latitude and can be threshed like red clover. Readers with experience are invited to share.
A humorous note from the Detroit Free Press describes the nightmare of frozen pipes in a new house. The piece follows a plumber who anticipates winter risks and residents who find no water, with the pipe’s fate left unresolved as the cold settles in.
The readable text references a medical condition, treatment attempts, and a discussion of care needs. Mentions individuals and places in a context of health care challenges and potential support, with unclear dates or events. The fragmentary OCR yields no clear narrative or outcome.
A reflective piece recalls a young Republican who fought bosses, a veteran seeking veteran representation on tickets, a reformer who shuns office, a merchant who credits ads, a courteous publisher, a faithful servant girl, a devoted husband, and a well behaved child, noting they are all dead.
A historical commentary asserts the United States leads in coal area with 190000 square miles, compared with Nova Scotia 18000 and Britain 11900, noting vast accessible seams, favorable depths, and shallow water levels that reduce mining costs, forecasting the Union as a dominant world fuel producer.
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