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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1881
Page
3
A whimsical Christmas tableau from the Burlington Hawkeye paints a crowded town scene. Sly sleighs, frigid winds, burning parlor fires, and busy shoppers mingle with a plummet of misfortune from illness and want.
Joseph F Brown of the county clerk's office analyzes Indiana's November results. He notes equal party distribution in Senate and House seats, splits by county, and shifts since earlier elections. The piece blends historical election figures with commentary on Garfield Hancock outcomes and broader implications.
A Parison notes Madame Thiers a year older than Queen Victoria and married to M. Thiers. She pursued study but sought little applause while remaining strikingly beautiful and well bred. A bust stands in the Place de George ante room of her suite.
The piece compares Saratoga Springs to a fashionable resort for the United States, likening it to Baden-Baden in Germany and Continental Europe. It notes that for over fifty years it has drawn wealthy and aristocratic visitors seeking leisure and society.
The Paris stage and demimondaine set wield influence in high circles yet few actresses become rich. Foreign stars Patth and Willson and Judie earn substantial sums, but mistimed spending leaves many in debt. Bernhardt Granier Heilbron and others enjoy prestige while bills go unpaid in elegant Bois and Palais Royal life.
The report that Garfield urged the president to appoint anti Conkling figures in New York is emphatically denied by authority. It states that future relations between General Clarteld and Senator Conkling will depend on causes not now existing or foreseen.
Mentor Cor New York Tribune describes General Garfield at home in West Mentor as he handles massive newspaper mail and rides from post office to residence. The piece highlights his courteous handling of petitions for pensions and offices, odd gifts, and encounters with locals while presenting him as approachable yet overwhelmed by requests.
The writer contrasts surface chatter with a deeper current of earnest reflection on political issues. It highlights careful study and steady preparations for imminent responsibilities and public service.
A Hawaiian Gazette report from Hilo details Mauna Loa eruption activity with three active crater mounds and a rising lava flow toward Mauna Kea. Observers note intense explosions, fire and smoke columns, and a vast advancing flow reaching toward the Hilo woods aboard the steamer departure.
The Boston Commercial Bulletin outlines rough estimates of profits for Sage Gould and Vanderbilt. It estimates Sage at about 20 million capital yielding 2 million yearly plus fees and trading income, Gould around 39 million profits, and Vanderbilt about 10 million annually from bonds and stocks. It notes money lenders and stock manipulators at the New York Stock Exchange, aiming to freeze out stockholders and drive short interest to support the Vanderbilt corps.
A dramatic boarding house scene unfolds as detectives Wiley and Elliot serve a warrant. Leads include Mrs Florence Willard as the central arrestee, with her daughter delivering a poignant performance and Mrs Parker of Milwaukee, plus the proprietress and Parker’s mother shaping the tense drama.
A dimly staged boarding house plot collapses as Mrs Willard, a wealthy widow, battles debt and a jewelry theft scheme. Jewelry worth $500 is bought by Mrs Parker, the landlady seeks appraisal, and Mrs Willard faces arrest after a dramatic evening. The case heads to Judge Wallace for a charge of obtaining money by false pretenses.
A string of brief notices records ages from ninety to one hundred fourteen, with deaths and life stories across Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, and beyond. Subjects include centenarians, near-centenarians, their activities, deaths, and unique anecdotes such as dances, walks, and long-lived lineage.
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