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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1880
Page
2
A compilation notes political shifts in France and Chilean conflicts, plus US Ohio and vice presidency moves. It mentions Emperor William funding archaeology in Olympia, Hopkins Hospital plans in Baltimore, and a large gift to an orphan asylum. Reports cover oil fires in Pennsylvania, ship losses, and diplomatic shifts in Europe and Persia.
Indiana state news reports rapid construction at Rockville with a promising civic look and a new frame hotel at Bloomingdale in response to traveler demand. Dem voters nominate Francis M. Howard of St Paul for State Senator amid a measles outbreak in Martinsville Morgan county.
The New York Public estimates Jay Gould earned about 11 million from stock moves last year after spending around 3.85 million on Union Pacific Kansas Pacific Wabash St Louis Northern and related consolidations. He could borrow two to three times his original capital. Attention focuses on his 83 500 Central shares and potential gains.
A society journal awarded a poetry prize for a twenty line piece missing the letters F and S and then suggested further edits. The Hon Bally defended the effort, presenting the draft to Popsy for feedback who advised removing even more letters to improve the work.
William Bismarck, son of the Chancellor, spoke in the German Parliament delivering his maiden address. He resembles his father in appearance and in speaking style, with a hoarse voice, deliberate pauses, and energetic but unvaried gestures.
No tidings have been obtained of the Atalanta and all hope of her safety has been abandoned. The report notes the vessel is missing and authorities have ceased search efforts.
Chicago prepares for the 30 000 strong Grand Encampment gathering in August led by Dr. Vincent L. Hurlbut with 150 200 Canadian and European delegates. The event features a vast parade to the lakefront Asylum and promises a cosmopolitan, highly organized display unprecedented in U S history.
An 85 year old man arrives at J B Rosenthal showing he is the late mother’s secret child with a claim to a Baltimore estate. Attorneys verify a life interest and mutual wills, but the son’s existence was concealed by the mother for years. The narrative ends with the concealed child’s account discovered.
An article discusses a Standard Oil inquiry into paper barrels from the American Paper Barrel Company and potential cost savings. It also reports a Newfoundland seal harvest disaster with hundreds stranded on ice and rescue efforts, totaling about 100,000 seals worth $250,000 and multiple casualties.
James Redpath describes the west of Ireland in winter 1880 as despondent and sorrowful. He notes famine has tamed children’s spirits, cabins hold quiet families, and only public institutions cheer the scene while the region lacks cheerful laughter. The piece urges pity and food relief.
The United States presents a large collection at the Berlin show including North American birds and aquatic mammals, plaster fish casts, a full angling gear display with rods from heavy pickerel to bamboo trout, flies, reels, lines, and boat models such as the Shadow Canoe. Also showcased are preserved fish for food and a rover of ocean and river exploration gear.
The Cincinnati Commercial recalls the demise of the bell-punch tax system for two years of alcohol sales, noting last night at 1 am the final registration under law. The change sparks rejoicing among barroom patrons and merchants who expect relief from liquor levies.
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