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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1881
Page
6
A compilation of disparate notes reports August heat in Boston and Philadelphia, high cotton crop damage, salt supply from Michigan, and shifts in public offices in Kentucky. It cites 900 Apaches, Mormon influence, railroad wars, and pensions estimates, plus trade totals, notable deaths, and civic anomalies across New York to Birmingham.
A Bilver service valued at $700 was presented to D. W. Caldwell, General Manager of the Pennsylvania leased railroad lines, by citizens of Columbus, Ohio.
Reports say settlers in Arizonia organize for self defense and government vows to supply arms. Governor Fremont races back to his post to lead men once more. A Canadian law punishes violence against women with imprisonment and the cat-o-nine tails. In Virginia a man dies from a fall and in Lynn a balloon collapse injures G A Rogers who recounts the experience.
Gen. Garfield wrote to a friend shortly after his fall elections expressing optimism that all his friends are more united and supportive following the political contest.
The quote reflects a speaker feeling gratified by personal triumph and vindication from assailants, yet shadowed by an inexplicable sadness despite pride in supportive allies.
Reverend Dr. Thomas of Chicago faces suspension after a church court ruling heresy. He maintains orthodoxy and will not seek connections with Unitarians or Universalists. The General Conference meets October 5 to decide his case.
Michigan statutes prohibit liquor sales in rooms hosting theater performances or adjoining spaces and ban games like pool or billiards in any room of the same building. Saloon hours end at 9 pm unless city ordinances allow 10 pm closing.
The wretch Guiteau cowered in a corner of his cell after the Sunday shooting by Sergeant Mason. Attendants found him uttering prayers for protection and writhing in fear, with his reason feared to fail as the fright persisted through the day.
Mr. I r M Bates of a New York dry goods house says southern buyers lead in ready money for goods. He notes cash payments from $5 000 to $7 000 per bill, attributing the south’s recovery from depression to rising resources and northern capital flowing in to develop industries.
The article reports alleged heresy by Dr Thomas for denying equal Bible authority and differing on atonement and post death salvation. Quoted figures Adam Clark and John Wesley share first two points. District Conference likely to sustain. General Conference awaited. Also notes the death of Gen Ambrose E Burnside at Bristol, Rhode Island, aged 57, West Point graduate and Civil War Major General.
Judge McCrary asserts courts can curb railroad discrimination and set maximum express rates, affecting transport firms and the public. Meanwhile northeastern Michigan endures a devastating forest fire wave with about 500 dead and vast areas burned, prompting urgent nationwide relief appeals.
Studies in Canada and Michigan show destructive fires begin in ground litter left by lumbermen. Dry resinous boughs ignite from sparks creating intense heat that dries live wood, aiding rapid spread. Once started, a fire moves ahead until it reaches a clearing or water.
General Neal Dow clarifies that only 691 to 694 individuals paid the government special tax for retail liquor dealing in Maine and explains that licenses go to agents selling for medicinal and scientific purposes. He notes many licenses may be issued to legitimate agents, implying prohibition effects may exist in Maine.
The piece argues Sunday laws function as police rules to grant one day of rest for people and animals. It suggests society must decide which tasks count as necessary to rest and which work disturbs the day. Courts may define necessities, but public opinion will align once this basis is clear. The writer urges treating Sunday as a near universal day of rest.
A group of parishioners from St. Pauls German Lutheran Church in Detroit sue Rev. Charles Rohe in Wayne Circuit Court over his interpretation of salvation. The dispute centers on Rohe’s view that God predestines eternal life for those who would believe in Jesus Christ through divine grace. The case arose from discussions at a Missouri Synod meeting interpreting predestination as eternal selection regardless of faith or unbelief.
The Rev. Mr. Roche clashes with the Synod over salvation doctrine. Five members are expelled for opposing interpreta tion while twenty two demand his resignation and twenty remain supportive. A forthcoming Wayne Circuit Court suit may decide the church issue, with possible tensions among brethren.
A Trumpet of various reports from New Orleans labor troubles to fires in Wayne and Pike counties, plus shipping arrivals in New York and Arizona militia formation. Notable items include General Grant’s arrival at Long Branch, Standing Rock relocation of Sitting Bull, Guiteau’s cell move, and Ireland Poland and Asia-Pacific notes.
Venner in Washington says indications show a very wet spell across the Northwest and Northern States beginning mid month and lasting to month’s end amid ongoing public concerns. Labor strife in New Orleans escalates as gunfire and intimidation by strikers target non strikers. the Mayor requests State National Guard assistance to restore order.
A 70 year old Detroit woman dressed as a wigged masked belle fainted from exertion at a fancy dress ball and died before morning. The London notice comments on women paying college fees and access to education while a London society aims to curb assaults on women and children. A memorial signed by 258 MPs urges Gladstone to bring the dead sister marriage bill to the House of Commons amid ongoing opposition.
Markets report opening prices and daily moves for wheat corn oats and hogs with quotes from Chicago and New York. Wheat trades around 1 07s to 1 30. corn and oats showed initial strength then declines. pork and lard futures mixed with steady to weak tones.
The report notes Western superfine flour and various wheat futures with September and October sellers at mixed levels. Western hard winter and No 2 winter red spot prices appear fluctuating. Corn markets are described as inactive and lower with mixed spot and quarterly seller activity.
The fragment lists sellers and cash prices across months with figures like 141345 and 1454, referencing items such as No. 2 Red and No. 2 Bred. It reads as a damaged catalog or auction snippet with several unclear entries and inconsistent formatting.
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