Suit Between States over North Carolina Bonds Heads to Court
The South Dakota suit against North Carolina seeks repayment on 1867 Western North Carolina Railroad bonds. It alleges the state must pay nearly 1.9 million dollars plus interest, aided by stock in the North Carolina Railroad Company now worth about 5.1 million. Governor Aycock named counsel to defend.
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Raleigh
N. C
Atlanta
Constitu
South Dakota
North Carolina
Charles Salter
Supreme Court of the United States
Wheeler Heckham
New York City
Ith
Cave
Alexander Chisholm
Robert Farquar
Assumpsit
Georgia
Chisholm
Dallas
John Randolph
Roanoke
United States
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Randolph
Supreme Court
Judiciary Act
Massachusetts
John Hancock
Congress
New Hampshire
New York
Louisiana
Benjamin F. Butler
United States of America
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Hans
Circuit Court
Harlan
Georgie
North
Caro
Gerona
Goldsboro
Charlotte
Southern Railway Company
Western North Carolina Railroad
North Carolina Railroad Company
Western North Carolina Railroad Company
South Carolina
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Texas
Arkansas
Who Is God An Atheist Pamphlet Sparks Discussion in Memphis
A Memphis writer circulated a three-article pamphlet arguing there is no God. The piece contrasts atheistic views with religious tradition, praising philosophical critique while asserting that God is immanent in the human heart and that the Bible and rocks remain evidence of a divine presence.
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God
Memphis
Bob Ingersoll
Stonehenge Sale Fends Off Public Rights and Fences
Stonehenge owner Sir Edward Antrobus faces criticism as he bars crowds with a barbed wire fence and charges admission. After stones toppled, surveys by antiquaries found ancient tool fragments, while Wiltshire Council upholds the owner’s legal right to fence and sell at a reduced price to the nation.
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St. Louis Globe Democrat
Stonehenge
England
Westminster Abbey
Edward Antrobus
Pope
Twickenham
Edward
United States
Sir Edward
Bowlders
Joshua
Jericho
Wiltshire
Temple of the Sun
Gowland
Royal College of Science
Amazing Depth of the Frost in New Farmer's Tale
York and Son farmer Palmer Leonard spoke at Baldy’s tavern describing frost five inches deep in the ground before mid December and noting a curious log decay found while harvesting wood. He claimed an eight foot ten inch black snake in the log’s hollow heart, hibernating and moving, prompting attention to unusual winter conditions.
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Chester
N. Y
New
Bill Leonard
Goose Pond Mountain
Baldy
Palmer Leonard
Leonard
Cecilian Automatic Player for Piano Showcase
The Starr Piano Co. touts the Cecilian automatic player with sixty eight fingers controlled by the operator, promising to replicate the masterworks with ease. It suits idle pianos and homes lacking music, offering a vast musical range and a possible Christmas gift. It can be fitted to any piano and demonstrated with its music library plan.
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Indiana
Plano
Starr Plano
Europe
Richmond
America
France
Germany
England
Italy
Wm. Knabe & Co
Baltimore
Knabe
House of Knabe
Depth of frost found by farmer after sawing wood
The narrator recalls cutting logs and discovering unusually deep frost. A rattlesnake was killed and buried to prevent freezing glare. Farmer Ledward notes relief after warming by the fire, while Farmer Seele jokes about trading horses with Bill Leonard.
Speak For The Chinaman Joaquin Miller On Pacific Coast
A Nebraska State Journal excerpt presents Joaquin Miller defending Chinese immigration. He argues Chinese laborers are respectful and industrious, cites California property owners supporting immigration, and blames labor unions for anti Chinese sentiment. He notes fewer Chinese litigants, disputes opium myths, and claims Six Companies no longer imports laborers. Also references Miss Kingsley and Mary Kingsley anecdotes and Detroit Tribune notes on Lake Superior depth and glacial geology.
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Nebraska State Journal
Joaquin Miller
California
Pacific Coast
Jonnie
San Francisco
Washington
America
Pacific States
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