Echo changes hands as J W Bryan takes over
In Lake Charles on December 2 1871 the Echo announces its sale to J W Bryan. The editor laments limited support and cooks his own meals while urging parishioners to subscribe, boost circulation, and sustain the paper. Bryan’s partner Hutchins will handle printing and mailing duties. The notice notes a move to Bryan’s store back office and upcoming suspension of issues for a few days during preparations.
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J. W. Bryan
Echo
Jean
B. Hatchin
Thad
Capt
Bryan
Hutchins
Republicans in England Gain Momentum Amid Royal Cost Critique
A Liverpool Albion correspondent reports rapid Republican advocacy in England with tallies of royal costs. The piece notes growing discussion of a republic, doubts the House of Lords will block reform, and predicts the ballot bill will reach the Lords soon.
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England
London
Liverpool Albion
House of Lords
Chicago's enduring spirit amid ruin and praise
A local paper proclaims Chicago as the Benjamin of great cities, claiming the life of the world is tied to it and that Chicago cannot be ruined any more than Shakespeare can be forgotten. The passage asserts resilience and shared human hope in the face of destruction.
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Messrs. Parker, Brothers
West Meriden
Conn
New York
the Tribune
Binai
Chicago
Benjamin
Convicted offenders listed by Judge King in Opelousas
The Opelousas Journal reports sentencing from the current district term. Names include Alex W Smith for horse stealing to three years, Clayton Soilean for horse stealing to three years, Benjamin Whitlock for larceny to one year, and others with varied terms up to life for breaking and entering with intent to rape.
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the Opelousas Journal
Ultime
King
Alex. W. Smith
Claymite Soilean
Benj. Whitlock
Franklin
Jean Gay
Joseph Duplechain
Omer Moresa
Therase Derbanne
Amede Harry
M. V. B. Sanford
Jean Sam
Louis Bum
Francois Richard
Raphael Kismel
John Wallace
Janvier Louis
Benedict Arnold Music Book Found in Norwich Home
A Norwich paper reports exhuming a music book once owned by Benedict Arnold. Now in Gordon Ford’s collection in Brooklyn, the volume bears Arnold’s name on the title and a partially authored moral note by his mother urging him toward virtue and away from temptation.
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Arnold
Lotwrk Frou
Von
Methodists of New Bedford Contribute to Chicago Brethren
The Methodists of New Bedford contribute to their Chicago brethren as part of a charitable effort. Local church members pool funds to aid the Chicago ministry, reflecting fraternal support across communities within the denomination.
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Methodists
New Bedford
Chicago
How to Build a Man of Talent Through Support
The author urges placing a capable person in challenging roles with bold confidence and steady encouragement rather than blame. Provide real opportunity, eye contact, and soulful emphasis to foster growth, resilience, and eventual mastery, as hesitations degrade performance.
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Duyxu
Bea Methodists built in 1970 at steady daily rate
In 1970 Bea Methodists charahea were constructed at roughly four per working day, totaling over twelve hundred units. The statement notes a continuous production pace across the year, highlighting substantial output.
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Bea
Man in Vallejo Holds 1611 Bible
A Vallejo resident is found in possession of a Bible printed in 1611. The item’s historical significance is noted while authorities assess its provenance and value.
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Vallejo
Cal
New Orleans Prices and Sheriff Sale Notice
A 1871 New Orleans market list lists gold and staple prices for daily goods including sugar rice corn and pork, with varying grades and per pound rates. The document also records a sheriff’s sale in Lake Charles, Louisiana, detailing the process, location at the courthouse, date, and parties involved in the land auction.
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Corree
Cincinnati
Burton
Goshen
Western Reserve
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Sap
Lake Charles
Louisville Courier- Journal
St. Louis Republic
Geo. J. Jones & Co
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France
Europe
Tieroes
Oatzans
Mary W. ‘Trumble
Charlea .Glasapool
Parish Court
Pariah
Caucasiou
State of
Louisiah
Hon
Calcasien
Louisianan
Thais Parish
Abinedi
Maid Parish
Louisiana
Meta
Belwiff'aollive
Etat de la Loisano
Renee le Procbs
la Ville
Maskell
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