09 Dec 1875
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Newspaper
Toledo Chronicle
Location
Toledo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1875
Page
1
A chaotic mosaic of global events fills the page, from protests in Europe and political clashes in the United States to disasters in England and incidents in Spain. References to riots, indictments, and upsets ripple through, detailing strikes, court cases, diplomacy, and maritime and financial shocks.
The Senate opened at noon with President pro tempore Ferry presiding and David M. Key sworn in to succeed Andrew Johnson. The House followed, Kerr winning the Speakership 134 to 103 with oath administered by Kelley. Rules and committees were set, with remarks on postal and railway policy and reforms, plus temperance resolutions urging women’s clubs to promote abstinence and religious guidance.
The National Grange at Louisville closes a long session with resolutions urging harmony between Granges and members, anti violence, and ongoing support for state and English cooperative ties. It orders 25,000 copies of proceedings and transfers $15,000 in stocks to fund state grants.
Kate Ellis and Mary Ellis shelter two strangers who feign injury to rob their farm. The women, uncertain yet brave, drug the men and bind them while their brother Robert Ellis is away. By dawn, the pair are jailed. the criminals, seasoned offenders, face punishment as Ellis vows never to leave them unguarded again.
A scattered piece advises on Christmas gifts via mail, urging careful packaging and lawful practice, with steps like marking packages Nos. 1, 2, 3 and including a photo. It then reports a Georgetown tragedy where a zwölf-year-old girl, after a dispute with her baby sister, drowned herself in the Big Miami after attempting to carry clothes to the river, followed by a brief, humorous quip about fate from a servant.
The Markets in New York and Chicago show live cattle hogs and sheep prices across categories. Beef cattle Hogs and Sheep varied with grain and flour futures noted, including Wheat Corn and Lard prices, plus provisions like Pork Mess and Freeh. Livestock quotes from Reeves and local sellers list ranges for stock cattle hogs and sheep with regional notes and standard market figures.
The Millivey Division spans Gulf and Western states from Nevada to Key West, detailing posts, troops, and officers. It discusses Black Hills gold potential, prairie winters, Sioux lands, and recommends smaller reservations, civilian leadership of Indian affairs, and army administration for humane care. also notes Rio Grande patrols and limits due to water levels and long frontier distances.
Commissioner of Indian Affairs Smith reports testimony from Indian Superintendents and Agents showing progress in civilization and self-sufficiency among tribes. He cites crop yields, housing growth, and land under cultivation, urges Congress to offer fair terms for Black Hills lands, and proposes a simplified government for Indian Territory while opposing transfer of the Indian Bureau to the War Department.
The Nations Convention of the Women’s Temperance Unions met in Cincinnati and adopted resolutions praising past work and expressing renewed resolve to advance the temperance cause until God’s kingdoms prevail. The survey of the year’s achievements inspired devout thanks and determined ongoing effort and prayer.
On Dec 4 7 14 pm William M Tweed escaped from Ludlow Street Jail while visiting his wife at their Madison Ave home. Officers searched every upstairs and exit but he vanished, likely aided by the jail warden and allies. Rumor places him aboard a vessel bound for a South American state to dodge extradition. News papers condemn Sheriff Conner for negligence and note his bond of 20000 covers only official liability.
A column of varied quips and notes from newspapers about social mores and fashion. Topics include charitable efforts in Boston for invalid female school teachers, a Detroit divorce-season dubbed the era of unhitchments, cautions about kerosene dangers to poor women, and playful asides on writers, milliners, and dressmakers.
Robert Ellis and his wife Mary along with Kate Ellis settle in a frontier valley and, after he aids a dying friend, a stormy night arrives. Two lost travelers seek shelter at their cabin heightening fear of danger in isolation.
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