12 Jan 1883
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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1883
Page
1
A compilation of remarks and anecdotes covers Lincoln’s legacy, U S mint money, Dakota statehood, tariff debates, bank failures in Russia, a priced Petrarch edition, and views on annexation and immigration. It includes editorials on Civil Service reform, Congress, and party fortunes with dispersed anecdotes from Europe and the United States.
A monkey became intoxicated on whisky in Dallas and had to be placed under police supervision for safety. The incident is cited in a broader jab about belief in the Darwinian theory and political doubts in America.
The Charleston News and Courier frames Senator Ran som of North Carolina as loyal to the South yet faithful to the Union as he faces a likely bid for re election. The piece likens him to a toast praising his regiment and signals political tension around his campaign.
California Democrats show reluctance on free trade for quicksilver. The Tariff Commission proposes placing quicksilver on the free list. General Rosecrans argues California yields half of global quicksilver and Rothschild in Austria and Spain would ruin an American industry if the metal were freed.
The scene shifted from Democrats accusing Republicans of forced contributions to Republicans insisting on examining Democrats’ fund sources. Senator Beck led a fierce inquiry into clerks’ pay, while Senator Hale proposed broader scrutiny of the Democratic Executive Committee’s ties to distillers, brewers, and Wall Street financiers. The clash cooled as Democrats withdrew, leaving the issue unresolved.
A metaphorical note recalls a coal hod and its scent lingering around a historic vase. The line preserves atmosphere and local color, suggesting how objects carry memory beyond their practical use.
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