Watson Bill Passed House Boosts Interstate Commerce Reform
The Watson bill to regulate interstate commerce and curb unjust carrier discrimination passed the U S House by thirty eight votes. Col Watson’s supporters hail the victory as a personal triumph, with The Titusville Herald noting his strong effort for his constituents. Other items note Governor Wade Hampton’s U S Senate election and an amputation following a hunting accident, plus a critical comparison of Hayes and Buchanan era military spending.
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Washington
House
Watson
Col. Watson
Titusville
Farmer ignorance on horse breeding in Hlinois village
In a Hlinois country village farmers admire a mare while a superior marely horse attracts little praise. The piece argues many farmers lack knowledge of breeding science, relying on chance, outlays, and crude judgments. It notes how market forces and crossed ignorance perpetuate weak stock and disease, urging better study of anatomy, temperament, and breeding principles.
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Hlinois
Warren County Breeders Urged to Improve Horseing Standards
The article critiques crossbreeding and overemphasis on speed, warns against weak combinations and long-legged lines lacking staying power, and praises a Warren county thoroughbred named Mambrino Pilot. It notes breeders’ errors, calls for sound breeding, and directs readers to the Warren Public Library for Every Horse Owner's Cyclopedia Volant.
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Warren County
Messenger
Diomond
Pilot
Justin Morgan
Virginia
DC. Allen
Warren Public Library
Honest money and public finance in wartime rhetoric
The piece critiques Republican hard money rhetoric raising distrust of fiat money advocates. It argues the war is not ended and condemns bullion praise as self serving. It questions how gold value is determined under constitutional money limits and defends Pennsylvania voters as intelligent and independent.
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Eprron
Philadelphia
Republican Party
Aaron
Congress
Pennsylvania
Areol
Difference Between Greenbacks and Gold Dollars After 1879
Eprron Leperr questions a Crawford Journal claim that after January 1 there will be no difference between gold and paper dollars and that gold can be exchanged for greenbacks for duties at the customs house. He notes the greenback’s below par value after the Civil War and cites the nation’s credit after Lee’s surrender and Civil War events.
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Eprron Leperr
Crawford Journal
Custom House
Robt
HE. Lee
Richmond
Joseph E. Johnson
Resumption of Greenbacks Seen As Benefit to Brokers
A long critique argues that the planned resumption of greenbacks will harm common people by forcing the government to redeem notes in gold. It accuses brokers and bankers of using the policy to corner markets, while banks redeem notes only at specific counters, driving citizens to borrow more to obtain coin. The author cites uneven note redemption and financial manipulation as evidence against resumption.
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Chicago
Maine
California
New York City
Old Line
Temperance Mutual Benefit Association
D. G. Morse
Warren
Becaues
Laborers Offer Ten Percent Wage Cut at Brightwood Mill
George C Fisk of Springfield received a document signed by every worker at Hinsdale New Hampshire Brightwood paper mill proposing a voluntary ten percent wage reduction. Fisk, surprised, stated he could hire cheaper help but not with such skilled workers. He praised their loyalty, noting no prior wage cut or reduced workload. The Worcester association notes it is unlikely a strike will occur.
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George C. Fisk
Springfield
Brightwood
Hinsdale
N. H
Ife
Brightwood Mills
Worcester Ass
Grant Movement Letter Exposes 1880 Campaign Plan
A Boston despatch highlights a New York banker letter urging Gen. Grant’s 1880 nomination and a Massachusetts reception plan. Gov. Rice backs Grant, arranging large public demonstrations to sway national sentiment, funded by a secret political coalition. Denials are expected but the letter’s authenticity remains contested. An accompanying note introduces a New Zealand nail gun invention.
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Boston
Chicago Times
General Grant
State Senate
New York
NaTional Baru
Gen. Grant
Treasury
Washington
Europe
Gov. Rice
Massachusetts
Grant
Gov.Rice
Messrs
Guv. Rice
Massechusetts
England
New Zealand
Revision of the New Testament Sparks Broad Debate
The ongoing English Bible revision prompts lively religious press debate as scholars discuss omissions and alterations. Proponents argue to purge spurious passages while opponents warn changes could undermine authority, yet many see reform as necessary due to newly discovered manuscripts and advances in biblical criticism. Sun.
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Sun
Dairy Fair Displays New York Butter and Cheese
The Dairy Fair in New York showcased butter and cheese with a creamery and cheese factory in operation and exotic foreign cheeses in glass cases. Exports and domestic dairy production are cited, with ex-Governor Seymour praising dairying methods and market practices. Assemblyman J B White is noted as newly elected and capable.
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New York
England
Spain
France
Italy
Switzerland
Wales
Ireland
Holland
Hungary
United States
Great Britain
Seymour
New York City
Boards of Trade
London
Europe
Yellow Fever Fund distributed and tents burned in Memphis
Memphis dispatch reports the Citizens Relief Committee ended operations and distributed 7 253 dollars among four orphan asylums. One thousand six hundred tents slated for Memphis during the yellow fever epidemic will be burned by order of the Quartermaster General Meigs per Surgeon General advice. Other items note Missouri lawmakers urged revival of whipping post, a Boston minister condemning round dancing, and a St Paul fair elk team capable of sixteen miles per hour.
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Memphis
Citizens’ Relief Committee
Meigs
Missouri
Boone County
Penticost
Boston
St. Paul, Minn
Orphans Court
County of Warren
James Kitchen
Sugar Grove
County of
Warren
State of
Pennsylvania
John Huston
Fairview Hill
Comfort Hamlin
Jackson
Warren Road
Johnston
Christian Byer, Jr
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Wade Hameron
South Carolina
United States Senate
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The
Independent
Worcester
Indépendent
Joseph Cook
Theo. D. Woolsey
University Avenue
Rochester
N. Y
Insurance
Elmer N. Lacy
Glade
C. F. Hoffman
District Court of the United States
W.D. Bucklin
EB. Woodruit
Eng
North Park Row
Erie Pennsylvania
Cg, McCandless
Stoddart's Musical Library
All News and Book
J.M. Stoddart & CO
Chestnut Street
Ledit
Cook
Theodore D. Woolsey
D. D
Houghton, Ongood & On
J. B. Lippincott & Co
Thousehold
Charles Dicken
Sol
Eytingsee
Gankey
Lincoln
Keating
Ritchie
Liza
Ritchie, Gharies Summer
Grant Ot Wilson
Edwin M. Stanton
Abram Lincoln
Frank 13
Carpenter
Addreza
PIE Independent
N.Y
Aapcut
Agai
S. Burgess
Crockery
Second Street
Firat National Bank
Geigerich & Lohnes
Proprietors
Wise's Clothing Star
Carver House
Western District of Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
J. &. Weibel
Fdioute
Wright
Wm. Wright
Philo
Barrick, Roiler & Co
N. 4Th St
Phila, Jansly
Cook & Cornelius
Eddy & Coa
Warren PA
E.C. Cook
Cornelius
A. Wehriss
A. Weiss
Barre
Fisher
Wuerey, Pa
James Hitchen
Conrad Lesser
Third ST
Warren, PA
Union School
City Hall
A. W. Morck & Co
R. A. W. Morck
New York College of Pharmacy
A. W.morck & CO
Cor
Water and Hickory Sts
Warren, Paett
Lsdtf
A. Rearick
Elton
Kentucky
A. A. Davis & Co., Holiday Goods
A. A. Davis & CO. Warren
Wells & Notes
J. F. Wells
Janis
H. A Jamieson & CO
General Merchandie
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