01 Jul 1873
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1873
Page
1
An obituary style tribute recalls Conductor Bradley who perished guiding a stalled train, saving others with his final signal to the second locomotive. The account emphasizes duty, sacrifice, and the hope of divine grace upon his remembered deeds.
A new Massachusetts law requires murder defendants acquitted on insanity grounds to be committed to a state lunatic asylum for life unless the Governor finds they can be safely released. The measure aims to curb emotional impulses and restraint for dangerous offenders.
The Postoffice Gazette outlines changes after June 30 1873 including abolition of franking and stricter stamp use. Official stamps limited to official business and stamps from one department not to be used for others. Postage rates for letters drops, drop letters, printed matter and merchandise defined with weight-based charges and double rates for unpaid deliveries.
An Edinburgh Courant report recalls a Scottish kirk sermon where many listeners drifted to sleep. The D D and ex-Moderator finally cried out to the elder Scott to awaken them, and the audience rose in attention for the rest of the service.
Advice urges women to test prospective husbands by observing their eating. First dine on soft boiled eggs without staining cloth or shirt, then challenge with a spare rib. If he passes without mishaps or bone-throwing, plan the wedding promptly.
Eli Perkins recounts a lively Graphic extract where Miss Julia sings a moonlit ballad and the group applauds. The piece shifts to a meditation on death, fading life, and the hope of reunion, invoking a Greek tragedy line about meeting again beyond death.
The government resumes work on the New York Postoffice with hopes of finishing early next year. If completed near the $4,000,000 estimate, the government gains value. delays irritate the public as the current building proves inadequate and unhealthy. Roof expected by October with lower floors soon ready for officials.
An Iowa editor runs off with another man's wife. The husband confronts them close up and tells the editor to stop the paper. The editor remains calm and promises to handle the matter. The wandering wife clings to the editor as observers remark on public reactions. Meanwhile a traveler notes that a great man's death sparks talk of statues then neglects to fund them.
Seven thousand Yankee cocks were shipped to Japan and daimios wear these time pieces on their breast as clocks strike. The United States has 70,178 miles of railroad completed with 3,000 more under construction, while Europe totals under 65,000 miles.
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