Echo Valley and Concealed Weapons in the South
The piece describes a Colorado location at Green and Bear Rivers named for an audible echo heard after a discharge. It notes a five mile reverberation, then echoes eastward, and cites a Chattanooga Times editorial condemning concealed weapons as a curse. It attributes praise to local authorities for reducing violence in Chattanooga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo Park
Colorado
Green
Bear Rivers
Chattanooga 7 Tmes
Board of Aldermen
The Arkansas Muddle and Federal Aid Motion
The Arkansas troubles continue with Brooke and Baxter requesting federal aid for an armed insurrection. Each has sent two attorneys to Washington to present their case to the President, likely routed to the Attorney General for review before a final decision and possible dispatch of troops. Both men are expected to accept the arbitration outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Brooke
Baxter
Brooks
Washington
Compromise currency bill eyed by leaders in Congress
The article notes intense activity by Speaker Blaine as lenders on both sides push a compromise currency plan. Key points include free banking with reduced reserve restrictions, retiring half of the new currency until greenbacks fall to 80 million, a retirement threshold possibly at 400 million, redemption into 4.5 percent bonds, and purchasing with greenbacks from redemption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Anderstood
Washburn Profile Sketched as Massachusetts Leader
The New York Herald depicts William B. Washburn as a respected statesman and three time Massachusetts governor. Born 1820 in Winchendon, he graduated Yale in 1844 and built a career in business and banking before entering politics in 1850. He served in the General Assembly and aligned with the Republican party for two decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
William B. Washburn
United States
Massachusetts
Old Bay State
Charles Sumner
Winchendon
Mass
Groton Academy
University of Yale
Greenfield
Mase
Greenfield Bank
Washburn
General Assembly of
Vast Overflows Hit Nine Louisiana Parishes
A relief committee reports that the largest and richest parishes in Louisiana including Carroll Morehouse Richland Madison Franklin Teneas Caldwell Concordia and Catahoula are flooded with 2 500 000 acres under water and 250 0000 more acres in sugar parishes. The combined white and black population in these nine parishes is about 75 000 with over 25 000 now suffering for basic needs and expectations of 50 000 needing aid within two months.
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Carroll
Morehouse
Richland
Madison
Franklin
Teneas
Caldwell
Concordia
Catahoula
Pointe Coupee
East Baton Rouge
West Baton Rouge
Iberville
Ascension
Assumption
Lafourche
St. James
St. John the Baptist
Terre Bonne
Plaquemines
Relief Committee
German Jesuits Emigrate to Smyrna and Beyond
The Pall Mall Gazette notes many German Jesuits flee the Fatherland as persecution rises. Austrian steamers from Trieste and Marseilles ships carry clerical emigrants to Smyrna. Most plan brief stays there before moving to Syria or Constantinople to teach learning while avoiding European political intrigue.
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Germany
Fatherland
Trieste
Margeilles
Smyrna
Syria
Constantinople
Pall Mall Gazette
Europe
The Busy Bee Folly and Public Scandals
A sharp essay lampoons bees as foolish and selfish under Sir John Lubbock. It recounts experiments showing no clear bee communication or cooperation, portraying the insect as a zany. It notes a New York deputation’s remarks about President and Senator behavior, with shock at implied impropriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lubbock
Linneus
Dr. Watts
Sir John
New York
Gen. Butler
Logan
Ays
Local furniture firm pledges steady supply and one price policy
The firm vows to maintain its reputation by offering a complete stock of Queensware and china from leading brands, keeping a strict one price system to ensure equal treatment for all customers. The text emphasizes consistent supply and adherence to fair pricing.
Family Groceries at the Old Troy Corner
A Riverside local ad invites patrons to visit the N. E. corner of Main and Market streets in Troy Illinois. It promises top quality goods at the best prices and notes exchange for country produce with high quotations offered.
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N.B
N. E
Main & Market Streets
Troy, Ills
Smith’s Old Stand
Cor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eace
Grop Reports
Iifinity
Grand Retail
St. Louis
Fred. Allwarter
Republic
Clay Street
Troy City
F. L. ‘Hampton
Main Street
Lvig
Joan L. Purviance
2TNA and Glory Insurance Co
S. J “Dy
James Downie
Troy
Market Street
Alls
Rail Road
Andrew Klein
Ilinois
Adam Koenig
Clark's
Boddy
Semple, Birge & C0
Dial
St. Tenia
Santwich Com
Tae
John Deimling
Benet Shmitt
Fee
Troy City Exchange
Feliz Droll
Flienois
John Diehle
Heer
Civare
T. He ‘Bell
Johnny
Wagon
Srypoup & Buomny
Carpenters
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