Indian movement threatens Texas in wartime plan
Army headquarters report a Comanche and Cheyenne plan to attack the Fort Sill agency and raid Texas. Benjamin Bristow, new Secretary, orders a shakeup in customs oversight, abolishing a long standing subdivision and placing 53 special agents under the Commissioner of Customs. Bristow pushes broad reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Texas
Fort Sill
Benjamin H. Bristow
Treasury Department
the Treasury
Commissioner of Customs
Andy Johnson
Bristow
District Investigating Committee proposes interim nonpartisan government plan
A District Investigating Committee bill to Congress abolishes the Governor and Legislative Assembly, designates two Senators and two House members as Commissioners to draft a government plan. Aims for a nonpartisan interim regime with a Democratic chair and member, reporting to Congress, bonds of 50 000, fifty year 385 bonds, sinking fund changes, and continued sinking fund commissioners except Shepherd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Legislative Assembly
House
Senate
Shepherd
Presidential Mullifwsio on the Gur Trency Question
The President expresses strong dissatisfaction with the currency bill and warns he will veto if unchanged. He urges returning to specie within a practicable timeframe, arguing it is essential for lasting national prosperity and currency exchange at par with coin, while acknowledging possible disagreement in Congress over specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Proposals on Coin Standards and Redemption Plan
The author outlines a financial program favoring a July 1 1875 repeal of the legal tender clause and a fixed July 1 1876 coin redemption date. He proposes bonds payable in gold, a ten dollar minimum for replacing small bills, withdrawal of small denominations within two years, and continued coin usage to stabilize currency and deter panics. He argues for greater revenue, coin-backed redemption, and restrained national-bank issuance, followed by a critique of Washington politics and Civil Service Reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Treasury
Treasurer Versus Judge Resignation Sparks Scrutiny
Richardson resigns and moves between offices amid accusations of conflicts of interest and moiety contracts. The piece labels his actions disgraceful and tainted, suggesting a contested transition with implications for the Sanborn business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson
Max Adeler on the Hotel Clerk
The speaker rails at the modern hotel clerk, praising dignity and exacting distance. He recalls encounters with travelers, requests awkwardly refused, and a disdainful glance at tips, ending with a grim note that the clerk was killed in a railroad collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Adeler
Yosemite Valley
Toledo
Store Reinforces One Price Policy After Merger
The new firm pledges to uphold the reputation of the old house by supplying top brands and maintaining strict one price policy. It promises uniform treatment and steady attention to stock across departments to ensure business equality for customers.
Family Groceries at Old Corner Stand Troy Ills
An old style advertisement invites customers to visit the N E corner of Main and Market in Troy Illinois for the best goods at fair prices. It promises to exchange country produce for goods and urges patrons to compare prices and patronize the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E
Main & Market Streets
Troy, Ills
Seth Thoman
Clay Street
Troy City
Osage Corn
Illinois
Missourk
Challenge Feed Mills
Semple, Birge & Co
South Main Street
St. Louis
Emith
Market Street
Troy
Fairy Echoes and Popular Music for Schools
Just issued. Teachers urged to obtain Fairy Echoes and new Music and Singing books. Denaranent and Peters advertise piano and voice methods, singing collections, and school song books. Mail orders post paid from 599 Broadway, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claus
Peters
Broadway
N. Y
Binker
Ludden
School For the Voice
Worrall
Sangerfest
Sedgwick
J. L. Peters
Broadway, N. Y
Haya
Danks
Stewart
Dressler
Rheumatism and neuralgia cure claimed by Dr Fittus
An 19th century testimony sworn by Dr J P Fittus asserts an infallible cure for rheumatism and neuralgia through Nervetine. The affidavit, sworn before Notary F OBBOURN, lists graduates from the University of Pennsylvania and claims universal cures among clergymen and various named individuals. A gratis trial and a $50 plan are noted with no cure no charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Fittus
University of Penn
Ain
Fidler
Rford
H. Ewing
J. Buchanan Clarence
Jons Smith
Pittaford
Rene Fitler
Janal
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Court of Claims
Washington
Sanborn
Murphy
Colfax
Caligula
Charles the Second
St. Louis Dispatch
Saint Rawson & Bro
Risser & Rawson
N. B
Grocers
Edwardsville, Ills
Fred. Allwarter
Democrat
Llub
Lta
Eddress
St. Louis Democrat Co
St. Louia
Toeoerix Om
Joun
Dewey
Clay
Faa
Dewey Atreeta
Pfoa. Sasin
Teri
W. W. Jarvis
Andrew Mills
Mints
Justice OF the Peace
Risser & Rawson's Store
F. L. Hampton
Main Street
John L
Purviance
2Tna and
Gione Insurance Co’s. Ly
Independent Cornet Band
Seeeement Cornet Band
James Downie
Maraket Street
Joseph Kiesel
Its. Y
Rail Road Boot Shop
Andrew Klein
John Deimling
Benet Shmitt
John Diehle
T. H. Bell
John J. Hefty
Wepeaite
Illlinois
Seyle
SryBoLp & Buorueer
Baptist Church
Malin Street
Edwin
Donoho
pAt
John H. ‘Neary
Bulletin
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