Treasury to Sell Gold in September via New York Agents
The Secretary of the Treasury orders the Assistant Treasurer in New York to sell three million dollars in gold during September, distributed as one million on the first and second Thursdays and five hundred thousand on the third and fourth Thursdays, respectively. Marshall Jewell becomes Postmaster General on the 1st and weighs potential postal reforms. Gen. Davidson reports to the Indian Bureau from Fort Sill about the Ansrdsrke band with 350 people. one chief surrenders arms. The New Free Press publishes Russia's note declining to recognize Spain, stating Russia will not recognize an unstable government and will engage only with authorities possessing legal power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
New York
Marshall Jewell
St. Petersburg
The
New Free Press
Spain
Russia
Gold Dust From Black Hills Sparks Mining Rush
Reports from the Black Hills describe rich gold finds confirming a new mining era. Inter Ocean correspondent notes two men dug a long trench, found pay dirt, tested the sample, and fetched a little yellow dust. The scene drew a crowd and fervor over prospects of wealth. Sioux treaties guard the land, delaying legal access and wealth for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hills
Inter-Ocean
Golden State
Croesus
Diggins
Beecher Tilton Scandal Report Details Bared by Church Committee
On the twenty seventh day of last June Rev. Henry Ward Beecher summoned six gentlemen from his church to probe Tilton’s charges. Sixty days later, on August twenty seventh, the committee delivered its report, a document anticipated in the public arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ward Beecher
Theodore Tilton
Beecher Vindication Report Prompts Public Debate
The committee clears Henry Ward Beecher of adultery and improper acts toward Mrs. Tilton, affirming his moral character and urging Plymouth Church to maintain faith in him. It notes criticism may persist but trusts public peace and church integrity, amid broader concerns over finance, real estate, and Eastern capital influence on markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecher
Plymouth
Tilton
Heary Ward Beecher
Elizabeth R. Tilton
Mr. Tilton
Henry W. Lane
Argustius Storrs
Henry M. Cleveland
Horack B. ChaFuin
John Winslow
W. White
Committee of Investigation
East and West in Matters of Finance
A critical analysis argues that Western finance bears a heavy East biased burden. It notes Western banks deposit surplus in the East while Eastern centers regulate prices. The piece contends Western bonds are undervalued and Western borrowers pay high rates. It highlights agricultural wealth as collateral but limited by market realities and East–West capital flows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
City of
Eastern Wildcat
Fighting Poison with Poison in South Bend
A South Bend man nearly dies after ingesting opium. Dr Harris injects nux vomica as antidote and, within fifteen minutes, the patient sits up, conscious, and improves, illustrating a counteracting poison in the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Harris
Discovery of ancient gypsum tablet in Rockford mound
In Rockford Illinois a party excavating a large mound uncovered a polished gypsum tablet bearing fourteen distinct figures including a face with rays, coils, serpents, lizards, a dagger shape, fish heads, and four crossing bars. Beneath the mound they found spear-points stone axes and possible human bones along with additional mounds yielding bones but no artifacts. Burlington Gazette notes bonnets at watering places selling for 35 dollars and describes fashion shifts with high insteps and decollete fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Ill
America
Mississippi Valley
Sanecrit
Burlington Gazette
Magruder Scene Reported In Early Morning Incident
A caller describes entering Magruder residence to find Mr. Magruder on the floor with Mrs. Magruder on his chest, ruffling his hair and scolding him. The account notes she rose then Magruder wiped his brow as the scene unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magruder
Mr. Magruder
Family Fray as Bible Argued and Hymn Book Thrown
In a heated scene Masx Adeler recalls a domestic quarrel with Mrs. Magruder over family prayers. A Bible was hurled and a hymn-book struck Mary Jane as the father challenged order, declaring ruling the home more difficult than running a saw mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magruder
Mary Jane
Old Firm Promises Quality Goods and One Price Policy
The notice pledges to maintain the reputation of the former business by supplying top makes and leading brands, strictly adhering to a one price system to ensure equality. It invites patronage, promises to accept country produce in exchange, and mentions the stand at Main and Market streets in Troy Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E
Main & Market Streets
Troy, Ils
Smith’s
Market Street
Troy
Illinois
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eekly
James N. Jarvis
Beecher—Tilton
St. Louis Dispatch
Eli Perkins
Samuel Rawson
Andrew Rawson
Sail Rawson & Bro
Risser & Rawson
Clark
Edwardsville, Ills
St. Louis
Fred. Auwarter
Seth Thomas
Clay Street
Troy City
Ull
St. Genis Demoreat
Ita
Llub
Igoplessclub
Feogies Club
Png
Liberal Commission
St. Louis Democrat Co
David Seligman
German Lutheran Church
Clinois
Avid Seligman
Sonny Lucely
Dental Headquarters
OLIVE
ST. Louis, MO
J.P. Fitixn
Saya
Paler A Enn
Fitler
F. A. Obe
Fabio
York
D. Pford
Vc. H Ewing
Buchanan Rence
Pittsford
N.Y
Hen Church
Phils
Meet
OSAGE
Missouri
Semple, Birge & Co
Tesst Agricultural
Impla
South Main Street
Lewis
Notary Public
Bulletin Office
Joan 8. Dewey
Clay and
Dewey Streets
Iminois
F. A. Lazin
Aminois
W. W. Jarvis
Andrew Mills
Risser & Rawson's
F. L. Hampton
Justice OF the Peace
Saddler Shop
Main Street
Joan L. Purviancer
rNa and Globe Insurance Co
S. Ly
Independent Cornet Band
J. N. Jarvis
SrapEen
Alinda
Rail Road
Andrew Klein
John Deimling
Benet Shmitt
Boot and Shoe Maker
Rppairing
Troy City Exchange
Felix Droll
Cignes
John Diehle
T. H. Bell
Seybold & Brother, Carpenters and Builders
Baptist Church
Edwin
Donoho
John H. Neary
Culverwells
Kline & Co
Bowery
P.O. Box
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!