Charles O Conor's Success Story From Humble Beginnings
The life of Charles O Conor, eminent lawyer, shows perseverance fuels achievement. From eight as an office boy and paper carrier to twenty four admitted to the bar, he toiled long nights reading law. His early industry earned respect, and at thirty his skill won clients, building a reputation for diligent service.
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Pennsylvania tobacco leads, 1876 crop totals cited
Lancaster New Era reports Pennsylvania tobacco output far surpasses Connecticut and Massachusetts combined, nearing Virginia and Missouri in value. 1876 Lancaster bounty yield nears 18.4 million pounds, with opbayiron estimates between 30 and 35 million pounds. Also notes a Virginia incident where Rev C P Steptoe drank poison, survived initial illness after wartime wound.
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Connecticut Valley
Virginia
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Connecticut
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Lancaster Bounty
Bland's Silver Bill Concluded A Senate speech denounces demonetization
The speaker condemns a syndicate’s push to fund the national debt in gold, arguing it raises principal while cutting interest. He cites Treasury letters, historical demotion of silver, and the cost to taxpayers, urging rejection to protect public credit and wages.
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Weather recollections of warm Decembers and earthquakes
The article recalls past Decembers when warmth persisted into late month and notes earthquakes occurring on December 22, 1875 at 1140 PM and further warmth on December 28, 1875. It contrasts current cold with historic mild spells said to be remembered by many.
Rumors and shifts in European diplomacy noted
English political circles buzz as Turkish mediation fails and Parliament may hear the dispute. Germany opposes a Turkish future in Europe, aligning with Russia. Beaconsfield wary of Russia, warning or war. Queen to open Parliament January 17. Austria opposes Balkan expansion. Turkish columns march to Scutari and Antivari while Servians seize Port Miramar. French prefectural changes count to eighty five. German ministerial crisis resurfaces. Manchester cotton wages reduction postponed.
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Two Hundred Cats at New York Exhibition
A late 19th century Sun report details a cat show at the American Museum with over 200 felines. Notable entries include Russian Joe, a 12 pound dignified cat who failed to trigger a firing cannon, Molly the 19 pound Maltese, Chinese Pete with almond eyes, Jim the intelligent guard-cat, and Dick the Rater famed for catching four rats a minute.
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Brooklyn
John Morris
Lillie
Cildken
Dicky James
Steam connections with South America grow in St Louis
In St Louis a movement to open South American trade gains momentum as Charles Nathan reports on West Indies and South American commerce. He notes potential steamship service from New Orleans, with New Orleans investors backing a new company to run steamers. A general meeting is planned in St Louis soon.
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South America
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St. Louis Exchange
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West Indies
New Orleans
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