Capt. Jane the Pioneer Trader in Six-Horse Team Tale
In early spring 1850s Sacramento a woman calling herself Capt. Jane Smith arrives seeking to buy a load of goods on credit for northern mines. She parries creditors with grit, drives a six-horse team, and amasses fifty thousand dollars by year end. Her exploits draw attention of merchants and alarm for possible fraud as she confronts John Doe over a deception involving her alleged son and mercy.
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Chenery & Nawlling
Sacramento
Toa
Mr. Chenery
Tam
Tama Avon
Dane
Plain Jane
James
Plains
Cinrdon
Cache Creek
Eoam Riad
Tyset Rich
Lin
Lindy
Jana
Jane
Jove
Capt
California
Tea
Sacramento Valley
Shasta Rer
Thomas Crack
Thama
Tehama
Atlantic Board
Ian Brintsen
John Wines
Uwilius
Landsonlrink
Areva
Trctt
Derby
Sohn Doe
Tealty
Shaw
Jana Smith
Mr. Doe
Smith
Dane Smid
Wwe Smith
John Doe
Miss Smith
Alb Big
Mme
Sam
The Big Four Republicans Face Presidential Aspirations
The piece identifies four leading Republicans Harrison Reed McKinley and Morton rising in prominence as presidential candidates. It notes Harrison's prestige as co president, Reed's youthful vigor and potential as speaker, McKinley’s likely benefit from the landslide, and Morton’s uncertain standing, with broader implications for 1896 and party dynamics. Each figure is analyzed for strength and weakness within the party’s evolving landscape.
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Reed
McWinley
Morton
Mach
Iarrison
Ie Tins
Cleveland
Warrison
Youger
Compress
My. Reed
Melkinley
The New Congress and the Republican Scheme Ahead
The piece argues the new Republican majority in Congress faces a pivotal period before the presidential campaign. It predicts a revulsion in public sentiment and warns lawmakers may pursue partisan or provocative laws if they fail to secure presidential approval. It weighs the tension between prudent nonpartisan measures and electioneering agendas.
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Republic
Triuumph
Congress
Cleveland
Republican candidates in 1896 and McKinleyism discussed
The piece surveys potential Republican nominees including McKinley Morton and Platt, notes Ohio and New York influence, and critiques McKinleyism and tariff positions. It warns of a possible return to past policies and predicts Democratic gains if Republicans push former policies, referencing Reed and Harrison and predicting a dramatic 1896 campaign.
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Ifis
Ohio
Laos
McKinley Fariff
McKinley
Levi P. Morton
New York
Morton
Detroit
Calamity upturns and party aims in grim era
The article argues that calamity talk rises after the election as supporters warn of the lingering effects of the Gore nyan bill. It contends Republicans could regain power to repeal the bill in an extra session, while warning reform alone did not avert the panic and urging return of the party that earned popular trust.
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Aeingus Wilson
Gorenyan
Tigmore
Whale
Congress
la ‘Ysuue Mardly
Dar
Leaat
Republican stance on tariff reform and McKinley law
A World period piece notes Chairman Wilson was not found advocating repeal of turf or McKinley tariff measures. It claims some still call the elections a tariff reform resource and argues a single Republican session is needed to rally Democrats to sweep in 1906.
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Wilson
Lit
Louis Republic
Nu Republican Congress
Iowa News Summary From Des Moines 1884 Census Plans
The Des Moines era outlines state census preparations set to begin on the second Monday in January. Enumerators will survey every county, collecting details on individuals, employments, businesses, and education. The census aims to map agriculture, mining, industry and social data, with a year long effort expected to compile the statewide picture. The report notes the extensive workload and the expectation that results will illuminate Iowa’s economic and social landscape.
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United States
Wid
Sunt
McParland
Ita Mipulenoss
Dod
Ajiot
Way
Sosidenes
Avi
Towa
Les Moines
Capitol
Sabie
Ike
Louis
Mobile & Ohio
Alabama
AJL
Muirhope Industrial Association
Des Moines
Taldwin County
Als
St. Louis
Gastoy
John Jhannel
August Delgren
Minneapolis
Olaf Vaveson
Minnepolis
Lamon
Cinemneti
George Beck
Jolson
Gilbert Anderson
IV Pine Street
Aid
Oder
Jng
California
Poonsylvnis
L. Ky
Clements
Des
The adjournment tale from Milledgeville during war days
In the fall during the Civil War a Georgia Legislature session met in a Milledgeville church. Confederate soldiers Lieut Gillespie and McDearmon caused an amusing adjournment motion after sampling “mountain dew.” The joke made them local heroes, and McDearmon later sought renomination for Congress.
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Islad
Prankijn
Hood
Attairs
Hood Nya
McLommiun
Kapa Ciespie
Lambeth
North Carolina
Teatiyelt
Milledynvilla
Georgia
Gillespie
Lieut. Gillespie
McDenrmon
Lieut
Milledgeville
McDearmon
DiMespie
Gillaspis
le Dearmon
Congress
Chicago News
Mrs Cluireh Dies After Carriage Fall In Nedirilauspton
Prominent local figure Mrs W oA Cluireh wife of a noted farmer perished when she was thrown from a carriage near Nedirilauspton. She led the Pythian Sisters and served as a grand officer in the state organization last year.
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Chluireh
Nedirilauspton
Cluireh
Ataty Dignat
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