The Black Republic Describes Port au Prince Sloth and Filth
A first person account from the Kearsarge voyage to Port au Prince, Haiti, criticizes conditions in the capital. The writer notes widespread filth, above ground sewers, dirty streets, ruined architecture, and a despotic yet nominally republican government. He contrasts past prosperity with current neglect and laments cultural decay and reliance on white guardians.
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Asirep
Kearsarge
Poxtav Paixce
Haiti
Tax Tiuus-Reconpen
Tus
Timus-Recogpner
Norfolk
Port Au Prince
Antilles
West India Islands
Cuba
France
Napoleon
Europe
Toussaint Liouverture
Hayti
Preaideo
Africa
Gonaives
United States
Ruth
Geo. F. Coors
Washington Gossip and Political Tangles in May 16 Dispatch
A cacophony of Washington gossip centers on Blaine and Harrison as rumors swirl about the 1890s political maneuvering. Blaine’s health and motives fuel speculation on renomination while Harrison faces implied missteps and press scrutiny. Nearby notes mention farmers’ alliance conventions, election prospects, and rising figures like W. L. Wilson amid a sea of partisan commentary.
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Mr. Blaine
New York
Washington
Mr. Harrison
Blaine
Harrison
Elsine
Blaind
Parapratridogen
Interstate Commerce Board of Commissioners
Peffer
Jerry Simpson
Farmers’ Nllisance
Cincinnati
Representative Crain
Texas
Alliance National
Mr. Mills
W. L. Wilson
West Virginia
Botanicus
Edmunds
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