General Grant Dies After Nine Months of Illness
New York July 23. Gen Grant, stricken with cancer, sinks into final collapse as doctors and Rev. Dr. Newman keep vigil at his cottage. The illness, nine months long, ends with a quiet death while family members and nurses stand nearby and a final bulletin notes the passing at dawn.
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Mr. McGaxcor
N.Y
Harricon
Douglas
Fred Grant
General Grant
Dr. Douglas
Jesse Grant
Sands
Southern Regress and Northern Employers
A colonial era column contrasts Northern emigrants and Southern whites on race and labor. It mocks Northern romantic views of Black workers, claims Southerners understand and manage Black labor, and notes Northern families moving south face resistance from Black workers and occasional friction with employers. The piece suggests more forceful engagement could ease tensions.
Proposes to economize amid Florida fruit crop boast
A Florida citrus grower writes of shipping 80 crates of oranges and a carload of tomatoes and melons. He notes a $53.45 commission bill, vows to stay in the country, and seeks buyers to reduce selling costs. He urges for more help to consume his produce and save expenses.
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Angel
Amazon Queen Stares Down Stanley At River Meet
An unnamed Amazon queen, tall and resolute, paddled a forty five foot canoe to meet Sir Henry Stanley’s party. She exchanged commands with confident bearing, displaying color, copper bracelets, and no fear of the steamship, marking a striking act in the voyage.
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Talat
Stanley
Martha Washington
Ganabi
Mr. Stanley
Washington in a New Light McMaster's History
A historical meditation on George Washington. The essay contrasts the familiar hero with a fuller portrait, emphasizing human flaws, leadership under pressure, and a commander who balanced hardship with practical, often unserrated acts. It notes Washington’s rare personal austerity and public generosity, portraying him as a political savior shaped by common sense.
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Washington
McMaster
Jefferson
Lear
Congress
Arctic Appetite and Suffering in Polar Exploration
The author notes appetite as a measure of pain for starving Arctic explorers. Lieut Greely reports his party endured ferocious appetites during the extended polar march, consuming three meals of animal food and two lunches daily. Alcoholic stimulants offered little fortification against cold or fatigue.
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Greely
Flowers In the Tropics
Henry Forbes and F R G R discuss the myth of abundant tropical flowers hidden by towering forest canopies. They note travelers miss blossoms and fruit due to dense trees and vast greenery. The piece laments deforestation along the Connecticut River, blamed for erosion and river drying.
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Tropics
Henry O. Forbes
Connecticut River
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