Congressmans Harris named third assistant postmaster general
In Washington Harris of the Columbia district gains the post within reach office as third assistant postmaster general. The prospect of Ingalls succeeding Cleveland if needed stirs thoughts on national policy while Vilas gains attention for a growing wealth outlook. Local notes cite a cyclone in Potosi county with damage less than the 1884 storm.
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Harris
Columbua
Cleveland
Ingalls
Putosm
State Chemist on Butter Imitation and Edison Meat Claim
State Chemist White says oleomargarine and butter are chemically similar making it hard to distinguish. If butter can be manufactured well, Edison’s idea of producing meats, vegetables, and fruits may be possible. The president nominates James Monroe Trotter for recorder of deeds in DC, replacing Matthews, a twice rejected colored man from Boston. Trotter is a Democrat and also colored. A booming South spurs rivalry among towns, waking sleepy communities to act.
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White
Edison
James Monroe Trotter
Recorder of Deeds
District of Columbia
Matthews
Senate
Trotter
Boston
Nou
Governor Gordon seen as effective chief by former critics
Critics who once backed opponents concede Gordon now runs a model administration. Some who urged his election regret it, noting he rejects the Assistants ring and stands apart in governance.
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Gov
Gordon
Asisnts
Rome Bulletin Describes Questanaula River Cave Tour
Rome Bulletin reports a “wonderful cave” along the Questanaula River about ninety miles by water from Rome and seven miles by foot from Calhoun. The cave runs three quarters of a mile with abundant stalactites and stalagmites formed to join into gelemns. Red ochre appears in good quantities. Captain John J. Seay proposes an excursion to explore the cave.
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Rome
Questanaula River
Calhoun
John J. Seay
Telegraph debate over tariff advocates in Southern papers
The Macon Telegraph questions the absence of a full list of leading Southern journals favoring a protective tariff. It cites papers from Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Kentucky and others, noting mixed stances and calling the Telegraph’s argument weak for relying on a sparse list.
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Macon Telegraph
South
Telegraph
AmEaious Recorder
Richemond Dispach
Augusta Chrono Tele
Mobile Register
Birmingham Age
Chattanooga Times
The
Nashville Union
New Orleans Times Democrat
New Orleans Picayune
Atlanta Constitution
Rowell
Savannah News
Alabama
Montgomery Advertiser
South Carolina
Charleston Courier
Kentucky
Louisville Courier Journal
Washington County Texas Republican outrace political outrage fallout
A Senate driven probe into alleged political outrages in Washington County Texas revealed Republican officials misusing public funds. The dispute split the county GOP, spawning a people’s party that removed the rascals and intensified electioneering heat for Republicans in the North.
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Senate
Washington County
Texas
Republican Party
People's Party
Repeal of Whisky and Tobacco Taxes Debate
Protectionists argue against tax cuts on whisky and tobacco. They claim taxes should fall on luxuries only, not necessities. A pro tax view notes iron duties show luxuries are taxed lightly while essentials burden the poor. The public largely agrees these items are luxuries, not essentials, and should not be taxed away.
Emigration to the South Draws Franklin and Cumberland Colonists
The Daily Register notes a tide of emigration from Franklin county and Cumberland county to the South. Several have bought homes in North Carolina, while others head to Alabama and Florida. The South welcomes this population with favorable inducements and no hardships. Young men are urged to go South.
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Chambersburg, Pa
Daily Register
Franklin County
Cumberland County
North Carolina
Alabama
Florida
Loungewellow's Birthday Book Gift Idea and Medical Treatise Offer
A pamphlet style book titled Dr Pierce's treatise on diseases of women is promoted as a life saving gift. It features wood engravings and is sold for ten cents in stamps by the World's Dispensary Medical Association in New York. The message contrasts a decorative birthday book with a practical medical pamphlet for women's health.
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R. V. Pierce
World's Dispensary Medical Association
N.Y
Civil service reform blamed for Spain's ruin in Lowell speech
The excerpt from James Russell Lowell’s Chicago speech criticizes civil service reform as a danger to republics, likening it to the inquisition that produced Spain’s ruin. He warns against an “employia media” mindset where offices are coveted and shuffled upward, undermining governmental security. He then discusses trade dollars, noting reminting seigniorage and hoards in New York as the government faces coin policy challenges.
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James Russell Lowell
Chicago
Spain
Republic
New York City
United States
Armour and Allies Form Group to Build South Oil Mills
Mr P D Armour of Chicago and associates organize an association to oppose the Cotton Seed Oil Trust Company. They plan to erect twenty new cotton seed oil mills in the South to counter a lard-friendly monopoly. Armour contends the Trust’s entry into lard presses him to produce oil to stay solvent.
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Cotton Seed Oil Trust Company
South
P. D. ‘Armour
Chicago
Armour
Charity Hospital of New Orleans and the Lottery
Fiery praise for Charity Hospital of New Orleans and its lottery funding. The piece notes broad charity, annual revenue support from the Louisiana State Lottery, and a call to contact M. A. Dauphin for facts. It also mentions a new beanery plan at Cuthbert with 1,000 chickens.
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Charity Hospital
New Orleans
M. A. Dauphin
Cuthbert
Sabbath School Convention at Plains of Dura summary
The Fourth Quarterly Sabbath School Convention of Sumter County met at the Plains of Dura on Friday the 25th amid rain and train delays. Speakers emphasized thorough lesson preparation, Bible use, and teacher cooperation. The gathering, though smaller due to weather, included frank discussions, a closing benediction, and a memorable return meal in the cars.
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Sumter County
Plains of Dura
A. P&l
Americus
Vinner
M. Speer
Mr. Williams
Williams
Lott Warren
Merrell Callaway
G. H. Seig
R. F. Evans
Me. Granberry
Harvey
Genet
W.H. Glover
Evang
Plains
Kimball House
Americus Praised by Lumpkin Independent Readers
The Lumpkin Independent lauds Americus for its advantages as a commercial point. It cites abundant warehouses, low cotton charges, large dry goods and grocery stores, strong banking, a premier livery and a fine Allen House hotel, an opera house, robust woodworking, and competitive merchant practices attracting Stewart county traders.
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Lumpkin
Americus
Stewart County
Georgia
Niazara
San Antonio
San Francisco
Charleston
Allen
Albany as southern terminus debate for Columbus Southern
The Columbus Enquirer Sun comments on an Albany News view of the Columbus Southern railroad. It argues Albany need not secure the line alone, noting other cities may bid for the road and Albany may not be the sole terminus.
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The
Columbus Enquirer-Sun
Albany News and Advertiser
Columbus Southern Railroad
News and
Columbus Southern
Albany
Paupers Craving for Drinking Baffles Poorhouse Care
The Globe-Democrat quotes Poorhouse Superintendent Cleary describing how alcohol drives paupers into poverty, theft, and repeated relapses. He notes residents steal, drink mash from the bakery, and even swallow medicines to burn their throats, while tobacco remains a strong lifelong interest.
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Cleary
Globe-Democrat
Fashionable Bachelors Pace Economy In Style
New York Letter notes a trend among bachelors in apartments who buy satin ties cheaply from a traveling Englishman with stock in valises. He supplies about 100 steady customers, catering to refined tastes and frugal spending.
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New York
Social censorship plea in New York World letter
John Sherwood laments social ills from gossip and distorted tales. He imagines a social censorship to curb whispered innuendo and careless fabrication, arguing for sharper standards at dinner tables, theatres, and receptions to improve public harmony.
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John Sherwood
New York World
Fuel from Old Ships Ignites Colorful Flames in Fireplaces
Old ship sheathing once deemed worthless is now sought after for fuel in New Bedford area. Covered with yellow copper, the wood burns in open grates creating multicolored flames seen through copper nail holes. The novelty drew visitors who spread the demand, increasing as the supply dwindles.
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New Bedford
Bedford
Overworked Man at the Tor
President White of Cornell University warned students last Saturday that the country has many young men doing poor work while many jobs go unfilled by capable workers. He cited crowded occupations and top workers nearly worn out, a dilemma echoed by the Philadelphia Enquirer.
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The
Tor
White
Cornell University
Philadelphial Enquirer
Cultivation of Jalap Planned by Madras Government
The Madras government will cultivate jalap after finding the plant grows well there. Years ago private individuals received tubers to promote growth. This year the Madras medical department demanded 1800 pounds, but only 10 pounds were available. The government will cultivate until private growers can meet demand. Kansas City Times.
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Madras
Madras Medical Department
Kansas City Times
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T. D. Kline
Loungfellow's
Fiery Hospital
Coussen
Fourth Quarterly Convention
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