Awakening republicanism across continents in the 19th century
The piece argues that distant nations including Australia and Europe move toward republican forms inspired by colonial independence and 1776 heritage. It cites figures like Gladstone and outlines a belief that nations will gradually adopt representative government as their social and political maturity grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Europe
France
Spotlie
England
Mr. Gladstone
Grady Presents New South Essays in New York Ledger
The New South series by Grady begins in the New York Ledger. Grady, an influential orator and writer, offers philosophical views and careful Black history research. He aims to illuminate the South and race issues for Georgian readers with clarity and eloquence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Ledger
Fry
Grady
South
New South
New York
Georwil
Signs of the Times and Tariff Reform Debate
The piece argues that times reveal growing corruption and that tariff reform wins broad public support. It says Republicans have burdened the people and that the Democratic tide gains strength, with a university and increased attendance noted after holidays.
Stanley’s Rescue and Fame as Africa Explorer
The text lauds Henry M. Stanley for pioneering exploration in Africa. It praises his bravery in penetrating the jungles, understanding native histories, and shaping a vision that Africa might be opened to civilization. It notes renewed global recognition and Stanley’s safe return as a point of pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Henry M. Stanley
Powellry views tariff shift as workers' awakening
The Savannah Morning News reports T. V. Powderly argues a high protective tariff benefits manufacturers but harms wage earners. He says it widens riches gaps and notes Powderly has shifted Knights of Labor views. The piece links tariff education to Cleveland era reforms and rising reform mood among working men.
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Savannah Morning News
T. V. Powderly
Knights of Labor
Atlanta
Powiderly
Powderly
Sr. Cleveland
Congress
Cleveland
Westward Speakership Rivalry and Transit Safety Debate
The text signals brewing moves for the Speaker race favoring Cameron of Illinois or McKinley of Ohio. It notes public concern over electricity safety and the demand for rapid yet safe transit, with Republican senators uneasy and potential party shifts amid emerging combinations and monopolies.
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House of Representatives
Cameron
Illinois
McKinley
Ohio
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Internal Remedy
Catarrh cannot be cured by local application because the disease resides in the blood. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally to affect the blood and mucus surface. It is described as not quack medicine, prescribed by a top physician, a genuine prescription with tonics and blood purifiers. Send for testimonials. J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists for 75c. Black-Draught tea recommended for dyspepsia.
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Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Prop
Toledo
End of Race War Turmoil in Madison County
A report from near Paoli Madison County describing a violent clash between white and black residents. Leaders named William Parham and Tom Moss played key roles. a white man was protected by guards, a black man was killed, and later tensions eased as whites moved to primary elections to exclude black influence.
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Paoli
Madison County
Miltison County
William Parham
Junge Ltumpkin
Atlanta
Mr. Tomlinson
Moon’s Ferry Road
Riters
Danielsville
Danelsville
Wright Brads Leaves Brady Bill Post for Guano Sales
Hon. Wright Brads of Sumpter County, famed for the Brady Bill, has accepted a sale position with John M Green in the guano trade, stirring local discussion about his career move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Brads
Sumpter County
John M Green
Captain J H Rucker Buys Bevise Jot on Oconee Street
Capt. J H Rucker purchased the Bevise Jot on Oconee street from the C & M Road and plans to demolish structures and extend his warehouse, aiming to build one of the largest in the South. The price was $2,500 with settlement of road claims.
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J. H. Rucker
Oconee Street
Meelree
Cardus
Dom Pedro Enjoys Wealth Under New Republic
The article notes Dom Pedro’s fortune exceeds three million dollars with an annual income of 400000, praising the new republic’s provision. It also describes four U.S. war vessels on a long cruise admired by spectators and urges support for a monument to the mother of George Washington. It highlights Atlanta’s Chamber of Commerce boom and questions Athens’ potential.
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Dom Pedro
New Republic
U.S
George Washington
Atlanta
Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Local merchants list Clarke County wine and draught sale
McElree's Wine of Cardus and THEDFORD'S BLACK-DRAUGHT are offered for sale by Clarke County merchants including E. S. Lyndon and G. W. Russ & Co. in Athens, B Fowler near Athens, and W. Harpy near Athens.
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Thedford
Clarke County
E. S. Lyndon
Athens
G. W. Russ &Co
B . Fowler
IW. Harpy
Daring Rescue Near Hardware River in Albemarle
Clark Sutherland and A Martin rode home with a ten year old nephew when a dark ford in Hardware river turned perilous. Martins horse slipped on a rock and all three fell and were swept downstream. Sutherland dove in and retrieved the nearly drowned boy, carrying him to shore despite extreme danger.
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Albemarle County
Clark Sutherland
A. Martin
North Garden
Martin
Hardware River
Sutherland
Philadelphia Press
Evolution of Forks from Spits to Dining Utensil
The article traces fork origins from medieval forks used for spits and toasting bread by nobility to their later use for handling sticky foods. It notes Byzantium influence via a doge’s wife in the eleventh century and cites that forks became common in Europe only in the seventeenth century.
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Byzantium
Venice
Pietrus Damianus
Europe
Long Shot Hunt Ends in Deer Kill
In Adirondacks near Louis Lake a hunter pursuing a stag at a half mile sighting fires and hits the animal. The deer runs about a third of the lake and collapses midway, the hunter noting the horn shape confirms the kill. The tale appears in the New York Evening World.
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Louis Lake
Adirondacks
N. Y
Lovers Quarrels Turn Mean In Final Breakup
A San Francisco Chronicle item notes a bitter split where one party demands back gifts letters and photos. She recalls a tender hair lock kept when they believed him virtuous, he returns it stating no one would know it was hers.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Playing with Hats Sparks Two Causes for Talks
A Detroit Free Press quip notes two occasions a man chafes at a woman's hat height. The first is when the hat is in front at the theater and the second when it is his wife’s and he must pay for it.
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Detroit Free Press
Advices from Steamer City of Rio Janeiro
Mail advices from the City of Rio Janeiro report that most Chinese railway projects are halted due to a money shortage. Hong Kong storm losses include five dead. Kaupuh Province hail damaged many homes and killed cattle with injuries and widespread damage. Japan-US treaty revision debate continues with potential modifications. The Japanese warship Yaeyama reportedly surpassed nineteen knots on trial. November cabinet crisis notes say ministers Ito Inoue and Goto were not recalled despite others resuming roles.
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Rio Janeiro
San Francisco
Chins
Japan
Pee
Hong Kong
Kaupuh
Apan
United States
America
Yaeyama
Yokohama
Japan Mail
Ito Inouve
Goto
Grover Cleveland Honored by Jacksonian Legion
Nov. 20 New York reports Grover Cleveland elected an honorary member of the Jacksonian Legion in Rahway New Jersey. Secretary J. J. Healey extends thanks, praising tariff reform and anti corruption aims.
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Jacksonian Legion
New Youk
Geeee Legion
Rahway
N. J
Cleveland
J. J. Healey
Ackeonian Legion
Trial and sentencing of a professor for crimes against a minor
A professor from Akron convicted in Wisconsin on a September case involving a 14 year old girl, receiving a two year sentence and prison term. He admitted the girl was his illegitimate child by a woman named Gordon and attacked the sheriff when jailed.
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Wis
A. P. Case
Akron
Leoni Gore
Bard Bor
Gordon
Case
Enon Arden Returns A Long Lost Husband Tale
A Cleveland area notice recounts Otis N Wilcox heir to a $100000 estate who died leaving son Frederick P Wilcox. Nellie Blackford claimed marriage and dower rights, suit ended with a compromise. A mysterious man reappears at Wilcox home, identified as the missing husband who vanished in 1876, reuniting with his wife after years apart.
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Rocnesten
Otis N. Wilcox
Taving
T Ae
Frederick P. Wilcox
Paws
Wilcox
Nellie Blackford
Montreal
Young Wilcox
Athe Blackford
Blackford
West
Grand Republic envisioned for Australia United States of Australia idea
A late November dispatch from New York reports proponents urge unification of Australia into a single powerful nation the United States of Australia. The plan links consolidation with marine power and free from invasion while noting English capitalists may back the scheme and a New York firm coordinates likely factory combinations.
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Rae Aeccaeteet
Onrcado
Alvert “Boulton
Albury
Phe
Ad. Wiha
Australia
Shevis
Etrope
Explosions and Theft Roil Cities In Nigeria and New York
A gas explosion in D ishary Prrrsscee injures a servant girl lighting a kitchen gas. In New York a pawnshop robbery nets 5007 in diamonds. a Brooklyn bridge trustee is shot amid a breach of promise suit. a barge drifts to Toronto. a boy buried alive is found. a Dry Goods store and a tug disaster leave many dead.
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D.ishary
Barbara Knoble
Wylie Avene
New York
Hannah Southworth
Stephen Pettus
Brooklyn Bridge
No. 10
Fulton Street
Pettus
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