Subsidy Debate and Morgan's Steamship Plans Split Congress
The article examines divided views on a ship subsidy before Congress and Morgan's Leyland line purchase. Some argue subsidy is needed to build a robust American merchant marine, while opponents warn it favors foreign-built ships and British flags. The piece cites New York newspapers and the political calculations shaping Morgan's policy, with emphasis on potential shifts in revenue and national interest.
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My. Morgan
Dr Morgan
Senate
Hanna-Prye
Tre
New York Evens Post
Tost
Congress
Imest
Steel Corporation
Leas East
Ir “Morgan
Morgan
Hanna Frye
Morgans
Wx York Press
Neha
Why Americans Win one reason why American manufacturers are taking away the trade
The Calcutta port authorities chose nine American railway engines, citing lower price and faster delivery. American engines at 6890 dollars each beat British offers at 7745 dollars and nine months versus six months delivery. The disclosure quieted critics and unsettled British makers.
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Calcutta
McKinley the Man Loved By His Wife In New Orleans
A fragmentary interview with Ida McKinley in New Orleans shares a personal view of William McKinley. She describes him beyond his presidency, speaking as his wife about his kindness and daily consideration, offering a rare intimate compliment from the first lady candidate.
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McKinley
Tiaiteg
New Orlean
Tom
Tribute to McKinley by a Mourning Wife
A desolate wife expresses devotion to William McKinley, praising his kindness patience and public service while reflecting on his retirement potential. She hopes he returns home quietly after his term and notes the president as a deeply beloved figure.
Justice of the Peace JB French Extols Matrimony Enterprise
In a frontier advertisement the justice of the peace JB French boasts of active competition in marriage matters. He proclaims that in this western state love leads to matrimony and frames courtship as a business of romance and engagement, urging suitors and brides to embrace union.
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Justice of the Peace
Giri
Uncertain public life and old Senate veterans noted
An editorial review lists newly elected and veteran senators from 1873 to 1885, detailing long public service across states and the vice president’s role, while observations on the legality of marriage by proxy and medical explanations of phantom limb pain follow, with examples from France and the United States.
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United States
Yok Sun
Jones
Nevada
Allson
Iowa
Cock Re
Missouri
Hear
Massachusetts
Daniel
Virginia
Platt
Connecticut
Hawley
Sewell
New Jersey
Illinois
Senate
New York
Congress
Maryland
Washington
Annapolis
Nebraska Dietrich
Pennsylvania
Contress
Harrisburg
Tony Reesee
Anl
Tennessee
Carmack
House of Representatives
McKinley
Ohio
Wileon
Long
Wilson
Albany
Proov
Benedict
New York Herald
Central
Detroit
Chicago
Philadelphia
Omalay
San Francisco
Pattonia
Dimes
Keeping Country Hoys at Home
The drift of rural population to cities is noted as a long term trend in both this county and Europe. The piece argues farmers should offer education and ownership opportunities to entice youths to stay, fostering ambition and a stronger community.
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Indianapolis
Europe
Jessy
Georgia Notes in Verse and Ephemera in May 1887
A mosaic of verse and prose from Georgia sources includes songs about nature and love, satirical editorials, poems on wolves and ink, a merchant circular, epitaphs, and brief notices. It weaves cultural bits from Dahlonega to Billville with local humor, poetry, and a snapshot of ordinary wishes and worries.
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Sable
Mandy
Bigges
Tha
Dahlonega Nugget
Jenking
Georgia Exchange
Lund
Gossip of the Wlek in Birmingham Ala a lively South fare
Birmingham on May 4 Special Correspondence portrays a bustling scene as baseball enthusiasm grips the city. Mills fights for space at the park while locals flock to a busy midway and fair. The piece notes strong college support, union activity, notable Atlanta links in vaudeville, and a vibrant automobile culture amid city life.
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Birmingham- An
South
Selma
Alabama
Birmingham
Sam Milly
Cline
Mills
Gaskell
Atlanta
Falls
Mane
New York City
New York
Esoppoga
Trapa
Fragmented Letter Tackles Grant Sword Story and Surrender Lore
The piece cites Mrs Davis and Mrs Jefferson Davis in a critique of Grant sword lore and Lee's surrender, arguing the romance around paroled horses and the sword is exaggerated. It questions claims of manipulation by treasure agents and the distribution of horses after the war, noting differing accounts in Grant and Lee memoirs.
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Cermlesion
New York Worlds
Jefferson Davis
Mra Daski
Grant
Fxcaibur
Lee
United States
Confederaw
Spmy
bin Oy
Confederate States
Rome
Benefein Ec
Masnanimits Themen
Treasury
Councey
Tag
Salen
Sirs Davin Showld
Robert HR Hemphill
Marriage Covenant Sealed On April 18 19
A fragmentary will and marital covenant detail vows between John I and Margaret Iona L and John L. The documents pledge fidelity, no association with women of ill character without consent, and to maintain peaceful, faithful husband and wife roles. They commit to household duties and mutual support.
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Johni
Margaret
Iona L
John L
Margaret Hs
Water Supply of the Savannah River
The Savannah river hydrographic stations at Augusta Georgia and Calhoun Falls South Carolina report net horsepower per foot of fall for various low water periods. They note extensive undeveloped shoals on the main river below Seneca and Broad rivers, with potential power for many sites, though most current power is wasted.
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United States
Halls
Chattahoochee
Savannah River
Ikugusta Ga
Calhoun Falls
Salrom
Augusta
Seneca River
Broad River
Auugusta
Rancades
McDaniels
Isert County
Wiedleton
Elbert County
Elghteen
Griggs
Elbert
Elvert
Lincoln County
United Sites
Atlanta
Tempe Court M
Georaty
Adame Fior
Tennessee
Miestesipul
Gossip and scandal swirl around Willie Jefferson in Meyers Bay
From New York rumors unfold about Willie Jefferson amid family plans for a May wedding to Christie McDonald. The piece explores the Jefferson clan in Buzzards Bay, noting contrasting public interest in Astor and society figures, with vivid asides on Moonlit scenes and a long, speculative portrait of social life and romance.
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Willie Jefferson
New York
Christie McDonald
Jeffersons
Buzzards Bay
Atanta
Willie
Joseph Jefferson
Father & Company
Willies
Charley Jefferon
Jefferson
Wes
Paris
Carrie Nation
Tamb Cinh
Chirley
Wille
Christie
Pte Malley
Hodge Posse
Florida and Alabama New York Run Satirical Plan
A writer notes humorist Jacoby in the Florida legislature proposes a burlesque bill to annex Alabama to Florida after Alabama and Congress consent. The piece argues such a union would create a new state, erase both existing entities, and mocks the absurd plan while suggesting preserving Alabama’s historic name in a northern region instead.
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Flonda
Alabama
New ‘York
Jacoby
Florida
Danada
Tallahassie
Bil
Congress of the United States
Jecoby
Sisterhood
Pierida
Merida
Congress
Beltuer the
Ziorida
Tennesse River
Tombigbee
Mocspoly Petition Fragments Reach Censorship Era
A fragmented OCR note discusses political slogans and the suppression of a war related petition. It mentions Mocspoly and faceless authorities suppressing voices, with references to failure, party actions, and a call for honest reasoning amid contested control. Entities include Mocspoly and Wpaacs, plus generic places and leaders implied in the era.
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Bouton
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