President Cleveland Says No and Cabinet Backing
The Barneville Gazette recounts President Cleveland saying no to Grant’s commission and notes Judge Kelley’s opinion on his resolve. It covers a $200,000 deficit at the National Soldiers Home, Butler’s defense, Senate cabinet confirmation praise, and politics surrounding Treasurer Endicott, Arthur, and silver coinage debates.
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Cleveland
Judge Kelley
Pennsylvania
House
White House
Lincoln
General Grant
the Army
Grant
Endicott
Judge Kelly
House Committee On Military Affairs
National Soldiers Home
General Butler
Gen. Butler
The Constitution and Duty in 1885 Georgia
Speech by President Cleveland on democratic principles, unity, economy, and governance. Emphasizes fidelity to the Constitution, public trust, civil service reform, and peaceful foreign policy. Notes nationwide duty to limit public expenditures, protect rights, and promote welfare. Signed at Barnesville March 2, 1885.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ienton Criizens
Himelf
United States
Monroe
Washington
Jefferson
United Action
Inauguration Jubilation and Prominent Appointments
Across the country crowds cheered the inauguration with Federal colors waving and cannons firing in honor of the new administration. News notes highlight Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup and St Jacobs Oil as celebrated cures amid a stream of promotional lines. General J C Black of Danville is named Commissioner of Pensions after withdrawing from a U S Senate bid. Noah’s Ark joke closes the narrative with a rural punchline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah
The
Ark
Ham
Dr. Bull
Walking feat and claim of ulcer restoration
The report notes Mr. R. HR. Sauber walking fifteen miles in a day after a long history of illness. He lives in Athens and is described as 75 years old with a long running leg ulcer linked by observers including Mr. Soulter Banner Watchman and Rev. Dr. Calvin Johnson as having been caused and healed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. HR. Sauber
Athens
Soulter
Calvin Johnson
B. B
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Warrena
Atlanta,ga
Barneville Gazette
J. C. McMichael
Ofice of
Barnesville
Andelays
Senate
Chester A. Arthur
Republican Party
New York
President Cleveland
Murphey
Matthews
Smith
Taylor
Ider
Chambers
Hightower
J. M. Akin
W. A. Prout
T. R. Riviere
Taylor & Quinlan
Collier & Matthews
Marshal
Bill of Constitutions Publishing Company
R. J. Powell
J. J. Driver
Nuide
Finance Committee
E. J. Murpury
G. FE. Hueuberg
Cv’k and
Treas
Ayer
Hutto
Tex
Nnce
L. F. Dovisson
J.C. Ayer &Co
Lowell
Mass
J. F. Taylors
St. Jacobs Oil
J. C. Black
Danville
J.pthurman
Gem Drug Store
Tam
Middlebrooks & Cgruddicks
J. Jd, Cook
Bob D
BBL
Josie
Maud
Manmma
Anthony Comstock
Hannah Jane
Zeke
Jesse
Gramly
Hallett Book Co
Portland
Maine
Broad Street
Atlanta
Garland
Dr.scott
Broadway St
N.Y
Wrought Iron Range Co
J.B. Redding
Barnesville, Ga
Pike County
Webster
Sheep
Russia
Turkey
DENN
Perat
Gov't Printing Office
U. S. Supreme Court
College
G. & C. Merriam & CO
Springfield
Georgia
Seagate
Mets
Cyclopedia Maling
Cyclopedia
St Beriber
American Agriculturist
Futhermore
David W. Judd
Pres’t
Sam’s Burham Sec
Tal Broadway
Augusta
Augusta Chronicle
Chronicle
Jones Tt. Roandat
Sia
I Congress
the Chronicles
New York Associ, Trams
Telegrit i Press
Evening Chronicle
Ashe Chronicle & Constituti
Patrick Wall
Pape
Mnalis W
Presie August
Ylaa
Banitarium
Whittier Baenari Cinmati
Mvevous Carden
WM. H. Maule
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