A Word With the Honest Farmers of Allegany County
A letter condemns open mob violence by Populist leaders in Kansas and warns Allegany County farmers that unrest burdens moderate farmers with taxation and economic loss. It urges farmers to uphold law and avoid supporting agitating reformers who seek power through discontent. The piece cites Kansas as a cautionary example for Washington.
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People’s Or
Kansas
T Hey
bin Trihe
Bone
Sintw
Chalange
Washington
Te Magwamps Courage Fails as Pleasure Boat Runs Aground
Te Magwamps are described as trying to keep up courage while their pleasure boat has evidently run aground. The brief notes the mishap and the crew's reaction, preserving a straightforward report of the incident.
Grand phalang of office seekers reshaped by Washington
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a broad effort of office seekers in Washington. The text hints at a push or campaign related to federal employment but lacks clear names or dates. The piece conveys movement toward political action in the capital.
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Wdlai
Carter Harrison Wins Democratic Nomination for Chicago Mayor
Carter Harrison was yesterday nominated by the Democrats for mayor of Chicago, scoring an easy victory over his principal opponent, Washington Lewise.
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Carter Ho
Harrison
Chicago
Washington Lesine
Fashionable Dance In Pension Building Hailed
A fashionable dance occurred in the pension building Saturday but the high Isekine will not be gin there until Raintr's successor is appointed.
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Raintr
Wwaffles Trigger Carl's Tearful Awe
Four year old Carl exclaimed to his mother about cut glass pancakes, marveling at the peculiar indentations left by waffletrolls. The scene captures a child's wonder at a novelty breakfast treat and its distinctive pattern.
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Carl
Exodus of Negroes From the South Reported
A report notes an exodus of Black residents headed by prominent Black men. It warns that if the trend continues, the South will lack workers and victims may be barbecue fodder in a few years.
Political Debate Promises Talk Not Specific Recommendations
The exchange criticizes ongoing Democratic evasion and notes Tari will be discussed without concrete proposals. It argues the country faces multiple dangers and hints at a robber baron influence shaping policy.
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Yaritt
Wix President Harrison Steps Down in Quiet Departure
The Wix president Harrison resigned on Saturday March 4 delivering a farewell that hailed the administration as the most vigorous and most American in peaceful times, a closing note on his tenure amid praise for its strength and prosperity.
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Harrison
Caty Net Whiskers Stand Out In Odd Portraits
Grimraw and Herbert show the only whiskers in the group while Lanont’s mustache is called the most remarkable. The description notes its downward growth and stiff hairs trimmed even with the lip, giving Dan a singular look.
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Grimraw
Herbert
Din
Lanont
Dan
Henry T Thurber A Presidential Candidate Named
Cleveland's private secretary describes Thurber as a distinguished man amid mixed political company and stresses his adaptability under Republican, Mugwanips, and Democrat scrutiny. An advertisement touts Double Extract Sarsaparilla Manners as the cure at fifty cents.
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Henky T. Thurber
Cleveland
Arkansas Bonds Questioned in Scathing Editorial
A harsh editorial attacks Arkansas as disgraceful to the Union. It labels its bonds worthless and its credit ruined, alleging citizens are murdered for being Republicans. The piece notes the defeat of a 233,000 appropriation for World’s Fair purposes.
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Arkansas
Two-Level Rules for Safe Conduct Mentioned by Exchange
An exchange lists actions to avoid including walking on railroad tracks aiming to board moving trains pointing a gun casting another’s name on a note storing savings in old stock under a bed gambling with strangers and running for public office when privately employed. It also warns against calling a bigger man a liar.
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Sheol
Pension reform push in Interior Department debated
The article discusses southern Democratic papers urging reform of pension administration. It argues for appointing a loyalist as first assistant secretary to push swift pension cuts for Union veterans and widows, aiming to move the pension bureau from the War Department, and hints at regional political maneuvering in Georgia and the Southwest.
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Interior Department
Waistineton
Georgia Wall
Liveresty
Conspiracy Theories Roil Chicago Over New York Alleged Wrongs
A fragmented critique discusses a supposed New York plot harming Chicago's position in a rival enterprise. The piece recalls past boosterism for a world's fair and mocks congressional funding debates while noting Chicago remains sensitive to regional pressure and public opinion.
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Chicago
New York
Bat
Wei
Hei
Ian
Crawaivere
Congress
Motfey Lacarry
Reed Defends Speaker Role Amid Partisan Strife
Amid heated exchanges in the House, critics urge restraint as Thomas B. Reed faces pressure over the Speaker’s conduct. The piece notes Reed’s strong stance on dignity and the office, while highlighting bipartisan scrutiny of past and current partisan behavior affecting the chamber’s reputation.
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Fie Dents
Washington
Baughala Bur
Ier
Pwo
Abr Reed
Reed
Lee
Charles
Tgs Menise
United States
Ible
Aunox
Noouttaek
Kroad
Passiuip
Wad Thiot
Tani
Ray
Republican Party
Aegard
Reeds
New York Exhibitors Ready for World’s Fair Push
The letter from Indianapolis notes New York will display 15000 square feet out of 3 million and has the best site spots. New York funds 5000000 is cited, with May 1 gate opening. Indiana plans a statue in butter for a mythological goddess and a major goat exhibit from Idaho. The rail and boat lines outline capacity with 100000 attendees per day possible. Cleveland hints at attending opening and giving a formal speech on March 6.
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New York
Commonwealth
Caroling Brooks
Ines dL
Indiana Board of Lady Managers
Department of Agriculture
Tas
Idaho
India
Asia
Jast
Dacksom Park
Illinois Central
Baltimore
Oho
Ohio
Missouri
Indiana
Michigan
Kentucky
Esquinmaux
Greenland
Ivy Mountains
Ceylon
Atireat
Cleveland
Tale of the Waterloo tavern relics and a fortune found
An innkeeper near the Waterloo field gained fame by denying relics of the battle yet sold chairs nails doors posts and even the floor as souvenirs to curious travelers. His wealth grew as successive visitors bought parts of the tavern that once stood on the site.
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Waterloo
Napoleon
Wellington
Storry
Bonaparte
Washington Letter on Sherman amendment and political strife
Washington discusses the Sherman amendment to the Stundry Civil Appropriation bill and the threat of an extra session. It notes ultra silver supporters filibustering, the President's March Senate call, and Treasury forecasts including Choctaw claims and possible deficits. It also covers Speaker Crisp’s suppression of a minority report and Stanford University appointment for Gen. Harrison.
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Friends
Sec
the Treasury
Congress
House
Senate
Cleveland
Foster
Treasury
Ways and Means
Treasury Department
Crisp
House Committee On Elections
Miller Vs. Elliott
Paynter
Kentucky
Johnson
Indiana
Stanford
Gen. Harrison
Indianapolis
Leland Stanford University
Cal
Friendship Department Gossip Hits Town Notes
Local social column records visits and movements of residents and visitors. Names include John Costello Ruth Wick W.J. Glenn Chas Brown KE Abbott Edger Bradley Lizzie Glaneh Clarence Lathorpe Rev. Thomas Leonard J.J. Brayton Watchful of clergy exchanges and committee meetings. Local business updates note Cudding selling gallery space and Morse Willis buying timber and starting a kiln project.
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John Costello
Hinsdale
Ruth Wick
W.J. Glenn
Cuba
Chas. Brown, Esq
Belmont
KE. H. Abbott
New York
L. Scott
Chicago
Wmn. Scott
Henry Worth
Prattsburg
Miss Green
Pike
Floy Wilson
Edger Bradley
John Bradley
Lizzie Glaneh
Wellsville
Clarence Lathorpe
Angelica
G. P. Thomas
J.B. Felt
Gainesville
G. P. Thomas Sanday
H. F. Rice
Buffalo
Eliza Scott
J.J. Brayton
Watson Steenrod
Nile
John Reese
Horewellsville
Sarah King
H. A. Cudding
Bolivar
Republican Assemblymen Back Blanket Ballot With Conditions
Albany March 1 Republican Assemblymen caucused and agreed to support the Blanket Ballot bill on four conditions. They demand pastors be forbidden the use of symbols, require an emblem to denote parties, fix the circle size, and mandate the mark be applied only with an official stamp.
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Albany
Utica Clothing Store Offers Lower Prices At Pixley Son's
In Utica New York Wells residents are invited to view He D Pixley and Son's well known clothing at lower prices than ever before offered. The large factory in Utica enables us to place before the public a wide range of garments at reduced rates.
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Peoples Shoe Store
C.D. Stannard
St. Joseph
Daniel D. Gardiner
Morse & Willis Manufacturing Co
Belvidere
Utica
NL Y
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