Ohio Delegates and Sherman Backed by Blaine Rumors
Boston Dost reports on Senator Sherman attending a Toledo convention as a delegate and pressing for an endorsement of Ohio as the Republican presidential nominee. The piece notes a divided delegate sentiment favoring Blaine and questions the sincerity of Sherman’s maneuvering as “bad politics” meant to please Blaine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Toledo
Ohio
Blaine
Sheerman
Scotland
Pension payrolls show Cleveland era gains in veteran relief
The Journal notes a larger clerical force under Black but claims greater efficiency under President Cleveland. It contrasts Arthur and Cleveland pension outlays, reporting $122,7 243 in the Arthur era and $139,584,270 in Cleveland's first two years, a relief increase of $16,617,027.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pension Bureau
General Black
Cleveland
Arthur
Reform and party clashes over Grand Army encampment
Amid splits in the Grand Army of the Republic, leaders like General Farrar condemn Turley and argue the President was not insulted. the piece notes Hoosier Harrow Post’s stance and questions the adherence of veterans to decorum in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
Fairouild
Tuttle
St. Louis
B. F. Farrar
Grand Army
Natchez
Delares
Turrie
United States
Tourrie
Turky
Harrow Post
Mt. Vernon
Ind
St. “Louis
Lincoln
Baltimore
Notable Figures Honored Among Grand Army Members
A fragment notes the respect accorded to esteemed members of the Grand Army, highlighting the esteem and recognition within the veteran community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nance
The
Grand Army
Proclamation of Ireland in the Irish coercion drama
The English government shifted strategy on the land bill by dropping bankruptcy provisions and adopting rent revision aligned to price declines. The move occurred while the bill was in committee, provoking strong protests from Mr. Gladstone’s supporters and opponents alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Ireland
Reform in Maryland Challenges to Gorman and Hia Gins
The Baltimore Civil Service Association accuses officials led by Senator Gorman and Hia Gins of deep reform resistance. Evidence shows 33 officers faced crime charges or indictments, 200 registered under false names, 29 disqualified appointees serving as judges, many not registered voters, and widespread disqualification among Republicans and Democrats. The article asserts these facts are unrefuted despite Gorstan’s claims of reform.
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Baltimore
Naval
Rasix
Higerys
Thomas
Mahon
Quinn
Gresuam Havan
Interior Department
Reform Democrats
Forman
Baltimore Machine
Hiaerns
Baltimore Civil Service Association
Hiagins
Gorman
Maryland
Simon
Hardihood
Baltimore Civil Service Reformer
Tax Department
Fire Department
Sheriff's Office
Gorstan
Oregon Immigration Bureau
Washington Territory
Oregon
Pacific Coast
California
California and
Bordeaux
Naples
Bari
Medoe
Macon
Tempest Over New York Republican Captain Creagan
Captain Mike Cregan a longtime New York Republican faces intra party strife after being ousted from the county committee. He rallied 75 to 100 supporters behind a Jager beer saloon as he denounced opponents, pledged vengeance, and defended his seventeen year leadership while mocked by rivals and a Sun influenced faction.
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Mike Cregan
New York
Allan Thorndike Rice
Ray Hamilton
Crragan
Rice
Captain Cregan
McGlynn
Fifth Avenue
Rupert Ray Hamilton
State Committee
Republican Party
Conktitta
Cregan
Cleveland
Captain CreGcan
Republican County Committee
New York Sun
Sun
The
Sensational Press Spars Over Miss Stoner Case
The StonE-CROWNINSHIELD affair prompts sharp critique of sensational journals. An esteemed paper recalls Miss Stoner rejected oak chests with pine bottoms, claiming to show how things are done over here, a detail cited to challenge the victim narrative.
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Stone-Crowninshield
Missed Opportunity to Carry Out Original Intention
Fragmentary line refers to someone regretting a chance not taken to execute a stated plan. The text suggests a missed strategic or personal aim that an observer would deem obvious. No additional names or concrete details are present in the readable segment.
New York Elevated Car Passenger Dropped At Stop
A passenger asleep at the Third Avenue Elevated terminus is picked up by a brakeman and thrown onto the station platform. The snippet suggests New York treats individual rights with less regard than elsewhere, echoing a recent paper's claim that New Yorkers are among the most down trodden.
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Third Avenue
New York
Humidity Tops New York Paper Talk
New York papers focus on humidity as the weather story, noting damp and muggy conditions. The piece suggests people feel improved simply by labeling the issue and discussing it openly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eloquence lecturer discusses closeness to subject at Chautauqua
At Chautauqua New York a lecturer on Eloquence observed that modern speech is driven by the tongue. He noted the speaker showed Henry James's idea of closeness of contact with the subject.
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Chautauqua, N. Y
Henry James
Boston Garden in full bloom amid summer rains and change
In Boston the Coramon and Public Garden display peak late season color after a wet week. The Frog Pond near the Common is drained for repairs, altering the scene. The piece notes alcohol discussions, Harvard physician Joseph W. Warren, and light social vignettes including a tailor and grocer notices.
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Coramon
Wealthy jockey McLaughlin shines in record season
The report notes McLaughlin's wealth and earnings from 150000 dollars net worth, 15000 to 20000 dollars yearly. Mrs. Grant at Long Branch expects a visit from daughter Mrs. Sartoris from Southampton England. Pullman returns to Chicago to ramped car shop orders. European patents for vestibule cars in Britain and Europe. James Phelan of Memphis, youngest in the Fiftieth Congress, studied in Germany and earned a philosophy doctorate before practicing law in 1831. John Tyler ill in Washington at 68, Knights of Labor member and Treasury Department employee. Ruskin gravely ill at Brentwood. Dr Parsons attends. William McDiarmid, born 1792 in Edinburgh, claims to be oldest living printer in US and pens on social life following Owen and Fourier ideas.
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McLaughlin
Grant
Long Branch
Mrs. Sartoris
Pullman
Europe
Chicago
Great Britain
Continent
James Phelan
Memphis
Kentucky Military Institute
University of Leipsic
Germany
John Tyler
President Tyler
Washington
Tyler
Florida
Philadelphia
Knights of Labor
Treasury Department
Mr. Tyler
Mr. Ruskin
Brentwood
Dr. Parsons
Hawkshead
William McDiarmid
United States
Healdsburg
Sonoma County
Cal
Edinburgh
Cincinnati
California
Owen
Fourier
Cabet
Better Reason Needed for Cleveland renomination
The Chicago News argues against the victors spoils doctrine as a reason for renomination. It says voters want a cogent case beyond old political dogma and that a better rationale should be presented to the people.
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Cleveland
Chicago News
Ind
Challenge to Blaine Follows Loganites Pattern
The Chicago Herald notes that the party faces a tough fight as Blaine appears to dominate the field. It compares John Sherman to Logan, saying Blaine is running the country's politics and that resisting him may be futile. The piece urges the party to endure a likely further disaster to awaken the organization.
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Logan
Blaine
John Sherman
Chicago Herald
NEED OF MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE REFORM
The Providence Journal argues for extending civil service reform to cities to stop officeholders from politics. It contends municipal leaders often control city politics, creating a self perpetuating cabal that ruins efficiency and integrity in government.
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New York
Providence Journal
War critics ease on color line in Chicago encampment
The piece notes Republican outraged over Southern units for not parading with Black troops and shifting to Chicago where organizers announce colored soldiers will not be admitted. It asks if the war was a failure in Illinois and questions militiamen about using Black troops in future conflicts.
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Illinois
Washington
International
Chicago
John Logan
N. Y. World
Puck
Europe
Aberdeen
Scotland
Weill
Ainea
Gould
Federal officeholders tied to Randall retreat from party ties
In Philadelphia the holders of federal posts linked to Randall through Cleveland era favors stay in the background while their subordinates push the machine against Democratic principles and policy.
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Philadelphia
Randall
Cleveland
Philadelphia Record
Ind
Future Presidents Rise From Humble Roots Say Phila Times
The Philadelphia Times argues that progress over a century shows future U.S. presidents will come from low or middle origins, rising by ability and character. It predicts that leaders hiding humble origins will not reach the presidency or top offices, emphasizing a people centered political ethic.
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Philadelphia Times
Knowing a Trade
An ordinary street pedler on Park Row shifts from selling canes to umbrellas as a sudden shower arrives. The change seems instantaneous with the rain, drawing comment from nearby observers. The cane seller reappears in its original spot after the umbrella gimmick.
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N. ¥. Times
Park Row
Cane Pedler
Fragmented 1880s clippings span trade riots and travel
A collage of 1880s-era notes covers rum exports to Africa and the Americas, prize fights with severe injuries, New York anti poverty debates, shifting newspapers, a polar expedition tease, cotton crop forecasts, and varied cultural anecdotes from Britain and America.
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Germany
Africa
Great Britain
America
Anti-Poverty Society
New York City
Gilder
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Washington Street
Post Publishing Company
Nassau Street
Ernest F. Binmincham
FFICE
Fourteenth Street
Boston
Carrot D. Winant
Commonwealth
Wiigut
Massachusetts
Whear
Bureau
Treasury
Wiccur
Colonel Wright
Ireland
Mortry
United Kingdom
Lord Londonderry
Antrim
Boston Medical and Surgical Journal
Ames
Medical
Surgical
Medical School
Harvard College
Joseph W. Warren
Warren
Omar
Citadel
Taverner
Farwell’s
Lisbon
Baltimore & Ohio
Wall Street
George R. Barse, Jr
Kansas City
Barsen
Richard A. Proctor
Austin
Tex
Fort Worth
Texas
St. Luke’s Church
Birmingham
England
South
Pennsylvania
Swindell Construction Company
H. D. Cogswell
San Francisco
New England
Conrad
Halle
Victoria
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