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Newspaper

Boston Weekly Globe

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1891

Page

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Cleveland Strongest Democratic Candidate Says Carlisle

Senator Carlisle argues the Farmers Alliance fades as a political factor in the 1892 race. He contends Cleveland leads the Democratic ticket, warns against a third party, and notes northern and southern dynamics, with Ohio, Kansas, Nebraska, and Colorado shaping prospects. He predicts Blaine’s strength if he runs and cites party factions and silver sentiment.

Narpaconsert Prer R. I Senate Aldrich Harris Allison Carlisle Farmers Alliance Kentucky Kansas Nebraska Colorado South Ohio Harrieem Cleveland House of Representatives Noh Ubl Hirm Blaine

Cleveland for Governor

New York reports debate over nominating ex President Cleveland for New York State governor. Delegates express mixed views with J W McMahon in favor, while Clinton Beckworth doubts the statewide support and notes Cleveland would face a tough fight to win the governorship and presidency without a real majority next year.

New York Cleveland Clinton Beckworth Twenty-Third State Committee J. W. McMahon

Democratic State convention slated for Sept 15 at Saratoga

New York report says the Democratic State committee met briefly at the Hoffman House and set September 15 in Saratoga Springs as the convention date. Saratoga and Flower are favored for governor, with Sheehan as lieutenant governor candidate. other nominations include Asce nd State Treasurer Danforth, John B. Riley for comptroller, and candidates for State engineer Schenck and Sweet.

New York Saratoga Springs Hoffman House Saratoga Flower Rochester Lower Sheehan Danforth John B. Riley Pitts Rank Campbell Steuben Vorites Simon W. Rosendale Albany Ed Pepe Judge Ward Vision Schenck Rensselaer Elnathan Sweet

Governor Bulkeley and wife visit Springfield amid weather delay

Acting Gov. Morgan G. Bulkeley of Connecticut and his wife tour the countryside near Springfield Massachusetts. He says he has driven for two weeks and is not fully informed on Connecticut affairs. He expects the Legislature to decide his successor in November and will not resign.

Springfield Mass Morgan G. Bulkeley Connecticut Haynes House Tur Girone Sanger

President Harrison aims to sway New England voters in 1892

Washington dispatch reports friends of the administration say President Harrison will visit Bennington for the Stark monument unveiling to gain popularity in New England and gauge Blaine sentiment. The piece analyzes Blaine’s hidden bid, Harrison’s strategy, and possible outcomes tied to Ohio and Cleveland.

Washington Harrison Bennington Stark Monument New England Blaine East Han Maine

After the Votes Locks of Sherman and Gorman

National Economist editor Dunning, back from Baltimore, says the Farmers' Alliance may run a Maryland ticket and aims to defeat Sherman in Ohio. He details intensive Alliance campaigning with speakers and literature, and signals a possible third party presidential ticket from the people’s convention in February. He favors Col. Polk but notes North South divides and that the Alliance seeks policy endorsement over party alignment.

Sherman and Gorman Washington Dunning The National Economist Farmers’ Alliance Baltimore Maryland Gorman Ohio John Sherman Kansas People’s Convention Col. Polk Saan Tee North Carolina North

Mills of Texas Sees Democratic Wins in Iowa

Representative Mills returned to Washington from Iowa where he avoided discuss of the speakership and presidential outlook. He predicted Democratic victory in Iowa, with Boies reelected and the state ticket and legislature carried, boosting holdovers for the next Senate. He noted strong enthusiasm among Iowa Democrats and planned October speeches in Ohio for Gov. Campbell.

Washington Representative Mills Texas Iowa West Mills Boies United States Senate Ashington Ae Coe Ohio Gov Campbell

Stephen W. Dorsey forecasts GOP sweep with Blaine in 1892

Ex Senator Stephen W. Dorsey, visiting Kansas City, says Republican victory hinges on the party convention. He argues for a bold nominee like James G. Blaine, predicting a nationwide GOP majority if Blaine remains viable and McKinley wins Ohio governorship.

Kansas City Stephen W. Dorsey New Mexico Dorsey Republican Party Jaine James G. Blaine

Bold Matt Quay Plans Return to Power in Pennsylvania

Washington notes outline of Matthew Stanley Quay's future aims as he refuses to resign from the Senate. He will shift base to Pennsylvania to rebuild influence, control state delegation, and restore his position, with operations to entrench his power continuing until his return to national politics.

Washington Matthew Stanley Quay Senate Florida Pennsylvania Quay John Philadelphis William McKinle Olavene Gerry Aislature United States Senate

Wild Wheat Ride Shocks Chicago Board of Trade

A chaotic trading day in Curteano details December wheat spiking to 1.08 dollars before settling near 1.06. Bears collapse, buyers surge, and judges of the market fear Monday’s aftermath as rumors link Jim Keene to the frenzy and the Minnesota millers push to unload 6 million bushels.

Curteano Chicago Board of Trade Bears Old Hutch Liverpool Russia Jim Keene New Yorks Eene Yesay B. P. Hutchinson New York Minnesota

Woodford Leaves for Europe Amid Gubernatorial Talk

Gen Stewart L Woodford sails for Europe on the La Touraine confident the Republican nomination is a foregone conclusion but aims to return for Brooklyn campaign duties. At Saratoga Leslie W Russell wins the fourth district Supreme Court nomination for Republicans. Democrats plan a Washington headquarters and aggressive drive. John H Stalin denies gubernatorial candidacy. Minnesota Dems vote to poll voters about Alliance loyalties with a $3500 fund. Fur merchant J C Shayne cites an informer claiming New York importers have raised 800000 to defeat McKinley in Ohio.

New York Stewart L. Woodford Woodford Europe la Touraine Au Revoir Brooklyn Saratoga N. Y Leslie W. Russell Supreme Court National Democratic Committee Washington D C John H. Stalin Minnesota Democratic State Central Committee Democratic Association of Minnesota Alliance J. C.C. Shayne New York City McKinley Ohio Shayne Pomeroy, O

Salt and Health Across Centuries and Lands

A historical note traces salt use in punishment in Holland and its supposed link to death. It recalls Saxon epidemics from a salt shortage and claims a Dutch savant as saying salt cures consumption and cholera. It cites the Russian peasant milk salt cure and suggests adults need about half an ounce daily.

Holland Saxony

St Louis Wheat Market Near Black Friday Chaos

Aug 16 reports show a volatile wheat market with margin calls three times in a day. December wheat closed 60 cents higher as rumors of failures circulated and John Thyson's firm faced collapse amid intense speculation.

St. Louis John Thyson Erchante’ Exchange Thyson

Halt Called As Firms Prove Solvent At Afternoon Meeting

A meeting of creditors was called for this afternoon but Mr Thyson could not speak and the matter was adjourned to Monday. Other firms previously said to be insolvent were found solvent, having met their margins to the last cent.

Cretors Thyson

Trade Review notes global grain market shifts and broad trade gains

Russia's export ban on rye amid famine fears drives world grain markets higher with wheat up and corn rising. Boston and Chicago show improved demand for textiles, groceries, and boots, while the South lags with weak imports and export pace. Money markets remain steady with 7 to 8 percent rates and increased speculation activity noted in recent weeks.

New York R. G. Dun & Co Russia Chicago Boston Hartford Philadelphia Colon Faille Pall & Co United States Dominion of Canada

Destructive wind storm hits Sanilac and Tuscola counties

A fierce wind storm swept Sanilac and Tuscola counties, about 80 minutes of devastation. At Minden City structures including the Huron & Sanilac Insurance building were blown down. a child was fatally injured. farms near Minden and Tyre suffered severe damage from lightning and wind. Crop losses and farm damages push total losses past 850000.

Port Huron Mich Sanilac Tuscola Minden City Huron & Sanilac Insurance Company Springer & Co Wright R. P. Wilson William Johnson Tyre George Soul Henry Wheeler Gladwin McGregor Inor

Storm damages crops and buildings at camp meeting

A severe storm swept Leon Iowa area injuring few, while eight thousand people at a Davis City camp meeting watched trees crash down and demolish the tabernacle and seats. no fatalities reported.

Leon Davis City

Storm wrecks buildings as Waterloo hit by fierce weather

A severe wind and rain storm swept through Waterloo and vicinity on Sunday night. The Graybill Manufacturing roof was blown off, a church and schoolhouse at Bloomingdale lost their roofs, and a large tree toppled onto children near Lexington injuring several, including a nine year old girl Sieg man who died instantly.

Waterloo

North Dakota and Minnesota Harvest Prospects Brighten

Heat has passed as farmers report grain blight lower than feared. Damage in western North Dakota and eastern counties is modest, with 7 to 12 percent losses in parts of Minnesota. Yields vary by county, with 20 bushels per acre in the south and an overall Minnesota total around 60 million bushels.

St. Paul North Dakota Missouri Minnesota Red River Polk County Nelson Ramsey Richland Montana Milk River Sion

Kansas Wheat Harvest Surpasses Expectations This Year

From ToreKa Kansas on August 11 the wheat harvest exceeds earlier forecasts. Officials and the Alliance president had projected 42 to 60 million bushels, with current estimates at 70 million bushels machine measure. Southern counties lead with up to 21 bushels per acre while Gowen belt shows weaker yields as the crop nears completion. Continued on the Fourth Page.

ToreKa Kan Kansas Agricultural Department Alliance

Death of James Russell Lowell noted famed poet and diplomat

Obituary recalls James Russell Lowell 1819 1891 the American poet essayist diplomat and editor who died after a long illness. Born in Cambridge Massachusetts the Harvard educated writer published Biglow Papers and A Year s Life and served as minister to Madrid and London. He married Maria White then Frances Dunlap and spent late years at Southboro Massachusetts.

James Russell Lowell America Atlantic Bret Harte Cambridge Elmwood Charles River Boston Harvard Law Lowell Wendell Phillips Joshua R. Giddings Brittany Chaucer Guy Biglow Son Prinuters Mr. Lowell The North American Review Madrid United States London Cleveland University of St. Andrews Scotland University of Cambridge Oxford England Maria White Frances Dunlap Portland Europe Edward Burnett Southboro

Bright New York Typewriter Earns Good Wages

A New York World item notes a single office typewriter in Temple Court who handles 10 business firms daily. She types and returns replies to letters, earning 35 a week from each client and preserving two afternoons for herself. She performs far more precise work in less time, earning three to four times typical wages for similar roles.

New York World New York Temple Ct Business New

Veteran head waiter links across famed New York hotels

Auguste Blanke is described as the head waiter at a Saratoga hotel since its opening eight years ago. He previously served 13 years at the Hoffman House and seven years at Delmonico's as a well known employee.

Auguste Blanke Saratoga Hoffman House Delmonico’s

German immigrant with property and notable service to presidents

A 47 year old German man, owner of 129 East 50th St and 1323 Avenue A with a suburban cottage, has no children but raised his two favorite nieces. He claims to have waited on Presidents Lincoln Garfield and Arthur and notes 30 years of continuous work.

14Th Street House East 50Th St Avenue A Lincoln Garfield Arthur

Revolt of the Chinese Stirring Rumors from New York

Gin Yuen, a San Francisco merchant, reports China on the verge of a large rebellion led by Gen. Lue Yee aged 86. He claims an army of 20,000 insurgents backed by over a third of China's population aims to topple the emperor and place Lae Yee on the throne.

New York Gin Yuen San Francisco China Lue Yee Lae Yee Quong Soy Shen Woon di Zing Quok Aaa Woon Loo Philadelphia

Searles Dismisses San Joaquin Valley Trip Taste

Ed win F. Searles, new Mark Hopkins heir, tours California with Chief Engineer Gray. Searles complains the San Joaquin valley offers no artistic plot and orders removal of curtains, sparking comments likened to Oscar Wilde in a travel shows.

California Edwin F. Searles Mr. Gray San Joaquin Valley San Joaquin Searles Beries Oscar Wilde

Paper Belts Rival Leather in Driving Power

A leading American firm has been producing belts from pure linen stock claimed to outperform leather in strength and durability. They are flexible, generate no electricity, and adhere closely to pulleys, with footnotes on thickness and width. They can run in dry conditions but falter in water or constant moisture.

iNew York Sun

Suspicious Stranger at Missouri Toll Gate

A pious-looking man asks to pay five cents to pass a Missouri plank road toll while the farmer and his son Bill work in the fields. The farmer hesitates and tells his boy to watch the stranger as he may be up to something.

Quincvy Herald Missouri Hill Bill

Four Daughters Await News of Ill Uncle William

Mrs Mackintosh receives a black bordered London letter about her Uncle William who is seriously ill. The four daughters react with tears yet cling to hope and discuss gowns as they avert opening the letter, cautious of possible bad news.

Cornélia Eer Boas

Crown Prince Tired of Public Cheers

The little German crown prince grew weary of the continuous salutes as he rode with his governess. He complained he was tired and would not lift his bonnet any more despite cheers from the crowd. The governess urged him to acknowledge the people, and he sat up, responding to the crowd’s attention.

Prominent Reformer Sir Charles Dilke Seen as Future Leader

Lonpoy August report profiles Sir Charles W. Dilke bart a scholar and reformer with wide imperial experience. The article covers his views on Irish question municipal socialism plural voting and potential role in a liberal leadership contest against Rosebery and Chamberlain. It notes his Heath Place home and interview details with Dilke and Lady Dilke.

Lonpoy New Democracy Lord Rosebery Mr. Chamberlain Charles W. Dilke,bart Great Britain Greater Britain United States Tam Parliamen Dilke Pera Sir Ator Shepperton Imperial Department Charles Dilke Rhett Heeney George

Form clubs via WEEKLY GLOBE private circular offer

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GLOBE Weekly Globe

What a Ration Is

The article defines a ration as the daily food allowance for one person in the U S Army. It lists components such as pork or beef portions, bread, cornmeal, beans, rice, hominy, coffee, tea, and yeast powder, detailing quantities per 100 rations and variations in meat types.

Chicago Inter-Ocean United States Army

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