Gallant Phil Declines Presidential Candidacy Proclamation
Washington dispatch reports General Sheridan rebuffing talk of a presidential bid. He says he has no interest in civil office, would not accept nomination, and regards speculation as idle. The Associated Press interview notes a national committee stance favoring Cleveland’s renomination and dismisses Sheridan’s candidacy as unlikely.
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Associated Press
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Ution
Alout
Democrats contend over convention site for Cleveland nomination
Washington reports the Democratic national committee members arriving, with delegations from Cincinnati, St Louis and San Francisco urging their cities as convention hosts. Chicago and San Francisco figure prominently as contenders, while Cleveland is seen as the likely nominee. Delegates discuss timing, mugwump support, and regional impact with optimism for victory.
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Democratic National Committee
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Massachusetts
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New Hampshire
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Iowa
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California
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Minnesota
McHenry
Kentucky
Cincinnati
St. Louis
San Francisco
Chicago
Cleveland
Hill
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New York
New Jersey
Blaine
M. F. Tarpey
National Committee
Golden Gate
Pacific Slope
Pacific Coast
Francis
Willard’s
Prtayor Francis
President Cleveland to Visit Florida Trip Details
The president and Mrs. Cleveland plan a Florida trip with Secretary and Mrs. Whitney and Larry Jerome aboard. They will depart Washington Tuesday, reach Jacksonville Wednesday, and stop briefly in Savannah to ride carriages and break the long railroad journey. Senator Call supports the Florida visit, noting cavilla would unde visit.
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Washinegton
Cleveland
Florida
Whitney
Larry” Jerome
New York
Jacksonville
Savannan
Call
Hecavilla
Presidential party to visit Southern cities river trip planned
Thousands of strangers greet the party as Southern women greet Mrs Clavelant. From Jacksonville the party travels to St Augustine where a special car detaches at Sanford on the St John river. They then take a river steamer back to Jacksonville and resume the train home expected Friday night or Saturday morning.
Nanny's Lovers Strange Death Aboard A Family Tale
New York Morning Journal recounts Nanny Nixon a butter factory worker who faces upheaval as her uncle Joshua Woodburn contemplates marriage after a dramatic misread of death rumors. Neighbors rush to the scene as a hanging scare ends with Joshua alive and Nanny choosing to wed Mark Danforth.
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New York Morning Journal
Nanny Nixon
Joshua
Mrs. Leaman
Nanny
Mark Danforth
Notting
Dr. Hedges
Seaman
Ganice Notting
Rt Woodburn
Poe
Joshua Woodburn
Mrs. Bigab
Squire Hornag
Nancy
Mrs. Seaman
Luella
Cousin Leaman
Uncles Joshua
Milville
Singular age gap marriage in Baltimore over whist bond
A Baltimore wedding linked a 70 plus widow with a 40 year old Russian son to a match described as one of convenience. The bride, a lifelong whist enthusiast, offered 100000 dollars for nightly companionship and a formal contract gave the groom the sum. The couple, now married, live on a fashionable avenue and plan to share evenings at cards.
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Baltimore
America
Washington
Barkis
Another Carping Critic at the Chicago Mall
Spilkins and Judson discuss a theatre show with Judson calling it abominable. They compared seating and prices with Spilkins boasting paid seats while Judson had a box and complimentary tickets. The exchange highlights social posture and financial contrasts in a light city note.
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Chicago
Spilkins
Judson
Now Only the Dealers Are Washington Critic Note
A fragment from the Washington Critic hints at a year's maple sugar supply being fresh in aesian and the notion that only the dealers remain active. The text is incomplete and lacks a clear event or names to establish a full summary.
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Washington
Sermon to Women of America Warns Against Worldly Happiness
Rev Talmage in Brooklyn delivers the seventh sermon urging young women not to seek happiness in social status personal charm or worldly fashion. He cites stories of unhappy marriages and a dying orphan girl who finds joy in faith and Christ. He emphasizes forgiveness of sins through Jesus and ends with a blessing for young women’s final ending to resemble the saintly dying girl.
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National Democratic Committee in Washington reports
A Washington despatch notes the national Democratic committee gathering in the capital. Also reported are the fishery bill’s defeat, a Grand Trunk collision near Hamilton killing two, a paper output deal among Northwestern mills, and other assorted incidents across the country.
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van Pelt
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Edonald
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Ala
Josiah Morris & Co
Ilner
Lietzger
Bank Robbers On The Run In Texas Snow Chase
A posse pursuing a gang that robbed a Fort Worth bank rode in view for miles but could not close the gap as the robbers used Winchesters while the posse carried pistols and shotguns. A nationwide effort includes a $500 reward from Albany National Bank and potential total rewards up to $10,000.
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Chandler
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Mahoney
New York
Belden
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Opkinton
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Sawyer
England
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American Peace Society
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Amer
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Sophie Hungerford
Woodbury High School
Druidill Park
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American Shipping Ad Industrial League
E. C. Stannan
Missouri
Hacker
Miss Ateike
Berlin
Wis
Acker
Miss Steike
Dy. K
Porter
Lawrenceville
Ill
Fort Worth
Tex
Iutham
First National Bank of Albany
The Old Hunter of St. Regis
A Vermont tale recalls a perilous kidnapping by forest denizens and a dramatic rescue. The narrator, a nursemaid infant, is saved by a hunter and his companions after a trail of bears and wolves leads to a daring rifle confrontation. The mother’s alarm, a brave dog, and a ferocious bear end the siege with the hunter freeing the child.
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St. Regis
Tope
Sunshine Magazine seeks subscribers for weekly Globe and Water Colors
The Sunshine magazine offers a single copy deal for The Weekly Globe and Water Colors. A standalone Sunshine issue would cost $1.00 elsewhere, but this package focuses on access to the Globe and Water Colors through a single subscription.
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Eekly Globe
Globe
Ecene Onen
Aha
Currents of Commerce and Trade Outlook
Local transportation firms show steady activity with no standout features. Dry goods trade remains strongest as cotton fabrics at first hands rise, mills booking ahead of capacity. Woollens soften but contracts persist at slightly lower prices. Boots and shoes stay fairly busy, spring demand uncertain, contracts sparse beyond near term. Fish movement large while lumber season has not begun.
Railroad Racket in Freight Rates War with West Lines
The interstate commerce commission rejects Boston advantages. Fitchburg and Boston & Albany push for equal freight to Boston. New York roads resist unless paid. New Brunswick Railway expands rails and stations from Presque Isle to Aroostook Junction. Fitchburg builds Hoosac Tunnel engine house and electric lighting. New York & New England seeks New York Boston accommodation, blocked by New York New Haven Hartford monopoly.
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Boston
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Boston & Albany
New York
Bosto
Fitchburg Company
Bostop
New Brunswick Railway Company
Presque Isle
Caribou
Aroostook Junction
McAdam Junction
Fitchburg Railroad
Hoosac Tunnel
Eagle Bridge
Heenac Junction
Waltham
Green River
Greenfield
New York & New England Railroad
New York, New Haven & Hartford Company
Boston & Albany Company
Nail Combine Plans Rise in Nail Prices and Production Controls
A renewed nail combine seeks to curb output and boost prices under a foreign-nail tax. About 1600 machines nationwide will be pooled, with each firm contributing 5000 dollars and meeting monthly production reports. Prices have already risen with base changes and expected spring targets push 10d nails toward 2.50 dollars per keg.
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Commercial Bulletin
K. i
Old Colony Iron Company
Taunton
At Gaps
Trade Topics and Dangers in Lard and Cotton-Seed Oil Trade
Market discussion notes the cotton-seed oil tax and its impact on Southern mills and workers. Merchants in New Orleans and Memphis oppose the bill, arguing it would ruin cotton-seed oil manufacturing and harm planters. Also mentions seafood supply pressures with mackerel prices rising and stock estimates for Seattle and East Coast beds.
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Memphis
Mississippi
Congress
Seatou
Market notes on apples and branding issues abroad
Provinces report limited demand for choice American apples in England and a steady market. Poor fruit or doubtful packing is passed over. Slippers are cautioned to ensure proper branding. Many barrels arrive with incorrect variety branding.
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England
Leading Markets Closely Track Currency and Commodity Prices
U S market notes show dull cotton with little sales and steady to firmer grain futures across Chicago and St Louis. Wheat and corn receipts and exports shift, while flour and provisions move modestly in price with steady butter and rice. broad activity mixed with regional variations and strong commodity tensions.
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Gulfinary
City
Minnesota
United
Western Steam
Tierces City
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Western
Liverpool
Straits
St. Louis
Butter and dairy prices steady in Boston market report
Boston market notes a quiet week with West receipts high and buyers cautious. Creamery and Northern dairy values hold around 27 to 28 cents, Western creamery fluctuates, eggs and beans show firm demand, cheese prices steady, and vegetables and fruit markets mixed with steady to firm pricing overall.
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Butier
Enay
Mitation Creamery
Northern
Franklin Co
Mass
Choice
Market Quotations And Grain Prices From A Local Report
A historical market listing shows varied prices and notations for ground seeds, hay, and feed products. It notes steady oats, rye, and clover values, with lambs and starch quotations and a general sense of tight supply. Wool receipts for the week are detailed, indicating domestic and foreign bale counts.
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Ie Gadiz
Bond
Turk’s Island
Bety
Timothy
Lucerne
Jersey
Tate
Emovaa
Watertown Cattle Market Arrivals Week Ending Friday Fe 17
Arrivals at Brighton and Watertown list Western cattle 1125 Eastern cattle 149 Northern cattle 402 Total 1676 plus sheep and lambs 664 with swine 20772, veals 426, horses 493. Beef cattle priced 84.00 to 87.50 per hundredweight. Prices and terms for Westian cattle and hides, furs, and woolkings listed.
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Watertown
Catryskins
Lambakina
Country Tall
Calfakina
United States Bond Quotations and Evening Bids
Financial brief listing evening bidding prices for U S bonds as of Saturday with final bid for various maturities including February 18 and February 20. The table shows Treasury collateral and rates around 95.120 for the Gs and other curves, reflecting market activity and price quotes from the period.
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As Well as Leftenant rPuck and Colonel Hanks tale
A garbled historical snippet references Leftenant rPuck Colonel Hanks of Garrison Guards Lyff tenan Briggs and a scabber on a brigge. The fractured text hints at a military unit and a tense handover or exchange, but specifics remain unclear.
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Garrison Guards
Lyfftenan Briggs
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