General Collins Discusses Thurman Campaign Prospects
Washington, July 1. General Collins praises the notification to Judge Thurman and predicts the ex-senator will stump in Ohio and Indiana, then the East. Thurman is energetic, sharp, and fully committed to the Democratic cause, with Cleveland's administration seen as wise and patriotic.
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Collins
Committee On Notification
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Cleveland
Ohio
Indiana
Massachusetts
Bay State
Thurman
Tave
Coanteiti
United States
Executive Mansion
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West Virginia Senate Delay Contradicted on Capital Influence
Senator Kenna of West Virginia rejected Republican claims that $15,000,000 in Northern capital fueled the state. He argued most funds financed railroads, with many workers being black and foreign, and predicted Republicans cannot carry the state in the coming fall elections despite past support for Blaine and Logan.
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Kenna
West Virginia
Turquose
Tate
Mr. Blaine
Genald
Wesel
Grover Jegeland
Cee
Slang Language in Modern Society and Its Rising Tide
The article discusses the drift of slang from the lowest classes into educated circles, noting terms once called cant and jargon now used broadly. It condemns phrases like dreadfully and awfully as vulgar, argues slang has infiltrated English, American, and French speech, and links democracy to slang’s spread and potential social decline.
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Blackwood’s Magazine
Nomons
England
Merica
France
Free
Self-Help for Women in Harper's Bazaar
The piece notes rising employment for women and a shift toward arts in trades. It cites the tenth US census showing 24382 women as physicians and surgeons but only 48 as chemists, assayers, and metallurgists, and 17 as architects, suggesting domestic architecture as a suitable indoor field for women and criticizing lifelong reliance on male advisers.
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Harper's Bazaar
Bonaparte
United States
Women and self support redefine social roles in work
The speaker argues that demand for intelligent self-support will level opportunities between the sexes. As more women join the workforce, earnings will rise and perceptions of decency will adjust. The piece urges building genuine self respect among working women to outgrow old judgments about female status.
Marlboro Hailstorm Brings Ice on Main Street July Storm
Marlboro Massachusetts reports a weekend hailstorm causing widespread damage. Large hail up to walnut size blanketed streets in ice, broke windows, toppled trees, and wrecked greenhouses. Birds died, crops were crushed, and even a druggist used ice to chill his soda fountain. Ice formations were packed for observers to view as the town assesses losses.
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Marlboro
Mass
C. D. Hunter
Southboro
Jayville
Reminiscences of Bloodshed at Georgia Capitol
Reminiscences recount the old Georgia State Capitol during Reconstruction. The piece recalls 1868 69 turmoil in Atlanta with expulsion battles 31 black lawmakers gunfire and a clock stoppage. It weaves in bonds schemes targets of carpetbaggers and Ku Klux threats, ending on the decaying landmark’s grim atmosphere.
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Georgia
Smail
K. N. Kimball
Milledgeville
General Assembly
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Hisory
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Price
Dunlap Scott
Scott
James James
Congress
Turver
Sims
Washington
Foster Blodgett
State House
Andy Johnson
Bill Hope
Begorra
Philip Bucklands
Phillips
Echols
J. W.o’neal
Senate
J. G. Y. Mills
Fatty” Harris
State Railroad
State
Jackson
H. I Kimball
Columbus
New York Commercial Advertiser
Me Bullock
General Assembly of Georgia
New York Mail Ad Promotes Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery
An 19th century advertisement claims Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery cures consumption and blood diseases. It touts the remedy as effective for scrofula, blotches, pimples, eruptions, and swellings, urging timely use. The ad also warns against wearing a bustle with a thin dress to avoid resembling a bird cage.
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New York Mail
de. Pierce
Indian Jugglery and Algonkin Glyphs in Eskimo Lore
AColonel Garrick Mallory reviews Algonkin glyphs and recounts Paul Beaulieu’s 1858 Leech Lake wager on a Jossakeed jugglery performance. A staged lodge ritual, rope-bound restraint, and black stone Manedo proved the juggler’s feats to Beaulieu, amid later notes on Native “sorcerers” and fetich charms used for harm or seduction.
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Anthropological Society
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Bureau of Ethnology
Paul Beaulieu
White Earth Agency
Episcopal Clegymen
Nothne
Beaulieu
Ted
Reulieu
Jossakeed
Manedo
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Yellow Medicine
Minn
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Ottawa River
Nipissing
Great Lakes
Crook and Photographer Judge’s Remark
The judge references a crook and a photographer in a courtroom exchange. An operator at Pyice headquarters warns that a second move will lead to a forceful capture, signaling ongoing tension in the confrontation.
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Pyice Headwarters
Currents of Commerce and Trade Trends Report
Bradstreet's analysis shows general trade softness with stock markets quiet in a presidential year. Banks report similar paper volumes but smaller per-transaction values, while dry goods stay strong except wool. Wool movement weakens as the new clip begins. lumber sales remain unexpectedly small. May declines temper overall gains from early-year activity.
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Dry Goods Trade Shows Active Demand Across Cotton Fabrics
The week saw strong activity in the dry goods market with light summer goods, prints, and ginghams selling rapidly. Bleached and brown sheetings are selling, and overall cottons market remains favorable with manufacturers holding large future contracts. Woollens and carpet sectors show weaker demand and prices remain low.
Boots and Shoes Market Report Shows Mixed Demand
Returning salesmen report good average trade nationwide while Boston remains quiet. mail orders rise in number with future fall orders expected. Northwest trade weak but shipments rise. calf boots and shoes show little demand. South and Southwest brisk for women's wear and slippers. summer goods demand liberal, deliveries behind. Rubber boots and shoes orders come from all parts, with fall or winter delivery. Burial market dull with low prices and some tannery shutdowns. buyers able to purchase now.
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Boston
Barkwara
Leading Markets Quotations for Staple Goods United States
New York on June 30 reports cotton prices across grades from 7 16 to 10 16 cents and flour sales strong at 23 175 barrels. wheat futures show activity with No 1 hard around 87 88 cents. Chicago and St Louis markets note weaker corn and steady to firm oil receipts with mixed flour and pork prices.
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United
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Wikat Pri
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Michigan
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Indiana
St Louis
Liane
Boston Markets Butter Cheese Eggs and More Prices
Boston market report lists firm butter with steady prices amid heavy new receipts. Cheese, eggs, beans, fruits, and vegetables show steady demand and unchanged quotes. Sugar, coffee, tea, flour, grains, and tobacco prices are noted with general market firmness and limited changes across categories.
Arrivals of Livestock at Brighton and Watertown Week Ended June 20
Week ending Friday June 20 reports arrivals at Brighton and Watertown. Western cattle 990 Raerarn cattle 157 Northern cattle 607 total 16 Western sheep 1216 Eastern sheep 880 Northern sheep and lambs 880. Swine 19695 veals 1706 horses 492. Beef cattle price per hundred pounds ranged 4.60 to 7.75. Prices for western cattle extra quality 6 25 first quality 6 25 second quality 6 25. Hides, tallow, skins prices listed for Brighton and country hides and woolskins.
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Brighton
Watertown
Kota
Dr McGlynn Urges Rent Boycott Tactic For Tenements
Dr McGlynn addressed the Anti Poverty Society at Cooper Union urging a nonpayment plan to pressure landlords. He proposed tenants withhold rent to create rent free periods while legal steps delay eviction, stating the tactic legal and potentially effective. he promised further details next Sunday.
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New York
Dr. McGlynn
CHECKERS BOOKS AND ACCESSORIES FOR SALE BY MAIL
Listings offer numerous checkers and draughts books and parts from publishers like Bobaefer and Kelly and Barker and Martins. Prices range from 20 cents to $1.50 with mail post paid on receipt of price.
Chess problem notes and solution corrections from 1888
The item summarizes chess problem positions from Drinkwater and Dunne, highlights Black to play and win, cites Gould’s Book of Problems, mentions a GLOBE game correction in a blindfold match, and notes reader correspondence and orders for books sent to multiple names including Gordell Barker and Joseph Nelson.
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Jampbell
M'Kelvie
Uno
Boston
H. J. Gordell
J. M. Barker
Messrs. Bishop
Gross
Dow
Knight
McCue
Parrow
Brennan
Elliott
Morris
Nelson
Goulds Book of Match Games Draughts Reference
A detailed notice for Goulds Book of Match Games volumes on draughts. It highlights 1400 games from major matches including Wiltie and Martins 1867 and Yates versus Wyllie, with notes by J A Kear and C Hester. Describes editions, price, and the work as a comprehensive library in itself for players and learners.
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Rh. D. Yates
J. Wyllie
Wiltie and Martins
Anderson
M*kerrow
Martins
Yates
Wyllie
C. Hester
Chicago
Draughts Problems and Games from Noted Authors
A compilation of draughts problems critical positions and games with sections by Brown Drinkwater Allen Dunne Kear Hedley Robertson Gourlay Smith Leggett Gilbert Richards Whitney and Wyllie plus contributions by McCall Parker Willie Gardner Ritchie and others. Includes selections from leading authors and notes on positions by Joseph Gould and an appendix of corrections.
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Dr. Brown
Messrs. Drinkwater
Fred Allen
F. Dunne
Kear
Hedley
Robertson
Gourlay
Smith
Leggett
Gilbert
Richards
Whitney
Wyllie
Messrs. McCall
Parker
Willie Gardner
Ritchie
Joseph Gould
Remarkable Works on the Game of Chess by J Richards
An advertisement touts improved chess volumes by J Richards, praising scientific analysis and vast expertise. It claims 350 pages with stiff and cloth bindings, priced 60 cents and $1 respectively, urging immediate orders and addressing readers at the column head.
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J.richards
British Draught Player books promoted for learners
An advertisement for The British Draught Player by William Strickland, a champion blindfold player. It promotes parts one through three Old Fourteenth Single Corner and Ay Lassie, claiming clear instruction, traps, endgame problems, and concise lines. Postpaid pricing is 50 cents for the trilogy or 20 cents per copy.
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William Strickland
Potter Stearns respondence match results and other notices
J H Potter of Oneonta defeats Le M Stearns of Derry Depot in a respondence match with a 3 0 score. M Hawes of Wrentham and E Mee Woonsock t recent hastens race results show Te Hanes 3 drawn 0. Foresters Arms match Daver beats Summers 2 1 and 5 drawn. Spennymoor handicap winners John Meredith James Smith H David. Charles Kelly tours Glasgow Edinburgh Stirling Belfast Queenstown aboard the Etruria for New ark. Parrow Grover score Grover 1 Parrow 0 drawn 6. Humorous column and chat note about a married man at Harper s Bazar style.
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le M. Stearns
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N. H
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Stearns
M. Hawes
Wrentham
E. Mee Woonsock
Te Hanes
Stephen Terry
Daver
G. Summers
Foresters’ Arms
Brewster
Summers
Spennymoor
Wit
John Meredith
James Smith
H. David
Charles Kelly
New York
Tone Sketches and new music offerings from Oliver Ditson
Oliver Ditson & Co opens the Tone Sketches series by Milo Benedict with four piano numbers priced at 80 cents each. The catalog highlights include works by Sidney Smith, Gounod, and other composers, with selections for piano, zither, voice, and four hand piano arrangements. The selections emphasize accessibility, expressive discipline, and concert suitability, noting pieces like Lady of the Sea, Heart Bowed Down, Glucken Waltzes, and Harrison's Grand March among others.
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Kowsti
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Westerfield
Oliver Ditson & Co
Calmusic
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Ken Baby
Gounod
Mars
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Paradise Square
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Arsena Altzes
Glen
Bailey
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Will
Keller
White
Smith & Co
Cleveland
Hurman
Qua Political Dictionary Promoted by The Globe
The Globe promotes its 550 page Political Dictionary for the presidential campaign. It promises coverage of topics likely to be asked and notes few subjects will be omitted, urging readers of both parties to own a copy.
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GLOBE
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