Presidents and Horses of the United States
An archival survey traces how U S presidents favored varied horses from Washington’s Barber lineage to Jacksons thoroughbreds and Grants trotting strains. It covers Jeffersons Archy the Carroll type mounts, Adams era indifference, Pierce and Lincoln horses, and Harrison era favored well bred stock, noting harnesses, carriages, and stable practices.
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Zachary Taylor
Washington
Jackson
Orange County
Virginia
Barbours
Pendletons
Madisons
John &. Barbour
Mass lynching in New Orleans over Hennessey murder
A mass meeting and mob in New Orleans led to the storming of Parish prison. Italian prisoners including Scattidi Macheca and Politz were killed or hanged by a mob that surged through Orleans and Tremé streets. Parkerson and other leaders urged restraint after the killings.
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Trement
Prion
Scattidi
Macheca
Colored Women’s Department
Orleans St
Gerachi
Monasterio
Jim Caruso
Romero
Prince Albert
Caruso
Monastero
Marchesi
Incardona
Parkerson
Hennessy
Matranga
Gusparo Marchese
Gunzerie
Pietro
Freme St
Politz
Bagnetto
St. Anne and
Alrea
Oysters and milk debated in a Rehoboth exchange
A Sunday Herald excerpt shows a customer specifying an exact oyster stew method. Milk must be sweet and rich, butter top quality, and oysters the finest, with pearls requested. waiter confirms by asking for pearls.
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Rehoboth Sunday Herald
Aiter
U S and Canadian business failures rise in weekly tally
New York March 13 The failures reported to R G Dun Co and E Russell Co show 239 in the United States and 34 in Canada a total of 273 this week up from 265 last week and 290 the prior week. In the same week of last year there were 252 failures with 217 in the United States and 36 in Canada.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
E. Russell & Co
Mercantile Agency Today
United States
Canada
Dominion of Canada
In Advance of the Times Advice Duel
A theory man pleads for bold ideas while a veteran editor counsels patience. The exchange frames a clash between forward thinking and established timing in literary circles. The veteran urges quiet endurance as the times slowly align with new concepts.
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Drake's Magazine
Times
Italy Raises Diplomatic Alarm Over Mafia Lynching
Baron Fava, the Italian minister, rejects press talk as telegrams from New Orleans describe lynching of Mafia members. Many expect Italy to demand damages and indemnity from the United States, with debate over jurisdiction and potential trials. Local authorities face anticipated violence, including possible uprisings in Italian quarters.
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Wasnin Garon
Baron Fava
New Orleans
Italy
United States
Louisiana
Blaine
GLOBE
Wey
Parkerson
Wickliffe
Cincinnati
Paris
Blaine conveys to Nicholls President's desires on Italian subjects
Secretary Blaine telegraphs Gov. Nicholls warning against mob justice after New Orleans massacre. He cites the treaty with Italy protecting Italian subjects, urges cooperation to maintain US obligations, prevent further bloodshed, and ensure offenders are brought to justice.
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Washington
Blaine
United States
New Orleans
Ames G. Blaine
Italian Protest Over New Orleans Mob Action
Rome reports March 15 that Italy’s government instructed Baron de Fava, the Italian minister in Washington, to present a vehement protest to the United States government regarding yesterday’s mob action in New Orleans.
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Rome
Baron de Fava
Washington
United States
New Orleans
Dentist Describes Rubber Dam In Patient’s Mouth
In a Washington Star scene a patient asks what a dental tool is. The dentist explains it is a rubber dam and the patient agrees to try it, noting there will be more discomfort once pain starts.
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Washington Star
Did He Leave A Wife Or Widow In Lowell Citizen
A fragment from the Lowell Citizen questions whether the subject left a wife or widow, signaling a personal status inquiry without further detail or confirmation. The wording suggests a memorial or obituary context, but no definitive facts are provided in readable text.
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Lowell
Orl
A Few Words of Warning on Western Secessions
A double lead editorial from Watterson in the Courier Journal argues that Democratic support will be tested at the national convention. He predicts potential shifts if Cleveland nominates and outlines implications for silver policy, party unity, and upcoming Senate elections with many Democratic and Republican names listed as terms expire or up for election.
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Louisville
Watterson
Courier-Journal
Cleveland
Democrats of
New
New York
Alcoher
Guv. Hill
Democratic Party
Ex Senator Ingalls Sees 1892 Vote Split Over Silver
Ingalls warns a Republican nomination of an anti silver coinage plank could doom the ticket west of the Alleghenies. He cites Western farmer resentment at eastern wealth, eastern leadership, and a perceived misdistribution of burdens. He notes Western tariff views have shifted and reciprocity lacks zeal, while alliance gains in Ohio loom ahead with 300000 votes.
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Ingalls
Republican Party
Alleghanies
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Alliance
Mr. Ingalls
West
Senator Carlisle Discusses Farmers Alliances Power and Politics
Senator Carlisle traveled to Kentucky and commented that the Farmers Alliance is a strong but temporary force in national politics. He noted the alliance already holds three Senate seats and about eight to twenty House members, with potential to influence the balance of power. He warned silver issues will shape the presidential contest and that cross regional groups may unite against free silver, signaling a more heated political climate.
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Carlisle
Kentucky
Farmers’ Alliance
Alliance
United States
East
Middle States
Ohio
Ilinois
Indiana
Palmer Looms as Presidential Prospect for 1892
Washington dispatch notes that Senator Palmer of Illinois could emerge as a presidential candidate if elected, with potential to split New York Democrats and hinder Cleveland’s chances. Palmer, 73, is described as vigorous, financially solid, popular with farmers, and holding a strong military record, suggesting he could carry Illinois and gain farmers’ alliance support.
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Washington
Palmer
United States Senate
Hill
New York
Cleveland
Illinois
Farmers’ Alliance
Davis Renominated by Rhode Island Democrats at Music Hall
The Democratic State convention in Providence met at 11 this morning to renominate John W. Davis of Pawtucket for governor with T. C. Wardwell of Bristol for secretary of state and E. D. McGuinness of Providence as attorney general among others. The platform calls for free raw materials for manufacturers, lower taxes on basics, electoral reform, ballot reform, and a constitutional convention, while criticizing McKinley era policies and advocating broader reform and plurality elections. Projections from New York papers discuss potential 1892 candidates and tariff questions shaping the forthcoming campaign.
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Providence
R. L
Music Hall
John W. Davis
Pawtucket
Lug Laare
T. C. Wardwell
Bristol
E. D. McGuinness
Ziba O. Slocum
Jonathan G. Perry
South Kingston
Pennsylvania
McKinley
United States Treasury
United States
Democratic Party
Post Offices to be Run by Republicans Says Report
Washieron March 11. The postmaster general prepared a list of presidential offices held by Democratic postmasters with four year terms not yet expired. The President and postmaster general will not appoint a Democrat, as shown by the Corse case where a Democrat was refused reappointment. Officials say the move rebukes Democrats in Congress for obstructing legislation and for their November victory.
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United States
Washington
Godolphin
Darley
Europe
Westmoreland
Lancaster
King George
Gloucester
Virginia
Fredericksburg
Washingtons
Lees
Masons
McCartys
Carters
Monroes
Marshalls
Church of England
Ranger
New London
Conn
Boston
Lindsey
Connecticut
Jefferson
New York
Philadelphia Press
Hoar
Massachusetts
Grover Cleveland
Rye
Harrison
Jaine
Cleveland
Joh
Higgins
Gray
Jones
Arkansas
Quay
Blaine
McMillan
Michigan
Alger
Clevelan
Hale
Maine
Washieron
Corse
Gen. Corse
Congress
Palmer elected United States senator on first ballot
Sprincrisip Illinois March 11 Gen Palmer elected U S senator on the 164th ballot after roll verification shows Republicans for Lindley Democrats for Palmer Moore and Cockrell for Palmer and Taubeneck for Streeter. Final tally 204 votes 103 for John M Palmer 1 for A J Streeter 100 for Cicero J Lindley. Speaker Crafts declares Palmer elected for six years. Assembly adjourns sine die.
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Sprincrisip
Ill
Gen. Palmer
United States
Lindley
Palmer
Moore
Cockrell
Taubeneck
Streeter
Crafts
John M. Palmer
A. J. Streeter
Cicero J. Lindley
Illinois
Congress of the United States
Ne Joint Assembly
Connecticut Auditor Staub and Bulkeley Power Balance
Connecticut state auditor Staub exercises tight control over expenditures for Governor Bulkeley, treating Bulkeley as in office for routine business but a usurper when drawing pay. The piece also notes Wisconsin civil rights bill passage, New York Senate confrontation over presiding officer, and a Kansas inkbed altercation, with a murky Arkansas House incident and California senatorial balloting results.
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Staub
Connecticut
Bulkeley
Yipes Daieler
Treasury
Wisconsin Assembly
New York State Senate
Jones
Arkansas House of
KE. C. Mitchell
Boone H. C
Little River
Eac
California
United States
M. M. Fistee
M. H.oung
How to Choose a Dog by an Authority
An old article extols dogs as companions and hunters from ancient times to modern days. It praises hunting setters and pointers, outlines English Irish and Gordon setters, and details conformation, color, and price of puppies. It also covers collies spaniels King Charles Blenheim Prince Charles Japanese spaniel Yorkshire terrier St Bernard Newfoundland and general dog care notes.
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Rome
Asia
Greece
Europe
Alexander the Great
Ulysses
Argus
Emmeus
Plutarch
Alcibiades
Myron
St. Bernard
Newfoundland
Gordon
Westminster
Was Blaine Outwitted by the Brazilian Treaty?
In March reports argue Blaine failed to gain advantage from the Brazilian reciprocity pact. The piece says Brazil and England control Brazil’s trade, with American goods facing higher costs, limited by shipping, finance, and currency. It claims the treaty will not sharply boost U S sales and may leave Brazil buying mainly from Britain and Germany.
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Blaine
Brazil
Mr. Blaine
England
Europe
London
Pennsylvania
Cardiff
United States
Copseatien Iy
America
Pauncefote and Blaine Discuss Behring Sea Arbitration
British minister Sir Julian Pauncefote conferred with Secretary Blaine at the State Department about preliminaries for submitting Behring Sea fisheries disputes to arbitration. The approach follows Blaine's proposal and Salisbury’s acceptance with some changes.
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Hindos
Julian Pauncefote
Blaine
State Department
Lord Salisbury
Presidential Postmasters Record of Appointments and Changes
Washington March 13 The Post Office Department logs show during the present administration ending March 4 1891 there were 2754 presidential postmaster appointments. Of these 478 were resignations 965 due to expiration of incumbents’ commissions 778 for removals 74 to fill death vacancies and 469 at offices raised from fourth to presidential class.
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Washinoton
Post Office Department
A Talented Salesman
A Light dialogue from New York Weekly shows a furniture dealer bluffing a customer about an “antique” piece. The dealer touts a grand revival of an ancient court style and boasts exotic wood, while the skeptical customer probes its authenticity and wood type.
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New York Weekly
Davis
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Pets of
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Albemarle
Jefferson Yeas
Richmond
Philadelphia
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Jefferson Plantation
Rivanna
Ganey Yanls
Capitol
Es Vitera Sire i
Adamses
New England
Franklin Pierce
Justin Morgan
Bishop
Pierce
Col
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Andrew Jackson
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Tennessee
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Sithout
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Zach Taylor
Lincoln
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Chancellorsville
Stafford
Hagker
Maryland
George Wilkes
Newak City
Newak City. Mr. Lincoln
Seaons
Grant
Jeff Davis
Joe Davis
Mississippi
Fred
Austria
Buck Grant
Brightwood Road
Hayes
Garfield
Arthur
Causuter
Mr. Cleveland
Tidewater
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Chester
Rysdick
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Abdallah
York
Lexington
Rani Ton
Seotucky
Proctor
Hese
Halford
Hennessey
Parish
W.S. Parkerson
J. D. Houston
W.C. Wickliffe
Marais
Treme
Stanne Sts
Lem Davis
Soren
Fonds
O'Malley
Clay Statue
Polizzi
Treme and
Stann Sts
Ragnetto
Signor
Carte
Villere
Gov
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Gaster
Clay Sq
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Waterson
Oate
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Enate
Gorman
George
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Sherman
Aldrich
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Senator Carlisle
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Elie Ena
Pauncefote
Presidential Postmasters
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