A Letter to Postmaster Vilas on Newspaper Portraits
Hopson, Wisconsin, August 26, 1885. Bill Aye asks Postmaster-General Vilas for a response about portraits published of him and other public figures. The letter mocks sensational cuts and explains how combination portraits could fit many types of criminals or notable men, arguing against harming reputations and urging timely use by newspapers.
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Hopson
Wis
William F. Vilas
Washington, D. C
Str
Portraits, Praise, and the Engraver’s Misstep
A correspondent discusses appearances of distinguished men, noting that few are handsome aside from the writer and Mr. Evarts. The engraver is faulted for a perceived injustice, suggesting the subject’s nose may have shifted to leeward, altering the look since a prior meeting.
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Mr. Evarts
Leeward
Wisconsin Senator Spooner Libelled by Engraver’s Portrait
A Wisconsin resident criticizes engravers for damaging portraits of public figures. He cites two leaders, including Spooner, condemned as misrepresented and “slaughtered by the rude broad-axe” and laments the effect on civic duty and family reputation.
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Wisconsin
Spooner
Simoom
Indignation Over Office Duties Sparks Various Claims
A fragment discusses anger at current times and shifts of responsibility within a Washington post office setting. The speaker protests being blamed for actions while noting colleagues’ conduct and public reactions to party differences. The text references coat removal and box rent collection as points of controversy.
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Washington
New Chicago venture offers daily office bath service
A Chicago firm on Wabash avenue launches a monthly plan to supply and maintain wash basins towels soap and grooming items in offices for three dollars a month. The chief proposer notes many workers lack washing supplies and towels and cites janitors as a hurdle while contrasting Chicago needs with Eastern practices.
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Chicago Herald
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
New York
Thoughtful clash of music and press in a Chicago chat
A Chicago humorist recalls Theodore Thomas concerts and a playful suggestion for a blind guess night. Thomas then likens orchestra roles to newsroom staff, calling the bass drum the business department and likening fiddlers to reporters while other instruments symbolize editors and columnists.
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Thomas
Chicago
Chicago News
Theodore Thomas
Weber
Strauss
Mr. Thomas
Basdrum
Critics Debate Cleveland Policy in North American Review
J B Eustis of Louisiana publishes a sharp letter on Cleveland's civil service policy, urging that reform must strengthen rather than topple Democratic unity. The piece criticizes mugwump influence, defends existing party discipline, and warns against a self styled reform movement threatening popular government and party cohesion.
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Edmund Burke
Democratic Party
Eetepae
Democrat Party
Srmnees
Jim
J. B. Eusris
Sherman on Warner silver bill opposition calls it impracticable
Senator John Sherman, lodging at the Kennard House in Cleveland, rejects Warner’s silver compromise as impracticable and unstable. He says certificates would not be legal tender, would fluctuate with silver costs, and the government would bear the risk. He doubts Congress power to make such certificates receivable and argues for existing silver and gold certificates as nearer public needs. Sherman also cautions on debt policy and asserts political prohibition is waning ahead of the state election.
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Democratic Party
Democrata
Prrogere
Democrats
Cleveland
John Sherman
Kennard House
Warner
Congress
Folger
Treasury
New York
Manning
One of the Truly Good. New York Tribune excerpt
An excerpt from the New York Tribune questions moral judgment posing a contrast between the golden rule and personal loyalties. The fragment hints at satire on virtue, noting the subject favors enemies and dislikes friends.
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New York Tribune
English Syndicate Buys 1.4 Million Acre Mexican Grant
From Eagle Pass a special says an English group led by R. R. Symon and W. Broderick Cloete purchased the Sanchez grant near Monclova in Coahuila, over 1,400,000 acres. A $100,000 payment to Sanchez Navarro was made, possibly the largest private check in Mexico. The English are expanding commercial control in northern Mexico, with 2,500,000 acres already under their influence in Coahuila, and negotiations proceed for the Mexican International railway.
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Gatorston
Tex
Eagle Pass
R. R. Symon
Mexican Central Railway
W. Broderick, Cloete
Sanchez
Mexico
Monclova
Coahuila
Sanchez Navarro
Mexican International Railway
Sherman at Mansfield in a dramatic Civil War diagram
Chicago reports from the late rebellion describe General John Sherman’s fortified position near Mansfield as he battles rebel strongholds at Vicksburg Richmond Atlanta and more. The piece uses a diagram with numbered figures to depict Sherman's army and allied units marching and reinforcing in a dramatic tableau.
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Chicago News
Mansfield
John Sherman
Vicksburg
Richmond
Atlanta
Ohio
Louisville
Nashville
New Orleans
G. Frisbie Hoar
Massachusetts
Murat Alstead
Cincinnati
Sherman
Western Reserve
J. B. Foraker
Judge Grants New Trial Doubt Over Buddenseik Manslaughter Conviction
In New York on September 19 Judge Van Brunt of the Supreme Court granted a certificate citing reasonable doubt about the conviction of Charles A. Buddenseik, ex-builder, for manslaughter and his ten year sentence. Bail is set at $30,000.
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New York
van Brunt
Supreme Court
Charles A. Buddenseik
Jumbo Dead as Train Hits Barnum Elephants at Ontario Station
In St. Thomas Ontario September 16 a freight train fatally struck Jumbo the elephant and badly injured Little Tom Thumb as Barnum's show herd moved between cars on a side track. Jumbo died within minutes from internal injuries and crushed neck and shoulders. The accident also wrecked several cars and injured a second elephant. Circus crew blame the railway for the fatal mishap.
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St. Thomas
Ont
Barnum
Jumbo
Show Grounds
Tom Thumb
Theocomotive
Umbo
Jumbo the Elephant Dies Spoiling Barnum Show Plans
New York reports Barnum at Murray Hill Hotel confirming Jumbo’s death. He recalls buying Jumbo for 10 000 from London directors and describes the elephant’s age about 26, diet, kindness, and life with the show. Posthumous offspring expected, skeleton to Smithsonian, skin to Barnum museum Tufts.
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New York
Barnum
Murray Hill Hotel
Jumbo
Europe
Couartry
England
Zoological Gardens
London
Head
Lyg Down
Boratumane Society
Self
Umbo
Africa
Jardine Des Santos
Paris
Scott
Iim
Jam
Professor Baird
Smithsonian Institution
Barnum Museum of National History
Tufts College
Massachusetts
Atlantic
Financial Market Summary With Mixed Rates and Clearing Data
The market shows abundant loanable funds but firmer tones and a preference for short term paper. Prime mercantile paper at 4.44 percent, good business notes 4 4 46, discounts 5 percent up, and corp notes 24 342. Clearing house rates weakened to 2 4 a percent with gross exchanges around 9.68 million and balances 1.56 million. New York funds discounted at 12 42 20 cents per 1000. weekly exchanges 65.48 million and balances 8.60 million. Banks exceed reserve requirements by 47.18 million. Foreign exchange steady. oil trading dull with small gains. Wheat futures mixed. Bradstreet notes no broad rate boom and steady demand for rails and wool, with wool speculation rising.
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Bradstreet’s Journal
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Worcester County
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Rio Grande
Madras
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Barbadoes
Wal
Porto Rico
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Bush
Hebrons
Virginia
Jersey
N.Y
Hyson
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Hyson Skin
Souchong
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Egypt
Ule
iMuhe
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Hull
Bristol
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Obituary Notices Honor Jumbo in London Papers
This morning London papers publish obituary notices and reminiscences of Jumbo. The Telegraph features large headlines announcing the sad end of the children's favorite and describing the manner of his death.
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London
Telegraph
Barnum Pensioned Jumbo Keeper Matthew Scott
Brerwort Connecticut September 18 P T Barnum has pensioned Matthew Scott the English keeper of Jumbo who has cared for the elephant since it was three years old.
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Brperwort
Conn
P. T. Barnum
Matthew Scott
Whimsical Clippings From An Old Amesbury Page
A patchwork of oddities from a historical page quotes a Norfolk Conn. resident on curative carbolic acid for a dog and notes Robert Ford of St Albans growing cucumbers inside bottles. It mentions Providence’s charity wood-yard aiding a Maine lawyer and Yale graduate, and Rev. R M Chapman of East Granby proving a vast vocabulary while a Durham man drives corn to Brunswick five times weekly with minimal sleep.
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Amesbury
Cleveland
Norfolk
Providence
Maine
Yale
R. M. Chapman
East Granby
Joshua Lambert
Durham
Brunswick
Boston Markets 1835 Wheat to Flour Prices and Commodities
Weekly commercial notes show slight wheat strength with low flour prices, tight dealer stocks forcing purchases. Prices for corn oats mackerel butter and cheese hold firm or ease. apples beans and dried fruits carry varied demand. coal oats coffee tea and raw sugar trade steady with mixed regional shifts.
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Orrick
Boston Daily Globe
Market Report Gloucester September shows light mackerel receipts
Gloucester notes a weak week with only 2475 barrels of mackerel versus 14,746 last year. New England receipts drop by about 55,000 barrels. weather could yield a catch recovery. Prices cited for shore mackerel, codfish, halibut, hake, haddock, pollock, herring, and various oils across multiple markets.
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Gloucester
Pickle
Bareel
Grand Banks
Georges
Western
Grand Bank
Haddock
Nova Scotia
Labrador
Arrivals of Livestock at Brighton and Watertown Markets
Weekly livestock totals for Brighton and Watertown show Western cattle 1260 Eastern 104 Northern 692. total cattle 5146. Sheep and lambs Western 3200 Hast e 35 Northern 8902. total 12137. Swine 18653. Veals 763. Horses 310. Beef cattle prices by weight and grade listed with mixed legible figures for Western cattle and hides, tallow, and other byproducts.
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Watertown
Watertow
Lam
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