Democrats Brace For Big Show To Nominate Presidential Candidate
A Baltimore convention scene recalls past dark horses as Democrats gather for the presidential nomination fight. Leaders including Wilson Harmon Underwood and Marshall loom, with Polk Pierce and Cleveland histories noted as pivotal moments. Norman Slack orchestrates the Baltimore event while John Martin oversees reporters and press logistics. Woodson and Taggart bring long committee experience to this era’s partisan spectacle.
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Samme
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Silas Wright
van Buren
George M Dallas
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New Hampshire
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Benjamin F Butler
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Salmon I?hase
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Tilden
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Cleveland
Thomas A. Hendricks
Fifth Regiment
Norman FE
Slack
Brgan
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John I. Martin
Bim
The Silver Dollar's Shifting Portraits Through History
A historical sketch notes how early silver dollars featured a right facing woman, with designs evolving from thirteen stars to a starry surround, and later the trade and eagle era. It cites Washington Post commentary and mentions Miss Anon W Williams, a Philadelphia teacher, as a portrait sitter in the 1870s, with discussion of gender roles in Germany and labor participation.
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Ima
Ist
Anon W Williams
Philadelphia
Runt Walsh rejects big league plate bonus offer
The Phillies versatile Runt Walsh declined a $1,000 bonus from Manager Doomn to stay behind the plate. He aims to be an infielder and fears jeopardizing that goal by taking the offered role. Veteran umpire Bob Emslie’s hair mishap becomes a tale tied to Christy Mathewson.
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Bresnahan
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Mathewson
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M&y
Matty
Hresnaban
A Real Philanthropist and Other Absurdities
An aggregation of quips and snippets as if remarks on wealth politics bargains and politics wrap a mock taste of a civic page. The talk mocks generosity ambition and election outcomes with sarcastic captions from several papers.
The Brother Sisters Describe Changes To Dolls
The text outlines two dolls, Brother and Sister Yer, with features described as lovable eyes, adjustable lips, huggable shape, removable hair, colorable brows and a transferable complexion. It frames differences in physical attributes and customization options.
Proposer Recalled Amid Jeap Year Remark
In a brief exchange, Loraine explains how she prompted a marriage proposal by telling him the speaker was crazy about him and noting it was a leap year, prompting the moment.
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Poretty
Loraine
He A Sweeping Resoinder and Horizon’s Clarity
A fragment from a historical page presents a satirical line about sweeping away fog or confusion. It features a speaker remarking on clearing the horizon with a broom like device, implying a tidying of thought or scene. The brief excerpt hints at literary experimentation in diction.
The Things We Have Left Undone
A dialogue scene portrays a father and son in a tense moment about tears and a son’s guilt over failed lessons. The son recalls a teacher’s remark and a question about what he did not do, revealing themes of accountability and missed instruction.
Lost in Translation in a Quirky Housekeeper Exchange
A humorous exchange reveals a mislaid servant and a family’s light hearted reaction. The speaker jokes about treating the servant as family while bewilderment over the mix up grows. The dialogue captures domestic tension with playful wordplay.
A Precaution and a Grocer Exchange
A clerk asks what is happening as Mr. Jones orders a bush el of potatoes and the clerk looks him up in Beradstreet's.
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Beradstreet's
His Intentions At A Country Home
A dialogue shows a young man answering a stern father about his plans for his daughter. He says he will place his arm around her waist after the father retires inside, implying long-cautioned intentions. The exchange reflects era attitudes toward propriety and courtship.
Coroner Probes Self-Inflicted Death Scene
Witness reports the deceased ended his life by a gas blow, prompting the coroner to seek precise details about the method used and the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident. The exchange highlights the inquiry into how the self administered blow caused death.
What Did She Mean He We re coming to a tunnel
Not if you take that cigar out of your mouth. She asks what he means as they approach a tunnel. He replies with a calm defiance, revealing a plan or hidden resolve. The exchange hints at danger and a test of nerve amid mounting tension.
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Henry B. Payne
Ohio
Tilden
Cincinnati
Whitness
Paynes
Tikden
Payne Can Didacy
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