Political reshuffle draws mixed reactions and wary public judgment
The President nominates Taft as Attorney General and Don Cameron as War Secretary with Cameron’s appointment drawing disapproval due to Simon Cameron’s legacy. Speculation persists that the move signals support for Conkling, raising questions about fitness and motive in the new Cabinet. Pacific Newport assembly names state officers and clerks as the year begins.
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War Office
Pierrepont
Don Cameron
War Bureau
Cameron
Simon Cameron
Senator Conkling
Bristow
New York Conference Critics and the People’s Voice
The New York Conference voices a populist push amid party management discontent. Notable figures like Woolsey Seelye and Carl Schurtz argue for responsive leadership and independent thinking, warning media rush and urging nominations worthy of public trust.
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New York
Belter
Stagers
Woolsey
Julius H. Seelye
Dr. Woolsey
Seelye
Congress
Carl Schurtz
Alumni Reunion At Greenwich Academy Encourages Rail Fare Grants
The Committee of Arrangements reports several railroads will grant free return tickets for attendees to the alumni reunion at Greenwich Academy in East Greenwich Rhode Island on June 14. Stonington Line cuts rates from New York to Stonington for visitors. East Greenwich residents offer free hospitality and a Rhode Island clambake program is planned with high order exercises and social events.
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Providence Conference Seminary
East Greenwich
R. I
Old Colony
Providence & Stonington
Providence & Worcester
Boston & Providence
New Bedford
Providence
Springfield
Boston Clinton & Fitchburg
Stonington Steamxx
New York
Stonington
East Green- Wich
Academy
Frank Moore
America Adopts Italian Life Study With Tools
A new study titled Italian life uses practical fieldwork with pickaxe and shovel to teach lessons about American life. The program emphasizes hands on learning and cultural immersion through physical labor experiences.
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America
Secretary Roberon Faces House In Plain Talk
The House hears Secretary Roberon speak bluntly while an expanding probe shadows the GOP, yet the Republican party endures with little immediate sign of rapid dissolution.
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Roberon
Republican Party
Fourth Morgan steamer Morgan City reaches New York
The steamer Morgan City the last of four iron freight steamers built for Charles Morgan Esq at Wilmington Del arrived in New York last Tuesday noon from New Orleans after a six day passage from wharf to wharf.
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Morgan City
Charles Morgan
Wilmington
Del
New York
New Orleans
Squirrels and Silliness at the New York Conference
The columnist questions the New York Conference’s significance and mocks officials who overreact. He notes the event generated fuss from managers and suggests the gathering was merely unpleasant to those in charge, not a grave matter.
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New York
Ex-Speaker Blaine Faces Criticism Over Fund Allocation
The text portrays Blaine as unfairly attacked by scandal mongers who fail to harm his reputation. It notes $64,000 was sent to Pennsylvania instead of Maine and suggests rivals will renew efforts after the convention nominates another candidate.
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Blaine
Pennsylvania
Maine
The Uncertain Presidential Contest and Urgent Demand
The presidential race grows more uncertain daily as candidates from within parties clash over differing political sentiments. The public, while eager for a strong standard bearer, withholds clear support, making it hard to discern which candidate holds the urgent constituency behind them. The era calls for an honest man to lead the next Executive.
July Fourth Oration by Rev James DeW Perry Jr
Community notices report Rev James DeW Perry Jr of Germantown Pa will deliver the Fourth of July oration in town. Also Brah Ah, a Burmese Karen student at Brown University, will speak at the Baptist Church tomorrow evening in native costume and language. A large party from town Providence and beyond was hosted by Col A O Eddy at Ferry Hill. Bishop Clark preached at Trinity and First Baptist, confirming nine. The Centennial Tea on the 14th and 15th will feature revolutionary relics and antique dress. A five year old boy, son of Mr William E Munro, nearly drowned after falling overboard but was saved by Mr Samuel Rawson and Dr G P Barnes. Advertising agent O J Wheeler offers rates for city and country papers and Bu mer resorts.
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Francais” Theatre
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Mile
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James Dew. Perry, Jr
Germantown
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Thames Street
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O. J. Wheeler
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British Provinces
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Remarkable Hen Egg Weighing Four Ounces Acknowledged
Report of a Saturday demonstration describing a large egg with a four ounce weight and eight inch dimensions. The account notes a flexible shell and an unusually white interior, with observers commenting on the egg's size and structure amid a broader court adjournment report and legal proceedings.
Memorial Day Observances and Home for Deserving Children Report
Memorial Day events include services at Byfield Hall and a procession from Bristol Common to North Burial Ground and Juniper Hill Cemetery with a 66 grave floral tribute. Veterans, band, and a Memorial Address by LeBaron B. Colt highlight the day along with a solemn march through local streets. The Bristol Home for Deserving Children notes 57 children served since 1866, with 12 last year and five currently in care, plus expenses offset by tighter donations and lower costs, seeking continued support.
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Henry Hudson
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Allen G. Wright
Charles A. Waldron
Orrin Wilson
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P. T. Barnum’s Gaxar Centenna Exposition at Warren
Advertising copy praises P T Barnum centennial show in Warren on June 8 with three monster trains, a vast menagerie, a silver engine automatic institute, national salute and bells, and a grand centennial carnival with song and art displays.
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Warren
P. T. Barnum
Philadelphia
Kyou Barntum
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