Newcomb dies. Boulanger aims for presidency over writing
Fragmentary notices report Bobby Newcomb dying of pneumonia in Tacoma at forty two. General Boulanger prefers the presidency to authorship. Other items discuss Freemen's Savings depositors, New York stock seats, and the Dean Maritime Bank scandal with large deficits and potential real estate ties.
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TrAngey Newcom
Bobby Newcomb
Tacoma, W. T
Dean Maritime Bank
St. Johns
N. B
MacLellan
Stewart
Guy Bevan & Co
Omaha
Rawson
Colonel Whitney
NEWS OF THE WEEK CONGRESSIONAL REPORTS AND NOMINATIONS
The article outlines a busy Congress session with Senate and House actions on executive matters, military and diplomatic bills, and the nomination process. It notes vetoes on appropriations, the confirmation of General Sheridan, and debates over the fisheries treaty and Indian and labor measures. It also covers political nominations, conventions, and public notices from various states.
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Senate
Pepe
Seerrey
Army
Youngstown
Mantersom
Mrye
Labor
Des Moines
Innis
Towa
Department At Bator
Philip II
Prohibition Leader Dr Brooks Set for Kansas City Visit
Rev John A Brooks born in Mayville Ky a noted temperance advocate and pastor who has led protests and political campaigns in Missouri and Kansas. He has served churches across the region and risen to prominence in the Ancient Order of United Workmen while promoting prohibition. He arrived from Cincinnati to attend events in the city. He is recognized for his strong stance on moral reform and public policy.
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North Carolin
Fresulegt
Youngatows, O
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Wlaine
Barts
Whitelaw Heid
New York
Prib
Massachusetts
Thazar
Central
Indianapolis
Ind
St. John
Kansas
Charmarte Dows Bindur
Louisiana
ED. White
United States Senate
Turkey
America
Strauss
Constantinople
Tue
Washington Str
Sherman
Blaine
Fuask Lt Wieming
Jacksonville
Gi. Fowle
Wake County
North Carolina
B. Alexander
Charlotte
Cleveland
Genmant Stennis
Clinton B. Fiske
New Jersey
John A. Brooks
Kansas City
Eapenon Furventes
Charlottenburg
Potsdam
Jay Gould
Hesky W. Hone
Army of the
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Senate
Sheridan
Pacific Railroad
World Construct
Rowia
Chicago
Shepard
Mawson
Ars. Hanson
Nelsox Monnis
Lvestock
American Cattle Trust
Fairbanks Caning
Isvonsavios
Winnipeg
Canadian Customs Department
Dakota
Manitoba
Brsisnea Failnros
Dun
United States
Canada
Crator
Binghamton
Te Ist
Southern Central Railroad
Bartona
Brainerd
Minn
Uke St
Eureka Iron Works
Wyandorf
Mick
Ben Stipley
Charlotteville
Taner
Pond
Conway
Iowa
Joel Weeks
W. H. Coop
M. L. Rawson
Bunker Rawson
H.C. Whitney
Stanson
Whitney
Lawrence
Kun
Kaskas Uity
Preah Dent
Winn Bi
Moroitig
Cincinbeli
Tiros
Morroree
Aldersons
Vigunta Policiciana
Bev
Folin A. Beouke
Thooks
Mayavile
Line Ais
Migsville
Brewke
Methany College
Alexander Cara
Elemingsbure College
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Cristian
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Brilence
Winchester
Uni
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Furst Christian Church
Shventonkih
Olive Streets
Lick Creek
Santa Fe
Ancient
Order of United Works
Waalitith
Warrensturs
Warkihn
Méssourl
Plate Mill Boiler Explodes in Wyandotte Killing Three
At 6:45 am the Eurekatron and steel works plate mill boiler exploded wrecking the building. Killed: Terry McCoy night watchman. Patrick Finn 22. George Green 32, married. Injured include Lotty Curtis Henry Pocock FE Honey Joseph Weiss and others. Mill measured 909 by 100 feet with a 60 foot roof. Cause unknown. Loss about 10000. In Washington bulletin hopes rise for General Sherman. Fountain explosion casualties in Denver worsen. Loomis and son gravely hurt. Bosworth Wishart decline.
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Wyandotte
Mich
Canson
Wraxporte
Eurekatron and Steel Works
Terry McCoy
Patrick Finn
George Green
Lotty Curtis
Henry Pocock
Joseph Weiss
Farmers Fight Tariff Policy In War Economy
A St Louis Post-Dispatch excerpt argues that tariff protections harm farmers by raising costs, restricting markets, and shifting burdens to agriculture amid a large immigrant labor supply. It notes international retaliation, imports, and England’s trade role, urging revision of tariffs to avoid crushing industries and defeat in elections.
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India
Russia
West Indies
France
Germany
Stockholm
Freetrate
England
Northwest
East
St Louie Post-Dispatch
Grover Cleveland Compared to Napoleon in Vision and Action
A Kansas senator’s sharp praise portrays Grover Cleveland as a phenom- in similar to Napoleon in leadership, vigilance, courage, and firm judgment. The piece credits Cleveland with rapid mastery of national affairs, a broad grasp of great questions, and forward momentum in the 1884 election era.
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Grover Cleveland
John James Ingalls
Cleveland
Napoleon
Kansas
Hing
Napoleon Bonaparte
Unk
United States
France
Leadership Support for President Strengthens Democratic Party
The passage praises the President’s leadership, declaring he has served his country and party well. It argues the Democratic Party is bolder and better under his leadership, with unanimous party support and broad belief the country will reelect him to finish the work begun.
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Democratic Party
Fosten Globe
Iceberg Politics and the John Sherman Tariff Debate
A Chicago Tribune commentary reviews John Sherman as the Ohio favorite son whose tariff positions flip with campaign slogans. The piece cites his 1867 and 1868 stances on free trade and protection, arguing his consistency erodes under presidential pursuit. It labels him a versatile yet contradictory figure admired by diverse voter groups.
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John Sherman
Ohio
Sherman
Sone
Thieould
Auo
Chicago
Drieune
Political Attack Lines From 19th Century Papers
A compilation of sharp editorials and quotes from St Louis Boston Globe Detroit Free Press Chicago Globe and Nashville Democrat debating Reconstruction era politics. The blasts criticize the Democratic administration, pensions, Civil Service reform, and claims about the South and carpetbaggers.
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Boston Globe
Blaine
Sherman
Cleveland
Hayes
Ohio
Detroit Free Press
Blaing
Gresham
Chicago Globe
Nashvil Democrat
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