Grover Cleveland Addresses New York Democratic Dinner
Grover Cleveland speaks at a Young Men's Democratic Club of New York dinner at the Fifth Avenue Hotel to about four hundred guests including Governor Hill and Mayor Grant. He defends party principles, laments graft, and urges loyalty to true democracy and a frugal, popular government.
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Aline
Young Men’s Democratic Club of
New Yorks
Grover Cleveland
United States
Fifth Avenue Hotel
John H. W. Arnold
Cleveland
Hill
Grant
Compteller Lowe
Jefferson M. Levy
Grave
William Bourke Cochran
Ashbel P. Fitch
W. CP. Breckinridge
W. D. Garrison
Mr. Cleveland
Whittress
New York
Giatingu
Wong
Democratic Party
Mifsolki
Kronte
Abd Qeiekiz
Transpcracy
What the Papers Say on Political Appointments and Reform
A compiled set of editorial snippets from multiple papers criticizing appointments and political practices. Highlights include views on John Jarrett and Consulship pursuits, doubts about Harrison’s selection mindset, and calls for civil service reforms to ease presidential burden. Notable opinions touch on clerical political remarks, Simon Cameron’s political philosophy, and Robert T. Lincoln’s posting to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jarrett
Breer Dudley
Philadelphia Record
Ind
Harrison
Miller
Supreme Court Juste
N. Y. Commercial
St. Louis Republic
Simon Cameron
Dudley
Kehome
White House
Providente Journal
Grand Rapids
Morning Star
Baptist
Robert T. Lincoln
United States
England
Queen Victoria
Chicago Globe
Farmers and Protections Now Proclaimed in Keeton Land Sale
Catekill Recorder argues against tariff protection, claiming land in Keeton offers cheap investment opportunities. He cites Hustera farms at twenty-five dollars per acre and states local mortgages totaling twenty-nine thousand four hundred eighty eight pages as proof of widespread poverty under protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyne
Keeton
Granvile Journal
Tiller
Peter
Paul
Pauls
Peters
Bankrupted by Protection in Philadelphia Woolen Mill
The Alma Manufacturing Company of Philadelphia, a worsted and woolen goods maker, has failed amid tariff fears. Republican managers, confident if Harrison won, the industry would be safe, faced criticism as the fall shows party prejudice outweighed business sense. The failure signals tariff linked troubles, with other firms cutting operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Manufacturing Company
Philadelphia
Harrison
Eafe
Louisville Courier Journal
Miners Duped by Campaign Wages Strike in Clay County
The Clay County coal miners faced political manipulation as operators shut mines to sway votes toward Harrison. After the election, operators insisted on a 20 to 22 percent wage cut, rejecting arbitration. miners refused, leading to job loss and ongoing conflict as bosses pressed for lower pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ces Tk
Clay County
Ind
C. K. Potter
Chicago
Cleveland
Harrison
Publc
Indianaapolis
Brazil
Cleveland Plain Dealer
National disgrace lurks in Washington spoils system
The Chicago Herald and Chicago Times cartoonishly condemn a Washington spoils purge under President Harrison. They accuse Tanner of demagoguery and claim civil service reforms fail to protect incumbents while office seekers push for loyalist placement. Discharges loom as pay is cut and party zeal overrides merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Grant
Tanner
Republican Party
Congress
Republic
Indianapolis
Pearson
New York City
Harrison
Matt
Cleveland
Chicago Herald
Form of Today How Etiquette Has Changed Since 1837
A London Daily News item reviews Good Form a new book contrasting 1830s etiquette with modern manners. It notes bridesmaids groomsmen and crying fashions at weddings have shifted, hosts no longer urge guests to eat, music moved from amateur to professional, and social rituals now favor brevity and expediency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorie
John Leech
Aewrvant
Edward Bulwer Lytton
Rosina Wheeler
Groani Ag
Chapel of Ease
London Daily News
Fastest Train Runaway At 110 Miles Per Hour
Boston letter recounts a Duluth & Iron Range runaway where an ore train reached an estimated 110 mph after air brakes failed on a steep grade near Two Harbors Michigan. Superintendent Pope describes sleeping during the start, cutting off the car, and the engine wreckage and injuries, with two thirds of the cars wrecked but no fatalities among crew except the engineer suffering a broken leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth & Iron Range
Sydney T. Pope
Boston
Two Harbors
Mich
Freman
Card table marks poker loss of Henry Clay to Gen Ackman
In Baltimore a relic from Bar num’s Hotel sold recently features a card table where Henry Clay reportedly lost 1000 dollars at poker to General Ackman of Massachusetts. The oddity reflects historic gambling anecdotes tied to the era and prominent figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnum
Baltimore
Henry Clay
Gen. Ackman
Massachusetts
Memory Fragments and Patent Medicine Notices
A collage of clipped items references Rev Samuel Francis Smith and his hymn as well as comments on a Supreme Court ruling about Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. The column progresses through notices of blood poison cures, testimonials for patent medicines, and a travel ad for Oregon immigration. It mentions Dr Pierce remedies, catarrh cures, and a stock of health tonics with varied reader anecdotes. It closes with an advertisement for Richmond job opportunities and a note on table linen care.
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America
Samuel Francis Smith
Mr. Smith
Chicago News
United States Circuit Court For
Southern District of New York
Shipman
Hostetter
Arnold Theiler
Cornell Theiler
Vesey Street
New York City
Tova M. Arcot
Pierce
Bage
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Brothariond
Messrs
Andrew Carnegie & Co
Atlanta
James Hill
M. Williams
Emin Bey
Mia
Sosage
Indies
Hox
G. M. Scott
Ololona
Miss
Shallenbenavbar
Brirast
Trek ‘I
LB. Ee
Beotland
Oregon
Yarsiers
Oregon Immigration Board
Portland
B. F. Johnson & Co
Richmond
Iowrx
Carter
Vanity Fair
Giexy
F. A. Hendricks
A8 & Clan
Thompson
Radfield
Bradfield
Sarsagacvbha
W. D. Edwards
Palmyra
Eric
Murray Street
Paris
W. Baker
Au Sable
Pennsylvania Agricultural Works
Tork, Pa
Parquhar’s Standard Engines and
Say Billy
A. B. Farquhar
Terk
Farqemar Terk
Mporters
China
Memphis
Aouttitfree
Weller Ull ER Guna
Jo Fens
Vaya
Sien Seale
Walia Jones
Winghamton
Binghamton
Andy Ative
Hui Seti
Floyd & Mooney
de Poe
Chickasaw Iron V Works
Franges E. Willard
EAM
A.W. McCormick & Bons
Agentani Car New Bank FW
Tomer Safett Reis
Bedford
Cinctla
Nenonsi
P.D
Fearera Spring
Llfomany Springs
Virginia
State Medical Society of Virginia
Virginis
Bavende Springs
Ack
Memphis Ity
Addrens
D. Welch
Norfolk
W. W. Price
Poarishburg
Ron Onsumption
Saleratus
Dr. Morse
Morse
Arana
Prenceton, Ind
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Aker Gap
Stokes On
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