Lincoln Despair Hallucinates Rescue Before Besieged War Trip
Stanton recounts Lincoln in 1863 wrestling with harsh press criticism and considering resigning or surrendering control of the army. He details Lincoln’s mood during Hooker’s Chancellorsville campaign, a plan to visit troops, and a night of near despair ending in a gunboat voyage toward the army.
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Lincoln
McDowell
McClellan
Burnside
Pea
Washington
von Congress
Hooker
Army of the Potomac
Hocker
Juncker
Chancellorsville
Mr. Lincain
Mr. Linecoln
Y White House
Tay
Garly
Staos
War Department
Potomac
Tim
Philadelphia Times
Women of the Transvaal and Boer Beauty Standards
The piece describes Transvaal women as generally not handsome unlike northern Europe, noting many wear cheap print dresses and poke bonnets. It observes Boer women shading their complexions and hiding hands in the sun, while conceding some are attractive once accustomed to them.
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Europe
Transvaal
Vaal
Walnut Ridge Meeting Preacher Teaches at Local Series
Rev. James Price of Chickondale New York began a series of meetings here last week. His discourses are full of instruction and helpfulness. Chicken pox is prevalent in the neighborhood. Frank Posey preached at Pleasant View last Sabbath. Bennie Green had his left wrist broken a few days ago.
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James Price
Chickondale New York
Frank Posey
Pleasant View
Bennie Green
Protracted meetings and local updates in Rushville area
Miss Mary Wlyes of Rushville visited Mrs Jake McBane on Tuesday. Squire Swain returned home from a visit with North Carolina relatives. Rev. Joseph Moore of Anderson closed his meetings at Goodwill. Mr Art Hasket sold property near the depot to Thos Poston with possession Feb 1. Rev Alonzo Myers of United Brethren will hold a protracted meeting here starting Sunday night. Several new street lamps installed this week. Push the good work along. The Light Guard band added new members and is progressing in every way.
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Mary Wlyes
Rushville
Jake McBane
Squire Swain
North Carolina
Joseph Moore
Anderson
Goodwill
Art Hasket
Thos. Poston
Alonzo Myers
United Brethern Church
Light Guard
Decker Hotel Sold After Knightstown Visit
Charlottesville reports T L Decker was in Knightstown last Monday while A V Jackson bought the Decker hotel. G M White and wife hosted their niece Clara Maxwell on Tuesday. Many sick residents convalescent. Frank Foley and family visited their mother Catherine Foley Saturday. Ione Ballinger returned from Indianapolis to nurse her ailing mother. Elder Hufford preached at the Christian church last Sunday. W H H Rock and son Carlol Greenfield visited E P Rock Sunday and Monday. A daughter was born to Emery and Gertrude Fort on Dr Holloway's farm last Wednesday. Andrew Watson and wife hosted Irvin Dent and his wife Sunday. Lizzie Rawlston invited to assist in revival at Ridge.
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Frank Foley
Catherine Foley
Ione Ballinger
Indianapolis
W. H. H. Rock
Carlol Greenfield
E. P. Rock
Emery
Gertrude Fort
Andrew Watson
Irvin Dent
Sunday
Lizzie Rawlston
The
Ridge
Township Institute Report At Macedonia Institute
Trustee Cox reports an interesting institute event at Macedonia last Saturday. Gary attended the proceedings and participated in discussions with township residents and officials.
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Cox
Macedonia
Gary
Horses for Sale at Beech Grove Farm
Twelve good sized horses for sale cheap at Beech Grove Farm 43 miles north west of Carthage. Will be sold at a bargain, call and see them. Hill Bros.
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Beech Grove Farm
Carthage
Hill Bros
Seeding Raisins From Fresno Plants Highlight Industry
California seeded raisin operations detail the drying and chilling steps to form pectin, seed removal by needle-impaled rollers, and subsequent processing. Fresno district shipped 9 million pounds last year with plants housing five to twelve ten-ton machines and packing houses sprawling up to 150 by 225 feet.
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California
Cnac
Fresno
California Vineyard
Irishman offers money to stop seeing daughter in law
A whispered wager from an Irishman to an old gentleman offers £1,000 to avoid sight of his daughter. The man admits plans to give £10,000 as a marriage portion. A friend notes the suitor has known her only two days, but loves her, suggesting haste.
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Boston
Philadelphia
Telephony mergers loom in Detroit as independents merge
A Detroit publication on the transfer of independent exchanges to Bell Telephone reveals likely consolidation of the Detroit Independent Telephone and Michigan Bell lines. After four years, subscribers urged union to create uniform, cheaper service, arguing competition yields higher costs and mixed quality. The piece cites phone advocates warning competition is unproductive and patents may spark liability.
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Michigan
Bell Telephone Company
Troit
Ahe Telephone Company
Figers
Detroit
Tephone Company
Compa
Michigan Bi Telephone Company
Thousaldf
Miss Ruth Megee Wins National Essay Prize at Twelve
The Hill area girl Ruth Megee, age 12, earned first prize in a News sponsored essay contest on tab for children. The piece impressed the editor with its clarity, offering value to both younger readers and adults.
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Ruth Megee
Nowe
Danger
Megee
Hill
the News
Rather Success
Senior class reception at Alonzo Kizers home
Last Friday night the Junior class hosted a reception for the Senior class at the Kizers home. Invitations listed Miss Berryys Evans and Mr Scholl, with evenings from 7:30 to 10:00. A festive setup featured class colors blue and brown, crokinole games, prizes for players, and a copy of Sheldon's In His Steps as a gift. Toasts by Evans and Scholl closed the event, while Emory Pitts spoke for the Seniors, and Juniors received thanks for a well planned gathering.
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Alonzo Kizer
Berryys
Evans
Scholl
Sheldon
Eric Pitts
Emory Pitts
Flower
Oyster Snyper Oyster Snap Event at Carthage
The 1.0. O. FP. at Carthage invites all members and families of the cadentee to an oyster snapper gathering on Saturday evening January 190. The notice calls everyone to attend with a humorous tone.
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Carthage
Colt trainer injured after kick to left side near heart
James Carfield, while handling a colt late Friday, was kicked in the left side over the heart. The incident stunned onlookers but did not cause instant death. His physician reports recovery going well, with hopeful prospects ahead.
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James Carfield
Will M Sparks Seeks Nomination in Rush County
In Rush County politics the Jacksonian notes Will M Sparks seeks the nomination and urges him to speak up. It questions the backing and hints at rivalries, suggesting many locals would back him if he formally enters the race. The piece laments party choices and warns Sparks about the costs of pursuit.
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Jacksonian
Will M. Sparks
Rush County
Rene
Ripley
Henry County Primary Plans Face Opposition
In Indiana counties like Henry, party dominance shapes nominations via primary or popular vote. The February 20 primary sparks talk of adopting the Henry County plan, risking increased costs and a one campaign focus that favors delegates over a true popular expression, with potential harm to the party and candidates.
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Indiana
Henry County
Stitkes
Rand
Opposi 91
Republican committee distributes Beveridge speech statewide
The Republican State Central Committee arranged 200000 copies of Senator Beveridge's speech for distribution across the state. James Watson introduced a bill to fund a public grant in Richmond at a cost of 150 dollars. The New York Herald reports that all of Congress shows 62 Senators and 251 Representatives favor early passage of the Nicaraguan policy.
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Senator Beveridge
James Watson
Richmond
The
New York Herald
Congress
Rumors of Pending Governor Candidacy Amid Convention
Before the State Convention, new names loom for the governor race. Charles B. Landis may announce at proof time despite his opposition. Rush County reportedly backs a local candidate unlikely to win if nominated. Honorable James E. Watson is praised as a sterling American figure suitable for the governor's chair.
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Charles B. Landis
Rush County
James E. Watson
Countywide offices to appear on upcoming election ticket
The next election will fill nearly 150 countywide positions including all county offices except Recorder seven members of the county council township advisory boards Assessors Trustees Justices of the peace Supervisors and Constables It will be a huge ticket once all parties file onto the ballot sheet.
Republican ticket names for 1900 nomination emerge
The Rushville Republican notes Republicans discussing candidates for 1900 nominations. For Representative, Will M. Sparks John Q Thomas Eljah D Old ham and A L Stewart are named. Clerk candidates include Will A Posey Joseph E Stevens and possibly JS M Poston. No opposition appears for renomination of George JH Havens Owen L Carr. Sheriff hopefuls include William Bainbridge Wilson T Jackson Capt J M Gwinn and J W Hanson. Coroner candidates are Dr E J Wooden Dr Frank Green and Dr George B Jones.
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Will M. Sparks
John Q. Thomas
Eljah D. Oldham
A. L. Stewart
Will A. Posey
Joseph E. Stevens
JS M. Poston
George JH. Havens
Owen L. Carr
William Bainbridge
Wilson T. Jackson
J. M. Gwinn
J. W. Hanson
E. J. Wooden
Frank Green
George B. Jones
Rushville
Scourge of Smallpox Rages Through Clay County
Reports from Clay City indicate a smallpox outbreak spreading since October with hundreds of cases in Sullivan and Greene counties. Schools and churches were closed and gatherings restricted as physicians and health officers shift from calling it chicken pox to a virulent epidemic.
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Clay Co
Yalth
Harry
State Board of Health
Clay City
Sullivan
Greene
Carthage Canning Factory Property Sale Details
The Carthage Canning Factory build and all equipment are to be sold to make a settlement. See Haney Warts, Kuiguwtown, Ind.
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Carthage Canning
Kuiguwtown
Ind
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Lady
Clara Maxwell
Elder Hufford
Christian Church
Township Institute
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Beveridge
Nebraska
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Oxford
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