Weekly Leader highlights early 1880s political scene
In Washington the upcoming Congress faces a surge of new members amid party shifts. Indiana’s loyalty could flip with tariff changes. New Philadelphia hosts an eccentric sheep farmer who bars shearing to protect wool warmth. The Silverton steamer’s jetties milestone signals transport growth. Iron trade ties to whisky output reflect interdependent industry cycles.
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New Philadelphia
Cleveland Man Sells Standard Oil Interest for a Million
Joan Huntington of Cleveland sold his interest in Standard Oil after a New York offer of 1 million dollars. He returned home with a deed for a 100000 dollar house and drafts totaling 900000 dollars.
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Cleveland
Standard Oil Company
New York
George MacDonald Advocates Trades Over Clerks
George MacDonald stresses noble labor and urges training boys in trades like blacksmithing watchmaking and bookbinding rather than clerical work. He champions production and making as higher realities and education through skilled trades.
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George MacDonald
Wu LARrp's luck cited in loan fix and stock moves
The passage alleges Mr. Wu LARrp arranged a new loan and disposed of large Northern Pacific shares at a high point, then repurchased them at a low point. It suggests colder weather than the Northern Pacific isothermal line when Mr. Villard is left.
Philadelphia Record Attacks H Payne Over Oil Ties
The Philadelphia Record denounces H Payne of Ohio as tainted by Standard Oil money. It calls the candidate unfit and accuses him of a petroleum monopoly odor corrupting his political integrity.
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Payne
Philadelphia Record
H. Payne
Ohio
Standard Oil Company
Bishop of Rochester praises Moody and Sankey amid church dispute
The Bishop of Rochester commends Moody and Sankey for their work in England, drawing denunciation from Rev. J C Gill who argues the evangelists teach that people may safely sin rather than be saved from sin.
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J.C. Gill
Salted cashing scheme by a Connecticut boy
A Connecticut boy aged 10 was given a $4 check to cash at Ardenia village store. He recruited the justice of the peace’s son to alter the amount, earning $5 for the scam. The plan yielded $80 for future use before the justice’s son dissipated the funds.
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Ardenia
Justice of the Peace
Wyoming Stand Alone and Outrage in Coal Debate
Observations from an old timer discuss artesian wells and bright prospects, then critique Wyoming Colorado relations and Denver exhibits. The piece attacks Hayden's coal claims, questions lignite reports, and urges Wyoming to showcase its own resources. A Fort Laramie murder case details Rogers and Williams with possible trial.
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Magic City
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English tall-topped coach arrives for Honorable Oelrichs
Yesterday a fine English tally-ho coach imported by Honorable Harry Oelrichs drew a curious crowd in front of Colonel Murrin's. The heavy elegant vehicle seats nearly four dozen atop and six below with English harness and notable finish. Cost at least 2500 dollars, the coach will run between the city and Oelrichs ranch and may see interior excursions. A countryman jokes about regular trips between Masten's and Murrin's via Sixteenth street.
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Murrin
Missouri
Masten
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Cowhick and Whitcomb Dress Goods Ad For Husbands
An advertisement urges husbands to buy presents for their wives, inviting them to call and choose from Ruopes and Troxel’s fashionable and heavy stock of dress goods.
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Opera Glasses for Hire and Sale at Ruoppus Troxel’s
A local ad notes operas glass rentals and sales offered by Ruoppus & Troxel's, presenting a range of handsome home ornament articles and related items for purchase or hire.
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Washington Letter on Republican Nomination Prospects
The piece notes a quiet period for the president at Soldiers' Home and predicts a major message to Congress next week. It discusses possible nominees Blaine and the “Plumed Knight,” with emphasis on New York carrying or breaking the nomination, and outlines shifting southern support for Randall and the strategic moves by his backers.
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Soldiers
Congress
Kennebec
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White House
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Royal Baking Powder Ads Highlight Leavening Claims
The Royal Baking Powder Co promotes higher dream tartar content and stronger leavening in its powders in a comparative exhibit. The text notes Andrews Pearl cream of tartar is omitted and cites an Agriculture Department chemist's assessment based on dealer samples.
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Andrews & Co
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J P Harkins
Peter Collier
United States
Dept of Agriculture
The
Royal Co
Andrews
Collier
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