Weekly Leader reflects on politics and war memories
A collection of opinions and notes from public figures and events. References include McCrary as an ex bricklayer, Pinchback as a possible New Orleans candidate, Lorne and Louise touring the United States, and commentary on the Macedonian insurrection, Spanish executions, and the Bancroft treaty with Germany.
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Pinchback
New Orleans
Marquis of Lorne
Titeameer
O'Donnel
Beauregard
Sherman
Prince of Wales
England
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Washton
Ife
Reson
Louise
United States
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Florida
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Peninsula
His First Effort Amatuer Poet Seeks Public Notice
An amateur poet requests publication of their first effort. The piece opens with a pledge to become an auditor for the canvassing board with honor and a large sum expressed in symbols. The text includes a playful riddle and the note that certain figures must not be spoken aloud.
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House
Department of the Post Ofice
Naval appropriation bill mandates board of visitors by law
A new naval appropriation bill requires the board of visitors to be appointed by law rather than by custom. The piece notes capable editors in the Russian press who compete with British media and even provoke a reaction from the British press on occasion.
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Naval
Board of Visitors
Let the Socialist Immigration Debate Spark U S Opinion
A satirical editorial argues against German forcible socialist emigration and defends American openness. It condemns Germany’s despotic system, praises U S liberty, and cites potential socialists as skilled workers who would strengthen the economy. It mocks the journal’s alarmist stance and its proposed recruiting abuses.
Tramps for the Army Idea Sparks Juicy Debate
The Chicago Journal endorses absorbing unemployed men into an army to erase the tramp nuisance. It argues tramps are made not born, surveys the morale angle, and suggests care for all who would enlist. The piece riffs on novelty and social policy with satirical tone.
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Chicago Journal
Menlo Park
Prince Grant as Bulgarian ruler eyed by nobles
The article discusses Bulgarian talks on a prince under the Berlin treaty, noting eligibility limits excluding European dynasties and highlighting Gen Grant as a famed potential candidate, while predicting he would decline the honor. It also covers postal funding, Afghan frontier debates, and political rumors in Europe and America.
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Bulgaria
Berlin
England
France
Germany
Russia
Austria
Italy
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Gen. Grant
United States
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