Ingersoll’s Washington Career and Family Finance Scrutiny
The article portrays Col. Robert G Ingersoll’s period in Washington as a controversial figure prior to moving to New York. It notes his infamous public persona, lavish hospitality, and a costly house sale to Mr. McCreery of San Francisco.
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Washington
Col
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Ar. Mc- Creery
San Francisco
McCreery
Juaiter Field
Ingersoll
New York
Gambrinus
Col. Ingernoll
Wiogs Young
Pemons
Col. Tigersoll
Courtsel
Supreme Bench
Col. Ingersoll
Central Asia cotton boon boosts Russian mills and trade
Storied notes describe cotton prospects in Central Asia with mills in Russia showing preference for its supply. It mentions Bokhara Tarhkend and Khiva and hints at Republican media reacting to Hendricks. A mix of railway, coke industry figures, and a humorous post office anecdote conclude the page.
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Central Asia
Russia
Bokhara
Tarhkend
Khiva
World’s Wonders book on exploration wins broad circulation
A new Historical Publishing Co. edition titled The World’s Wonders by J. W. Bues covers polar and tropical explorations. The work, issued two months ago, has reached 81 large editions, sells by subscription, and is highly recommended for value and interest. Parva PPP Pa November 26. The Tron and Steel Association reports rising prices over the past three months with figures for August and November in iron and steel products.
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Historical Publishing Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
J. W. Bues
Wielcess
Ament
Parvaperrma
The
Tron’ and Steel Association
Priger
Belretic
E.R. Pelion
Bond Street
New York
Bereotto
Prostation Philosophy and the Truth in Words
A narrator muses on honesty and folly, comparing water to truth and arguing that those who pretend land themselves in trouble. The piece rich in dialect uses vivid images of dogs tails and human vanity to caution against deceit and pride.
Grain harvest report from Minneapolis area
A fragmentary Minneapolis wheat market note reports large grain availability and private storage efforts. It mentions substantial quantities and ongoing preparations to handle an expected 400,000 bushels, with speculative transport to distant markets.
Speculation on New Senate Presidency and Likely Winners
Reports from Washington on November 27 discuss a pending caucus to pick the Senate president pro tempore. Rumors center on Edmunds Logan Sherman and other conservative leaders with broad bets that a Republican will hold the post, with questions about Democratic support and behind the scenes influence shaping the choice.
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Wro Wile
Guat Moxon
Wasuisuros
Torg Ie
Senate
Edaannde
Topul
Edma
Sam
Logan
Republican Party
Ie Aly
Republican Bank
Vail
Bamunds
Sherman
Boritor
Harris
Tennessee
Cockrell
Edmunds
Gibson
Morgan, Jones
Arkansay
Ransom
Hoadley aide reveals post political plan and costs
The excerpt portrays Dan McConville detailing Hoadley's return to private law practice at an estimated $30,000 yearly, noting his wealth and Cincinnati home. It includes questions about White House expenditures, presidential hospitality, and Republican-era pension and office costs.
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Dan McConville
the Treasury
Hoadley
Hoadleye
Cincinnatti
Columbus
Life in the White House Probed in Congress Hearing
A rough transcript shows questions from a congressman about the president’s life and duties. The exchange centers on the daily operations and authenticity of reports from inside the White House.
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White House
Tennensee
Wuite House
Kentucky Democrat Loses Utah Judgeship Bid
A Kentucky Democrat known for party work and legal skill sought a United States judge post in the Utah Territory. After endorsement and a push from his congressman, President Cleveland and the Attorney General refused the appointment, citing the candidate's drinking. The judge returned home humbled but wiser.
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Wassixorox
D. C
Kentucky
Congress
United States
Territory
Utah
Ee Utah
Cleveland
Washington
Hie Hotel
White House
Rosecrans Attacks Grant in American Review
General Rosecrans criticizes Grant’s military career in an article for the December American Review titled The Mistakes of Grant. He cites unfamiliar facts about the Army of the Cumberland and defends his stance as truth and justice in historical events of his cognizance. The piece appears amid notes on reviews and subscriptions from Robertic and related publications.
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W. 8. Hoxecrans
Gon. Grant
Rosecrans
North American Review
Grant
Cumberland
Fashion Notes on Hats Gloves and Dresses of the Era
Fashion notes describe belts left of center badges and umbrellas carried closed by stylish young ladies. Descriptions include dark green cloth outfits trimmed with black Persian lamb, velvet costumes for church weddings, velvet ribbons at the neck, and the new swallow blue color in Ottoman satin and brocade. Two colored undressed kid gloves remain in style, with gray and pearl tones rising in popularity. A variety of hat linings, ribbons, and novel dress fabrics are noted, plus a wary eye on hat trimming and shape trends. The article shifts to political topics about House rules revision and a joint committee, mentioning General Garfield, Mr. Randall, and proceedings on appropriation bills. It concludes with a fragment about a Wallingford spinster, a pre-nuptial quarrel, and an unfinished wedding tale.
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House
Congress
Senate
Garfield
Randall
Garee
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