Irregularities and anecdotes from late 19th century writings
A collage of stray notes, quotations, and anecdotes mentions politicians, publishers, and public figures. It cites Senator Ingalle opposing woman suffrage, Lord Lansdowne prizes, and Henry George cigars. It notes critiques of law, roving journalists, and Irish editor Mill Nye, plus a long interview excerpt with Daniel O'Brien discussing newspapers and agitation in Ireland and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill Nye
On the
Gallan
Mr. of
New York World
Canada
O'Brien
Memorial tribute and local notices in rough column
A heartfelt tribute recalls Mollie K Williams Pence who died March 1 1887. The piece celebrates her cheerful piety courage and influence and laments her loss. The rest reports Prohibition era rural Maine news about liquor imports and police actions plus civic notices and petitions tied to public affairs.
Randall forces repeal of internal taxes gains allies in south
The report says Randall and followers have built support for repealing internal taxes, especially in Virginia, Alabama, Tennessee and North Carolina, with gains in New York as a result of the last congressional election. They expect to shape any winter settlement, arguing for tobacco tax repeal and incdidental production while the administration remains noncommittal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wastusaron
Fi Ie
Randall
Virginia
Alabam
Tennessee
North Carolina
New York
Congress
Death of the Woman Whose Name Payne Made Famous
Notices from Athens Georgia May 15 and Roanoke Virginia June 6 1887 recall the death of Mary Thar Fla nde of stolen Holland Payne the woman for whom the song Home Sweet Home was written. It details her life including employment by the French Legation in Washington and her demise at her father’s estate home. She left about $25000 and a modest legacy amid early memories of the Payne manuscript.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tavish
Mollie K. Williams
Bina
Mollie
Vand
Lone
Tachies
Venneylvania
God
Christ
Heaven
Siren Ueid
Payne
New York
Mary Thar
Stolin
Athens
Ube
Degline
Washington
Nile
Wind
Prohibition Debate and Kentuckey School Shootings Reported
The Philadelphia Times recounts an outspoken critique of alcohol’s effects on digestion and muscle, urging prohibitionists to act. It also cites a Henderson Kentucky school incident involving a superintendent shot by a professor, highlighting controversial teaching practices and discipline debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Clark
Vesey
Cleveland Excited Over Tragic School Shooting
June 11 report claims Will Gaess unintentionally killed Miss Trene Fatin when a rifle discharged while he passed by teaching school. The shooting followed an incident in which Miss Fatin had whipped his sister for an infraction on the miles of the school. Gaess fled after the incident and authorities investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
O'Brien
Ireland
Mr. O'Brien
Canada
America
Liverpool
Lyle
My. O'Brien
Desire Muir
Onstraxoogs
Cleveland
Will Gaess
Trene Fatin
Miss Fatin
Cress
Iris
Uhit Gages
Miss Fann
Guees
Regulations for militia arms funding described by war department
The war department outlines regulations to enforce a congressionally granted militia appropriation of 400000 dollars. Allocations are listed for Southern states including Alabama 20216, Florida 3088, Georgia 1050, Louisiana 2873, Mississippi 828, North Carolina 11805, South Carolina 820, Tennessee 2000, and Virginia 1050 for post office bureau reports. A birthday week celebration in Staunton, Virginia featured General Averill amid festive greetings and applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wastixavos
War Department
Congress
Alabama
Florida
Croorgia
Lom
Lousana
Mississippi
North Carcltoa
Tennessee
Virginia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kentucky Distillers
Senator Ingalle
Lord Lansdowne
Henry George
Chicago
Ken H. Jordan
Boston
Boston Globe
Charles D. Keep
The
Wall Street News
Blaine
Teddy Roosevelt
Lanont
Syracuse University Medical School
Hannibal Hamlin
London
Evangelista Jones
Small
Rome
Georgia
Paris
Corsica
Leo
General Grant
Thomas H. Atkins
Californa
Alackay W
John ©. Fremont
Magone
Custom House
Maine
Augusta
Michel Burne
Auguste
United States
Portland
Peak
Mary Anderson
Hersell
Grant Monument Association
Riverside Park
Gen. Grant
Cp. Metilynn
Paritionens Willess
Marston
Singlle
Bewater
Newing
Nanvas
Hampshire
Chandler
Itie
McGlyon
Jeremu
Renin
Loiyush
Blaine van Republican
Sherman
Clevland
Nashville Daily American
Democratic Party
LY Herald
Camden
Black's
C. BR. Kinsley
Willis
Biack
Georgia and Carolina Midland
Cpt
Lewis
Fishing Creek
Gabbie
Lancaster Review
Alyhert Randall
Cane Creek
Latewater County
Ciuwha River
Col. Matson
Matias
My. W
Whitner
South Carolina College
Augusta, Edgefield and
Newberry
Charleston
Cincinnati
Union
Pickney Forey
Broad River
Bhethy
Dra
Betwee Black
Condon
Lancaster
Camedoty
Ovtubor
Camden Gazette
Sih
S.C
Atoustics
Burgin
Marion Bugle
C&c
Carolina Mid-land
Boston Construction Company
R. A. Johnson
Brunk Coxe
Atlantic
Lakes
Conden
South Carolina
Ashland
Shelly
N.C
Kentucky
A Mountains
Hin
Aml
Hint
New Hampshire
Ennghein
George White
Seymour, Thd
Norforlk & Western
Mounlietiiiers
Roanoks
Clinch Valley Railroad
Norforlk & Western Railroad Co
Graham Station
Tazewell County
New River
Norfolk & Weastern Railroad
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Wise County
Clinch Valley Autovision
Tarewell, Russell and Wise
Ite
Clinch River
Russell Creek
Gets River
Geass River
Powell's Viva
Towels River
Jonction
Louisville& Nashville
Ensy Tire
Clineh Valley
Cas. i. Euny
VicePres
Sv. Perindtns
Vernome
Turkestan
Jujy
Jude
Pantestricken
Southern Writers
Peterman
Mixa Alice Bowman
Miss Bowman
Oteron
M. GM Cleland
M. Shelley Peters
Kim Garrison Sones
Alice Mand Ewell
Attr
Nak
Homoor
England
Hut
Bith
Peversau
Firatelms
Ives
Baltimore
Nat
Alfred Sully
Amon
BION
Witsky
Mt Ie
Lirzy Deneve
Westminster Bridge
Larry
Hin St Aimorionn
Horn
Viet Metropolis
Hha Chow
Philiatelphia
Pensacnla
Hill
Columbus
Jackson
Minx
Meridian
Vicksburg
Mico
Staunton
Thin Elias
Wien Forney
Dancaster
Harisburg
Harrisburg Didepentrut
Eliege Harrisbieg
Tie Hare Pols
Avery Day
State Militia
Gervike Postofiee Bureau
Lee
General Averill
Averill
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