Harrison Accepts Nomination Letter Public Release
The General Benjamin Harrison endorsement letter dated September 11, 1888 from Indianapolis outlines acceptance of the Republican presidential nomination. It discusses tariff policy, protection versus free trade, surplus funds, immigration, labor, trusts, civil service reform, and pensions, highlighting Harrison’s stance on tariffs, labor wages, and governmental spending.
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Harrison
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Penn
Republican letter on virtus trade and naval policy
A scanned fragment shows Benjamin Harrison’s letter praising temperance and virtue while urging calm consideration of public questions. It notes Republican support for extending diplomacy and commerce, and backing for naval rebuilding, coast defenses, and public lands, ending with a respectful sign-off as a loyal servant.
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Republican Party
Senate
Mailo Anil Bos
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Enjamin Hannisos
Deadly railway wreck near La Combe Touchere
A midnight disaster on the Paris Lyon Mediterranean line between Malain and Velars sur Ouche left eight or more dead and forty injured after express No 11 from Paris to Dijon derailed at the La Combe Touchere viaduct. two trains collided in darkness, engines and cars smashed, wreckage strewn across both tracks.
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Lyons
Dijon
Boston Game Notes and Player Anecdotes
Fragmented summary of baseball figures and events: Dave Ong reinstated with Brook-Bourvocq. Sam Wise relegated to substitute. Fajen hailed as top Central League sprinter. Mentions Boston losses, Kirby injury, Beckley hitting streak, and various team records, salaries, and league standings.
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Boston
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Chicago
Sam Wise
Fajen
Bostons
Ewina
New York
Bennett
Detroits
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Labor World Snapshot Shows Wage, Union Moves Across U.S.
The item notes about 35,000,000 organized workers including shingle packers in Bay City and telegraph operators forming a national union. It cites a $1.02 daily average wage for manufacturing and mine operatives, new car factory plans in Duluth Michigan, and Knights of Labor activity in Australia. It mentions 4349 Chicago houses built versus 2070 last year and fifty cooperative stores in New England.
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Soversigns of Industry
Market prices for beef and grains from eastern cities
The list shows beef, hogs, lambs, and sheep values in Boston and Philadelphia markets, with prices for wheat, corn, oats, barley, rye, and butter. Entries include state and local flour and cheese notes, steamed weights, dress weights, and various quality grades across multiple markets.
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Watertown
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Cleveland Accepts Democratic Nomination for President
The public release includes President Grover Cleveland's formal acceptance letter dated September 8, 1859 at Washington. He emphasizes the nation’s trust, calls for restrained tariff reform, warns against unnecessary taxation, and endorses the Democratic platform with focus on tariffs, trusts, and internal revenue policy. The article also notes late breaking items from the same period including political and miscellaneous news.
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Gentlimmen
United States
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Nine Men Killed in Montana Central Tunnel Blast Near Helena
A tunnel explosion in Montana near Helena killed nine workers and seriously injured six others. Rivalry between Irish and Swede gangs over blasting led to a cap triggering three blasts and a large powder detonation. Rescuers found nine bodies scattered along the 6000 foot tunnel. coroner’s jury returned a verdict of no one to blame.
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Centenarian Colonel Perkins Dies in Groton Conn
Colonel George L. Perkins of Connecticut dies of old age at Fort Goswold House Groton while on vacation. He served fifty years as treasurer of the Norwich and Worcester Railroad and held multiple civic roles including organizer of the first Sunday school in Norwich and honorary member of several groups. He was 100 years and one month old.
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Norwich
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National and World News Roundup From Various Cities
A chaotic national wire service summary reports Massachusetts Democrats nominating William E. Russell for Governor at Springfield and praising President Cleveland. Concord NH also backs Charles Amsden for Governor. Madison Square Garden hosts Judge Thurman in a brief appearance, while New York writers note political moves, fires, and accidents across states and cities.
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Cambridge
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St. Louis
James P. Bennett
New York
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Cumberland County
Penn
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Stamford
Sop
New York City
New Hampshire
Concord
Charles — Amsden
Madison Square Garden
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Hill
Grean
New Jersey
Blackburn
Kentucky
William Herkins
Bfilford
Deha
Sap Tux
Ingham’s Mills
N. Y
Adam Keiser, Jr
Arthur Leavitt
Adan Keiser
Soga
Jacob Keiser
New Discoveries From Global News Totals and Events
A compilation of varied, non-specified items notes financial losses in Louisiana from a late storm, noble titles, canal shares, cotton, iron ore, sugar production in China, and fishery fatalities. It mentions California fruit values, cranberry crops, Shetland ponies, measles deaths in Santiago, and a UK treasury embezzlement case.
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Tragic derailment kills veterans near Rittmann Ohio
A special train carrying Grand Army of the Republic members to a Columbus reunion collided with freight No. 87 near Rittmann Ohio. Seven killed and twenty five wounded as engineers and brakeman perish. Wreckage left several injured, with two women among the dead. Most victims from Mahoning County Ohio.
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New York
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Washington County
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Waynesville
Ohio
New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio
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Ishee Whitory
Indy
Ina Tucker
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Youngstown
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Canfield
Haboaing County
Obio
The 1884 US presidential popular vote tally
The Tribune Almanac records the 1881 popular vote for president with Cleveland leading the Democrat count against Blaine Republican and Butler Greenback Labor, plus Prohibitionist John and scattered ballots. It notes totals of about 10.06 million with Cleveland winning the electoral college by a sizable margin across multiple states.
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Tribune Almanac
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Alabama
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Michigan
Minnesota
Cod Fishermen Drowned In Severe Icelandic Storm
Captain Ryan of the schooner A. D. Story reports heavy losses among French cod fishing vessels off Tee land on the south coast. A fierce storm engulfed six ships and crews, with one vessel losing its captain and three men. In all, about thirty seven men were missing or dead, many vessels damaged beyond salvage and three hundred fishermen left destitute in Iceland awaiting relief by a steamer.
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Cyclone in Cuba destroys life and property
A west Indian cyclone in Cuba caused heavy loss of life and widespread damage. The gunboat Lealtad reported Mera missing with crew. fifty deaths were reported in Sagua and destruction spread to dwellings warehouses and harbor facilities. Pueblo Nuevo was wiped out and telegraph lines failed, cutting news from the island.
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Notable Figures and Their Vivid, Varied Fortunes
A roundup of prominent individuals including Senator Cucion of Illinois, Samuel C. Davis of St. Louis, and Senator Joan Suerxmans with a noted $5,000,000 capital, plus tales of royalty, artists, and ambitious plans. The piece blends wealth, health, education, and ambition across continents and eras.
Senate Proceedings Through the 210th Day
A dense Senate record recaps days 168 to 210 highlighting Chinese Exclusion bill actions, resolutions for information from the President, and general approval of fortifications and army appropriations. House and conference moves include pension terms, trust-busting measures, naturalization law changes, and a Brooklyn Federal building investigation. Names include Hoar, Sherman, Gorman, Teller, Plumb, Scott, Pelmon, Davis, McCreary, White, Bayne, McMilen, and Kelley.
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Supreme Courts
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Congressional Library
Fever Stricken Jacksonville Appeals to the Nation
The Jacksonville fever epidemic prompts a nationwide appeal for aid. Citizens report funds exhausted, business halted, and a surge in cases requiring doctors and nurses. James Schumacher named to collect contributions for relief efforts. The notice urges US residents to send aid to support the afflicted in Jacksonville. The report also notes rising death rates if medical staff is not augmented.
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Jamies Schumacher
First National Bank
Fragmented verse fragment on Ivory Soap prompt
A damaged text fragment presents a garbled verse about cleanliness and the Ivory Soap brand. The readable bits mention bones and spotless imagery, with no clear article or event context to anchor a full news item.
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