Randall for Speaker Sparks Democratic Tug of War
The Pennsylvania gentleman Randall announces he will be a candidate for Speaker and feels certain of election, unsettling tariff reformers and rival candidates who fear a coalition with Republicans. The Tribune predicts his rise signals a contrast between party courage and obstruction as Democrats faced with tariff reform.
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Ohio
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The Future of the Party and Its Limits
A long disquisition on the Republican party’s prospects, noting that parties cannot fix every problem and that moral reforms may require nonpartisan means. It warns that success in past campaigns does not guarantee future triumph and stresses the need for wisdom, courage, and prudence.
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Republican Party
Dorsey Attacks Garfield Memory Stirs Critics
A lengthy critique labels Stephen W. Dorsey a scoundrel for repeating unverified charges against the late President Garfield. It accuses him of relying on threats and forged documents while attacking a deceased leader through a Sun editorial and a dubious abstract. The piece argues partisan framing harms historical truth and journalistic integrity.
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S. W. Dorsey
Washington
Garfield
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Republican National Committee
New York Sun
Stephen W. Dorsey
Sun
Republican Party
The Texas Assassination and Marion County Election Crimes
The Indianapolis Journal reports on Judge Haughn’s assassination in Jefferson Texas challenging the integrity of Marion County election prosecutions. A named but unnamed witness links the murder to suppressing testimony in a United States Court trial, alleging a network of “respectable” citizens guiding the killings. The piece warns of further plots against United States Attorney Edward Guthridge and laments corrupted local officials, while asserting the South’s menace will be overturned in time.
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Mississippi
Carolinas
Louisiana
Texas
Edward Guthridge
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Indinapols Journal
White Lace Dresses and Beaded Trim for Summer Fetes
White lace dresses are the top choice for day entertainments and formal dinners at watering places, featuring short styles with lace trim and trained skirts. White French laces, Surah linings, and beaded nets create ornate basques, roches, and ruched skirts, while black lace dresses use jet beaded net on black satin. Harper's Bazar.
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Willful Children and the Value of a Strong Will
A collection of anecdotes and musings on willful children, praising firm guidance and a strong personal will. It argues that successful men possess independent wills developed in youth, and urges parents to nurture willpower with kindness to foster future achievement. The piece also contrasts domestic smuggling antics with the moral about personal resolve.
A Will of His Own Delights the Local Preachers
A local preacher recalls the old view of stubborn children as nuisances and notes how many successful adults grew from children with strong wills. He contrasts past sorrow and neighborhood scorn with present pride as mothers see the long term value of spirited children. The Sun does.
The Keely Motor Sponge and the Great Next Month Claim
A Boston Journal corresp describes Frank G. Green as Keely's chief supporter and treasurer, detailing a decade of hype around a 500 horsepower engine. Investors have reportedly contributed about $200,000 with little return, as patents are promised and new exhibitions are floated to buoy stock, despite repeated delays and implausible claims. The piece names directors, rights sales, and a planned Philadelphia to New York locomotive demonstration.
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Bareel
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New York
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J. J. Smith
G. B. Collier
E. B. Haynes
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E. G. Randall
Erie Railway
W. W. Wright
New England
Mr. Rogers
Worcester
Beaman
Evarts
Boston Journal
Remarkable Fossil Tracks Found in Old Hartford Quarry
A Hartford docked vessel carried stone slabs containing clear fossil tracks. One slab shows a huge elephantlike foot imprint and inner muscle impressions, with three large tracks across a long slab. A second slab bears bird tracks likely from an ostrich family, aligned in a straight line with a 1.5 foot stride.
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Hartford
Conn
Connecticut Valley
Summer Resort Quotations and July Misadvertisements
A Detroit Free Press style cartoonish collection mocks 19th century summer resort fare with quips about fishing, lake trips, flies, heat, misrepresented hotels, inflated rates, and deceptive ads. The sketches poke fun at misleading promotions and the ineptness of resort promoters.
A Mule’s Praised Utility Across the City
Springfield Massachusetts Republican notes strong mule capacity contrasts with other regions. A liveryman shows off a matched pair to pull a family carriage, valued up to 500 to 1000 dollars. Mules touted for speed, reliability, and lower feed needs, with riders and drivers praising steady temper and work.
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California
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Special Marks of Trunk Smashers Observed by Reporter
A Philadelphia Times report describes smashed trunks as signs of travel wear and regional baggage theft. One porter notes Canada as a hotspot for smashed hinges and locks, while a New Jersey style shake is blamed on the next town. The article contrasts a calm baggage handler with the menace of summer Saratogas.
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Central
Elmira
Connecticut
Stonington
Canada
Jersey
Philadelphia Times
Arthur and his four Baptist sisters
The text notes that President Arthur has four sisters and that they are Baptists, identifying family religious affiliation.
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Arthur
Hymn for the Sabbath by Charles E Lindsey
Religious reading presents a Sabbath hymn asking God to awaken praise in hearts, invite the Spirit at church, stir faith and hope, learn the new song, and look forward to joining heavenly worship with saints as earthly life ends. From the N. Observer.
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Charles E. Lindsey
Observer
Third Quarter Religious Lessons Schedule
Aug 5 to Sept 30 lists weekly topics from Joshua and Judges including The Allies of Refuge The Last Days of Joshua Israel Forsaking God Gideon's Army The Death of Samson Ruth and Naomi A Praying Mother The Child Samuel with scriptural references and a final review.
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Naomi
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Learn of Me and the Gospel of the Hand
S S Graves D D in Michigan Herald urges weary readers to accept Christ's invitation to rest and follow His example. He emphasizes meekness, obedience, and service, linking inner faith to outward work. The sermon calls Christians to practice love, humility, and diligent, virtuous labor as a holistic gospel.
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The Gospel of Work in Early Christianity
A compact discussion on the Gospel of Work as central to early Christian aims. It links salvation to building a Christian civilization, promoting righteousness on earth, and alleviating societal burdens, framing the Kingdom of God in practical social reform.
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God
What It Is to Be Manly by J B Gough
A compact sermon argues true manliness lies in temperance honesty and benevolence rather than brute strength or fast living. It cites Samson and Lord Bacon as cautionary examples and concludes the highest form of manliness is godliness and Christian virtue.
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Samson
Gaza
Lord Francis Bacon
Tower Hill
J. B. Gough
Wise Sayings From Classic Thinkers
A collection of aphorisms and quotations from Horace Greeley Pythagoras Tillotson George Eliot John Newton C H Spurgeon and Emerson. It contrasts faith in God with reflections on wisdom religion anxiety poverty atheism and Christianity as a rock against agnosticism.
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Horace Greeley
Pythagoras
Tillotson
George Eliot
John Newton
God
C. H. Spurgeon
Emerson
Morning Star
Do not cut tops of asparagus bed to spur growth
Advice warns against trimming asparagus tops now as it reduces spear yield next spring. Encourages leaving plants intact to promote vigorous growth and larger harvest later.
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