New York Democracy Attitude in Buffalo Debates
The article critiques the New York Democratic press tone after the Buffalo convention. It accuses the party of self serving insincerity and claims Tammany’s influence persisted while regulars and reformers battled. It notes the reform movement faded and Tammany retained sway, shaping the state’s political narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Buffalo
Demcracy
New York City
Tammany
Tamany
Cooper Institute
Kelly
Dicker
Harmony
Bufalo
Newark
Democratic Party
Jefferson
Louis Globe-Democrat
Grandfather Smallweed Haunts 19th Century readers in Detroit note
In an 1880s dispatch the notorious Grandfather Smallweed from Bleak House is invoked as a political agitator. The piece blends literary caricature with real figures like S J Trapex Dana Hoadly and mentions Greystone Yonkers. It notes the Democratic scare about Smallweed’s revived influence and hints at 1884 political reactions.
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Hoadly
Rej
Smallweed
Youkens
N.Y
S.J. Trapex
Grandfather Smallweed
Judy Watterson
The
Courier Journal
Mr. Dana
the Sun
George
Pelton
Corry
Greystone
Tilden
Democratic Party
Mr. Hoadly
Thurman
Cleveland
Mr. Bayard
Indiana
Detroit Post and Tribune
The Ohio Cataclysm and Republican Fate in 1884
An editorial commentary argues Ohio’s 1883 results signal Republican strength despite temperance clashes. It discusses party unity against moral reform zeal, notes upcoming state contests, and foresees a pivotal 1884 presidential election. The piece cites national mood, warns of factional strife, and contrasts Bourbon influence with rising allied unity. It also mentions women carrying pistols in New York as a separate note.
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Ohio
Republican Peopl
Democratic Party
Eni
Republican Party
Old Dominion
Ark
Firithin
New York
Y. Herald
Coupon Tickets Across Roads Explain System
A Broadway railroad office sold a through coupon ticket covering New York to Kansas City via Buffalo Detroit Chicago St Louis. Each segment was issued by a different railroad, with pro rata revenue sharing after monthly settlements. Auditors track tickets by form numbers and route books, ensuring no loss over time.
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Kansas City
Evc
New York
Buffalo
Detroit
Chicago
St. Louis
Broadway
Usf
Henry Monnett
New York, West Shore & Buffalo Railroad
Mr. Monnett
Stamford
Kingston
Union & Delaware
E ‘Ou
Ced
Pennsylvania
Morning Journal
Ano
Autumn and Winter Bonnets at Leading Millinery Houses
Openings of autumn and winter bonnets at the leading millinery houses feature small shapes and simple trimmings. New novelties lie in fabrics and embellishments rather than shapes, with wool silk and metal braids, rich embroideries, cords and chenille.
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India
Harper’s Bazar
Goats Milk and Beauty Claims Debunked by Doctor
A physician criticizes fashionable beauty fads such as drinking goats milk and applying chemical masks. He cites harm from quack remedies and urges proper health habits like regular meals exercise and seven hours of sleep as the true path to a healthy complexion.
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Thirty-eighth Street
Fourteenth Street
Holding the Reins and the Rise of Lady Drivers
A historical piece discusses proper rein grip for coaches and the appeal of skilled female drivers. It contrasts correct technique with risky habits and notes interest in ladies steering carriages in fashionable circles. It adds Beecher’s lecturing earnings as context.
Halifax prison lashes first cat o nine tails on convict
A Halifax jail yard witnessed a rare punishment as Andrew Doyle, convicted last October of assaulting a six year old girl, received twenty lashes from a sailor aboard HMS Griffin. The event drew six spectators while Doyle endured a brutal half minute of flailing and pain.
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Halifax
New York Herald
Maritime Provinces
Andrew Doyle
Griffin
Doyle
Deserted Farms in Vermont Highlight Decline and Shift to Industry
A Vermont Herald correspondent surveys towns along the Green Mountains from the Massachusetts line to Addison County. He notes more woodland, fewer farms, and many deserted farms and decaying towns in Bennington Windham Windsor and Rutland counties. He cites former centers like Stratton Readsboro Somerset and Jamaica and warns the state’s growth depends on manufacturing rather than expanded population.
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Vermont
Green Mountains
Massachsetts
Addison County
Stratton
Webster
Somerset
Bennington
Windham
Windsor
Rutland
Readsboro
Searsburg
Sunderland
Wardsboro
Peru
Jamaica
Landgrove
Weston
Plymouth
Shaftsbury
Winall
Rutland County
New England
Herald
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Washington
Thurlow Weed
Andrew
Martire
Blair
Buchanan
Sever
Samuel
North Carolina
Germany
Chicaza Times
England
France
Y. Starpe
Henry Ward Beecher
Brooklyn Eagles
Tippin
Wey
Horian &Ige
Purniforg
Clinton and
Front Streets
Defiance
Ohnig
Clinton Street
Perry Street
Hoffman & Geiger
A.martin
Nand
Clinton Staul Flager's Grocery
Defiance Eonty
Hicksville
Beardsley
Buffington
J. E. Beardsley
J. B. Leslie
Thorogh
Mace Khown
Obie
Avorite
Rochester
Albany
Boston
J. Hy
Mar
L. Blanchard
Clinton and Fifth Sts
Ayl
Scott & Higgins
C. Diehl
Mechanic’s Tools
Fremont Harvester Company
Rakestraw’s Steel Plows
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TEESE
Aranny
Igure
Ang
A.T. Stewart & Co
Curenco
Mesars
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Wearmenson
E. Murray
Jackson
Mich
Hall
Fr. Cheney & Coulamprietors
Smith, Simmons & Peabody
Boots & Shoes
Huron Street
Toledo, Ohto
Bucklen
Colby & Scott
Alyon&healy
State & Monroe Sts
Rmogan
Epsalety C ‘Ade Crest
SeMsicky Roto
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