Witness-Stand Ballad of Jane Marsh and Me
By Ida Whipple Benham the piece recounts a rustic courtship told as a dialogue on the witness stand. The speaker recalls meeting Jane Marsh and their marriage conducted by a local justice named Holcomb of Quockateug. The verse paints rural imagery of daisied fields cows birds and buttercups while noting their hidden love and eventual union.
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Hetle
Jane
Holcomb
Quockateug
Jene Marsh
Lily Frink Engaged to Ned Proctor in a New England Mix
A fragile engagement unfolds as Lily Frink and Ned Proctor pledge themselves amid family tensions. Mrs Frink accuses Ned of imprudence while Ned’s mother, Mrs Proctor, resists the match, fearing financial strain. Lily reflects on money, status, and future prospects as a life choice looms.
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Lily Frink
Lily
Ned Proctor
Miss Lily
Mrs. Frink
Ned
Mrs. Proctor
Manchester
Proctor
The Exacting Life of Journalists in Daily Papers
The passage extols daily newspapers for constant operation year round and the demanding, energetic work of journalists. It emphasizes the absence of holidays, the stamina required, and argues journalism offers unique rewards and satisfaction compared with other professions.
The Defeat of the Democratic Party in Vermont Rally
In Burlington City Hall a packed crowd hears Congressman Harr of Michigan and others denounce the Democrats while praising James G. Blaine. The speaker defends party unity, denounces Grover Cleveland, and extols Blaine’s leadership, integrity, and American manufacturing vision.
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Vermont
Congressman Harr
Michigan
Burlington
United States
Democratic Party
Jeff Davis asks for pension parity for Confederate veterans
Forsyth Georgia special reports Monroe County Confederate veterans holding a reunion where memories of the war were shared and a Jefferson Davis letter is read. Davis argues federal funds are for ex soldiers, asserting Southern soldiers deserve pensions equal to Union men despite reunion of the states and Treasury funding.
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Forsyth
Monroe County
Jefferson Davis
Discrimination and shared fate praised in addresses
The speaker commends the audience for facing discrimination without resentment toward the government. He notes the honorable bearing under harsh trials and their decision to stand with all who seek welfare prosperity and honor for the nation.
Porter Denounces Democratic Party at Indiana Rally
Gov. Albert G. Porter addressed a large Republican mass meeting in Liberty Ind outlining criticisms of the Democratic State Convention. He defended Republican control of investigations, praised early wage-work measures, recalled Cleveland vetoes on mechanics liens, and urged experienced citizens to convene to discuss campaign issues.
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Coxrepertr
York
Dent
Cleveland
Metropolis
New York
George Willam Curtis
Henry Ward Beecher
Curtis
Republikan Party
Blaine
Pigtix
Nashnel Comity
Liberty Ind
Chicago Tribune
Albert G. Porter
Indiana
Grover Cleveland
Hinty Friends Theer
Democratic Party
Iican
Senator Sherman in Ashland Ohio Advocates Republican Strength
Senator Sherman delivered a speech in Ashland Ohio arguing that the United States has rapidly advanced since the Democratic party last held power. He cited census data on population manufacturing growth wages and capital and attacked Southern Reconstruction era violence and fraud to benefit Republicans. He urged support for the Republican national ticket and taxed tariff and wool duties while urging veterans’ pensions.
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Sherman
Ashland
Ohio
United States
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Er Paegtet
Hayes
Louisiana
South
Oregon
Repub
Mississippi
Virginia
Copiah
Danville
Blaine's record on civil service questioned by critics
A cautious review of James Blaine's handling of patronage shows a complex stance toward civil service reform. A correspondent notes that during a period of Speaker Blaine's influence he supported reformist principles by limiting his own power over official reporters of the House, suggesting a nuanced, not anti reform, approach in his public life.
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Mr. Schurz
Blaine
Garfield
Schurz
Army of the Union
Gettysburg
Lookout Mountain
Pine Forks
Grant
Meade
Sheridan
Grover Perm
James G. Blaine
Republican Party
Idoou
Repub
Grover Cleveland
South
Republic
Mr. Edmunds
Edmunds
Belknap
Washington
John Adams
England
Worcester
Europe
Cleveland
House of Representatives
Congress
United States
Elaine
Lond Prfer Sons
House
Declination Card by Elector Nominee Edwart F. McDonald
The Hon. Edwart F. McDonald, named as a New Jersey Democratic Presidential elector, declines the position. He states he could not vote for Cleveland, deeming him unfit for the presidency both politically and personally, and would support Bayard, Sherman, Randall, or another available candidate.
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Melankton Stubbs
Stub-toe
Stubbsy
Stubbs
Melankton
Montmorency
Stuyvesant
Stubsy
Stubby
Mon‘morency
van Dusen
Doosenberry
Mberry
Van
Peck
Eden
He Beecher
Deccan
Itor
Peple
Elizabeth
Halpin
Kim Aurea
Bob Bineyway
Olymwich
Sposen
Theodore Hed
Brooklyn
Republikin
Kentry
Uv Richusnis
Clevelan
Joe
Biikin
MePelter
Gavit
Guttie
Becoz
Joe Bisler
Mr. Beecher
Cleveland
Hendrix
Henry Ward Beecher
Grover Cleveland
Tilton
Jesus
Treasury Department
Considerashun
Tomorror
Weshel
Pernoceem V. Nassy
Edwart F. McDonald
New Jersey Democrate
Bayard
Therman
Randall
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Express
Frank C. Culley
eSee Ok
Business Directory
Beniley
Acobj Greenf
P. Cameron
Oes
Lomenal
H.schoonover
F.M. Thompson
B. F. Enos
Oe House
Olly
L. B.peaslee
Law
Court Street
Defiance
J. F.deatrick
Notary Public
Karst
Clinton and
Third Streets
Univ
K. V. Hayymakken
J.W. Winn
Baymaker & Winn
Ttorneys AT Law
Keystone Block
W. L.ili
Milton E. Orcutt
Ralston’s Block
Court House
HH. B. Harris
Stone Front
Henry Hardy
Wolsite
W. C. Travis
Ttorney
Krotz Opera House
Clinton Street
Third
O.no
Charles E. Bronson
LAW Real Estate and Collecting
Harvey Dro's
Defance
Sutphen
Woisiffer
Frank W. Knapp
Hio
J.J. Hale
Defiance, Ohio
Karst Tenzer
Abash Depot
H. Lindenberger
Potterf
Willams Undertaking Rooms
American Union Sewing Machine
G. H. Williams
Altimore
Nv P
R. Brown
Fourth and
Clinton
Fancy Steam Dye Works
Perry Street
F. Heitzwable
Practialier & Cleaner
A. Martin
Peps
Bepsteads
Clint
Cer’ SZ
Baltimore Bakery
R. Brown, Baker
New Gallery
L. E. Beardsley
Third Sts
Deatrick & Sumners
Corwin & Kiser
Eureka
Jhe Little
H. Gherke
Wirin & Grants
Ikeep
H. Gherks Corner
Warren and Grant Sts-—2d Ward
L. Blanchard
Undertaker
Clinton and Fifth Sts
Old Stand
J. L. Scott
A. L. Schientz
Jewelry Store
Clutch
Tippin’s Livery Stable
Examandine
Cat
Orme
Saron
AED
Ida Whipple Benham
Jedge
Jane Marsh
Tia Ape
Sarahatildy Fry
Unk
Nasby
Senator Edmunds
Senator Hoar
Carl Schurz
Jeff Davis
GOV. Porter
Defiance County Express
Senator Sherman
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