Reconstruction debates across the South and Union fate
A detailed critique of postwar policy, arguing that Southern political strength and the Republican leadership's handling of Reconstruction shaped national outcomes. It credits Johnson's Cabinet and Lincoln’s legacy, cites McCulloch, Vallandigham, Sumner, and Scott, and contends Democrats bore war burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Republican Party
Andrew Johnson
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Hugh McCulloch
the Treasury
Johnson
Fort Wayne
Ind
Andrewohnson
North
Union
Stanton
South
Senate
House of Representatives
Legister
Peace Democrats and Greeley in Civil War debate
The piece recalls 1861 protests by Peace Democrats against the stars and stripes and notes Republicans, including Greeley, opposing resistance. It also mentions Greeley aiding the government after the war by signing a bail bond and facing later charges as a rebel sympathizer.
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Mr. Greeley
Wayward Sisters
Greeley
Tabor backs Chester A Arthur as 1884 GOP nominee
The article portrays Chester A Arthur as a fit Republican standard bearer and contrasts him with past nominees, arguing Tabor positions Arthur as a reforming yet machine-connected choice. It links Arthur to corruption, patronage, and the party’s older lineage, framing him as a provocative fit for the era.
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Tabor
Arthur
Chester A
New York
Chet
Treasury
Senate
Johnny O’brien
New York Machine
Dorsey
Indiana
Ohio
Republican Party
John P. Hale
Inchoate Party
United States
Spain
John C. Fremont
Ulysses S. Grant
Lincoln
Rutherford B. Hayes
James A. Garfield
Purchase
Chester A. Arthur
Guiteau
O’briens
Biglins
Cregans
PONYX
Fashion Notes From The Pageant Of Style In The City
Fashion notes show Pelerines and shoulder capes rising in favor while rimmings of silk on traveling dresses are out. French redingotes and polonaises stay popular for travel. White silk and silver embroideries on evening wear, jeweled necklaces, and new braid patterns feature prominently as late autumn styles emerge.
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Montreal
Can
England
France
Directoire
Suisse
Oman
America
Canada
N. Y. Post
Nursing the Lights on Nene Night and Pole Inspectors
A Philadelphia Times tale follows a night of electric work as a roaming stranger questions a lineman about lamp maintenance. The chat covers lamp sputtering, electric shocks, carbon replacements, automatic lamp switches, and the risks linemen face protecting costly apparatus during fires.
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Vine Street
New York
the Delaware
Chestnut Street
Arch Street Opera House
Dime Museum
Richmond
Philadelphia Times
Notable Personalities Tell Tales In Mixed Gazetteer Snaps
Ex Senator Sharon claims income of 100000 monthly and pianist Hans von Bulow resides in a lunatic asylum. Publisher 8s sets 340000 copies of John Ploughman's Talk. Mr MacVeagh plans a six months piece for Garfield Cabinet. Langtry studied acting, Jennie Scott is a seven year old prodigy lecturer, and Senator Hart writes an autobiography. Ayor family reunion in Polk County, Oregon. Boston youths arrested for attempting to kill remaining Indians. description of John Bright by Brahma missionary. Oregon pioneer widow and her saddle survive to present day.
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Sharon
Hans von Bulow
John Ploughman
MacVeagh
Philadelphia Press
America
Louisville Courier-Journal
James Ayer
N. Y. Herald
Polk County
Ore
Nancy Liggett
Missouri
Kinsey
Clark
Price
Chicago Journal
Richard Whiteside
Frank Haywood
Boston
Whiteside
Haywood
Lynn
Boston Herald
England
John Bright
Elkanah Walker
Plains
Oregon
Forest Grove
C. H. Walker
Portland
WN. Y. Post
Canadians Open New Welland Canal Passages
The article notes the Welland Canal upgrade in Canada with a tunnel under the Great Western Railroad of Canada. The old canal remains in use two to three miles west. the new canal holds fourteen feet of water at high water, less in drought. It praises Canadian work and laments American delays, describing ships gliding silently through solid ground amid a high landscape.
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Welland Canal
Great Western Railroad of
Canada
United States
Erie
Ontario
Niagara
Lake Erie
Lake Ontario
N. Y
Widows of Presidents Draw Pensions in Knoxville
Mrs Julia Gardner Tyler and Mrs Sarah Childress Polk, widows of former Presidents, receive pensions of 5000 dollars each at the agency in Knoxville Tennessee.
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Julia Gardner Tyler
Tyler
Sarah Childress Polk
Polk
Knoxville
Tenn
Humorous Bits and Gossip From Various Papers
A collage of humorous clippings and quips from Detroit Post, Merchant Traveller, Norris Town Herald, Oh City Derrick, Rochester Post-Express, and Harper's Bazaar. Jests about shoemakers, peach weights, a road agent, a necktie sociable, and a child misnaming cow horns conclude with light, playful satire.
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N. B
Detroit Post
New York
Norristown Herald
Amy
Willyim
Rochester Post-E. Press
Grandmamma
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. L. Vallandigham
Vallandigham
Charles Sumner
General Scott
Capitol
Scott
Secretary of the Treasury
Longstreet
Mahone
Mosby
Chalmers
Peace Democrats
Fashion Notes
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