Why Dont They Do It Poem and News Commentary
A fragmentary poem questions action on social ills and reform. The piece cites street crime and public indifference, then shifts to a New York Star excerpt on the elections and political realignment, touching on Tammany Hall and voter shifts. It ends with local notes on fires and thefts in Pittsboro and Hick Mountain townships.
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Alway
New York Star
Thomas Dixon
Johnstown
New York
New York City
New England
Tammany Hall
McKinley
Ingalls
Pittsboro
James B. Riggsbee
Willims Township
B. O. Guthrie
Hick Mountain Township
Arte Guthrie
Widow begs temporary release for son to view dead father
Mrs Elizabeth Reardon of Brooklyn seeks permission through District Attorney Ridgway and Charity Commissioners to let her son George Reardon, a prisoner at Crow Hill, briefly attend his father's funeral after a Thanksgiving eve visit. Warden Hayes objects citing prison rules despite relief from officials.
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Broken Heart
New York
Elizabeth Reardon
Skillman Avenue
Brooklyn
Ridgway
George Reardon
Reardon
Moore
Crow Hill
Wien
Ain Grace
Peops
Si Short
Department of Rities and Correction
Feardon
Charities Commissioner
Patrick Hayes
Rea
Hayes
George
Gould Sees Good Times Ahead in Rail Plans
Boston reports Jay Gould discussing his renewed focus on the Union Pacific and possible rate increases to boost earnings. He denies ties to Northern Pacific deals and claims his holdings show a deliberate policy, while cautioning on market rumors and predicting favorable financial prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Gould
Boston
Union Pacific Railroad
Oakes
Northern Pacific
Mr. Gould
Tom
Chicago
Burlington and Quincy
Rock Island
Pacific
Wanamaker
Free Coinage Fight Rises in Capitol Sparks Silver Debate
The article notes a surge of sympathy for unlimited silver coinage at the Washington capitol. It discusses Reed’s opposition, the President urging restraint, and Democratic moves to advance or block measures amid farm pressure and election-year dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Capitol
Aeeneee Reed
Senate
House
Maenee
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Farthing & Duke
W. L.douglass Shoues
Satter & Lewis & Co
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Piedmont
Ageus
Ober
National
Durham Bull
Partping & Duke
Durham, XE
Pepe Oet
Tee
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Welt
Ares
T Parthing &Duke
Maid St
Dustom, NC
Lock Haven Express
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Oxford Teachers
Py. Cie
Keepy
J. Gattis & Son
Main Street
Darham
N.C
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Fas
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Series Avenue
New Vet
E.bayimore St. Balti
Market
Washington, D. C
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Richvond
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Monnet Orne
Salisbury
Abner Carter
Hendersonville
M. C. Toms
Bentonville
Confeds
George L.crawford
I Street
Whitney
Amanda
H. C. Ford
Delamater
Harrison
Keokuk
Iowa Gate
Grover Cleveland
Allen G. Thurman
Soeaath
Vance
Belford
Phoenixville
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