Washington Letter Reports Cabinet Activity and Expositions
Washington dispatch notes Postmaster General Wanamaker in the capital, bids for five war vessels exceed appropriations, and new Navy proposals to fit bids. It covers civil service debates, the 1892 international exposition, Behring Sea seizures, surveyors vouchers fraud inquiry, and a G A R encampment invitation. plus a planned Oct Tour for delegates visiting eastern cities, universities, and industrial sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wanamaker
Navy Department
Andrew J. Whitaker
Illinois
Carpentersville
Ilinois
United States
Wharton
Treasury Department
Revenue Marine Service
State Department
Grand Office
Noble
Milwaukee
Mahone
Virginia
Crowell
Minnesota
Treasury
Cleveland
Ahall
United
States
Unpublished Interview on Napoleon in Exile Revealed
An excerpt from September Century details an unpublished interview with Napoleon in exile. The narrator recalls Napoleon as dignified and suddenly amiable, discusses his plans, naval thoughts, Milan decree, and the embarkation from Elba. The account notes the grand entourage, a lively crowd, and Napoleon’s calm demeanor amid the street noise and moonlit voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
England
Elba
Tye
Milan
America
Obituary and miscellany from a 19th century Iowa paper
The obituary honors Lyman Wisner, noting his life in Iowa Falls, acts of generosity, and a final tribute to his character beyond business. It also lauds the Hawkeye school ma’am and Nevada's statehood, praising civic virtue and loyal sensibilities amid varied town notes and reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye School
Town Normal Monthly
Jawkeye School
Hawkeye
Ma’am
Mawvam
America
Iowa
Sawkeye School
Commonwealth
Death of Mr Wisner Stuns Old Settlers Group
An obituary reflects on the life of Mr Wisner, loved by old settlers who knew him since youth. Mourners gather as his casket is laid to rest, with reflections on faith, eternity, and the steady passing of prominent figures from the Old Settlers circle in Flardin county.
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Europe
Sir Sidney Smith
Smith
Siiney Smith
Egypt
Scheldt
Vienna
Antwerp
Holland
France
Zuyder Zee
Hns
Alps
Corsica
Ajaccio
Casar
Legion of Honor
Elba
W. Garrison
Sentinel
Iowa Falls
Money Makers
Wisner
Flo
L. F. Wisner
Flardin County
Old Settlers Company
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Eldora
Ayer
Bally
Peoria Freicht
St. Louis
Banks
Rokert
Gen
Pass
Ag't
F. H. Ridge
Oman
Jimey
Abbott Crossing
J. E. Wannegan
Mkt
Act
Chicago, Lowa & Dakota RR
Eldorit
Nortind
WBA
Hart
Chicago
Iowa & Dakota
Eldora Junction
Town Falls
Owaga
Eidora Junction
Iowa Central
Eseesseceocenne
Point Pleasant
Bowes
P. M
Henry L. Huff
East Gide
Square
Eidore
Faeance
B. F. Beers
Et Law
Port Henry
New York
N. S. Carpenter
Town
Squire Bur- Ung
Porter & Molr
C. B
Albrook
Hardin, Albrook & Hardin Abstract & Loan Office
Lowa
J. B. King
Homanopath
Relainance
A. B
M. Mesigan
Fpoettroear Square
Methodist Church
Underwood
Nuckelle Jewlery Etore
Lily Dé Dale Lighter
Wil Atoend
Vidore
Tove
Ff "Lighter
Melrose Township
Grundy County
A. F
T- Eldora
Wardin County Bank
Serghwt
Are
A. BE. Smith
North Washington St
Eldoba, IA
L. Ridgeway’s
Delmonico
Washington Street
J. L. Ridgeway
E. F. Gaines
Crockery
Poe
Washington Letser
New England
West Point
Niagara Falls
Warvard University
Yale College
Michigan University
Buffalo
Detroit
Sioux City
Art Leavenworth
Omaha
Mammoth Cave
Pittsburg
Altoona
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Chester
Lyman Fef
Webster City
Freaman
Nevada
Sisterhood
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