Democrats seek Lincoln's nomination amid party shifts
A New York paper surveys Republican convention prospects, noting Edmunds Blaine and Arthur as unlikely nominees. It highlights Robert Lincoln as a compelling but unproven candidate with a strong name, while warning against hereditary succession and stressing constitutional limits on electing presidents.
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Breeare Coviier
N.Y
Bowers
Liscotl
Republican Party
Edmunds
Mr. Blaine
Arthur
Vermont
Utica
Stobe
Lincoln
Garfield
Blaine
Hubert Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
the Courier
United States
Aiman
Baltimore
Renee T. Lincoln
Thés
Pauls
Chi
Roney T. Sisvous
Belknap
Renee T. Lixcats
Razeer T. Lixcaix
Senavoy
Robert T. Liscous
Sobriety and Faith in a Sabbath Reading Scene
A compilation of devotional quotes and religious musings on temperance, temptation, Easter splendor, and steadfast faith. It quotes Wats, Westcott, Rutherford, Clarke, and others on prayer, virtue, and the heavenly city. The piece also includes a critical Baltimore Sun note on politics, plus reflections by Rev. Wamlin and Rev. C L Spur geon on earnestness and eternity.
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Christina
Christ
Rev
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Wamlin
President Lincoln for national honor and justice
The writer laments party greed and calls for a president who upholds dignity, rejects factional bias, and battles corruption with firm justice. They nominate Revert T. Lincos of Illinois, praising honesty and conviction as the ideal leader for the country.
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T. Lincos
Illinois
Children's Fashions Return of Earing and Youthful Styles
Fashion notes for children's wear highlight durable fabrics like flannel serge and cheviot, dark shades with small patterns, ribbons and sashes, kilts with jackets, and practical washable materials. Descriptions cover dresses, stockings, shoes, millinery, and hairstyles suited to various ages, with emphasis on simplicity and economy for busy mothers.
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Hamburg
Milan
Old truths refreshed by heaven's smile, a Bunyan reflection
A brief epigraph-like line echoes John Bunyan on timeless truths renewed by a sense of heaven. The meditation suggests that enduring ideas regain freshness when touched by the divine or uplifting sentiment.
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Heaven
John Bunyan
Hydrophobia case shocks Chicago street scene
A fourteen year old boy on West Madison Street collapses with fits and doglike barking. Doctors suspect hydrophobia after witnessing foaming at the mouth and refusal to drink water. He last bit a dog six years ago. several physicians will evaluate the case today as treatment options remain limited.
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Chicago
van Buren Street
Western Avenue
Silkes
Origin of California figures told in gossip tale
A Baltimore style gossip piece recalls a 25 year old Marysville shanty town incident. Judge Stephen Ficht, young George Gortam, and Irish Mary Murphy’s daughter shipwreck a paddle dispute. Years later Gorham becomes California governor nominee and United States Senator Jones recalls the Marysville guest. Murphy’s daughter becomes Mrs William Sharon.
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California
Gath
Choieinnali Esquirer
Maryscille c
Murphy
Bat Beans
Field
Supreme Court
Gor ‘Ham
United States
Jones
Gorham
Long Island
Marysville
Dear Little Baby in Philadelphia Divorce Court
A Philadelphia Times report describes an infant custody dispute in Quarter Sessions Court. Annette Antress, wife of Spencer C. Andress, aged twenty, was charged with deserting and failing to support her six month old baby. The judge counseled the couple to stay together for the child's sake. The courtroom scene showed the father kissing and tickling the baby as the parties considered reconciliation amidst the gathered onlookers.
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Philiadelpha
Enntie Antress
Water Ot
Spencer C. Andress
di If
Allison
Katie
Spencer
Squatters and Land Rights Clash in the West
In the wild West unauthorized occupants squat on lands of owners and claim superior rights. They use delays, cite courts and eminent domain to resist removal, presenting a pestiferous challenge to landlords. Local observations note varied nationalities among squatters and persistent legal maneuvering.
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Great West
Ladd
Chivago
Life in the Idaho Mines in San Francisco Chronicle
A fragmentary account describes harsh conditions at the summit with a smoky half-hidden cabin offering a three dollar night under snow, meals of bacon and coffee, and a hopeful but fragile belated mining effort. It notes belated mail by two messengers, planned rail and stage progress, and sparse local commerce amid uncertainty about future transport and worker pay.
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Idaho Mines
Icor
San Francizcs Chronicle
Ming
Belknap
Imessengers
Costifty Coente
Port Cape di Alene
Wel Fargo 6 Co
United States
Oxfor O’akeue
Ap A
Big Eels and a 10 Foot Monster Skein of Tales
An old fisherman near Sixth Street Market tells of colossal eels, Irish congers, and a mythical 10 foot specimen lurking under rocks in deep waters, while earlier notes report the 10th anniversary of the Nocklenburg declaration, plus assorted brief items from New York and Pennsylvania about missing money, a stock exchange presidency petition, a former attorney general, and a lumber dealer’s pledge.
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Ireland
Sixth Street
Irel
Irelami
Patrick
Nocklenburg
Knights Templar
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