Gorham interview on civil service reform and greenback notes
The document covers a heated exchange about the circular on civil service reform, denunciations, and money-raising by officials. It includes Gorham’s critique of Mr Smith, confirmation that Smith acted against party interests, and reflections on Republican strategy with Mr Blaine and Mr Barker in the debate over currency and public finance.
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Harper
Cincinnati Plationa
Curtis
House
Euiehweiniatt
Wwe
Jo Am
Gorham
Smith
Tam
Stith
Congress
Mr. Smith
Republic
Mr. Gorl
Blaine's Keynote Speech Before the Main Convention
The Maine audience shows pride in honor and common sense as the speaker defends against repudiation of greenbacks. He recalls Legal Tender history, warns against excess issue, and argues for cautious fiscal policy to preserve national credit and value. Applause punctuates points about Continental currency and public trust.
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Maine
Vt Tuass
Eclipse at Pike's Peak described by Kansas City Mail
The Kansas City Mail correspondent with General Myers at Pike's Peak witnessed a total solar eclipse. He details a clear sky above the clouds, the sun blotted out by the moon, a fading daylight, chilly air, birds and animals seeking shelter, and a vivid corona with rose-colored protuberances as thermometer drops.
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Kansas City Mail
General Myers
Pike’s Peak
Sol
Eclipse Diary and Anecdotes From a Bygone Era
A historical account describes a total solar eclipse with vivid timing and mood, detailing darkness, colors, and the sun’s reemergence. It includes observations from General Meyer, photographers, and a shift to lighter notes on English fortunes, a joke about a Philadelphia Quaker, and a schoolboy’s ethical verse on animal cruelty.
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Gorham, Se’y
Rep
Cong
Coin
United States
Barker
Blaine
Congress of the United States
Greenback
Robert Martin
Ebon
Meyer
Vitt
Canning
Disraeli
Lord Derby
Robert Peel
Lord Melbourne
Lord Palmerston
Philadelphia
Halaphau
Sehool Boy
New York City
Erie Railway Company
Castle Garden
New York
Kole
Europe
Jersey City
Erie Company
Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Chicago
Northwest
Wisconsin
Northern Town
Minnesota
Manitoba and the
Black Hills, D. 7
Hines
Chicago Depot
Corner Canal
Madison Streets
Clark Street
Milwaukee
Sparta
la Crosse
Winona
Madison
McGregor, Ochtonta
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Mississippi River
Lake Pepin
Iowa
Palace
Westinghouse
John
Gault
Merrill
AL V. AH. Carpenter
G. Poa B
Freeport
Freeport Pos
Asicenna
W.U. R.R
Monroe
Wis
Cedarsville
Orangeville
Oneco
Shuey’s
Smith D.atkins
P.M
LEGAL
John — Reber
Polly
Recorder of Deeds
Stephenson County
Winge
Peter Kleckner
John Reber
Ilinois
John L. Taylor
O. Taylor
Pittsburgh
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Washington
Boston
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Pullman Palace
Westinghouse Air Brakes
Janney
N. York
PLM
Atlantic Express
York
Night Express
Baltimore and
Wayne& Pennsylvania
Myers
Gen. Pass
Ticket Agt
Chicace
Chean
Journal Office
Northern
Ilinois College
Illiinois
Griffith School of Reading and
Oratory
Board OF Trustees
E. R. Allen
Leander Smith
Orrin Cowles
Payson Trask
James McCoy
John Dickson
B. Robinson
N. W. Hubbard
Covert
Chas. Speers
E. B. Warner
L. S. Pennington
Allen A. Griffith
Egq
McCormick Prize
Champion
McCormick
Tts
Northwestern Illinois
J. J. Case & CO
EAGLE
Ainy
Grady
Woodbury
Pitts
Carey
Climax
Schuttler
Bercman & Dorman
Court House
D. Adamson
Stephenson Street
the Farmers’ Co-Operative House
Stephenson and
Adams Streets
Hapgood
Rockford
Speis
Manny
Prairie City
Boss
J. FY. Strunk
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