New York Conkling faction sparks party split and reform debate
The New York State Convention under Conkling faces fierce division over civil service reform. Supporters praise Blaine-like unity while critics attack the Rochester gathering as unrepresentative. Amid politics, reports recount a tale of Abbey quitting cigars and his wife turning savings into a new home, plus rail and canal issues shaping New York’s trade future.
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New York
Conkling
Godriklittg
Curtis
Union League Club
Conk Jing
Rochester
Republican
Conk- Jing
Evarts
Blaine
Abbey
Welland Canal
Montradid
New ‘York
Erie Canal
Gilman
Lyman
Sing Sing
Wall Street
Pietro
Eccentric Christian Names From Early English Records
The piece traces how Charles II era parents chose rare Bible names and coined new ones to reflect piety. It notes prohibitions on common apostles names, lists odd examples like Epaphroditus and Bezaliel, and describes a trend toward virtuous or punitive naming after conversion.
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Charles the Wirst
John
Nicholas
Bartholomew
Thomas
Peter
Ebedmeleck Gastrell
Epaphroditus Houghton
Othniell Taggat
Apphia Scott
Tryphein Gode
Bezaliel Peachie
Michellabell
Dinaris
Alsalors
Ananiases
Sapphiras
Dains
Abels
Archbishop Leighton
Sapphira
Milcoma Groat
Ammon
Tam
Simeon
Reuben
Dunce
Tarry
Dynamite Experiments Kill Cattle and Electric Shock Methods
Recounts Mr Thomas Johnson of Judley Fhigland testing explosive charges on cattle with a fuse and detonator, causing instant death. Notes electric-ignited charges at Mr Bruton's Hill Dudley killing multiple animals. Includes aside on marriage view and a remnant is a medical tip for colds and a moral reflection on excuses and faults.
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Thomas Johnson
Judley
Fhigland
Bruton
Ted. Hill
Dudley
Johnson
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Bergman & Dorman
Bridge St
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A. V. Richards &Co., Journal Steam Printing House
Freeport, Ilinois
Weurantee
Tlubbell & CO
Memheers
New York Mining Stock Exchange
P.O. Bos
N.Y. Ora
Brussels
Ingrain and
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Ise Stephenson
Sonata N Boyer
United States
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Cherry Street
Speel
Esther W, Taylor
R. F. Hayes
Jmce
Alaver
Stenson Street
Italia
Geo
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Cale
Hrugerie
Ogle
Atnois
J. C. Burbane
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Fry's Block
Stephenson
Capital
Lpool
London & Globe
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N. Y
Springfeld, F. &M. Ings
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Mass
Ins. Co
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Jeremiah Dean
Beetles Wilcoxon
Hatters
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Garlipp
D. B. Schulte
Stephenson Street
J. R. Perkins
Moritz
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Smith
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Cor. Stephenson and
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J.f.strune
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St. Louis
Journal Office
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