Last Letter to the Public by Charles Weems
An 1882 letter published in the Tribune conveys Weems’ defense of civil service reform, praising past Republican administrations and critiquing party politics and the prohibition movement. He argues for balanced commissions, cites his role in appointing nonpartisan boards, and analyzes party shifts and electoral outcomes through 1880s debates.
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the Tribune
Ging
Bayard
Tan Goo
George William Curtis
Republican Party
Washington
Jackson
Grant
Lincoln
Theo TY
Cuoreia
Ana
Ashbould
Harrison
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Polies Comission
East River
Castle Garden
Republican Congress
Democratic Party
Congress
Turow Weed
Swinnogs
Btluois
Henry D. Dement
Charles F. Syigert
Bueward Raly
Hoy
Potad
Shelby M. Cullem
Lereby Prochthia
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Bembhxde
Hong
Sprite
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Grosernuor
Henry VD. Desert
Past Republican Reverses in 1862 Political Tide
The piece reflects on 1862 wartime defeats for the Republican Party as Confederate pressure rose and Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. It notes Maine through Illinois swung to formeration minorities, while Republicans face widespread doubt and questions about war support and policy, emphasizing President Lincoln's stance. Strong entities include Lincoln and McClellan amid references to Union loyalty and electoral setbacks.
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Grant
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Indiana
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
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Lucolly
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Lasak
McClella
Partisan records clash over Lincoln era and policy shifts
The piece contrasts Democratic and Republican stances from Lincoln’s time to modern governance, listing the Democratic and Republican positions cited by The Washington News and the Denverites. It frames Democratic negation and nullification as chronic, while defending Republican responsiveness and measures from emancipation to tariff revisions.
Testing a Color Blind Pilot on a Revenue Steamer
A Marine Service medical board found a pilot color blind after color tests with green red and brown orange hues. The board’s report noted green blind and red blind, prompting a re examination by sign lights. Tests showed inconsistent responses, with the applicant eventually answering correctly on some trials, leading to continued dispute over eligibility and duties aboard a steamer.
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Successful Men Certificated for Congress and Legislature
Official proclamation lists successful candidates in the fourth fifth and sixth districts for representatives to the United States Congress and to the state senate and assembly. It names districts, winners and terms, with the governor and state officers confirming the results and eligibility for two-year terms beginning March 4, 1864. The document details elected representatives and state senators across numerous districts.
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Edward Ula
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Gover
Lit-Solr
Wolverbey
Maren
Ponghehemen
Thinkom W. Ditham
John P. Minertes
George 1B
Davis
Adama
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Reuben Elwood
Robert Bh. Witt
Bhosenth
Phonms
J. Lemderson Hleoth
Witiam
Lewis BE. Vavenn
Jan Bo Worth
Springer
Morrison
W. Townshend
Trentieth
George FE ‘White
John H. Clough
W. J. Bayer
William J. Campbell
Nonth Dyer
William i Mlasua
Chounan
Ilard Boereley
Blaunwey
Beventeenth
Lyman
Ray
Koneteenth
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Bayer
Pwent
A. Ainkworth
W. Dancan
Whiting
Henry Taubes
Peon Ty Yer
Orge
Huntith
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Rice Ryliv
Kenk M. Kinigos
Lloyd F. Vanilion
Daniel We Guitham
Vuirty
Lissa
General Assembly
John Fairbanks
Roberts
Kennedy
Thavid Bulliva
Wm. H. Barper
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Eugene J. Fellows
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Slaney Chear
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Milo Erwin
Anourtus
United States
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Geneal
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Michigan Canal
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Monastery Morgue Haunts Tourists With Grim Chamber
At Mount St Bernard the monastery hosts visitors to a dim chamber of horrors where a decayed corpse and a baby lie undisturbed. A silent brother guides the group past guarding dogs into the room, the air heavy with a faint, stifling odor and a chilling, lifelike ghostly presence.
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Lovie
Hansted
Porthey
Hope Chad Semuy
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Time Table
A historical rail timetable entry notes trains leaving Chicago for Milwaukee and St Paul with connecting services via Dinarkfimesion and Savanna. It lists departure and arrival times, freight and passenger services, and indicates branch connections and agents involved.
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Milwaukee & ST. Paul
Dinarkfimesion
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Firat District
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Roneers, Bryon Nee
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Firat National Bank
Mann's Building
Freeport
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Jon Aid van Buren
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Duntar Rooms
Knowlton Brothers’ Bank
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Taylar & Son
Philip Geib
Galena Avenia
J. R. Wagner
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Lamsreth &Sons Seed Growers
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