Grover Cleveland in the Sunset of His Busy Life
The article reflects on Grover Cleveland’s public life and the Venezuelan boundary note by Olney. Secretary Hilary A. Herbert recalls cabinet deliberations and Cleveland’s influence, detailing a pivotal moment in U S foreign policy. It also recounts Cleveland’s personal character, church attendance, and handling of rumors about his marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Mr. Herbert
Olney
Lord Salisbury
Congress
Carlisle
Lamont
Grover Cleveland
Attorney Accepts Brief for Lockwood's Young Associate
The Northern District of New York initially refused the appointment but later accepted the role for William B. Hoyt, Lockwood's young associate, amid legal proceedings.
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Torney
New York
Lockwood
William B. Hoyt
Cleveland Era Vetoes and Cabinet Secrets Revealed
Recounted reflections describe amendments adopted in secret before Congress. President Cleveland prepared a condensed Olney note after a fishing outing, read to his cabinet, while naval preparations were limited. The text tracks Cleveland's mayoral veto, ambitions for federal posts, and the 1885 Buffalo visit of 300 locals seeking jobs.
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Congress
Olney
Navy Department
Washington
Capital
Virginia Avenue
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Seventh Street
Grove
Cleveland
Cleveland’s Father and the Presbyterian Minister’s Washington Purchase
Cleveland’s father was a Presby terian minister when the son became president the Rev Dr Sunderland of the First Presbyterian bought in Washington and decided to.
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Leveland
Sunderland
First Presbyterian Purch
Washington
Leveland the social lawyer of Buffalo noted for wit
A portrait describes Leveland as sociable with male peers, fond of cards, and spending time with the boys. He practiced law mainly from his office with associates handling court arguments, rarely appearing in court himself. He could grasp legal problems quickly, making him valuable as a consultant.
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Leveland
Buffalo
Presidential Lovemaking and an Offer of Marriage
The excerpt discusses Daniel S. Lamont acting for Grover Cleveland in arranging his marriage to Miss Folsom. Lamont was sent to Buffalo to request her hand, and Miss Folsom accepted the proposal. The piece references her courage and long familiarity with the future husband.
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Daniel S. Lamont
John Alden
Grover Cleveland
Lamont
Buffalo
Miss Folsom
Jonn
Misa
Folsom
Circula
Pioneering Locomotive Engineer Ash er Smith Dies at 83
The Kansas City Kansas native and former Santa Fe engineer died aged 83. Smith began locomotive work in 1849 on the Mount Savage and Cumberland line in Maryland, later guiding engines on the Chicago and Galena and Milwaukee and Mississippi routes. He witnessed early John Bull engines, wood burning and fuel delays, and later served on the Santa Fe road at Emporia before retiring to a farm.
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Kansas City
Kan
Asher Smith
Maryland
Smith
Fort Dearborn
Chicago
Chicago & Galena
Elgin
Northwestern
Ilinois
Milwaukee
England
Mr. Smith
Kansas
Oxen Build Nova Scotia Railways Enduring, Patient Labor
The article notes oxen in eastern Canada, especially Nova Scotia, still drive farm work and help lay railroad bed. Teams of yoked oxen pace a slow but steady progress, handling short-haul tasks by tandem pairs. When their days end they are fattened, slaughtered, and eaten as fair recompense for their labor.
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Beast
Johor
Canada
Nova Scotia
Chinese Objection to Railroads
An Americanized Chinaman named Chin Geee Hee served as projector president and chief engineer of a newly opened Hongkong hinterland railroad. The line uses six locomotives four from the United States and two from Germany. The chief difficulty cited was native opposition over fears the smoke would ruin crops, as the president noted.
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Chin Geee Hee
Hongkong
United States
Germany
Dog Advance Agent of Train
A traveler waits in a quiet English provincial town for a long overdue branch line train. He asks the sleepy porter for news when a dog trots up to the porter, who smiles and says the engine-driver’s dog signals the train’s return soon.
Railroad employe power reshapes management and risk
A discussion highlights the growing influence of railroad workers in management decisions. The piece argues that while employees shape rules, employers bear practical and financial responsibility for accidents, calling for fair liability consideration and balanced accountability.
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J. O. Fagan
Atlantic Monthly
Power from Central Points Could End Rail Smoke Era
Prof Robert Fernald predicts rail locomotives powered by electricity generated at centralized stations near coal mines. Transmission over long distances would cover up to 230 miles, powering all U S railroads and urban industries with no smoke or cinders. Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Guatemala, and Costa Rica expand cross continental lines linking Pacific to Atlantic.
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Great Central
Robert H. Fernald
Thinois
United States
Fernatd
Robert Franklin
Oceans
Chili
Valparaiso
Buenos Ayres
Pacific
Atlantic Ocean
Peru
Ecuador
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Peculiar Scotch Railroads Highlight Island to Island Gaps
Scotland shows odd rail patterns with Mallaig and Kylie stations 20 miles apart yet 360 miles apart by the shortest route via Crianlarich Balquhidder Perth and Inverness. Another quirk is Port Ellen on Islay being nearest to Ballycastle Creland beyond a small local line at Campbeltown.
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Scotland
Mallaig
Kylie
Tocharsh
Crianlarich
Balquhidder
Perth
Inverness
Port Ellen
Islay
Campbelltown
Ballycastle
Creland
Government Line in Brazil Builds 3800 Railroad Men
The Brazilian government backs a plan to mobilize 3800 workers to construct rail lines along the Madeira river rapids. Railroading now spans about half of the 6,630 mile route from the Mexico border to Buenos Aires.
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Brazil
Madeira River
Ines
Mexico
Buenos Ayres
June's Gaiety and a Local Scuffle in a Humble Page
A quirky collage of humorous rants and sketches. Narrator recalls a bowl of misadventures with Stubbie on a square and a kitchen verdict from a mother, interwoven with poems about June and light verse on coal, fates, and love.
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Mr. Cleveland
Chaltveland
Treasury
Daniel M. Lockwood
Madrid
Princeton
Stereograph
Upright
Underwood
Uuittle
Byron Williams
Stubbie
Thee Square
Ned
Miss Jones
Stub
Luther Burbank
Thomas Edison
Miller Brothers
Tam
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