Grafton Sentinel items reflect politics and social issues
The 1900 issue cites Bryan, Curacao, a failed clothing merchant, and a long pensions bill. It discusses the University of Michigan scrutiny, Dr. Raymond’s reforms,Yonkers tramp policy, and police lodging referrals to Gospel Mission. Jarred by race and crime notes, it critiques state institutions and prison finances amid broader political shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University
Jerome H. Raymond
Board of Regents
Raymond
Universi
West
Yonkers
Police Board
Gare Gospel Mission
Ibis
Pittsbors
First Christmas Dinner in America Reported in West Indies
The article recounts the claim that the first Christmas celebration in America occurred in the West Indies during Christopher Columbus's 1492 voyage. It notes the wreck of the Santa Maria near Haiti, a banquet hosted by the local chief, and the introduction of maize, cassava, cassareep, yam, and tropical fruits to the Spaniards, with Columbus allegedly bringing back pepper pot to Queen Isabella. The piece emphasizes the West Indies as the site of America’s initial Christmas dinner and feast attended by Indians and Spaniards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
West Indies
New World
Chistopher Columbus
Atlantic
Santa Maria
Haiti
Jim
Guarico
Cape Haitian
Bahamas
Spain
Old World
Christopher
Isabella
Fostal Board
Bishlands
South America
Necais
Tits Valen
Columbay
Kyle
Colombus
Walter Balesh
Europe
Portottico
Celes
Kidnapping Drama Ends With Eddie Cudahy Safe Return
Edward Cudahy Jr, kidnapped Tuesday evening for a $25,000 ransom, returned to his family after an hours long abduction. Details describe a staged exchange, transport in a buggy with a red lantern, and a country road meeting place near Presmot. Police and Pinkerton agents pursued leads but the captors remain unidentified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ostaira
Eward Coudahy
Edward Cudahy, Jr
Cudahy
Abe
Eddie
Cudahay
Center Street
Kaser's Park
Pres Mot
Charley Ross
New York City
Oktain Hoss
Burns
Are Dewotive
Thim
Jia
Rage
Ant
Cathy
Ater
Bvuiy
Curkihy
Sherman Avenue
Pas
Elty
Pinkerton
Chieuge
Gudahy
Kelsi
Euty
Cowin
Austin
Tae
Sarpy County
Eddie McGee
Reform School
Eddie McVee
Sixth Street
Poultry a and Bed Containing and Other Notices
A mixed set of notices and ads from The Matrimonial Times and others. It mentions poultry related items, imports by English manufacturers, and a matrimonial inquiry from a widow seeking a gentleman of means. Also includes glass repair and installation offers by local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
New York
Peruna touted as cure for chronic catarrh in letters
A Norwich Connecticut resident testifies that Peruna cured decades of catarrh and improved appetite, with no attacks since the first bottle. Other testimonials praise Peruna for coughs colds and various catarrhal ailments across the United States. The ad touts a book by Dr Hartman and free literature from The Peruna Medicine Company in Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. EB. Mills
Main Street
Norwich
Conn
United States
Peruna
Sarah Jones
Pleasant Plain
Manalin
Hartman
Peruna Medicine Company
Columbus
Ohio
Democracy’s Split over Rehabilitation and Reorganization
In Philadelphia Sunday text, Hon Stephen Grover Cleveland urges party rehabilitation without reorganization, arguing Bryan era defeats show Cleveland leadership failed. The piece debates whether the Democratic Party can recover under current figures or must return to older principles, warning of continued drift unless a clear path is chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Clevend
Bryan
Phat
Philadelphia
Saturday Evening Post
Hu Hs Aly
Recsuizei
Deaten
Bar
Met
Mar Bevel
Seo
Csip
Dames Trate
Lin Com. Tribaup
Short Time Offer for Eye Ear Nose and Throat Exam
Dr. Hardman offers a thorough examination of the eye ear nose and throat with three treatments by the latest methods for three dollars. Tickets available now with strictly cash terms.
Notice on Trade Staples and Smallpox Precautions
Fragmented notice lists chemicals and whiskey products for sale at wholesale prices, with addresses in Philadelphia and references to dry goods, manufacturers, and trade solicitations. The text mentions Bond Horse goods, cross road trade, and a “Tochin Store” promoting pin money savings, displaying promotional commerce language and unclear dates or names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John
R Grafton
Tugaside
Krnalal & Co
Lome
Ladvlphia
Pansiness
Tochin
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Grafton Sentinel
W. Hort
L. Leva
Fray
Curcaco
Pingrer
Republican Party
Republic of Michigan
Baltimore
Wis
Gove Penitentiary
Adiinson
District of Columbia
Leavenworth Street
South
Lins
Mens L
Mexico
Denver
Lavenworth
Ierald
Poultry A & Bed
Adas Company
Joliar Ball
Bianey & Co
J. E. Mills
Democracy
Hiraeriates
Istry
Fisies
Iney Tabiois
de. Agustus Ruggles
Greater
Miedical Association
Posse
SD Drug CO
W. B'wayi
N.Y
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