Dry weather and institute notes from Fort Worth
Fort Worth on July 15 1884 reports dry weather endangering corn and cotton while wheat yields exceed expectations. About fifty teachers attend the Institute with Prof Dowell leading mathematics delivering a brilliant lesson. The writer praises Dowell and urges keeping him, calling the institute essential for Texas teachers.
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Fort Worth
Graham Leaver
Dowell
Graham
Texas
W. A. Metcalf
Cholera Underrority Comment Promises Limited Spread This Year
Surgeon General Hamilton states cholera will not reach the United States this year though possible isolated cases may occur. He notes past outbreaks and cites European epidemic data, with calls for sanitation, clean water, sewer maintenance, and rapid disinfection as preventive measures.
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Hamilton
Marine Hospital Service
Europe
Egypt
English Sanitary Commission
Alexanas
Bayot
Cleveland Favored By New York Press In July Surge
In New York on July 12 the leading papers Herald Sun World and Times back Gov. Grover Cleveland as the Democratic presidential nominee. They contrast Cleveland with Blaine, praise the Chicago convention, and urge Democrats and independents to unite for a strong anti Blaine vote. The Times predicts Cleveland will win and notes Republican dissension and independent Republican support.
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New York
Cleveland
Herald
Sun World
the Times
Tribune
Herald Today
United States
Democratic Party
Chicago
Blaine
Logan
THE
TIMES
Grover Cleveland
Ccis
James Blaine
Taumany
Butler
Gov
Tammany
Brother Beercher
Henry Ward Beecher
Hendricks
Bayard
Thurman
Mr. Cleveland
Gloveland
Carl Schurz
Schuraz
Kelly
Houston
Texas
Springer
New Jersey
Connecticut
California
Colorado
Illinois
Hubbard
Indiana
World
Africa
Asia
Europe
Alexandria
Constantinople
Rome
Contantinople
Naples
Italy
Sani
China
London
Ireland
Paris
Madrid
Alexanderia
Earth
Sparlock of Hill Gang Receives Court Sentence
In Charleston, Judge Frank Guthrie sentenced Charles Sparlock of the Hill boys and Jesse James gang for the murder of Alvin Wood and shooting Jack Wood near St Albans. Sparlock confessed to murder in fear of a mob but denied killing anyone. he asked to be baptized during sentencing. A prior note says Sparlock faces execution on October 17 between 10 am and 3 pm. Also mentions Denmark's 30 year pattern of 1500 in yearly Mormomdone.
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Charneston
W. Va
Frank Guthrie
Kanawha
Charles Sparlock
Hill Boys
Jesse James
Alvin Wood
Jack Wood
Stalbans
Spurlock
Boss of the Ranch Story of a Western Venture
A Chicago reporter relays a tale of a foreigner who went west with money but little experience. In Denver a reckless partner election leaves the narrator masterless while a self appointed boss is chosen, aided by a cook and a voting hat. The partner remains in charge.
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Chicago
Denver
Darkey Cook
Ront
Whitelaw Reid’s NY Tribune Estate and Library Feature
The article praises Whitelaw Reid as editor and financier of the Tribune, noting his home library and preference for working at home. It mentions a locked composing room, a Greely portrait in the office, and Reid’s sixteen years with the Tribune at age forty eight. It also oddly cites data about Bengal’s young widows.
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Whitelaw Reid
New York
Reid
Tribune
Greely
Tribui
Hand in the Mitten Mystery in Atlanta
In a playful exchange from the Allanta Constitution, Nancy confesses her mittened hand may have drawn George closer. The maid admits he still visits despite the mitten remark, blushing as she hints the action may have enticed him.
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Allanta
Why Samuel J Tilden Never Married
Mrs Smith asks why Samuel J Tilden never married and never accepted proposals. Mr Smith explains suitors failed to understand his letters, all his love letters read like his declination letter, leaving readers unsure if he meant to accept or give a recipe to soap.
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Samuel J Tilden
Mrs. Smith
Mr. Smith
Mr. Tilden
Esoap
Paris Beacon
Grandmothers define grand men, Kate Field warns
Kate Field asserts that grand men require grandmothers as foundational figures. The quote suggests reverence for matriarchal influence, echoed in a terse reply noting agreement and the phrase great grandmother. The exchange reflects 19th century rhetoric on family authority.
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Kate Field
Verue
Kate
Free grass movement warned for Texas convention
The Austin telegram reported rumors of a free grass movement organized by Northwest leaders aimed at the Texas state convention. Judge J R Fleming confirms the push and predicts a free grass plank could sway the Eleventh district’s Democratic vote in November. Houston Post and Dallas Herald commentary are cited.
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Post
Austin
Fort Worth
The
Gazette
J. R. Fleming
Northwest
Dallas Herald
Fleming
Houston
Houston Post
Aness
Stephens Co. Voice
New York Times Endorses Cleveland Ticket in Strong Support
The New York Times, noted as a staunch Republican paper, endorses the Cleveland ticket and says it finds itself in excellent company in backing the candidacy.
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The
New York Times
Postmaster General James backs daily mail between New York and London
Postmaster General James advocates a daily transatlantic mail service linking New York and London. He argues the service is easily achievable and essential for social and business interests of both nations.
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James
New York
London
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