Money and the Ballot in New York Politics
The New York Times report estimates city election costs at about 700000 with 200000 official city expenses and 226000 federal funding, plus 216000 party allocations and 190000 candidate spending. It notes 8120 paid workers and 45172 paid voters, a political machine influence on ballots and reform barriers, including a 1882 mayoral contest where a 15000 machine bid helped defeat Allan Campbell.
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New York Times
Commonwealth Club
Ivins
City of
New York
United States
State Senate
Assembly
Allan Campbell
Republican Party
Campbell
Campell
Sam Jones Remuneration at Boston Meetings
In Boston Sam Jones says he would take what is deemed fair by those served and refused a set fee. Penny baskets collected seven thousand dollars across services to cover meeting expenses, not his pay, prompting the critic’s jab at those who question others’ earnings.
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Sam Jones
Capt. Carney
Lake Weir
Religious Herald
Boston
Richmond
Fulton County Snow Records Highlight Long Winter
Snow fell on 61 days from November 1 to March 8 with totals of 31 inches in November 10 inches in December 238 inches in January 33 inches in February 16 inches in March and an aggregate 9 feet 5 inches. Greatest depths were 16 inches on November 25 and March 6 with 14 and 20 hours of snowfall respectively. February 1884 set a stormy record, while February 1887 had 16 stormy days. From the Reporter the public school term ends next Friday. new houses are in demand. grass seed crops rise. Stout quarry opens. water works pipe shipment due. Red Stone Land Cattle buys 65 acres. Miss Mona Waite resigns as teacher. Ella Bowler chosen as replacement. lumber for bunk houses and kitchen additions arrives. Superintendent Waddell reports progress. forty Missouri block cutters expected.
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Fulton County
Gloversville Intelligencer
Timothy
Stout
Red Stone Land Cattle Company
Mona Waite
Ella Bowler
Atkins
Waddell
Missouri
Manhattan Mining Foothold Grows in Colorado Front
Fort Collins Bee reports Manhattan gains attention in Denver mining circles as locals in Fort Collins prepare for spring farming. The note lists crop plans, ore shipments from the Effie, an injury at the depot, new houses, sewer debates, and local civic updates across Evans Platteville and Akron communities.
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The
Bee
Manhattan
Denver
A Genial Restorative
Hostetter's Stomach Ritters are a genial restorative. The remedy gently improves digestion and bodily vigor without abrupt changes. It suits delicate constitutions and those harmed by mineral drugs, promotes thorough digestion regular evacuation and abundant secretions, and helps against malaria.
New Art Craze Promises Easy Profit for Ladies
The Empire News Co offers a “French Craze” lesson kit for decorating china and glassware. For $1.00, customers receive an 18 inch decorated placque, mate rial, 100 designs, and full instructions. Mention of extra gifts for referrals. Based in Syracuse, New York.
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Boston
New York
Empire News Co
Syracuse
N. Y
Shilohs Cure Ad by J F Fezer
An 19th century medical advertisement touts Shilohs Cure for croup whooping cough and bronchitis. It promotes immediate relief and lists J F Fezer as the seller.
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Shiloh
J. F. Fezer
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USA
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