New York Legislature debates Fifteenth Amendment ratification
Historical note recalls the 1869 ratification process and New York’s 1889 efforts. Governor Hoffman’s certification questions, congressional concurrence, and shifts during Democratic Party turmoil are outlined, including attempts to rescind the concurrent resolution ratifying the amendment.
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Assembly
Ohn .T. Hoffman
State Department
Hoffman Reied
New York
Hoffmen
Washington
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Tweed
New Rk City
500 Alleged Coal Profiteers Rounded Up Rally
Labor Day actions shutdown 140 coal mines idle and 137000 workers off duty. Tie up expected to end after the holiday with many miners not returning to work. General scale committee asked John T. Dempsey to resign, weakening insurgents. Gasoline price to fifty cents a gallon, prompting purchasing shifts.
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General Scale Committee
John T. Dempsey
New York Resolutions Withdraw Support for Fifteenth Amendment
The Tweed era action in Albany saw New York Democratic majorities adopt resolutions refusing to ratify the Fifteenth Amendment and calling Governor to send copies to the President, Senate and House, and state governors. Secretary Fish noted New York’s withdrawal as Georgia joined to reach three-fourths, with New York’s action cited in his 1870 proclamation.
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New World
United States
Secretary of State
Washington
Senate
House of Representatives
Democratic Assembly
Democratic Senate
Albany
Hamilton Fish
General Grant
New York
Georgia
Fish
First Week of Public School Spirit of Cooperation
Report on the first week of public school showing strong cooperation from parents and pupils amid changes to reports and room usage. Teachers work hard to manage crowded conditions and maintain student progress, with minimal objections from a few parents. Includes a humorous aside about a porterhouse steak from a Jiggs cartoon.
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Squandering Rezins at Home
El Paso Herald notes public discontent with government waste and calls for citizen action while referencing White and Bryan amid a broader plea for fiscal responsibility.
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el Paso Herald
Warehouse ad echoes bargain talk in dialect reel
A lively fragment from an old newspaper ad or column features a shopper speaking in dialect about value and satisfaction. It contrasts spending money on tools with getting durable goods and hints at a hardware store pitch for big value and reliable merchandise.
Items of Interest in a Busy Season Market
Mr Suntmere plans for a wary business year as season opens. An earlier wave brought a shipment of crussfeud tree products and a hinge shipment of White ante Sy dt betas with assorted items. The Big Warehouse will vote for Plym Hamilk, and a patch in line saves nine. A new Clamert Pistan Mings line arrives in the elevasory department. The text mentions harvest plans and upcoming tasks for next year.
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Suntmere Dutins
Moorihwn
Community church notices and service times listing
A long church notice page lists preaching times and invitations across many churches. Rev. Humphrey at Union Chapel and Rev. Crawford at Christ Episcopal are highlighted along with Sunday School times. Other churches include Second United Presbyterian, First Methodist, St. Bernard's Catholic, Christian Science, First United Presbyterian, and Lutheran services with sermon topics and holy days. Outreach ads invite helpers and workers for local jobs and church activities.
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Christ Episcopal
O. F. Crawford
First United Presbyterian
C. G. Morrow
Northfield
Maury Fisher
Hindenburg Scoffs At New War Plans
A fragment from a historical report notes Hindenburg dismissing a new war, claiming Germany needs time to prepare. It contrasts Germany’s stance with France, Russia, and the looming eastern front, suggesting strategic tension without asserting a concrete outcome.
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Hindenburg
France
Germany
Russia
Demand Slow in Wholesale Food Prices and Livestock Market
Wholesale demand slows for homegrown vegetables with prices listed for beans, beets, carrots, lettuce, greens, corn, spinach, oranges, and licensing boxes. Live stock receipts show steady hogs and cattle market with varied classes and prices. dairy, eggs, butter, cheese, and poultry lines noted with current quotes. A stray personal note remarks on a seaside month and a social engagement.
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W.L. Meee
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Jones A. Tauvrence
First Methodist Episcopal
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N. P. McNelis
Christian Science Meeting
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Philadelphia Street
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Tromer City
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J. W. Richards
Senckiy School
John Ben- Whe
Young Meaple’s Alliance
J. C. Kee
Midasook
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Marshall Building
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Geo. W. Stiles Construction
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J.C. Conner
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Railroad Ave
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Road Ave
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J. M. Shick
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Water St
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State Hospital
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Financial Institution
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