Men of Washington and Bristow as Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
A colorful portrait of Joseph L Bristow fourth assistant postmaster general as a strict honest official who heads the postal detective force and keeps operations in line. The piece contrasts Bristows feared reputation with his relentless focus on duty while recounting a Johnson oath scene and political intrigues.
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Washington
Joseph L. Bristew
Otler nMlcial
Jezteh L. Bristow
Mr. Bristow
Bristow
United States
Bristow At Center Of Post Office Boss Politics
Bristow the newspaper editor turned postal investigator faces distrust from lawmakers over alleged payola ties and a push to remove him. A powerful senator sought Bristow’s help on a state post office matter, was rebuked, and left in anger, with removal unlikely until a new administration takes over.
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Brlathyw
Dristow
Kansas
Bristow
Washngton
Senate
Jie
Robert Hitt Congress Figure Has Lincoln Debate Ties
Robert Hitt of Illinois, long serving chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, is noted for a remarkable history. He was Lincoln's stenographer during the Lincoln Douglas debates, later joined the White House staff, and witnessed presidential events surrounding Lincoln's assassination. His recollections span from prewar years to Andrew Jackson's oath.
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Congress
Robert Troberts Hitt
Witnois
Committee On Foreign Relations
Hitt
Boy
Lincoln
Washington
White House
Andrew Jackson
Hillt
Uncle Jerry Smith Retires as White House Colors Bearer
The honored Uncle Jerry Smith, longtime colored gnetoryn and color bearer at the White House since Grant’s era, will relinquish duty due to aging and fading sight. A retired navy man and a retired army sergeant will alternate carrying the flag, as Washington bids farewell to a familiar, courteous figure famed for his white apron, broom, and gracious bow.
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Jerry" Smith
White House
Grant
Eentratjioun
Jerry
Honorable Artillery of
London
Navy
Army
United States
Washington
Quay Likely to Return to Senate, Penrose Says
Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania predicts Quay will be reelected, while Quay states this would be his last term. The Republican machine favors Quay to avoid a contentious succession, noting his enduring influence and loyalty to allies. Louis A. Coolidge.
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Tony
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Quay
Senator Quay
Senate
Reelacon
Nhot
Descene
Lylbe
Rel Ten
Washington
Louis A. Coolidgh
Cleveland Out of It in Democratic Nomination Drama
Cleveland withdraws from presidential race with no ambiguity. Danielly noted by the Los Angeles Herald, he will not be nominee under any circumstance. Debate shifts to Parker, Hill, Whitney, and possible rise of Arthur Pue Gorman as frontrunner.
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Grover Cleveland
Horatio Seymour
Seymour
Los Angeles Herald
Brooklyn Wagle
Cleveland
Bryan
Brooklyn
Hill
Whitney
Arthur Pue Gorman
Points and Opinions On Presidential Politics
A collection of editorials and quotes from major papers debating Grover Cleveland William Jennings Bryan and other figures figures named include Ruth Bryan Parker Foraker Hanna and Joins discussion on tariff and nomination prospects across several states and newspapers including Des Moines Register and Leader Indianapolis Journal St Louis Globe Democrat Philadelphia Press and Brooklyn Eagle. The excerpts reflect partisan views on Cleveland Bryan and party unity ahead of the next election with emphasis on public sentiment and political strategy.
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Bryan
Cleveland
Grover
Des Moines Register and Leader
Ruth Bryan
Congress
Indianapolis Journal
Grover Cleveland
S.L. Louis Glabe-Democrat
Europe
Jane
Marion News-Tribune
Prezdent
Tove
Trey Journal
Parker
New York
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Brooklyn Eagle
Foraker
Washington
Louis Globe-Democrat
Senator Hanna
Hanna
Philadelphia Press
Roosevelt Message Highlights Panama and Domestic Wins
President Roosevelt’s congress message reviews Panama developments as the era’s core issue, lauds Alaska boundary settlement, and credits the administration with resisting Venezuela's spoliation. It praises the commerce and labor department, land and irrigation acts, forest preservation, and naval base plans, urging measures on fraud, immigration, and merchant marine.
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Panama
Roosevelt
Congress
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Hay
Colombia
Alaska
United States
England
Venezuela
Germany
Italy
Tague
Lell
Department of Commerce and Labor
Porto Rico
Philippines
General Staff
Beliéral
St. Louis
Treasury
Portland
Ore
Free Trade, Tariffs, and Market Prices Debate
Opinions from multiple papers argue over tariff impact on woolen clothing and cotton goods. The piece notes wool rose under protectionism, while free trade advocates claim benefits, and cotton prices react to production and speculation. The excerpt cites Troy Times, Baltimore Herald, and Cleveland Leader on post office investigations and political accountability.
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Free Trade
Troy Times
Ideal in Housekeeping Ideal of a Good Home Held Jealously
The Peoria Herald Transcript argues against the view that women should abandon homemaking for independence. It defends the home life as the natural center of family happiness, stating that the mother remains the bond of the family and the pinnacle of female virtue, despite social shifts toward emancipation and work outside the home.
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Peoria Herald Transcript
Magnificence and Fear In A Teatime Marriage Crisis
In a nadir moment, a husband asks why his wife fears death and remarriage, as she tearfully admits concern that she would be unhappy if she died and someone else failed to value the wealth and grandeur surrounding their marriage. Her words reveal a fragile bond and societal pressures about status and devotion.
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New York
Nimes
Dark Meat Chicken and Calf Liver Chowder Dish
A 19th century recipe instructs simmering previous day chicken dark meat with calf liver, onions, celery, and two cloves of garlic then adding butter yolks cream and flour to a rich sauce. Season with salt cayenne and mace, fold in diced meat, and serve on buttered toast rounds.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Cooking Apples From Russets In The Bean Pot
The author describes a method for cooking russet apples by paring quartering and baking them in the bean pot all day with a little sugar and ample water. When cold the result resembles cider applesauce and is suggested as a favored preparation.
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Orange Judd Farmer
Michigan official relinquishes pension and paroled prisoners list
Gov Bliss sends a letter asking to discontinue his United States disability pension. The governor also paroled several inmates including Benedict for manslaughter, Coons for criminal assault, Ashley for receiving stolen property, Bogart for forgery, Ridge for assault, and Wilson for breaking and entering. Lally and Edith Ganzer wed in Mishawaka. couple to reside in Elkhart Indiana amid a desertion scandal prior to the ceremony.
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Commissioner of Pensions
Ware
Gov. Bliss
Washington
United States
Vans
Grand Army of the Republic
Guv. Bliss
Charles Benedict
Lake County
Jackson
Daniel S. Coons
Midland County
Frank Ashley
Wayne County
George J. Bogart
Ionia
Thomas Ridge
Oceana County
Charles Wilson
Cass County
Marquette
Burned to Death at Flat Rock Fatal Fire Claims Mother and Son
A residence fire in Flat Rock killed Mrs. Hattie Sutliff and her 14 year old son. Burglar partisans forced entry. bodies found on the floor near the door, mother embracing her son in a charred, tragic tableau. Neighborhood reports say the pair fought their way to safety before succumbing.
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Hattie Sutliff
Flat Rock
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Wet
Tme Johnson
Gen
Robert & Hitt
Moses
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Post Office
Michigan State News
Lint
Thomas B. Lally
Niles
Edith Ganzer
Mishawaka
Ind
Lally
Sally
Grand Rapids
Lake Michigan
Corey P. Bissell
Board of Public Works
John T. Donovan
Clarke E. Slocum
John McLachlan
Ghysell
Rayner Stonehouse
Biggell
Anti-Saman League of the State
Churches of the State
W. H. Pound
Lansing
B. M. Lake
J. P. Saugderson
C. Wood
Charles Easton
Ellen Leonard
Muskegon
Alexander McRobbie
Iron Mountain
Charles M. Hackley
Charles H. Hackley
Muskegop
Edith Morse
M.R. Fitzsimmons
Reading
United States Express
California
League of Michigan Municipalities
Ann Arbor
Michigan Political Science Association
Russell
Bay City Chemical Company
Tus Chemical
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