Mixed 1884 Labor and Bankruptcy Remarks From Washington
Fragmentary remarks from the District of Columbia and federal officials discuss examining rival candidates for public employment, expansions of bankruptcy and forest preservation, and recommendations to Congress. The text references President, commissioners, and executive department conduct with focus on labor, civil service, immigrant controls, and public education.
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East
Colusa
District of Columbia
Garvicus
Alvan Grant
United States
Uwice
Congress
Suzand
A Curious Buffalo Courier Mascot Tale From a Historic Trial
A special Buffalo Courier correspondent describes a bizarre mascot tale tied to the trial of John J. Alberger and Horace Williams versus Cicero A. Hammo and others. The narrative catalogs hotel life, dining-room rituals around Cleveland and Lewis, a dramatic alligator incident, and courtly maneuverings amid political dogfights. The piece blends local color with political notes, including figures like Judge Lewis, Governor Cleveland, and Judge Sawyer.
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Buffalo Courier Box
John J. Alberger
Horace Williams
Cicero A. Hammo
Geneseo County
Cleveland
Hutavia
Kin Klay
TSS
Lekher
Bb T Lewis
Buffalo
Cleveland Lad
Judge Lewis
Colling
Jamer
Sawyer
Orleans
Crimu
Madge Sawyer
Asplearty
Alton
Washington News Briefs From a Dated Late 19th Century Issue
Ex-Senator Windom plans a winter visit to Maxi 40 on railroad business while a statewide discussion on taxes and trade shapes policy. Reports cover postmasters appointed, consular medicine trials in South America, and a broad inventory of national economic and military concerns, including revenue, coastal patrols, and congressional appointments.
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Washington News
Sanalar Windom
Washington
Cleveland
Milton
Hrowindaty
Asinn
Victor Bader
Robinson
Turbulent World News And Miscellaneous Tales
A chaotic mixture recounts deaths from bull attack and a rat poison bite decades past, with scattered notes on officials, empires, and domestic incidents. The report mentions Ringgold Georgia, Albert Lea Minnesota, and Elizabeth town Kentucky among varied events and figures.
Crime Scenes and Executions Stir 19th Century New York
A garbled report lists multiple sensational cases from New York and surrounding locales. It mentions murders, alleged incest, bigamy, a bank fraud attempt, a doctor’s collapse and recovery, and a town treasurer’s confrontation at a bank. Names and places appear distorted but indicate a broad wave of criminal activity and courtroom actions.
Proceedings of Congress Openings and Debates Recap
Fragmentary OCR records from a congressional session show an opening with prayers and messages to presidents, followed by House roll calls and committees ready to meet with the president. Debates address a range of topics including a sentiment on Senator Anthony’s death and a preamble demanding investigation of an Ohio sheriff.
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Tegan
Sineas
Mesara Sheri
Carlane
William P. Rhodield
Anthony
Masa
Aldeih
Nanata
Nenata
Uxiuena
Menare Ranaif
Cox
N. Y
Senate
Congress
Andy Will
Docntonta
Shofald
Rhode Ialand
Tadian
Yollett
Olona
Tita
Wright
Ohio
Chicinnati
Armiad
War Department
Jnsting
Mowars
Follett
Converne
Clie Cox
New York
Ragan
Dove
Barksdale
Missouri
Denis Erate
Monte
Kieter
Vid Taylus
Olivy Uiscock
Maine
Jtae
How a Chinaman Gets into Business
Wong Chin Foo outlines immigrant path to ownership in America. A debt-burdened newcomer becomes a greenhorn, works as a laundry apprentice for six months to a year, earns small wages, pays debts, and gains a reputation for integrity. If skilled, he may receive higher wages or buy a laundry, often starting with a $50 stake and a $400 to $550 loan repaid with 20 percent yearly interest, until debt is cleared and ownership earned.
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Wong Chin Foo
America
Conrac
Mott Street
Father of the British Army dies aged ninety seven
Obituary notes the death of General England described as the father of the British Army. He was commissioned in 1805 and saw service in the Weser campaign with Russia forces, the Cape, Montevideo, Buenos Aires, and Vittoria, living to witness the era after Waterloo, but not at Waterloo himself. The piece recalls his long career and the loss felt by the military community.
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Parmera
Bashvell
Tts
New York
Ollie Day
Aramur Brox & Co
Whalesale Alters
Chicago
Bhority
Union Democratic Clab
Minkmond
Ile
Waldo B. Beigham
Mudaon
Linvenrod
Kramer Show& Co
Monro
N.Y
Shariff Burke
Glanewater
Glagham Mills
Ila
Thoraby
Wrotiv
Lincoln
Cal. W
Electoral Board
Soca
Lima
da Shila
Court of
Apprala
California
Havd
Cleveland
Wattalion
Muldilie
Sevanth
State Board
Uimvat
Smithy Eoiesmor
Sail
Waalington
Tin
Thareday
Vale
Lymaty
Montreal
Aayland
Ana
Lymah
Howara
Aay Hun
Towa
Pacta
Burlington
Beatt
Yall
England
Doyon
Oliver
King Gorge J"uy
Nemo
Weser
Russia
Gavnang
Wieblodloes
Luglant
South Africa
Vittoria
San Sebastian
Waterloo
1Kib
Kottie River
The Labors of Genius and the Romantic Strains of Love
A long essay extols famed writers for their painful, methodical toil and drafts, noting how Plato, Sainte-Beuve, Gibbon, Rochefoucauld, Balzac, Dickens, and others revised repeatedly. It contrasts literary patience with modern marriage greed, lamenting money-driven matches and longing for love in a cottage.
Marriage for money sparks at resorts and census notes
A Boston gossip column argues marriages for money are rising among young people at summer resorts. The piece cites a Bar Harbor visit and a plainspoken elder as observing wealth as a key attraction. It then notes the 1880 census shows U.S. families shrinking in size since 1850, with wartime effects more severe in the South and varied recovery across states, highlighting regional shifts in household numbers and structure.
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Boston
Gazeta
Uigt
Bar Harbor
Simmer
Hopwapf
United States
Confederacy
Georgia
South Carolina
Mississippi
Vice Finia
Tennessee
North Carolina
Louisiana
Florida
Arkansas
Alabamoa
Talon
Ilinois
New York
Ohio
Mousnchnantis
Far Weat
Montana
Utah
California
Isho
Washington
Wyoming
Maine
New Humpahre
Vermont
New Hampshire
Madama
Indiana
Marriage Customs in Tartary and Kirghese Practices
The article describes Kirghese polygamy with the eldest brother head of house holding the first wife as mistress of the household. Men may split duties between grazing and accompanying wives, with the family reuniting in winter. It notes Kalin payments, betrothal delays, and penalties if a betrothed girl dies or the marriage is refused. The bride’s brother claims pilfering rights during betrothal, and gifts flow between families as the ceremony progresses.
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Tartary
Housalold
Manila
M Kalin
Thipuni
Batrodal
Paniona
The Game of Chess and Its Benefits, Chicago Currents
The piece discusses how learning chess under a capable teacher removes stumbling blocks and grants access to rival courtyards ideas. It argues chess cultivates patience, perseverance, vigilance, and fixed purpose, offering mental stimulation and relief from daily worries, with potential for enjoyment in company or solitude.
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Lonr
Chicago
Monotony of American Men Observed by English Traveler
An English traveler reviews Cassell's Magazine essay on the monotony of American men. He argues New World independence suppresses individuality, yielding a uniform conformity across American youth and public sentiment, with New York noted as a melting pot yet less distinctly American than Philadelphia or Boston.
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Cassell
New World
Atlantic
United States
Ron
New York
Thia
Anamea
Philadelphia
Boston
History Rewritten in Lippincott on Freuchian Pride
Fragmented OCR recounts an essay noting Freuchian pride in their nation and belief in benevolence from their own country. It mentions an Italian Indifferent remark and a scene with Cherie returning from school in a “state of mind” and a close questioning of language use in Casisda and New Orleans.
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Lippincott
Ilnstribes
Freuchian
Amos
Indy
Ian
Cherie
Monsieur
Pions
United States
Lafayette
Pomel
Casisda
New Orleson
Waal
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