Blaine Declines Presidential Bid For 1892 Nomination
The letter signed by Blaine confirms he will not pursue the national Republican convention. He cites age and strain from decades of work, while noting his departure does not end public life. The field opens for McKinley Cullom Alger Rusk and other hopefuls as the party weighs its best ticket for Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claine
Clarleass
Blaine
Minneapolis
Harrison
Ohio
McKinley
Rusk
Illinois
Cullom
Abraham Lincoln
Gen
Alger
Legion
Chicago
Opposition forms to Hill in New York politics
The Democratic opposition to Hill in New York consolidates with plans for an extra convention to challenge Hill’s control and send delegates to Chicago. Cleveland allies lead the rival effort, drawing former Hill supporters and large voter backing to contest Hill’s claim to the state and national platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
New York
Chicago
Cleveland
Tammany
The Pessimistic Party in a Do Nothing Congress
A критique of the Democratic Party, arguing it fails to pursue principles or policy while holding power. It cites internal divisions over silver, tariffs, and free trade, labeling the party as the “against party” and predicting a do nothing Congress under current leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Democratic Party
Democratic Party
Senate
Messrs. Gorman
Hill
Brice
House
Committee On Rules
New England
New York
South
West
Pennsylvania
Congress
Horace Greely
Grover Cleveland
Carlisle
House of Representatives
N. Y
Political quarrels and reform charges across newspapers
A collage of editorial squibs and partisan quotes from papers like the Nashville American, Cleveland Leader, Iowa State Register, Chicago Inter Ocean, Detroit Journal, St Louis Globe Democrat, Minneapolis Journal, and others. It surveys critiques of David Hill, Blaine, and Cleveland, plus pension department figures and party loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Nashville American Dem
Blaine
Cleveland
Crisp
Springer
Catchings
Iowa State Register
Congress
Czar Reed
Whittle
Chicago
Inter Ocean
David Hill
Kodak
Detroit Journal
United States
St Louis Globe Democrat
Grover Cleveland
Louisiana Woods
Joe Jefferson
Minneapolis Journal
Pension Department
Republican Party
Iowa
Illinois Livestock and Crop Values for 1891 Census
The December 1891 Illinois crop report from the State Board of Agriculture lists values for live stock and agricultural products across the state. It cites amounts for wheat, corn, oats, potatoes, milk products, fruits, poultry, bees, and other crops, totaling 257 392 190 dollars.
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State Board of Agriculture
Illinois
Coower Fruits
Judge Tuleys Mistake Causes Wrong Divorce Decree
Twin sisters in a Chicago divorce case swapped places on the witness stand prompting Judge Tuley to lecture the wrong twin. The judge realized the error and apologized, correcting the decree. The column also notes various Illinois events, deaths, accidents, and local notices.
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Tuley
Chicago
Carrie Gibson
Anniversary of Lincoln's Birth Celebrated in Many Cities
Across Chicago and New York and Philadelphia areas communities marked Lincoln's birthday with dinners and club events. Speeches by notable figures including Mayor Washburne, Senator Cullom, and Union leaders honored Abraham Lincoln while public offices observed a holiday with reduced post and business operations.
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Chicago
Lincoln
Hoat of Trade
The
Stock Exchange
Marquette Club
Washburne
Shelly M. Cullom
Abraham Lincoln
Mission of America
Henry PD. Esterbrook
Benjamin Hutterworthy
Our Party
Jonathan Dollivar
Iowa
John S. Bunnells
Charles A. Bonatelle
Maine
Davis
Moses P. Mand
Elon
John 8
Butler Club
Young's
Gen. Butler
PaLapvernia
Pennsylvania Club
Miller
Taft
United States
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Gazzman
C. Stuart Patterson
Law School
University of Pennsylvania
Patterson
Typhus Raging in New York Among Russian Emigrants
New York health officers report 58 typhus cases found Thursday among Russian Hebrew emigrants from the steamship Massilia. Hospitals and housing were quarantined and disinfected as 11 more houses were sealed off Friday. Dr. Cyrus Edson warns this is the citys greatest sudden outbreak but not yet an epidemic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
North Branch Island
Cyrus Edson
Massillia
James G Fair Jr Death Leaves Senatorial Family in Mourning
James G Fair Jr eldest son of ex Senator Fair died suddenly of heart failure in San Francisco at age 29 after returning from the east and visiting the Lick house. He was born in Virginia Nevada and is survived by his family.
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James Hammond
Vandalia
Lorenz Wachter
Belleville
Louis Labo
Hunt
Emma Schultz
Champaign
Springfield
Irvin
Coulterville
John Trogan
Chicago
St. Lois
Oak Park State Bank
Peter George
Pana
Davis Ledbetter
Roadhouse
Nanke Harms
Silver Creek
Lebanon
George C. Kyle
Olney
Lafayette
Louis Hobo
St. Louis
Lawrence Wachtel
Samuel J. Smith
Rock Springs
O’ Fallon
Martha L. Lords
Salem
James Hall
Rosa Young
Decatur
Joseph Pulacek
Ilinois
Pekin
Lewis Grant
Eva Nelson
Shirley
Bloomington
George Walker
Illinois
Freeport
Cable
Rock Island
John Jones
Patrick Hurst
C. Kohlsaar
Jesse A. Baldwin
Frederick A. Smith
Tanner
Ilinois College
Jacksonville
Waverly
Taley
John Crerar
Rockford
Leonard Matthews
Chicago & Alton Railway
Matthews
Walter Jackson
James M. Hosworth
Galesburg
Fifer
San Francisco
James G. Fair, Jr
Fair
Young Fair
East
Lick House
Virginia
Nev
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Cream Balm in 19th Century Ads
An assortment of patent medicine notices and testimonials discuss Hall's Catarrh Cure from J. Dugary & Co. Toledo Ohio and Ely's Cream Balm. Advertisements praise Syrup of Figs laxative and other remedies while quoting physicians and public notices. The fragment highlights marketing language, prices, and endorsements from local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Eae
Ely
Indianapolis Journal
August Flower Miracle Cure Story from Washington Va
An advert recounts C H Dear of Washington House in Washington Virginia praising August Flower. He says his wife suffered years with indigestion and dyspepsia then took the product and found immediate relief after the first dose. She reportedly recovered fully and gained to 165 pounds able to eat freely.
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C. H. Dear
Washington House
Washington, Va
Word hunt ad from The Dr Harter Medicine Co
The copy claims a unique word puzzle on an 8 inch display ad and repeats Crescents on every product each week. Readers are invited to name the word to receive books lithographs or samples free. The note mentions gambling in boarding-house futures in a Binghamton Republican mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Harter Medicine Co
Binghamton Republican
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Judge Tuley
Ite
James G. Fair,r
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Guinkik
O. T
Cherokee Strip
Arkansas City
Caldwell
Hennessy
Kiowa
Orlando
This City
Washington
Uruguay
Department of
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California
Emda
Texas
McVicker's Theater
Lee Wiry
JHE Markets
Cocnery
Beery Shipmkre Steees
Omaha
Dr. Bull
Ivory
Charles Lawarence
Ashland
Neb
Swift
Joan McDonaldp
McDonald's Mills
Swift Specific Company
Atlanta
Pearline
James Pyle
Masonic Temple
Ivers & Pond Piano Co
Sssreness, Baton
Joe Medill
Chicago Tribune
Reid
Sylvan Remedy CO
Peoria
Ill
Harter Medicine CO
Mor
North
Imitt
Richards, Nd
M. Rumely CO
la Porte
Ind
Boots
Free Farms
Anitoba
Alberta
Saskatchewan
A. Hamilton
Winnipea
FARGO
C. HW
Fargo & CO
Epps
Jones
Binghamton
N.Y
Keystone Mpg. CO
Rock Falla
Hamil
Pats Gieserm
Easil
Masches
Millerton
BE. Ross &C
Toledo
Patrick
Washington, D. C
Peer Il
Kansuae
Taft Bros
Garget
McCormick & Sons
Vector
J.ste Hene
Ameriens School of Peliography
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