Belmont to ship American thoroughbreds to England
Henry of Navarre under treatment for the splint by Dr. William Sheppard will likely take six weeks, after which the Belmont stable and yearlings, including Don de Oro Hastings Keenan Margrave Woodvine Octoroon, will be shipped to England for a year. Belmont aims to test American training against English methods, with Hyland training and Griffin riding, in hopes of a Derby or other classic win.
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Henry of Navarre
William Sheppard
England
August Belmont
Blemton
Mr. Belmont
Bremton Stable
Foxhall
Parole
Belmont
Don de Oro
Hastings
Keenan
Margrave
Woodvine
Octoroon
John Hyland
Henry Griffin
America
Jockey Club
Newmarket
Hyland
Griffin
Hyland and
New York Journal
Time for New Jersey to gain full union membership
A Chicago Times-Herald column argues New Jersey has had limited national influence and should be recognized in the union. It notes state-born leaders and officials across history and calls for state recognition, citing figures such as Hobart and Wellman. A second piece describes Frank A. Morell’s plan for a Raines law roadhouse in Hartsdale and Welcome Hitchcock’s counter move to block it, with court battles anticipated.
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Rockefeller
Chicago University
Boston Herald
New Jersey
Alaska
District of Columbia
Hobart
United States
Aaron Burr
Mr. Cleveland
Supreme Court
William Paterson
Joseph Bradley
Jersey
Senate
Southard
House of Representatives
Jonathan Dayton
William Pennington
Sta
Frelinghuysen
the Treasury
War
Interior
Navy
Walter Wellman
Chicago Times-Herald
Raines Law
Frank A. Morell
White Plains
N. Y
Hartsdale
Welcome G. Hitchcock
Morell
Hitchcock
New York World
Poor Little Chicago Population Tops One Point Six Million
A late 19th century census shows Chicago's population under 1.7 million, contradicting booster hopes of rapid growth after absorbing surrounding towns. The figures, carefully gathered to maximize visibility, reveal a sizable gap from prophecy and dampen local expectations.
Whig convention debates shape Clay Harrison nomination
The Marrinburg Whig gathering of December 1859 moved candidates with Clay, Harrison, and General Scott named. Clay, favored by most, was defeated by Weed’s nominating method, Harrison securing the nomination. Webster’s reaction, the 1852 Philadelphia result, and Seward-Weed influence are recounted, along with Webster’s death shortly after.
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Reed
Henry Clay
Clay
Thurlow Weed
William Henry Harrison
Marrinburg
Harrison
General Scott
Washington
Henry A. Wire
Henry Clays
Daniel Webster
Massachusetts
Webster
Taylor
Philadelphia
Fillmore
Scott
South
Moule
Mississippi
Engaged to Congressman Bennett Rumor Ties Reed and Speaker
Brooklyn society circles report Congressman Charles G. Bennett engaged to Miss Catherine Reed daughter of Speaker Thomas B. Reed. An old acquaintance provided the tip as Bennett's social prominence and ties to the speaker heighten interest in a possible marriage. The note also mentions a 16 to 1 campaign button patent and Vanderbilt betrothal without titles.
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Bennett
Brooklyn
Charles G. Bennett
Catherine Reed
Thomas B. Reed
Congress
Washington Post
Gould
Blonde Angels and a Turbulent Neighborhood Mystery
In Rome and a city block, tales unfold of a celebrated painter who colors angels brunette to reflect his wife’s hair, while a blonde neighbor sparks envy and rumor. A quiet child, a prank on two upper-flat men, and a landlord’s Nemesis card shape a strange drama of looks, jealousy, and social gossip in a single May snapshot.
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Rome
Canonsense
Satan
Menelaus
Helen of Troy
Prrato
Varis
Kent
Chicago
Frances Shimer Academy Joins University of Chicago System
Frances Shimer Academy becomes affiliated with the University of Chicago while maintaining an independent board of fifteen trustees including University officials. J J Miller named Principal, Ida M Giarbner to Dean, with curriculum aligned to Morgan Park Academy and admission by university exam. A new building gathering assembly, laboratory, gymnasium and classrooms is planned.
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Frances Shimer
The
University of Chicago
Carrell Seminary
Las
Poa. W. Shimer
Shimer
Seminary
Mt. Carrot
Frances Shimer Academy
Harper
Hoard
J. J. Miller
de. Miliervisery
Francis Si Academy
Schooul
Miller
Colle
Ida M. Giardoer
Morgan Wark Academy
Don’t Stop Tobacco Cure Offers a Plain System
An advertisement promotes Baco-Care a vegetable cure to end tobacco use without willpower. It promises a permanent cure in three boxes or money back plus interest, with testimonials from users including a pastor. Sold by druggists for 1.00 per box, three boxes, under a written guarantee.
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Berlin
Feesentwale Clayton, Nevadada Co
Ark
Dan
Borel Chemical and Mfg. Co
da Crosse
Wis
Ptl Manneny
C. P. Church
Clayton
Ark Soll
Eurotop Chemical
Te Crosse
Heston
Mass
Democratic Dodge Fights Free Trade Tariff Debate
The piece argues Democrats shift from tariff policy to finance in the coming elections. It critiques Free Trade advocates for wrecking industries, praises protection, and asserts wage and currency stability hinge on restoring tariff barriers. The piece links economic distress to foreign competition and calls for turning out Free Trade leadership.
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Detcratic
Free Trade Party
United States
Local Property Transfers and a Patent Medicine Endorsement
A series of land transfers notable for Chadwick Savanna and Lanark addresses appears, including lots in Chadwick and Savanna plus a 1200 value transfer. The piece also includes testimonials praising De Witt's Wilhelmy or similar salve for piles and skin cures, with Iowa and Chicago travel notes referencing the Marlington/Werlington route to the national convention.
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Eli Will
Lumber City
de Witt
Iive
Chicago
Marlington
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Colo
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Broadway
New York
Prudential Gold Mining Co
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Joseph 1
Gidlack
Hood
J. Flood & Co
Lowell, M
Windy City
Ilinois
New York Recorder
Victoria
Mrs. Massens
Balmoral Castle
Great Britain and Ireland
India
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Buzzards Bay
Chicago Tribune
Wisconsin
White Birch
Solow Springs
Tines-Herald
Stories OF the Day
Mr. Harvey
Weed and Seward
William H. Seward
Mr. Seward
Seward
Blaine
John Sherman
Garfield
John N. Crawford
Limes-Herald
Speaker Reed’s Daughter
Nate
Emily Shepard
Pitcher’s Castoria
Tito
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Lanark
Hye
Carroll County
Timbaetoo
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Rock River Chautauqua Assembly
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Life
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Bo T. Nelson
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Rev. Jones
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Pixie
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Luxembourg
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Taft
Meade
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Oh Blackmoon
Adulterated Wine
Toby
Prito
Wm. Hogan
East Side Market
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Tam
Lanark, Iinois
Pease
U.S
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Carroll Tit
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Loud
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Owen Clark
Shannon
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Charles Zagschwerdt
Chadwick
Charles Zagschwertz
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Geo. I. Biekelhauptsey
Savanna
Jake Wy Mere Thomas Hailey
Jane Gillogley
Lot
Edward BE
Gillowley
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A. P Sawyer
Sutherland
Iowa
Awp Sawyer
Laney Milner
Kansas
DeWitt
Barly Kore
Mouan
Rawner
Mrrewna
Patent Office Department of
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Dr. Pitcher
Prinau Offenae
F. E. Sanborn CO
Ime
Omaha, Nebraska
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Cael
Linge
Fou Sark By
City Drug Store
National Education Association
Buffalo
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St. Paul Road
M. M. Onin
Agt
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Dr. Ray
Win Hogon
Indiana Bicycle CO
Inthanad Olds
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Psee
Albiron
Iater Ocean
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