Notable Opinions and Elections in a Patchwork Advisory
News notes an impassioned remark on Byron’s writings as less immoral than some papers, possible judicial appointment in New Hampshire, and a profile of ex senator McDonald’s private life. It also reports New York civil action rules for married women, failed importing of foreign workers in Sunco ck New Hampshire, bourbon democracy rhetoric, May marriage superstition in Britain, Yellowstone park opening plans, and a spike completion celebration with spectators and dignitaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph C. McDonald
Indianapolis
New York Supreme Court
Railroad track expansion and policy notes in 1888 era
The article reports mileages for early 1888 railroad construction, contrasting with 1887 and 1991 figures, listing states with top activity, and praising progress. It notes a pamphlet by Rev. Patrick Corrigan condemned by Bishop Wiggar and discusses Catholic Church governance and money handling. It also outlines silver dollar circulation issues, treasury holdings, and bank attitudes. It finally details Northern Pacific railway plans, rates, and contract policies for Pacific coast traffic and inland routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Montana
New York
Pennsylvania
Utah
Idaho
Arizona
America
Patrick Corrigan
Hoboken
N. J
Wiggar
Father Corrigan
United States
Europe
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Pacific Coast
St. Paul
Northern Pacific
Oregon Railway and Navigation Company
Union
Central Pacific
San Francisco
Portland
Northern Pacific Company
Andrew A Humphreys defends Meade in Gettysburg critique
The Look from Scribner's Sounding Board argues Gen Andrew A Humphreys re evaluates Meade’s performance at Gettysburg and the Wilderness. It claims Lee was entrenched at Williamsport and Fredericksburg with secure river flanks. It contends Meade would have faced a severe repulse if he attacked and blames Halleck’s Washington strategy for Meade’s misfortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tite
Williamsport
Scribner's
Soris
Gettysburg
Rapidan
Andrew A. Humphreys
Meade
Humphreys
Tumphreys
Lee
Federicksburg
Burnside
French
3D Corps
Ewell
A. P. Hill
Halleck
Fredericksburg
Grant
Flallock
Washington
Kilpatrick
Richmond
Flo
Conkling and Garfield in Political Conflict
The text argues Conkling is not accused of smirched fame and Garfield is not proven party to Dorsey’s conspiracy. It notes no solid proof Garfield aided the plan, while criticizing Democrats for dwelling on Dorsey’s charges as fodder and implying they will continue to chew it for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Tyistine
Dorsey
Dicker
Garfield
Congress
Credit Mobilier
Blaing
Jay Gould
U. S. Supreme Court
Great Bear
Wallstreet
Gardld
Chicago
Sherman
New York
Conkling
Mr. Garfield
N. Y. Sun
Boslhy
VJ Nn
Marshall
Harper's Magazine September number praised for varied content
The article reviews Harper's Monthly Sept issue highlighting framed Dalecarna articles by Millet and Toulstrup, Lillie on Catskill, and an array of engravings, biographies, and fiction. It notes contributions by Hay, Potter, Lathrop, Abbey, and Marehall, with features on municipal government, Rip Van Winkle origin, and a rich frontispiece engraving. The review extols diversity, high quality writing, and avoidance of sensationalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Magicine
New York
Frank D. Millet
T. de Toulstrup
Lucy Lillie
Catskille
Harry Fenn
Hay
Francis Marlon
South Carolina
Fail Potter
J. Mason
Jose Hawthorn Lathrop
Span”Gelven
Abbey
D F. B. Marehall
Mawali
Grace
State of
John H. Thompson
Rebeccs Startling Davis
Compthlog
Demorests
Magazins
Bresse
Agathe de Valsuze
Eletta L) Ward
Tayiece
Lawmermoor
Vanderbilt Gallery
Relief Plaster Replaces Slow Remedies in New Cure
A historic letter notes Benson's Capcine Porous Plaster rising to meet chest pains and wide ailments. Seabury Johnson chemists in New York promote its rapid action and modern healing, priced at 25 cents, as doctors hope for timely relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Orange Co
Benson
Capcine
Seabury & Johnson
Chemists
New York
Disease cures advertised in Dr King’s New Discovery
An old newspaper fragment touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and other lung ailments with trial bottles free at a drugstore. It also promotes Ayers Sarsaparilla and Cream Balm for hay fever and related ailments, naming various testimonial-like endorsements and remedies across multiple conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Allison
Watchinson
Kan
Dr. King
F. G. Seawan
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the Statesman
Marshall, Mich
Statesman
Bastion
Fanny Eventne
Avavet
Iambichi
Maatk
Gabe
Byron
Doe
New Hampshire
Hale
Jeremiah Smith
Dover
U. S
Suncock
N BH
Yanya Field
Jeff Davis
Robert E. Lee
United Kingdom
Rome
British Régister-General
Ovid
Holyrood
Mary Stuart
Bothwell
Yellowstone’ Park
Northern Pacific Railroad
Philadelphia
Boston
Bankere
New York Clearing House
Wyman
Deering
F. G. Seaman & CO
Sf Machine Oils
Paris Green
London Purple
Ayer
Ticiss
el Beth
Jainble
Esurecore
Shale x
Haskins
Meraisld
Wm. A. Walz
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