Editorial Notes On Times And Politics In Detroit
Editorial notes mock winter hardships and high coal costs while noting Schuyler Colfax’s estate and inheritance. It mentions West Point cadets, women suffrage debate, and political shifts in New York Connecticut and New Jersey, with commentary on Detroit politics and national moods. The piece blends humorous sketches with pointed observations on democracy and society.
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New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
New York State
Political and social notes from late 19th century news
A collage of brief items on political appointments and elections, including Emory Speer named U.S. judge for the Southern District of Georgia, and discussions of postmaster resignations. Reports cover Maine college voting residence rules, Cleveland and Arthur administration tensions, a tax refund bill for war debts, and wage comparisons between England and the United States.
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Arritin
Emory Speer
Georgia
Speer
Congress
Tne House
Washington
Railroads Face Profit Pressure in Utica Herald Take On West Shore
The Utica Herald reviews the West Shore and New York Central lines through New York, praising their regional value yet noting the Central’s failure to earn dividends and West Shore’s struggle to cover operating expenses for the year ending October 1. It argues low local rates threaten security holders while anticipating gradual business growth and cheaper through traffic for the Central.
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Pasallel
Utica Herald
West Shore Line
New York
New York Central
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Central
West Shore
the Herald
Shore
Missouri farmers shift from wheat to dairying and reform
The article notes Missouri farmers diversifying into dairying with about 400 creameries and cheese factories, arguing dairying is more profitable than wheat at current prices. It also praises Judge Cooley for renomination and discusses regional political and economic shifts affecting the South and North, urging protections for Northern investment and property rights.
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St. Louis Republica
Missouri
Cooley
Lansing
Jooley
Blackstone
Supreme Court
Michigan
Cleveland
New Orleans
Nicaragua Canal Would Benefit U S Trade, Study Claims
A historic editorial argues the Nicaragua canal is crucial for Atlantic Pacific trade, linking the United States with Japan, China, Australia, and South America. It cites potential annual tonnage, projected revenues, and compares favorably to a Panama route, urging exclusive ownership for national security.
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Nicaragua
Atlantic
Pacific
Japan
China
Australia
Baez Canal
Sacz Canal
Europe
United States
Nicaragua Canal
Suez Canal
Panama
Panama Cacel
England
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Britain Urges Bold Finance For National Defence
A political broadside extols using a surplus to fund coastal fortifications and debt service, arguing Europe would hesitate to intervene. It predicts Britain could mount a swift, decisive defense with privateers and a ready army, recalling the 1812 era and Appomattox memories. Sir Herbert Stewart’s exploits in the Soudan are noted, detailing his service under Wolseley, the Abu Klea action, and his rapid 65 hour march with 1150 troops toward Karoun.
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Jefferson
Louisiana
Napoleon the Great
Europe
England
Rogland
Veance
Germany
France
Alto
Appomattox
Grant
Robert 8. Lee
Herbert Stewart
Abu Klea Wells
Zula
Ezunvavan
Transvaal
Marti
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Jesy
Abu Klea
Burnaby
Stewart
Wolseley
Kortt
Wide Awake For February Aimsay Entertainment Issue
A fragmented readers page highlights a February issue with frontispiece The Dove's Breakfast and poems The Snow Bird and Where was Coo Goo. It features Our Venture a California story by June Andrews and serials Down the Ravine by Charlus Extact Craddock plus other items including Boy's Truth and a Chinese related piece Whaat Hagabs in Chinese. The collection showcases illustrations and varied literary pieces from multiple authors.
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Jissaam
Hezekiabh Butterworth
California
June Andrews
W. L. Cyuylor
Edwin D. Mead
Childe Hossam
Anna Highberg
Margaret
Bertha. Wright
A Gannett
Yao Pou Lay
Chines
Van
Edeard
King Arthur
Drummers judged by looks prove a painful misunderstanding
In a humorous Evansville tale on a Chicago to Evansville trip, two gossipy women stereotype a traveling salesman as a drummer based on appearance. A man with Bible samples in his valises becomes a kind minister on commission, exposing their prejudice. The piece condemns judging people by looks and ends with a wry Horace Greeley anecdote about a grape.
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Chicago
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Norid
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Number One
Number Two
Martiei
Gaddin
Newitentury
Casey
Evansvg@le
Evansville
Jane
Henson
Milford
Sumer
Americas Bible Society
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Flint
Coats
Detroit
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Julian Parker
Manraar
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Port Austin
Lee Rawlton Kiledwles
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Ainger
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Athens
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Burlington Clarence
Clarerion
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Stareball Town
Mersha
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J. M. Fasven
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Reamhlican County
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Schuyler Colfax
South Bend
Schuyler Colfax. Jr
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Democratic Council of Detroit
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Thomas W. Pauwest
United States Senate
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O'Deaik
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Chicago Herald
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Supreme Court of Maine
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Counry
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Rostcrans
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Iron and Steel Institution of Enland
Great Britain
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DeLong
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Pickoriu Circolare
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Jackson, Mich
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American Aggiultorist
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