Republican Convention at Eagle Opera House in Markhall
A Republican nominating convention will be held at Eagle Opera House Markhall Michigan on Friday February 23 1883 at 1010 oclock a m to nominate fourteen delegates for the state convention at Saginaw on February 24 to nominate two Supreme Court justices and two university regents. The piece highlights Patterson as a leading candidate for the Supreme Court and notes the universitys growth and the need for capable judges and trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pibas
Witherton
Emir Ge
Tess
Lyorrig
Byron
Hite Ito
Calhoun Coury Reneethan
Canvenant
Eagle Opera House
Markhall
Mich
Friay
Wemeaday
Enat Saginaw
Supreme Court
Battle Grete Elty
Clarence
J. Buarex
O.t.gormany
Joum
Biarke
Fu Honaux
Amagoy
Howann
RicHaky
Baru
Republican County Committee
W. JS
Garac
Saginaw
Firsteras
Supreme Bench
Pone
John C. Patterson
Patterson
Calhoun County
Eckford
Albion Seminary
Hilledate College
Law Department
Albany
N. Y. ) University
Hillsdale College
Michigan State Senate
Judiciary Committee
Hag
Memorial Day and the Nation’s Valor Then and Now
The article extols Memorial Day as a duty to honor veterans and sustain national unity. It links patriotic memory to sons and widows, urges universal suffrage and equal rights, and argues that defense of liberty rests on armed valor as much as learning. It cites Cromwell and the sword as foundations of freedom and calls Sons of Veterans to renew efforts to keep freedom’s flame alive from ocean to ocean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army of the Union
Liberty
Union
Cromwell
Order of the Sons of Veterans
Milwaukee mayor praises Jay Gould as philanthropist
A 500 dollar gift to Milwaukee aid funds draws praise from the mayor who calls Jay Gould a philanthropist. The piece denounces Gould as a railroad wrecker and land pirate, contrasting him with honest benefactors and the widow’s mite as true philanthropy.
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Jay Good
Milwaukee
Jay Gould
Peter Cooper
Amos Lawrence
Picayune
Marshall
Shahad
Forest loss and fuel waste threaten state forests and economy
The article notes annual forest and wood fuel use across the nation and highlights New York state as the largest burner. It cites totals for railroads, brick and lime factories, mining, and several states with high consumption, warning that widespread unlawful logging and lax laws jeopardize forests and living standards.
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Bricks
Ile
New York
Alabama
Ain
Kentucky
Michigan
North Carolina
Wisconsin
Connecticut
Fragmented political fog of 19th century debates and debts
A sprawling, fragmentary summary notes debates on tax, prohibition, suffrage organizing in Boston, and a Wisconsin husbands debt bill. It cites a Chicago lawyer seeking $5,000 from Guiteau defense, railroad policy quibbles, and labor shortages in the southern farms. It also mentions Lansing legislature expectations, party tensions over a prison chaplain, and the debt reduction report. The piece adds tariff and trade figures, pension figures, and federal spending trends with a Republican-leaning commentary.
Vast Canadian-like Territory Sections in Dakota and Rail Plans
Accogpine to8 Blanchard of Boston describes Dakota as a vast territory of 95,000,000 acres with 250,000 population and a fertile Red River valley fit for wheat. The block highlights the Black Hills as a rich mineral region and notes a homestead section offering 160 acres at a nominal fee, while mentioning a federal vote on interior affairs and rail and telegraph access for government use.
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Blanchard
Boston
Dakota
France
Red River
Nile
Texas Pacific, pensions, and a reform bill debate
The report discusses Texas rail mileage leading in 1882 with over 1,000 miles. the Ghee cent bill limits passenger rates to three cents per mile. Notes NY Supreme Court rulings on carrier duties, pensions list aims for 300,000 names, and Utah woman suffrage abolition bill proposals.
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Texas
Senate
Commissioners of Pensions
Dudley
Congress
Michigan Legislature Bills and State Institutions Discussion
The Detroit era notes numerous introduced measures including incorporation of the Grand Army of the Republic Michigan department, funding for the State Agricultural College, and creating a Temple of Honor and Temperance. It covers tax acts, state homes, juvenile care, railroad regulation, and public schools, plus a senator Ferry dispute and inquiries into pardons. Reports from the legislature’s recess visit to state institutions in multiple cities are included, with weather disruption and a Merino Sheep breeders meeting planned for April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic Department of Michigan
Grand Army of the Republic
State Agricultural College
Michigan Institution For the Deaf and Dumb
Ferry
Lansing House
Ann Arbor
Ypsilanti
Pontiac
Coldwater
Kalamazoo
Adrian
Flint
Lansing
Regole
Shabiel F. White
Ladington
Col
Romelyn
Detroit
Col. Shoemaker
Jackson
Senate
American Merino Sheep-breeders' and
Ball
Little
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Seth Lewis
Marsimall
Boone
Fenauary
Olds
Republican Atate Esnical Committee
Lacey Chainnen
Vic Livis Astox
Dickerman
Oun C
Brarpr
Janta Monnox
HoLper
Am. T
Kinrall
Ay Tlantsorr
Calhoun
BW. Corrieur
Parker
C. Tos Pnina
Gen Wk Pard
McBaipy
E. Ter
Hogan Brka
A.B. Darragh
Janet
Alager Pack
Swette Central
Central Comtes
Bbitorrax
Nores
Ruffonds Windom
Minnesota
Sone
Anti-Woman's Suffrage Association
Manderbon
Nebraska
Ohio
Senate of
Jary
Chicago
Charles H. Reed
Guiteau
Phss
Iea Else
Demaghatic
Couth
Japan
Ackenson
Pittsburgh
South Carolina
Todiano State Prison
Tar
United States
Congrete
Asker
House of Representatives
Aga
Ppo
Laas Wold
Andi ” Jobgison
Clevelahd
Nexaa’ Wai
California
A. T. Stewart
Gpendyyorth
Jim Keene
Rufus Fated
New York Supreme Court
Szexator Epmonos
Utah
Te ‘Tversuter Batley
Uy Selu
Demorests Monthly
Black Forest
Greduez Valley
Jenny June
Perry
Mia. Alexander
Jack Nerve
Brag Dee 7
Apother
sEniger Ni Rawionay
Rank, Kwats, Has
Gt. H. Greene
M.D
Brewer's Block
North Eagle
Presbyterian Church
Jana Himsa
Warer
Martin's
Ators
Marshali
D. Adama
Realme Litigation
Bank
Marshall Mice
Eachin Loan, Real Estate & Insta Agency
Nanrance
Hinds of Hasiness
Faraie
Vet Orn
Mershal
Beach
Lewis
Giwesine
Gousue
Meonsha
E J, Marshall
H.B
Gutith
Fisi-Odlco
North East
Penal Insurance
Veyanciag
Ite
Snell
Denna Pia
Suva Ni
FRED T@aE.L
Insurance & Real Estate Agt
M. Mm, SH Veer
Para
Dental Werk
Rae Ntee
NEW Firm
Dibble’s Block
Speit Hamilton & Day
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