Fragmented OCR letter debate on politics and reform
An OCR fragment discusses political divides in the nation, referencing parties, taxes, and reform. It mentions Washington DC, Lansing, and Mississippi figures, along with a critique of education and federal tax policy, in a chaotic, opinionated style. The text invokes notions of northern and southern alignment and emigration, with scattered names and locations.
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Rebsl-Yell
Idian
Mercury
Davie
Keognaes
Mississippi
Garfield cabinet hopes and Burnside education bill
The piece discusses General Garfield's cabinet prospects with remarks on Sherman and Gorham for the interior post, noting Gorham’s qualifications and past service. It also covers Harper's Weekly Olive Branch and Burnside’s education bill, detailing proposed distributions of public land and patent proceeds to illiterate states to fund schools and reduce nationalist tensions over education policy.
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Garfield
Presi Dent
Sherman
Edmunds
Conkling
Logan
Senate
Ohio
Thurmign
Interior
Charles T. Gorham
Department of the Interior
Olive Branch
Harper's Weekly
Burnside
Hayes
Pereson
Ital
Andy
Wiog
North
Bouster Teller
Colorado
Tate
Inauguration of Governor Jerome in Lansing
The Staogesman reports Lansing crowds and preparations for the 90th Supreme Court session starting Tuesday. Governor D. H. Jerome is inaugurated in the executive chamber with the oath by Chief Justice Marston. The city hosts visitors with ample hotels and lectures as cold weather persists.
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Laysina
Eprron
Staogesman
Supreme Court
Namie Ouse
Lansing
Hudson
Chigenan Everett
Revere
Pecaion
New ‘Capitol
D. H. Jerome
Swas Po
Wiliapa
Gannon
Paul Elas
Marston
Jerome
Turbulent 1880s city incidents span fires and deaths
A collage of late 19th century events reports fires destroying barns and mills in Dewfield and Paw Paw, a fatal duel near Roxwood, a bear attack in Detroit, and a New Year’s ball murder in Rochville. It also notes tax and gas figures, a cremation trend in Europe, and Robert Eliot Browning’s era culture.
Population of the United States reaches sixty million
Census data suggest a national population of 60,152,559 with a gain of 1,604,188 in the last decade. Reports note 59 banks closed or failed and three into bankruptcy while 59 nationwide banks held about 7.27 million in capital. Cheyenne and Sioux leaders travel to Washington to discuss terms.
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Whittaker
O. O. Howard
Hin Dation
West Point
Bishop Elder
Cincinnati
Arkansas River
Little Rock
Fort Smith
Griffin
Memphis & Arkansas River Pocket Company
Pendiston Landing
Mississippi
Washington
Ammonia Ice Making and a Giant Revolutionary Hero
The article explains ammonia based refrigeration, noting its low boiling points and latent heat. It describes cooling mechanisms using brine and coils to freeze water, then recounts Peter Francisco, a Revolutionary War giant, detailing his stature, feats, battles, and famed sword use.
Frue Story of William Tell and Oddities of Age
A fragmented tale recounts William Tell’s archery test under tyrant Gesler in Switzerland, followed by anecdotes of ancient age claims in Whippany Parsippany and a reflection on women’s strength and restraint. The piece also notes odd elephants, a sewing machine ad, and a local undertaker’s public notice in Marshall.
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William’ Tell
Switzerland
Altorf
le Boy
Gesler
Cincinnati
Paris Cab Thief Feigns Loss to Steal Umbrellas
In Paris a thief named Mosenony preyed on forgotten items in taxis. He inspected cabs for left objects, boarded, and claimed items such as umbrellas or a wife’s gingham. A driver set a trap by hiding his wife's umbrella. the plot failed and the thief was caught. He had prior police court appearances and was sentenced to ten months in prison.
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Bellogne
Paw Paw
Dyckman House
Porter & Cannon
Deerfield
Coldwater
Saginaw Bay
Peter Francisco
Virginia
Buckingham
Stony Point
Auch
Maj
Gibbon
Brandywine
Monmouth
Ogee
Bouthwase
Gan
Teene
Cowpens
Camden
Guilford Court House
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Vivinity
Marshall and
Paris
Mosen
Mosanouy
Louis
Mosenony
Onde
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Tate
Hichigan
Calshaun
Calhoun
Patrick McNamara
Deconaud
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George Ingersoll
Mystery over Guldenstern Shirts Question Arises
A German paper ponders a comic conundrum about Herr Guldenstern. The narrator jokes they have known him for twenty five years yet cannot solve the mystery of who wears his clean shirts.
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Herr Guldenstern
Guldenstern
A French Speculator Encounter With a Doctor
A notorious French speculator overhears a doctor warn that his reckless life is exhausting him and may kill him within a year. He responds by proposing to insure himself for half a million, hoping a life insurance plan would secure a fortune.
Seizing the Secretary in a Treasury Building Incident
A Sunday entry to the Treasury Building led to Secretary Chase being challenged by a watchman who attempted to eject him for lacking a Sunday entry order. Chase asserted his authority, praised the guard for duty, and proceeded to his room, while the guard later boasted to a companion that the incident bought him job security for years.
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Chess
Mr. Chase
the Treasury
Treasury
Secrer
Chase
Objections to Marriage and the Role of Fashion
In our opinion women willingly sacrifice extravagance for marriage while men resist relinquishing luxuries, contributing to fewer marriages. The piece argues that couples endure modest means and that true love keeps families together despite income, blaming both sexes for a love of dress and display.
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Ava
Mary
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