Montreal voter rights battle shocks era reforms
A crowded survey of varied 19th century topics includes Montreal's two to one vote against woman taxpayers voting, temperance critiques, Michigan lawmakers’ homesick exit, Texas cattle drives to Chicago and Kansas City, and a critique of free trade shaping upcoming campaigns. It mentions Victoria’s Duke of Albany as a government hopeful, Vanderbilt essay honors won by Miss Mary S. Connell, and sweeping notes on oil monopolies, bequests, wheat yields, dynamite basics, Northern Pacific bond sales, and Gettysburg speech quotes.
Irish League Leader and Political Shifts Highlight Late 19th Century
Alexander Sullivan, 34, Maine-born president of the national Irish league, campaigned in Michigan for a suffrage amendment and shifted from Republican to Democrat after backing Greeley. The article reviews New York railroading and state rate regulation, Civil Service reform debates, and press praise for the Inter Ocean as a Republican organ in the Northwest. It cites historic rail mileage in New York, with figures from 1231 onward and total state rail costs, plus commentary on President Arthur’s civil service stance.
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Alexander Sullivan
National Irish League
Maine
Michigan
Greeley
Algernon S. Sullivan
New York
Nenetice
Chicago
Water Ocean
Republican Party
Great Northwest
Inter Ocean
Cable
London
Key. C. Jr. Spurgeon
New York State
Mohawk and Hudson
Schenectady
Albany
New York Central
Hudson River
Empire State
President Arthur and Civil Service Reform in Action
The passage praises President Arthur for supporting civil service reform by appointing Dr. Eaton as head of the reform commission, replacing a problematic chief examiner, and insisting the reform’s fate rest with its supporters. It lauds his restraint, fairness, and steadfast adherence to reform principles, framing his administration as honorable and wise.
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Pendlaton
Thhose
Willis
Arthur
Eaton
Reim
Lyman
Reform
Eaton & Co
Pres. Arthur
Garfield
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Pruit Tree Culture For Small Farms And Large Plantings
Agricultural hints advise enriching soil evenly and spreading manure across the surface rather than circling the stem. Emphasizes broadcast cultivation, diverse varieties, careful care for ten trees over a hundred, and using fruit evaporators to boost profits.
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