Editorial notes reflect political shifts and law changes
The piece cites England's gold influx waning, a postal telegraphy bill, and Illinois saloon licensing impacts. It notes fusion opposition, English capital seeking New York real estate, and Treasury solicitor confirmation. It mentions a bill to block aliens from large US land tracts, Milwaukee license bonds, tariff debates, Michigan political shifts, and a Kalamazoo Greenback convention. It also reports all Michigan congressmen backing the Chinese bill and a Davenport revenue license spike. Two ex-slaves now own property once tied to Jeff Davis, paid $200,000. Ohio Democrat Congvense proposes amendments.
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Jeff Davis
Congvense
Ohio
Fragmented 19th century notes on politics and land
A garbled passage comments on land values and timber losses in New York mountains, hints at Susan B Anthony presidential rumors, cites Randall Converse and Massachusetts Republicans at Chicago, mentions Tilden Hendricks support in New York, and criticizes juror rules in Ohio. It blends political chatter with oblique legal critique.
Debates Roar At Capitol Over Tariff Bill
Immense Washington crowd attends tariff bill debate with 50 minute speech by Ran dall and a persuasive address by Mr McAdoo, a young New Jersey Democrat, who counters Frank Hard’s free trade stance using constitutional eligibility notes about the presidency and age.
Unclear excerpts on politics and world events from an old paper
The fragment discusses southern attitudes to federal aid during yellow fever, fraud exposure in Boston, New York and Philadelphia waterfaking, De Lesseps canal cost estimates for Panama, and the national Republican convention. It mentions northern reliance on federal action, skepticism of canal costs, and delegate counts for a Chicago convention.
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Warnixator
D. C
Chicago
Ill
Lara
Anield
Ahal
Congressional Diatricta
Stats Conventiane
Fata Conventiaria
Stata Conventinne
District of Columbia
National Committee
D. AL. Sabln
Minnesota
Soun A. Martin
Kanana
Republican Naional Committee
Taz National Republican Convention
Quakter
Michigan
Jackson
St Neines
Arthur
Opinion Clippings Show Delegates as Detroit Tribune Notes
A Detroit Port and Tribune clipping presents opinions on two leading candidates in the delegate contest. It outlines the total delegates and the number required to nominate, reflecting contemporary political maneuvering and expected outcomes.
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Detroit
Free Trade or Tariff Reform Impact on Wool Industry
The Idler Ocean queries the effect of free trade or tariff for revenue on wool. It argues a 3 cent per pound wool drop spurred sheep exports to Australia and that repealing duty would halve flocks and shift wool to other nations. Restoring woolen duties would wipe out most woolen manufacture and ripple across related industries.
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Idter
Australia
Inter Ocean
Riot talk and dynamite fears in New York meeting
Desperate speakers at a New York gathering of communistic and socialist factions warned of dynamite use and riots led by foreign radicals. The piece cautions on possible widespread criminal mobilization, calls for strong militia, and condemns nihilist influence while noting existing tensions across political parties and upcoming conventions.
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New York
Byrne
Most
Murphy
Dana
Dunn
New York City
Byrna
Free Country
America
Totua
Militia Reform Urged With Paid Ranks And Firepower
The piece argues for a state militia backed by public funding, professional officers, and paid service similar to city fire departments. It praises well trained militia over showy formations and suggests a few Gatling guns as a deterrent against dynamite plots, warning against flight under fire.
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Hdmunés
White House
Washington
Gépatot
Providence Presa
Rep
Political forecasts and party loyalties in 1884 race
The era’s newspapers debate presidential nomination strategies. Analysts urge a candidate with broad, cross party appeal and a strong record of reform. They discuss Lincoln’s potential as a second place choice and warning signals about bloc support. Observers note British backing for the Democrats and predicted tariff shifts affecting commerce.
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Gen. Sheridan
Mountain and Valley Resort a New Art Book
Literary notes praise Paneboro for a striking new publication titled Mountain and Valley Resort. It is described as exquisitely printed on heavy paper with color views of various resorts, maroon letter-press, and ornamental panels. A mail request to C. K. Lard, G. P. A., Baltimore, with a two-cent stamp, secures a copy.
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Paneboro
B.C
C. K. Lard
P. A
Baltimore
Century May issue highlights portraits of famed soldiers
The May Century features portraits of famous soldiers including Chief Joe the Nex-Perce. It previews new tales by Ligat and C. E. Wood and James, with Lady Barbaraine as a charming English noblewoman. Jackson Lemon is billed as a practicing American millionaire hero. Also in this issue are Rose Madder by an illustrated artist, Dr. Bovier part seven by Cable, An Average Man by Robert Grant, and Julian Hawthorne on The Earls of Mawthorne. The Bay of Islands and Calms and Storms cruise narrative is featured, plus Mrs Schuster van Reamalner on Revent Architecture in America. Chas Waldstein presents Metopes of the Parthenon with Louvre head illustrations.
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Ligat
C. E
Wood
Masry James
Barbarina
Jackson Lemon
Rose Madder
Mr. Cable
Julian Hawthorne
Ealers
Mawthorne
Bandamio
Alice May
Foundland
Bay of Iplands
Mre
Schuster van Reamalner
America
Chas
Waldstein
Louvre
Eclectic Magazine May issue review and contents
The May Eclectic Magazine features religious consolation pieces on Mormon topics and education reform, essays on military morality and democracy, biographical sketches, poetry, and book reviews. It highlights Herbert Spencer criticism, a Nilhilists’ terror piece, and notices on subscriptions and pricing.
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Iadt
Frank
R. Brockton
Tobbias Vattoriala
Dortheimer
Wm. M. Baker
Rebecca Harding
Austin Debroy Ross Hawthorne Lathrop
Christi i Edmund Gases
Andrew Jar
Y Lucretia Bee Richard Watain Giger
Job Vance Cheagy
Rt Noe
The Hill and Sableba of Cincinnati in Lippincat’s May
Lippincat’s May issue highlights pictorial and historical pieces on Cincinnati, a diary extract of a European traveler post rebellion, and varied fiction and poetry. Notable items include Shakespearean stage essays, a journey Along the Columbia River, and installments of The Par ent Treasure and Along the African Coast missionary life.
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Lippincat’s
Polita
Hill-Sableba
Cincinnati
Uhac City
Bps
Berberw Suakin
Revulta Tha Rebela
Zi Mahdi
Shakapeare
Forrest
Hooth
Macrandy
Wr. F. Allen
Annie Porter
Lina Redwood Fairfax
Aveilcag
Mather
Continent Magazine May number features varied fiction and art
The May Continent Magazine offers serials and stories by J T Trowbridge Mayne Reid and A P Plympton with adventures of young naturalists, Frank Stockton style tales, poems by Helen Gray Cone and Julia C R Dorris, and an extensive portrait section on General Joseph Hawley. It highlights Dr McCook's tenants of an all farm and insect devices by Don C Beard, plus Will Low illustrations.
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Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
Ey Avery
Charles G. Leland
Hia
Brooke Tella
Olaf
Norway
Helen Gray Cone
Julia C. R. Dorris
Eadvore
G. #. Barnes
Mateain Douglas
Jel Lang
The
Continent Magazine
Josph
Hawley
U. A
Connecticut
Howley
Hotchkin
Tentree
Prober
Bss
Thames Johnson
Keuas
Dorcas
Feastina
Will Low
Don C. Beard
Mr. Beard
Forn
Clinton Place
Pers
Yi Bodinelf
Meer
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