Wealthy Man Shamed by Fort Smith Debts and Losses
A fragment from 19th century correspondence reveals assertions of vast wealth and crippling losses tied to Fort Smith affairs. Letters claim significant funds received and yet unpaid, with accusations of mismanagement and embattled finances. Citations reference Jay Conke or Fisher credits and $180,000 land grant bonds amid disputes over repayments.
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Biniie
Bas
Micriyres
Caldwell
Aghin
Jay Conke
Mr. Fisher
Fort Smith
Fisher
Fishér
Pratt
Haiva
Long for Blaine The Man Who Proposed Edmunds Rant in Chicago
Speech delivered at Gloucester Massachusetts on September 15 argues for Abraham Lincoln era reforms and Blaine’s candidacy. Speaker recalls Chicago convention and Maine political history while praising Republican prosperity and protective policies.
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Edmunds
Chicago
Gloucester
Mase
Americas
Martachu-setts
Schooiboust
Maine
Abraham Lincoln
Israeli
Weshburn
Gray
Eithea
House of Representatives
Kennebec
Conniss
Henry Clay
United States
Garfield
Massachuset
Massachusetts
Soins
LA Use
Flame
Farmer's View on Protection Boosts Home Industry
A farmer narrator rails against free trade, arguing tariff protection keeps United States manufacturing alive. He extols home goods from cotton cloth to furniture and farming tools, citing duties on imported textiles and hardware while praising American factories and mechanics for sustaining employment and prices.
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Prom
Jnr
David A. Welle
Leeda
Manchester
bin Markettown
England
Canada
South Ameries
Australia
Ibis
Englaral
Nottingham
Matchester
Stockport
Connecticut
Montreal
London
Congress
Bedford
Leicester
United States
Howas
Howe
McCorwick
Chicago
Avon
Pall Uclirg Atd
Proteron
Yanke Panufacturer
Siu
Maneet
Ésoh
Bey
Kavack Farmey
Yupkey
Canadia
Reneeola
Slac
Jordion
Habig
Eneland
Fragmented Text Reflection on Trade and Policy
A garbled passage references exporting large sums and a focus on trade and freight, mentioning home institutes and political obstacles. It hints at global commerce, policy, and national economics but lacks clear specifics, dates, or identifiable entities to anchor a full news item.
GOP Orator Praises Youth and Protective Tariff
The speaker extols Republican gains under Lincoln era principles, urges youth as electoral power, and defends the protective tariff as boosting Ohio factories, agriculture, and national prosperity. He argues Democrats oppose constitutional progress and warns against returning to Democratic control.
General Russell A. Alger Gettysburg Hero and Michigan Leader
The article recalls Russell A. Alger as a Michigan cavalry officer who rose to brigadier general and major general, led key actions at Gettysburg and the Wilderness, and later became a prominent Republican figure and state ticket head. It notes his wartime raids, commands in Michigan units, and Lincoln approved missions, framing him as a dedicated soldier who helped save the Union and later built a notable postwar career.
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Russell
Algar
Sixth
Michigan Cavalry
Army of the Union
Sixth Cavalry
Rondezvana
Grand Raphis
Army of the Potomac
Alger
Lincoln
Bates
Netory
Thore
Srugart
Manijiton
Fitzhugh
Lise
Meare
Michigan
Windowy Fund
George A. Custer
Charles H. Towns
Ruste A
Alen
Gettysburg
Alver
Unio
Gyllysburg
Lee
Grant
Wancock
Coster
Hancock
Rosser
Custar
Mble
Pennsylvania
Gattys- Lucy
Lama
Stuart
Bao Russel
A. Ajger
TreyiUlan
Bia
Howe
Cold Harbor
Vailsgad
Meandow Bridge
Businew
Soldier citizen praised for steadfast virtues in era of service
During a storied period of military service, a brave soldier is honored for moral restraint and leadership. The speaker extols his abstinence from liquor, absence of profane oaths, and admirable command. Admirers, veterans, and Republicans alike urge support for this worthy governor candidate.
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Hussell A. Alger
Sidney
Bayard
Republican Party
Garfields Words Priase Living Issues and Independence
A political exhortation urges youth to vote for independence in the upcoming election. It contrasts Republican and Democratic loyalties with graveyard and monument imagery, urging readers to choose liberty, justice, and the Republican path while warning against partisan conformity.
Why the Democratic Party Cannot Win National Victory
A Chicago Times analysis argues the youth of the republic reject Democrats due to slavery memory and schoolbook indoctrination. It asserts war loyalties, legends of Lincoln, and abolition identify Republicans, not Democrats, dooming Democratic chances. It cites education, poverty, and economic shifts as further factors.
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Democratic Party
Republic
Union
Hanis
Republican Party
Tulke
Ag Bo
Tay Tralls
Pot
Chet
Abraham
Fort Sumter
Ellsworth
Leo St
Bey Gezes
Tos
Thor Specches
Seo Iousham
Incheng
Tagether
Protection’s Benefits Show Value of Protection to Farmers
A fragmented, early US text discusses protection's economic impact on agriculture and manufacturing. It argues protection draws people from farming to industry, increases crop exports, and outlines how land use and labor shift toward larger crops and export goods, with implied gains from higher prices and trade.
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W. Phelps
Political orator praises Republican rule amid rally in Giddings
The speaker extols Republican governance and emancipation, promising four more years of prosperity and fair ballots. He lauds civiliz ing progress while urging Democrats to accept generous reforms, urging sunshine and opportunity across the state. A Philadelphia cartoon exchange adds lighter dispute over a public exhibit.
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Bolidfontaine
Beneitad
Republican
Darly
Elyud
Bae
Baya
Avery Min
Campilen
Otto
Giddings
Wade
Chase
Grant
Phil Sheridan
Garfield
James G. Blaine
Hepublicsn
Democracy
Puita
Bern
James Brains
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Ulio
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Bersula
Laws
Kansas
Minnesota
Connese
Eest
West
Luis -Conti
Ohaernig
Jamestown
Plymouth Rock
Tos Garena
Cartalgig Ead
Ol. J. H. Kida
Garfeld
Gore
Lola
Fogue
Hoaid
Uckeh
Halfo
Jesses
Abrabay Liccoln
Atuta
Lbuwas Ewing
Georges Il
Pendlewon
Samurl Pary
Eleland
Nan
Uberty
Chicago “Times
Emery A. Storrs
Paiadelphia
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Mipka
Ebau
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