Pension Politics and the Grover Cleveland Veto
A Republican critique frames Grover Cleveland as endangering pension laws for veterans. It argues veterans and widows faced cuts via Cleveland vetoes and urges continued support for a party defending pensions and national debt policy. The piece references Colonel Robert G. Tugerson and contrasts Republican and Democratic stances on soldiers’ pensions and debt payments.
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Ttd
Lenin
Hoyrab- Heuns
Robert G. Tugersoll
Culone Tagersa
Grover Cleveland
Anie Sands
Lelieve
Clevelan
Stevenson
Greene Republicain
United States
The Democratic Plank and Party Controversy
A long critique outlines Democratic splits over the party platform and protectionist positions. It notes Colonel Watterson and Whiney involvement in shaping substitutes and accuses factions of pressuring for a rigid plank while contrasting Cleveland’s stance. The piece reflects intra party tensions reported in the era.
Whitney and party fight over free trade echoes
The letter questions Mr. Whitney’s allegiance and calls for the Democratic National Committee to probe him. It argues Republican leadership has failed to secure a true party fight and accuses free traders of controlling the party’s stance, framing Harrison versus Cleveland as a clear ideological clash.
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Whitney
Democratic Catonal Committee
Harrison
Protection
Ray
Cleveland
Irvedrade
Wisconsin readers urged to reject Governor Peck book humor
A Wisconsin letter criticizes a publication attributed to Gov Peck, reprinting crude extracts from Pucks Bad Boy. The writer questions whether such vulgar content should influence votes and accuses the author of corrupting public morals.
American Tin Plate and Industry Influence Discussed
A fragmented 19th century item discusses American tin plate usage in ware manufacture and furnace piping, noting Milwaukee buildings and calls for industry support. References to West Water street works and Barite era terms imply a local Milwaukee manufacturing scene and the need for tinplate supply from American producers.
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Wight
Athwasoe
Jobo Pritzluft Uandwire Company
Fig
West Water
Milwaukee
Dellehe
Berets
Jia Khoukdemi
Unclear OCR fragment notes mistaken names and events
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a person Mori and a photographer, with garbled references to a fire, shooting, and societies. Content is incoherent and partially unreadable, making it difficult to identify concrete events, dates, or organizations from the readable portions.
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Foln Meortin
Milton
Ila
Ani
Cloviet IP
Centro Mihir
Neutral History Society
Eish
Mori
Oddities of Conversation in a Late Night Parlor
A whimsical string of household banter and witticisms unfolds through snippets of dialogue. Readers encounter flirtatious quips about blushes after kisses, curious remarks on cooking and pills, family misunderstandings, and playful misreadings of social cues. Multiple characters provide humor and color.
Ancient Burials in Homeric and Early Pillage Tombs
In Harpers for September Laurence Hulton notes that early burials in the ancient world featured dead covered with sheets of gold or pluzeable material. The practice, though not mentioned by Homer or later classics, is supported by recent explorers.
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Laurence Hulton
Harpers Magavise
Ancient Death Masks and Preserved Faces in History
The article discusses ancient cremation and burial practices, noting claims that masks and busts preserved the features of the deceased. It cites sources like Diodorus Siculus and describes funerary processions, golden masks, and the idea that likenesses could endure beyond burial, while questioning the reliability of such claims.
A Wonderful Clock at Kalas Station Described
A curiously fashioned clock displays railway life at a station styled for travel. Details include a central fountain, telegraph, signal boxes, ticket office, platforms, and clocks showing New York and Tekin times. The mechanism simulates a full station routine every quarter hour with engineers, ticket agents, and passengers enacting the rush.
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Chicago
Clorkamuber
Wirsny
Geldfaden
Ibe Keelowk
Rll Way
New York
Tekin
Ucket
Uckets
Uren
Teain
Iren
Isles
Lie
Ami
Chicago Man Arrested for Poison Plot Against Mother
Chicago reports Robert, accused of attempting to poison his mother and nephew to hasten inheritance from a $350,000 estate left by his father. The estate was to be divided among heirs after the mother’s death. authorities note the prisoner has a long record.
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Chicago
Stobert
Robert
Operators Threaten Strike In Midwest Rail Service
In Cedar Rapids Iowa on September 20 Etta reports operators on the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern lines may quit soon. Chief Ramsay's talks with Superintendent Williams failed and a grievance committee meeting is set for tomorrow before agents and operators are told to prepare to walk out at a moment's notice.
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Cedar Rapids
Towa
Etta
Burlington
Cectar Rapids & Northern Rail Quay
Ramsay
Willams
Sndh
Highest inhabited places in the world and Americas
The Buddhist of Haire in Thibet sits at about 16 000 feet above sea level the planet's highest regularly inhabited point. In the Americas the peak at Galera Peru reaches about 15 635 feet above sea level.
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Haire
Thibet
Americas
Galera
Peru
Girl Snakes Killer Saves Family in Pennsylvania
Clara Groth a fifteen year old girl living near Tuading Pennsylvania fought a Copperhead invasion on her front steps. She killed four copperheads in a dramatic, self reliant defense using a shovel and stones. Her father returned home to find the five reptiles lined up and counted as slain.
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Clara Groth
Irl
Tuading Pa
Maurer
Iit
Dluse
Vaid Groth
Tuul
Evolution of light and energy from nature to man
The text argues for mimicking natural energy processes to achieve efficient light and electricity. It discusses transforming energy without waste, drawing inspiration from biological efficiency, and claims current engines waste most heat while nature produces light and power with minimal loss. It emphasizes humanity could vastly improve energy use by imitating natural principles.
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Luiston
Cork
Pire
Flere
Flo
le Dirows
Comfortan Tavilds Practical Guidance For Caregivers
The text urges readers to read only pleasant tidings to the sick and avoid discussing death or tragedy in their presence. It advises leaving the room after sighing and to present food in delicate, tempting portions. It reflects a 19th century mindset on caregiving and restraint.
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Goat Housekeeping
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