Nebraska Day at New Orleans Speech by Thurston
Hon. John M. Thurston of Omaha delivers a Nebraska Day address at the New Orleans exposition. He extols federal unity, westward growth, the Louisiana Purchase, and Nebraska’s expansion, population gains, railroads, and Omaha’s rise as a manufacturing and financial hub. He envisions an era of peace and inter-state commercial alliance.
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John M. Thurston
Omaha
Exposition
New Orleans
Nebraska
Honobn M. Thurston
United States
Lisnitur
Gulf of Mexico
Lakes
Atlantic
Golden Gates
Pacific
Louisiana
Thomas Jefferson
Europe
Napoleon
Congress
Angel of Peace Bras
Louisana
Missouri
Greenwich
America
Missouri River
England
Scotland
Emerald Isle
France
Rhin
Russias
Norway
Sweden
Mr. Thurston
Iowa
Kansas
Colorado
Utah
Montana
Texas
Thurston
Chicago
St. Louis
Clearing House
Detrott
Cleveland
Memhis
Indianapolis
Herford
New Haven
Columbus
Peoria
Syracuse
Union Pacific reports 1884 earnings and surpluses
The six months to mid year exclude St Joseph and Western lines show earnings of 14.738 million, expenses 6.807 million, taxes 519 thousand, yielding a 7.251 million surplus. Full year earnings excluding certain sources total 2.205 million vs 29.241 million in 1883. 1884 surplus 2.962 million. Debt reduction and taxes rise noted. dividend of 13.7 percent paid with 1.033 million balance. Oklahoma trouble referenced.
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Union Pacific
St. Joseph and Wistern
Fis
United States
S&j. Joseph and Western
Nebraska
St. Joseph and Western Road
St Joseph
Comany
Poe
Kansas Pacific
Oklahoma
Oklahoma question to receive speedy official attention
The cabinet did not consider the Oklahoma question at its session but Secretary Lamar pledged speedy attention and hoped for an early decision. Lamar, pressed by illness of his deputy Clark who died, bears much of the workload. A new assistant secretary was named and a commission under the Indian proposition bill may be appointed to negotiate occupancy with the Indians.
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Oklahoma
Lamar
Clark
Sninggurer
the Inquirer
Death of General Anson Stager
General Anson Stager died in Chicago on the 27th after years of illness including Bright's disease. Born April 2, 185, in Ontario county New York, he started as a printer and rose to telegraph roles in Philadelphia Cincinnati and Stager led military telegraph organization and served as chief of United States military telegraph and brigadier general at the war’s end. He held senior posts at Western Union until its consolidation with American Union.
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Anson Stager
Bright
Chicago
Ontario County
New York
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Mississippi Printing Telegraph Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
United States Military Telegraph
War Department
Seine
Western Union
Ee Western
American Union Compaes
Suppression of N and Books in Russia Raises Alarm
A fragment from a 19th century report notes that censorship of prose in Russia by the czarist regime suppresses letters and books, with officials claiming most text is “nearly read” though evidence suggests tighter control of printed material.
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Russia
Barrios Movement Supports Civil Service Reform Belief
John M. Gregory defends President Cleveland and civil service reform in a long interview with a St. Paul reporter. He praises Cleveland as honest and committed, notes strict nonpartisan appointments, cites 10 000 candidates examined with 2000 placed on merit, and predicts expansion of reform nationwide to end spoils politics.
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United States
John M. Gregory
LL. D
Civil Service Commission
St. Paul
Cleveland
Eigil
New York
Minnesota
Ao Public Office
Pendleton
Ilett
Federal Service
Massachusetts
Bome
Executive
Queen Victoria Calls Out Reserves Amid Anglo-Russian Tensions
London dispatch reports the queen orders call up of 140000 militia and 30000 reserves as Anglo-Russian tensions surge. Birmingham factories rush rifles and revolvers while India bound troops and camel transport head for frontier. A cabinet council convenes at Windsor Castle as dispatches arrive from Moscow and India.
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Victoria
London
Birmingham
Bombay
House of Commons
Aldershot
India
Woolwich
Burmsh
Afhanistan
Stuart
Constantinople
Russia
England
Black Sea
Great Britain
Windsor Castle
Foreign Office
Lord Granville
Edward Thornton
Lord Dufferin
The New Minister to England
Washington dispatch reports Mr. Phelps, newly appointed minister to England, has a Burlington based brother in a department and Aneice works in the war department. A Democratic congressman notes the president’s choice was unsolicited and independent, with Smalley confirming Phelps’s wealth and reluctance for office. The president decided to offer the post and invited him to Washington, where he agreed to accept.
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England
Washington
Phelps
Aneice
War Department
Vermont
Smalley
National Democratic Committee
Burlington
Helps
Amanda
Mr. Phelps
Change in examination system may abolish Greek as a subject
The proposal at Sere Ully suggests exam reforms that could reduce or end Greek as a required study, shaping the curriculum and impacting students and educators.
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Sere Ully
Cleveland and Civil Service Reform Support
The article discusses President Cleveland's civil service stance, arguing his appointments reflect a public trust approach. It notes past appointments were mostly Republicans, praises nonpartisan, efficient hiring since the 1883 law, and claims about 10,000 candidates have been examined with politics checked in each case.
Terrible Suffering in Virginia Distress Spreads
Charleston dispatch reports immense distress in breath stricken districts of Jackson Gilmer Calhoun and Roane counties near Kanawha. Authorities appeal for aid as mountain farmers lack food and seed ahead of planting season. Kanawha county aids locals but broader help is needed.
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Virginia
Charleston
West Va
Kanawha County
Jackeon
Gilmer
Calhoun
Hoan
Kanawha
New Jersey Debates 30 Lashes for Wife Beaters
In the New Jersey assembly a bill proposing thirty lashes on the bare back for wife beaters sparked a comic yet serious debate. Supporters, including Mr. Jenkins and Mr. Gangewere, argued for strong action, while others favored alternatives. The measure passed 3 to 5 with several quirks in votes and naming.
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New Jersey
New Jersey Assembly
Jenkins
Morris
Gangewere
Burlington
Kasby
Newark
Hesson
Hoboken
Delaware
Wildrick
Bachelor Jenkins
Not Creditable to English Troop London Dispatch
A London dispatch says the Hasheen fight reflects poorly on British arms. Arabs supposedly chased Bengalese, English officers fear Indian unfitness for open-field battle. Oman’s tactics improve, avoiding open fighting and threatening costly campaigns toward Berber.
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London
Hasheen
Graham
Oman
Going to the Front Central American duties rise
The secretary of the navy ordered the Wachu cetts and Shenandoah of the North Atlantic squadron near New Orleans to proceed at once to Central America. Three more ships Galena Powhattan Sweara stay ready, with the full squadron to be held under Washington orders. The move aligns with Gen Barrios efforts to crown himself Central America's top military leader.
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Secretary of the Navy
Wachucetts
Shenandoah
North Atlantic
New Orleans
Central America
Galena
Powhattan
Swa'ara
Central American
Washington
Barrios
Man boards hotel to let wife attend skating rink
A Clearfield man furnishes a hotel room so his wife can go skating. In Scotia a Union Pacific depot break in netted about $100 with no suspects. Agent Collis is cleared of blame.
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Clearfield
Union Cific
Scotia
Collus
New York taunts Texas man Van Slyck ends in coal hole
A tale unfolds on Lexington Avenue where Van Slyck, proud Knickerbocker, criticizes Texas while bragging of New York culture. A coal hole accident halts him, drawing jeers from bystanders and a police warning as the pair depart toward a possible Texas trip.
Coal hole dangers in New York streets
A New York observer warns of hazards from uncovered coal holes in front of houses. He recalls injuries when the iron covers are not secured, noting the risk far exceeds other urban accidents.
Symmetry by Measurement Claims Perfect Dress Fit
In a snowbound suite two women discuss a fashion expert who claims to fit dresses by neck waist and toe measurements. He asserts his system foregoes sighted fitting and can tailor unseen clients, contradicting traditional measure methods.
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Atlanta Constitution
Bonaparte Family Wit and Carved Toenail Tale
Celia Logan recalls a private Napoleonic era scene with Caroline Bonaparte, describing her intimate welcome into the family and a vivid description of Caroline’s bathroom ritual where a chiropodist polishes her toenails and pinks and pearls her feet, a detail shared in the New York World.
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Mme
Patterson
Bonaparte
Napoleon Sr
Jerome
Caroline
Celia Logan
New York World
Inaugural Addresses Word Counts by Presidents
A table shows the number of words used in inaugural addresses by various presidents and the frequency of the personal pronoun I. The table highlights differences in rhetoric and self reference across administrations.
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Sweet
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Monroe
Adams Jackson
Jauvck On
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Saat
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Taylor
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Sateen Tee
Eeverensnese Syste
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Grant
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