Washington Letter on Presidents Summer Outings and Monument Plans
The Washington Letter notes presidents retreat from the capital for summers, discusses fortifications funding and naval needs, and previews the Washington Monument dedication on February 22. It cites Robert C. Winthrop as orator and mentions a $1,250,000 total cost with a past misappropriation of about one third of the funds.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Grant
Lincoln
White House
Harrison
Taylor
Mr. Buchanan
National Hotel
Arthur
Congress
Dispatch
Newport
John Quncy Adams
Chicago
Washington Monument
Robert C. Winthrop
Boston
Monument Association
Dom Pepro
Fragmentary Reflection on Generosity and Valor
An antiquated lyric fragment contrasts the virtue of giving with the vanity of spending. It asserts that men are heroic in generosity and cowardly when withholding, hinting at moral tests of character.
Temperance note from Lincoln Journal July 4th
The July 4 Lincoln Journal carries a breezy temperance anecdote about heat and corn growth. A city girl celebrates her father quitting drinking by sending her to buy beefsteak at the butcher shop instead of begging for liver, ending with a neat temperance lecture.
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Lincoln Journal
Fitz John Porter Case Shelved After Legislative Vote
The Fitz John Porter reinstatement bill cleared both houses but was vetoed by the President. The House overrode the veto 168 to 78 while the Senate failed to reach passage by a 27 to 27 tie. The episode ends with Porter’s uncertain fate.
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Fitz John Porter
House
Senate
Fitz John Singeth
Boys Reckless Revolver Incident in Plattsmouth
In Plattsmouth a boy pointed a revolver at a young woman believing it unloaded. The weapon proved heavily loaded and the woman died instantly. The boy is jailed awaiting consequences, with calls for severe punishment to deter such dangerous behavior.
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Plattsmouth
Plumed Knight: New Campaign Prop for Blaine Sparks Debate
In a curdled column, critics warn a Blaine nomination unleashes attacks while a Maine inventor seeks a wood fiber plume to aid campaigns. The piece notes defining the plumed emblem of the campaign and parades, claiming plumes priced at 50 to 75 seats.
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James G. Blaine
Maine
Kansas editor hints at unexpected family addition
The Topics column notes a Kansas editor implying Mr and Mrs Blanke were surprised by a new child. It contrasts Kansas casual language with Nebraska households that openly anticipate such events, reflecting regional newspaper tones.
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Kansas
Blanke
Nebraska
Woman’s Rights Delegation Warning Cartoon Voice
A candid line from a Puck cartoon shows a candidate’s wife warning against a new women’s rights delegation entering his campaign. She jokes about masking the delegation with a veil and twenty years of maturity before leveling a political stance.
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Puck
Milwaukee Saloon Named The Young Men's Christian Association
A Milwaukee saloon carries the unusual title The Young Men’s Christian Association. The note suggests monumental cheek in praising the Milwaukee beer slinger.
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Milwaukee
Young Men’s Christian Association
Prince of Wales Debt Schedule Sparks Parliamentary Scrutiny
Journal notes the Prince of Wales facing debts near a million with no immediate royal support. It accuses Parliament of needing to rescue creditors while the queen keeps tight purse strings and the heir bears heavy expenses. The piece portrays royal finances as strained and routine for the heir.
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Prince of Wales
Wales
Starving Indians in Montana Now Believed Black Kettle Band
The secretary of the interior says a reported starving group in Eastern Montana are likely Black Kettle's band living along Tongue river valley for four years. They surrendered to Gen. Miles at Fort Keogh after Sitting Bull’s surrender and were allowed to stay, with ponies sold to fund plows and cattle. They farmed, built homes, and some have homesteads. They received minimal aid and have largely been self supporting, protected now by the interior secretary as they face possible friction with ranchers.
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Montana
Secretary of the Interior
Black Kettle
Tongue River Valley
Miles
Fort Keogh
Sitting Bull
War Department
Indian Bureau
Army
Caricature Print Sparks Vivid Outcry Over Mrs Logan Image
A heated critique denounces woodcut engravings portraying Mrs. John A. Logan as vile and unflattering. The author accuses the engraver of bias and calls for punishment while opposing political opponents and praising Blaine Logan and Butler.
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Business Directory
United States Land Office
McCook, Nebraska
G. L. Laws
Register
C. F. Babcock
Orrick
J. E. Cochran
Attorney AT Law
McCoox
Red Willow County
Nzb
State
Government Land Office
Land Department
U. S. Land Office
Jennings & Starbuck
Attorneys AT Law
Depot
North Green's Drug Store
John A. Lee
Wheeler & Wilson
Page T. Francis
Hitchcock Land District
L. Lee Johnson, M. D
Graduate Medics
Department
University Wooster
Orvice
Tribune
Jefferson and
Madison Streets
de. Z. L. Kay
S. L. Green's Drug
T. B. Stutzman, M. D
Tak Trisune
A. J. Willey
B. & M. Railroad
B. & M. Pharmacy
A. T. Gatewood
Mccook Hotel
John F. Collins
Dennison St
McCook House
C. L. Nettleton
Superintendent Public Instruction
Indianola
W. M. Sanderson
William McIntyre
Jackson Tubbs
West Dennison Street
McCook
Neb
A. C. Towne
Garfield
Jackson
Hell
Talmage
Blaine
Logan
Ben Butlers
W. C. Latourette
Big AX
Lytle Bros
Citizen's Bank
America
Niccook
the Citizen’s Bank OF
Europe
Sorres
First National Bank
Lincoln, Neb
Chase National Bank
New York
J.W. Dolax
W. Franklin
W. F. Wallace
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