Decoration Day Origins and Southern Observance Highlight
The passage traces Decoration Day roots to the South after the Civil War, noting Southern acts of tenderness at graves of both Federals and Confederates. It describes national mourning, reconstruction tensions, and J. H. Beanie praising the day as a growing national festival honoring fallen soldiers and dependents.
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Prand Review
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Columbus
Miss
Vicksburg
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Confederte
Ota
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Olin A. Losin
Elie, Chipman
Peneral Onder Fox
J. H. Beanie
Too Much Top Dressing
A Brooklyn Eagle reader recalls a man named Smallbore and contrasts him with a Peoria storekeeper who crams his shop window with goods leaving shelves bare. The letter humorously critiques showy display over substance.
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Smallbore
Peoria
Durdette
Brooklyn Eagle
Peril of His Life Foul Mother Narrative Cited
In Peril of His Life a excited account warns of a missing man after a dance at Johnsing's. The source recalls a razor left behind and implies danger or death, with a regional flavor from the Nebraska State Journal.
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Brudder
Johnsing
Nebraska State Journal
Minister and Wife Banter Over Sermon Text
A minister jokes about stalling a sermon with an old message. The minister’s wife quips about preaching to a vast congregation worth ¢200,000,000, while debating the camel and the eye of the needle text.
First Days in Campy Show Civil War Camp Life Experiences
Soldiers describe early camp routine with drills and guard mounting, mixing humor with hardship. They recall wearing borrowed uniforms and the hope of Kentucky campaigning, plus Decoration Day ceremonies that revive family ties and honor fallen kin.
Tariff Talk Spurs Workingman Wage Debate
A dialogue quotes President Cleveland complaining about English cloth costs under tariffs and a Workingman countering that wages should rise to offset higher prices. The exchange argues domestic production and cheaper clothing through higher pay, reflecting 19th century trade tensions.
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Cleveland
Irishmen and Protection in American politics
A discussion of Irish National League policies in the United States argues that Irish-American voters should back protectionist candidates. It cites 1880 1883 platform pledges against English goods and critiques to support American manufacturing, concluding race and self interest compel protectionism.
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Goe Into Print at Last: Catchem & Cheatem Stock Reported
In Omaha a big dry goods run is noted on Catchem & Cheatem with stock valued at about a half million dollars. The store has operated for a year and its name appears among recent business failures in the World.
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Catchem & Cheatem
Omaha World
Nevada Wool Growers Oppose Free Trade Tariff
Reno Nevada wool grower and Nevada State Wool Growers Association president Hall declares against free trade and the Mills tariff bill. He cites Nevada losses, higher costs in the United States, and Australia advantages, urging protectionist policy to preserve domestic wool industry.
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New York Press
Cleveland fronts veterans as election ploy during Decoration Day parade
In a harsh Newark Press critique, President Cleveland is accused of using veterans for political gain after vetoing pensions and skipping front lines. The piece portrays his alleged sentimental outreach as hypocritical and a bid to secure re election while veterans feel betrayed.
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Cleveland
Brooklyn
Newark Press
Mills tariff drives Cohoes firm to seek German site
A Root Knit Goods Manufacturing Company agent travels to Germany to acquire a mill site and move production abroad, citing tariff fears. The Cohoes firm, employing 500 with $18,000 monthly payroll, argues labor costs in Germany would be lower and tariffs would hinder its U.S. operations. Commodore A. J. Root heads the company, noted as a fair employer.
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Germany
Commodore A. J. Root
New York
Commodore
Feeding Wild Birds Custom Draws Morning Visitors
An English family feeds wild birds after breakfast by opening the dining room window and ringing a bell. Birds and even squirrels gather at the feeding place, and many applicants line up each morning, resembling patients awaiting a hospital bell.
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New York Graphic
Platt Seeks Unifying NY Role in Chicago Presidential Fight
Ex Senator Thomas C. Platt and his wife arrived at the Arlington hotel and spent the day with Senator Nis cook planning how New York can unify in the Chicago contest. Platt notes Blaine support fading among Republicans as Florence letters emerge, urging a consensus on a single candidate favored by New York.
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Political conventions and nominations for Cleveland era figures
May 20 reports details of the presidential nomination process with Daniel Loehywi YN and Ben Lutterworth presenting John shellman's name and Leonard Swett of Chicago leading the Lincoln nomination. Blaine’s name to be formally presented at Chicago and Allison likely nominated by McPlain of Iowa in a heated scene.
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Lutterworth
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Leonard Swett
Chicago
Swett
Abraham Lincoln
Blaine
Allison
Mcplain
Lawn
Colorado Goes in Solid for Present Incumbent Dlnvier
Democratic state convention in Colorado ends in a stormy session. Thomas M. Palmerson of Denver elected as a delegate to St Louis with Cleveland as the ticket choice, amid a split among delegates and disputes over permanent organization. Other state delegates listed include Tim Ryan Casamire Barela George W Thatcher N Carlisle EB Bullard.
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Lake County
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Las Arimas County
George W. Thatcher
Pitkin County
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Pueblo County
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Lorimer County
Cleveland
Incident Links Jud La Moure and Mellette to Wagon Debate
Brookings Tress reports a curious incident in which Jud La Moure the anti divisionist from the north and Mellette the southern radical failed to board the bandwagon passing by. Mellette claims no invitation reached him though a general invitation was extended to all delegates and he says it was his own fault for missing the start point of the wagon.
Mitchell Republican Gossips on Jamestown Convention
Ralph Wheelock, delegate and key policy shaper, provides what may be the best informally reported view of the Jamestown convention. His insights from the Mitchell Republican reflect insider perspectives on the event and its outcomes.
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Dribune
Jamestown
Mitchell Republican
Ralph Wheelock
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