Rest and Recreation for Public Figures in the Republic
The piece argues presidents and officials may take vacations without harming the nation. It cites Grant Hayes Garfield and others, proposing leisure retreats to Long Branch Maine Iowa Minnesota and Rock Island, claiming official duties remain effective and that rulers can temporarily depart Washington without disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Republic
Long Branch
Hayes
Washington
Tom Ftora
Gur- Heid
Lang Branch
New England
Garfeld
Garfield
Vermont
Blaine
Maine
Kirawood
Iowa
Lincoln
Rock Island
Hunt
Vandon
Himeelf
Minnesota
Disrau Tt
Wearhingeton
Comet sparks global debate on origin and paths
Readers track a bright comet sweeping the Northern Hemisphere as astronomers dispute its identity and parent comet. Claims link it to 1743 and 1807 while Kipin of Hartford Kentucky argues atmospheric effects tie to earlier weather events.
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Ileaveng
Crete
Cable to Mexico Highlighted in Grant Era Public Interest
Report notes Gen Grant's role in a Mexico to United States submarine cable project via Cuba with liberal concessions from the Mexican government. Company caps tolls at 25 cents per word Cuba to midland coast and five cents over land lines, plus 25 percent tariff reduction for government messages. Land work to begin soon, tax exemptions for forty years, and naval and land arrangements prepared to move quickly. The piece praises Grant's public service and aims at regional development.
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Gen Grant
Mexaco
United States
Cuba
Toc
Republican Senate Split Over Long and Short Term Choice
The two branches of Republicans in the New York Legislature held long talks to settle the Senatorial deadlock. Stalwarts backed Depew for the long term and Conkling for the short term, while half-breeds aligned with the administration refused the plan. The controversy, driven by a goal to humiliate Conkling, continues to flare as administration supporters reject the proposal amid rising tensions. Also reported is rising hostility between French and Italians with Marseilles Italians being expelled from shops, which are sealed and burned.
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New York
Conkligy
Harvard Sollee
Massachusetts
Harvard
Columbia College
College
Conneticut
Col van. Davidson
Los Cavalry Service
St Pan
St Lows
Newarh
Virginia
Warsaw
Switzerand
Griscom
Chicago
Philadelphia
George H. Harlow
Blingis
Morris
Agatuet G
Richmond
Mahone
St. Louis
Episode in Capt Boyton’s trip to Cairo river voyage
Spectators watched Paul Boyton navigate the river in a rubber craft on the St Paul to Cairo journey. A Vogeler & Co steamer and officials greeted him at the St Louis riverfront amid cheers and bomb bursts as he boarded the Lindell for a suit change.
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Capt Boyton
Paul Boyton
St Paul
Cairo
Vogeler & Co
Baltimore
St Jacobs Ql
Rivee
Boyton
Aemar
St Louie
Rino Ph Ceanad
Horr
Crogan
Garten Lahibe
Leipay
Hetching
Cronan
Jon
Toatoll
St Jacobs
Pine Street
Roca
Lindell
Des Moines Convention Seals Sherman Nomination Unanimously
At the Des Moines Republican convention on the 29th the governor race narrowed among Sherman Larrabee Elarlan Campbell and Kimball. Sherman led through the ballots and on the twelfth ballot was one vote from nomination when Col Henderson moved to nominate Sherman unanimously, a motion carried with ten dissenting votes.
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Republian
Des Moines
Sherman
Larrabee
Elarlan
Campbell
Kimball Sherman
Col Henderson
Marshalltown
Congress
Pension Office Faces Historic Pension Workload
Commissioner Bentley outlines the coming surge in pension activity with about 23 000 new pensions this year plus War of 1812 cases. He notes a 6 percent rise from last year due to gunshot wounds and diseases, and warns that 40 million extra may be needed next year beyond 80 million already appropriated as new claims continue to arrive rapidly.
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Caldentiesy
Hiie
Colon Bentley
Storm dominates towns with damage and strange poisoning cases
A violent storm battered towns including Wert and Moline, causing widespread damage and power issues while reports of fatalities from sausage poisoning emerged near Hlavelton. Butter prices held steady in Cedar Rapids as market demand outpaced supply. Political notices and legal decisions followed, including a Supreme Court stance on white settlers in Choctaw and Chickasaw lands.
Strikes Plague Workers Across Regions Amid Labor Tensions
Strikes cripple tailor shops in Ottawa and Lancashire nail makers with 39000 unemployed in Staffordshire. Yorkshire pony drivers join with 3660 out of work. Newark moulders halt 14000 workers over Saturday half holiday demands. Authorities warn many stoppages lack justification and may hurt workers.
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Ottawa
Staffordshire
England
Yorkshire
Newark
Racing boats on Ohio river turns deadly in Kentucky
Two steamers raced on the Ohio River near Maysville Kentucky when the Phaton boiler exploded destroying the vessel. Five people were killed and several injured. Calls arise for criminal penalties on survivors and potential negligence charges against boiler inspectors. Also notes an upcoming balloon voyage by Prop Kino from Minnesota to the Atlantic coast as a precursor to an airship crossing to Europe.
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Ohio River
Maysville
Phaton
United States
Kino
Minnesota
Atlantic Sea Board
New York
Europe
President Giupieto Hosts Informal Long Branch Reception
President Giupieto held an informal Saturday reception in Long Branch New Jersey where he spends much of his time. Ex President Grant attended and greeted him cordially as the two men exchanged remarks. Merrill of the American club won London’s two mile walking race in 19 minutes 45 seconds and Myers of the New York Manhattan Club won the 400 yard running race in 45 seconds beating English athletes.
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GiuPieto
Long Branch
Grant
Reap. Dent
New England
America
Merrill
Athletic Club
London
Myers
New York Manhattan
Four day Lansing meeting on Greenback lunacy advertised
Citizens in Michigan plan a four day meeting at the Lansing fair grounds ending with a Fourth of July rally. Speakers include Jesse Harper Solon Chase the Rev De La Matyr and General Weaver. They denounce irredeemable greenbacks as a solution to trade and debt, calling the stance idiotic.
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Lansing
Fair Grounds
Jesse Harper
Solon Chase
de la Matyr
General Weaver
Albany Grand Jury Indicts Senator Lorin Bo Sessions for Bribery
The Albany grand jury indicted Senator Lorin Bo Sessions on bribery charges. Sessions appeared in court and pleaded not guilty. He was held in bail of 33,000 and ordered to appear daily while the District Attorney argued he was not ready.
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Albany
New York
Lorin Bo Sessions
Assemblyman
Bradley
Bimn Sessions
Severe storm damages farms in Burt Engton Iowa area
A severe storm swept Burt Engton Iowa and surrounding regions early this morning causing substantial damage. The storm hit southeastern Iowa and western Illinois with several localities reporting near total losses as lightning ignited a barn and sparking widespread destruction. Temperatures dropped and the day remained cool as damage tallies rose.
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Howe
Lowa
Uilmais
Darkworth
New York Sun praised for coverage of President Garfield
The passage argues the New York Sun has given liberal Union support over the past five years and should not be condemned for its editorial stance on President Garfield. It asserts no other paper in the country matches the Sun's contribution to Union columns.
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New York Sun
Grarfield
Union
New York Graphic
Body of famed New York merchant Stewart recovered
The Tur Chicago Journal reports credible belief that the body of AT Stewart, a renowned New York merchant, stolen from its tomb some time ago, has been recovered and that the widow is preparing a strong tomb for the final reception to deter further disturbance.
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Tur
Chicago Journal
AT Stewart
New York
Baron Magnus
Copenhagen
Sara Bernhardt
Gorn
Stite Grain Inspection Department
Chicssyre
S Togs
Ligisseute
Neuss
Teony
Turbulent Wichita Storm Destroys Orchards and Crops
A severe Wichita Kansas storm brought heavy rain hail and winds that devastated orchards growing crops and prairie grass. One man was reportedly struck by lightning during the event.
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Waiehita
Kansas
Miuc
Tote Chicago and Rock Island Railway Company Declares Quote Rise
A fragment notes the Chicago and Rock Island Railway Company declaring a usual rate increase of one percent. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate changes affecting earnings on a recent period.
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Chicago and Rock Island Railway Company
Pune
Population census and public notices in 19th century summary
The broad 19th century telegraphic summary notes a census citing large population figures for Great Britain and Ireland, ship and rail concerns in New York and Chicago, a Long Branch veterans reunion with Gen. Grant, political disputes in Congress over temperance, and forthcoming official changes in the Interior Department. It also records weather extremes, sunstroke in New Orleans, a Missouri governor’s respite, and a 100-year-old inmate in Michigan who died by suicide.
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Kingdom of Great Britain
New York
United States
Antno Boatus
Seventh Regiment of Veterans
Long Branch
J. Om Phursday
Grant
Christianey
Interior Department
Interior
Bell
Yates
North Carolina
Maine
Wm P Eustice
Dirgley
OB Sherman
Sias C Herring
New Jersey
New York City
Garfield
Teaghere’ Institute
St. Albans
Sweden
New Orleans
Prope
Chitago ‘Astrada
Missouri
Talbot
Marysville
Dr .Talbot
Chapin
Charlotte
Mich
Davenport Diocese Formed From Iowa Territory
Archbishop Kendrick reports Rome confirms Pope appoints Dr McMullin of Chicago as Bishop of Davenport, creating a new diocese covering southern Iowa including Keokuk Des Moines Davenport and Council Bluffs. Other items note West Point cadet admissions, crop conditions, a fund theft, a bridge crash, and Marseilles riot casualties.
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Kendrick
Rome
McMuliin
Chicago
Davenport
Iowa
Keokuk
Des Moines
Council Bluffs
West Point Military Academy
West Point
Wreck of the Franconia Ties California Coast
Reports say the steamship Franconia was totally wrecked along the California coast with total loss of ship and cargo insured at 110 405 dollars. No loss of life reported.
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Franconia
California
Garfield
Washington
Williams College
Mass
Court scene reveals county attorney’s weakness in cross examination
In a court room clash between Robt. Bo Reid the county treasurer and Charley Osborn the principal attorney, Reid resists supplying certain books and Porter documents. Osborn’s effort to corner Reid falters, exposing gaps in the county’s case as Sturgeon and R.E. McNgdal dominate the proceedings. The Mississippi Press Association contemplates charging aspirants $15 for formal announcements, impacting many colonels and brigadiers in a state proud of self sacrificing patriots.
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Robt
Bo Reid
Charley Osborn
Porter
Charley
M. Reid
Charley Osbore
Jet Haors
Rome
Sturgeon
Tom R.E McNgdal
Missinuppi Press Association
Pia Triots
Remarkable dyspepsia cure advertised in 19th century ad
An advertisement touts Wells Health Renewer as a remarkable cure for dyspepsia and a superior tonic. It claims to improve biliousness and liver function and lists a price of $1.00 with the depot at Richards & Sohrbeck in Moline.
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Richards& Sohrbeck
Moline
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