Infamy in the Robertson Garberd Controversy A Nonsense Verse
A Washington telegram excerpt attacks Robertson and Woodin for betraying New York Republicans at Cincinnati in 1876 and again in Chicago. It cites their pledges to Conkling and later to Blaine, labeling the acts treacherous while defending honesty and integrity. Also included is a poem by Nora M. Witztham from a school presentation, praising nature and reflection.
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Robertson
Syracuse
Cincinnati
Ma. Conkling
New York
Woodin
Mr. Conkling
Bristow
Brouht
Stewart L Woodford Rbse
Coulnens
Ettdenters’s
Woolin
Roubertson
Gorisrant
Robertson Rand
Fam
Republicicans
Blaine
Garfeld
Chicau
Newark
Nora M. Witztham
Grant Letter Signals Garfield Row Over NY Senators
Gen Grant writes from Mexico City on April 24 to Senator Jones in Washington. He questions Garfield’s handling of New York appointments and cites Conkling and Platt as the state’s chosen senators opposing the administration. The letter notes removals including Badeau and Cramer and hints at punishment for independence supporting Grant in Chicago. Brewers in Chicago pledge 78000 to test prohibition in court to the Supreme Court.
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Gen. Grant
City of
Mexico
Senator Jones
Washington
Garfield
New York
Conkling
Platt
Badeau
Cramer
Poerce
Fieh
Grant
Chicago
United States Supreme Court
General Barnes Retired. Col Baxter Named Successor
Streeton reports General Barnes of the United States Army has retired and Col J H Baxter, Medical Surveyor General, is to be his successor.
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Streeton
Engineers identify two practical routes for Tehuantepec railway
Surveyors sent by Captain Eads report two viable paths across Tehuantepec for a ship railway. One route goes through Turka Pass, the other via Chivela. Both are more favorable for construction than expected.
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Eads
Isthmus
Tehuantepea
Turka Pass
Chivela
President appeals to benevolence over Boynton case
The President sent the Senate the Secretary of State report on Michael Boynton, saying no government interference is warranted. He would, however, advise appealing to the British Government's benevolence if the Senate so desires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Secretary of State
Michael Boynton
President forces resignation and appoints new agriculture commissioner
The President demanded Commissioner Le Duc resign from the Agricultural Department and he did so immediately. Dr Geo B Loring of Massachusetts was appointed and promptly confirmed by the Senate.
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Commissioner le Duc
Agricultural Department
Geo. B. Loring
Massachusetts
Senate
Prosecute the Temperance Work Money Need
Rev. J. S. P. McGaw argues for public funding of temperance efforts as a missionary, education, and speaker network. He proposes direct appeals to benevolence and business efficiency, cites crime and tax savings, and urges careful, regular funding with accountable use of money.
How to Feed Fowls with Household Scraps and Shells
Practical guidance on feeding fowls using cracked or ground oyster shells, lime rubbish, gravel, and cracked bones. Advises pounding old bones, adding greens like cabbages, turnips, carrots, and onions, and providing materials twice weekly for better egg production.
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Woundance
Cuticura Remedies Advertise Skin Cure and Purifier
An old advertisement touts Cuticura products as a universal solution for skin conditions and blood purification. It claims the combination of Cuticura, Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Nail/Toilet items, and Cuticura Resolvent cures itching scaly humors, skin issues, and hair restoration.
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E Whipple
Decatur
Mick
Elizabeth Buckly
Littleton
Washington Street
Boston
Maas
Sre
All Drugista
Xea
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Mosay
Diana
Abd
Cho
Skylands
Echo
Fondllusion's
Heaven
Gen. i Grant
Captain Eads
Rock Island County Temperance Alliance
Moline
J. S. P. McGaw
Rock Island
India
China
Capt Pepper
Friends of the Cause
Samarian
Ood Samaritan
Jerusalem
Jericho
England
Matthew Hale
Great Britain
Noah Davis
Lord Morpeth
Ireland
Matthew
Uticura
H A. Raymond
F.W . Ah.r. R. Jackson
Mic
Frank A Bean
Steama Fire Engine 6
Thomas Ie
Frankford Ave
Philadelphia
Malt Bitters Company
Mase
Collins
Irom
Calisaya
Iseorwee
Uiamten MI Digine Co
Etrest
LWUIS
James Brown
J. M. Christy
Steam Bakery
Rock Island, Ill
Moline Iron Works
Williams, White & Company
Congression
DuFour & Co
W.-M. Clendenin
Moline, Illinois
BRUSH
oTnen
O F Brush
Ughbta Co Ares
M.C. Bullock
Northwest
Market ST
Chicaco, Ill
Petroleum
Europe
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Colgate & CO
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