Wanamaker on the vast U S postal system
Special Correspondence from Washington reports Postmaster General Wanamaker detailing the growth and scope of the American postal service. He contrasts 1789 shortcomings with modern efficiency, cites miles and employees, and notes low loss rates and the safety of mail while urging proper addressing to reduce dead letters.
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Wasiinetox
Sago
Wanamaker
Sam Keepa
New York
Chicago
Cnme
Galton Granger
Athens
New Orleans
Philadelphia
Lexington
Nashville
Canandaigua
Fica
Mr. Wanamaker
Audi
Harry
Watten Wellman
Talisman Cord Heirs Luck for Cora Potter in Antony and Cleopatra
Gossip says Mrs Cora Potter carried a dingy cord given by a boy who wanted good luck after a restaurant suicide. The cord, tied to her girdle, was believed to bring fortune if kept but disaster if parted. The tale follows the New York run and her departure on the barge after the curtain.
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Venousseri
Mra
Cora Potter
New York
Mra. Potter
Antony and
Cleopatra
Potter
Antony
Cora
President Harrison Is Praised For Quick Mind and Health
Secretary Halford notes President Harrison shows a remarkable facility for shifting between tasks and keeping many matters active in his mind. He attributes this agility to the pressure of daily calls and to the ease with which the president clears his thoughts for rest and sleep, reflecting his good health since leaving Indianapolis.
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Harrison
Halford
Tamea
Indianapolis
Washington
Proctor
Stephen B. Filkins Wl
War Office
Hog and Hominy as World Dish Rising from Pork Embargo
Secretary Rusk celebrates Germany lifting the pork embargo, crediting Hon. W. H. Hatch for meat inspection efforts. He foresees Europe embracing American pork, expands on corn as bread substitute, and proclaims hog and hominy could become a world staple.
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Washinnaton
Rusk
W. H. Hatch
Missouri
Germany
Hatch
House of Representatives
Jerry
Washington
William
Europe
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Bert Suman
Prohibition Claims and Protests Move Through Washington
A batch of dispatches covers Prohibition talk about the President and his alleged stance, with sources asserting he drinks modestly and will continue. Other items praise Illinois National Guard progress, plus notes on silver certificate policy, new envoy to Haiti, and political chatter around Blaine and potential nominations.
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Wino
Wasninotos
Micagi
Ager
Detroit
Puacatte
Blaine
Blake
Bar Harbor
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OF the Postal Service
Awellman
Mere. Potter
Rush
Fred Douglass
Elkins
Saya Rumor
the Money IN Circulation
Wastttores
Sept
Foster
United States
Treasury
Pha Amedne Ag
Htinois
Wasainatos
National Guard of
Ilinois
BE. G. Matheny
Seventh United States Cavalry
War Department
Ilo
Nehatar Haa
Haytt
Jay
Durham
Fred Congres
Hayti
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Bulletin
San Domingo
Fifer
Wabitn
Fier
Thuuis
Gettysburg
G .R. Hall
Illinois Republican Eskocation
the Treasury
Dpe
Alger
Iibrarcin
Carl
Qhabe
Conrae
Ghnatan Woon
Bow Lega
Kate Field
Ian
A. M. Monson
J. M. Christy
Sthamm Cracker Bakery
Rock Island
Illinois
Thomas Yates
First Avenue
Tock Island
Davis
Moline
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Missouri River
Joliet
Ottawa
Peoria
la Salle
Davenport
Muscatine
Ottumwa
Askaloosa
Des Moines
Winterset
Audubon, Harlan
Council Bluffs
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Minnesota
Watertown
Sioux Falls
Dakota
Cameron
St. Joseph
Kansas
Pacific
Portland
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Pike’s Peak
Manitou
Colorado
Albert Sea
Chi
Kansas City
Spirit Lake
Viack Island
Chicago, Ill
John Sebastian
Agro
E. Ible Brothers
Warren St
Price Coctal
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