Vassar College An American Model for Women Education
A correspondent visits Vassar College in Poughkeepsie with praise for its grounds, healthful regime, and mix of study and recreation. The piece details facilities including a 50 000 square foot main building, observatory, calisthenium, library, and 10 000 volumes, plus admissions standards and the college aim to provide a complete liberal education for women.
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Matthew Vassar
M. Vassar, Jr
John Guy Vassar
Vassar Brothers
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Yale
Harvard
Enotish
James Wood
London
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Rapix
Sherman Assures Press Control Over Treasury News
Washington reports Secretary Sherman issued an order restricting treasury news to the press and directing bureau officers to communicate only through the secretary or Assistant Secretary Hawley. The move follows criticism of past refunding operations and leaks linked to the First National Bank of New York. The Craciunadi Enquirer calls the action infamous and anti republican.
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Sherman
Treasury Department
Hawley
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Joan Sufaman
Ohio
Aingister
Antirepublican
Craciunadi Enquirer
Evanaville Journal Calls for End to Campaign Discussion
The Evanaville Journal opposes political campaign discussion and urges Republicans, office seekers, and leaders to curb discourse. The piece argues campaigns would be easier to carry out if public dialogue were reduced. Joan Sherman is mentioned in context.
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Evanaville Journal
Small Favors In Maine Governor Race Hopeful Outlook
Republican papers show optimism for a slim Maine Governor win on the second Monday of September by a narrow margin. The piece notes Maine’s long GOP dominance, last year’s shift to a Democrat coalition, and warns that a victory by a hair would still be a small favor worth little thanks.
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Maine
Aroostook
Sierra Nevada
Plolland
Hamlin
Port Hale
Bhtine
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Washington envelopes used for private purposes scandal
An official notice on government envelopes forbids private use, with copies of John Sherman’s partisan speech circulating nationwide. The piece criticizes department heads for corrupting public trust and pressuring subordinates, illustrating widespread partisan practices in Washington.
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Washington
The
United States
John Sherman
Fear and slander in press politics from 19th century papers
In a Plymouth Democrat excerpt, a man with a clear conscience fears only press slander, while one with unearned money dreads media exposure. The Cincinnati Gazette brands Colonel Bob Ingersoll as coarse grained and superficial since he opposed the Republicans, labeling him a Confederate.
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Bob Ingersoll
Cincinnati Gacette
Controversy Over Louisiana Returning Board Trial Funds
Special correspondent reports that the Republican Congressional Committee did not fund the Louisiana Returning Board trial expenses. Layes contributed 1,000 of 1,750 raised. other federal officials contributed the rest. Government clerks may be assessed unless Hayes issues a civil service order. The piece questions the conduct of court martial reviews and proposes a selective Board of Investigators to clear veteran officials. The New York Tribune claims Maine Republican prospects, while Maine political claims are disputed. Mckay sails to Washington after questions about a national bank shortage in Ohio.
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