Censorship of the Press Letter to the President
Rev Siliman Blagden urges government censorship of the press in a letter to the president dated October 24 1893 Boston Mass. He argues blasphemous infidelity must be stopped by law and cites clergy concerns and biblical quotes. The author requests swift action including enforcing or reviving old bans and calls for punishment of anarchists and obscenity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siliman
Knury
Deak Ma
Payswear
Binet
Supreme Court
Boston Herald
Linclan Blagdey
Bowners Street
Boston
Mass
Jesus
Addendum on Press Censorship and Moral Debate at Bowdoin Street
A dated letter from 1658 at 130 Bowdoin Street Boston thanks President McKisey for a Republican victory and urges government censorship of the press. The missive rails against secular media chasing money and decency, cites the Queen of Austria, and ends with a promotion for Kvud’s Sarsaparilla as a cure-all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin Street
Boston
Mass
McKisey
Perthat
Sas
Austria
Washington's Death Centennial Ceremonies Invited by Masons
A Masonic committee visited President McKinley to invite him to participate in centennial commemorations marking the death of George Washington. Plans call for Mount Vernon ceremonies on December 14, 1899, to reproduce aspects of Washington’s funeral, with new and old tomb tributes, a procession, and addresses by dignitaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
George Washington
Grand Lodge of Masons
Virginia
Grand Lodge of Masons of
Colorado
United States
Mount Vernon
Grand Lodge of
Columbia
Washington
Grand Master of Masons of
Mount Vernon Mansion
Grand Loge of
Fredericksburg Lodge
Fredericksburg
Lafayette
Andrew Jackson
Mary
Gen. Jackson
Alexandria-Washington
Alexandra
Masons Plan Centennial Ceremony In Washington
George Wishington era master noted as first in line of honor as Masonic brethren of Tennessee and Virginia invite national figures to December 14 centennial events. President McKinley voices approval, Virginia Mason Judge Duke cites global interest, and lodges from New Zealand promise attendance for a grand gathering in Washington with receptions and banquets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wishington
Washington
United State
Andrew Jackson
Danes K. Polk
Masons of
Tennessee
William Weary Harrison
James Buchanan
Andrew Johnson
James A. Guarfield
Grand Lodge of Masons of Virginia
Richmond
McKinley
Lie
Virginia
The Pension System and Fraud in Pension Claims
Major S WN Clark argues the pension attorney dominates pension applications and increases, shaping laws and practices. He cites examples of fraud through convoluted disability claims, rapid reratings, and the difficulty of enforcing widow remarriage provisions across officials and claimants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S WN. Clark
Pension Bureau
Department of the Interior
Imaenses
Whch
WaTles
Lgistrates
Widows’ Vouchers Questioned in Army Dependent Appeals
An 19th century investigation exposed lax enforcement of widow voucher attestations for soldiers’ widows. Two witnesses must swear under oath to identity and lack of remarriage, but a notary admitted unfamiliarity with claimants and witnesses, revealing possible fraud. Most claimants were women of color, testifying that they did not know the listed witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ague Cage
Modern Letters and the Lost Art of Epistolary Style
A critique of contemporary letter writing argues that modern prose lacks the elegance of past epistles yet still conveys sentiment. The piece notes the abundance of letters now and the risk of pat phrases, while highlighting enduring emotional expression beyond form. Florence Hensiker is quoted with a short verse, followed by a brief mention of Ruth Ronda and an ad for Victor Infant Relief products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Muriel
Hardware and Lawn Tools Sale Listing with Bargains
A dense OCR list advertises lawn mowers from $2 to $2.15, wire nails in 10lb lots, steel and iron horse shoe and railroad picks, matlocks, poultry netting, various wire sizes, fence ratchets, best hatchets, grind stones, screen doors and windows, ready mixed paints, furniture finishes, buggy taps, wheels, and complete hardware sets. Mentions cheap finishes and shades, with paints from $2.50 to a stated high, aiming to attract rural customers with generic discounts and product names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sareent & Coos
Innes
Kyady
Maved
Lost in the Light of Her Wonderful Eyes
A fragmented haunted verse describes a beloved gaze as wondrous and dangerous. The speaker warns wanderers to beware and be wise lest they drown in the glow of her eyes, drifting from earth and stars into dream and light.
Women suffer from weakness and disease of maternity organs
A promotional note touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a private home remedy for women with fatigue, nerves, weak appetite, and maternity-related ailments. It claims to restore vitality, ease pregnancy discomforts, and cites testimonials and a physician’s remote advice offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alnus
Pietce
Pierce
Buffalo
Cota M McLaurin
Rockport
Copia Co
Merce
Goldex
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DEA
the Pension System
Uma
Agnew
James Rand
Vietana
Enew
Albert L. Pearre
Frederick, Md
Gehgiceck
OUR Modern Letters
Florence Hensiker
Ruth Ronda
Portlard
Victor
eTatops
B. Ebert &Sons
Diem
Glonius
of SY
Gail Borden
Eagle Brand
Marrrars
West
Wee Scared
Impotency
Lesa of
Bo Losi
Manhood
Th Burrenueses
Yes
Ithe
M. E. Daniels
Fredenck
N. Market St
S. Schmid
Iler
D.C
N. K. Fairbank Company
Chicago
St Lule
New York
Philadelphi
Pino
LaGrippa
Lagain
M. B. Smavury
Colorado Springs
Colo
The
Piso Company
Warren, Pa
Somerset Club
Maryland
Rye
the Sonnoisseur’s Choice
Oh Brothers
Edward Y “Bruce & CO
Baliinore, MD
the Buffalo Restaurant
Adz
Somerset Gud
Verstinbald
Jas
B. Pepper
Pointer
Marylind Seye
Paul Jones
Wilson
Gach Taylor
Baltimora Chub
J. W. Barper
Altamont
Cory
King's Tge
London
CHAS
N. Hauer
Sola Proprietor
W. Putriel St
Prederick. Md
Central Hardware Company
Old Central Hotel
W. Patrick
Grover Graham
Steiner Bros
C. E. Spahr
West Maput ST. York
the News Job Office
Listas Breakfast
Minnesota
All- Grocers
Rice & Haller, Agts
Rem Litas
gWell Man
Wil Pont Mac
Royal Medicine Co
Frederick
S. Schley & Brother
Wm, S. Miller & CO
Anra
Arehi
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