Tanner Urges Senators to Preserve Civil War Veterans Support
Corporal Tanner, head of the Grand Army of the Republic, writes Representative Tawney protesting a bill to cut government clerks' pay after age sixty five. He urges protection for Civil War comrades, notes Confederate soldiers’ stance, and condemns the suggested pension changes as harming veterans and their families.
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Washington
Corporal Tanner
Grand Army of the Republic
Wriien
James A. Tawney
Minnesota
House Committee On Appropriations
Committee On Appropriations
Senate
Capitol
Congress
United States
Richmond
Briones
Arlington
Providence
Whitcomb Riley
Goodby
Jim
Garny
Macy Jr Wins Feature at Derby Grounds Amid Scrapes
In New Orleans on March 14 Macy Jr a Derby candidate known for frequent “also ran” status won the fourth race by two lengths over Logistilin with St Valentine third. Races featured jams, fouls, and riders unseated while summaries list winners Helmuth Gallant Celebration and Hamilcar among others.
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New Orleans
Mag Dr
Yes
James Reddick
Whi St Valentine
J. H. Jr
Atwood
Helmuth
Ronay
Wabash Queen
Gallant
Electric Spark
Lythelist
Celebration
Lowise McVarrian
Henten
Macy, Jr
Logis Tilin
St. Valentine
Paul Clifford
New York
New Yor
New York Athletic Club
Madison Square Garden
Amherst College
New York University
Cornell
Yale
Harvard
Irish American Athletic Club
Melvin Sheppard
Menden
San Francisco
Oakland
Ratidor
Shady Lad
Boustantura
Dugan
Hi Red
It Isn’t What He Has But What He Doesn’t Want
A Leslie's Weekly reflection on contentment arguing true happiness comes from modest desires and inner peace rather than wealth or possessions. It weighs money, bonds, and gold against curbed wants and steady satisfaction with life. It urges contentment found in simplicity over pursuing riches.
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Lecrer
Pellaw
Sunny
Jim
Road Dangers in 1000 Miles of French Travel
A French automobilist reports road hazards from 1000 miles of travel. Abandoned vehicles total 75 with drivers refusing 51 to move, 8 sleeping drivers, 35 on the wrong side, 12 not holding reins, 31 lanternless or misled vehicles, 2 horses resting in road danger, 18 wandering dogs to avoid, 10 instances of other risky behavior.
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Eaddle Horney
Sewing Rules for Garment Making
The guide prescribes using double thread for gathering and a fine thread and needle suited to the garment. Thread the needle with the knot broken from the spool and frill to one and a quarter the edge length. In facing a sleeve turn it and place the facing inside before sewing on. Gathers go on the right side using a large pin. Button knots on the right side under the button. sew seams with close but light stitches and avoid pulling tight to prevent drawing.
Supreme Court decision on Chicago traction charter extensions
The U S Supreme Court upholds state legislative extension of Chicago street railway charter life to ninety nine years, granting near total control of traction in the city. It rejects extending company contract rights that fall short of the charter's remaining term.
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Chicaca
Chicago
Unies States Supreme Court
Chica
Ines
Aress
Abbey Acquitted at Kingston in Town Publication Case
The New York law student Stephen A. Abbey was acquitted by Judge Canime in Kingston county court. Attorney Augustus El Vin Boren stated after investigation that the Around Town publication implicated the youths as pranksters who acted without malice or intent to harm.
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Abbey
Kingston
Stephen AH. Abbey
New York
Canime
Augustus EL Vin Boren
Navigation to open Thorador Hudson resumes March night
Navigation on the Hudson river will be resumed weather permitting on Thursday night if the present inten t out of the People's line and Citizens' line companies to start their passenger steamers from New York on that day.
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Thorador
Albany
Hudson River
People’s Line
Citisens’ Line
New York
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Grand Army
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Carpreggie
Andrew Carnegie
Jacksonville
Fla
Hot Springs
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Aashbrough
Committee On Library
General Nathaniel Greene
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Guiltherd
N.C
Sechelt
Antwerely
Marcel
Scheldt
Ier Kaiser
Helgelani
Woenklin
March
Calvin Demerest
J. Ferdinand Poggenberg
Amfeur
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Sand Charles & Norris
Demarest
Concord
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Englant Breeders’ Club
Salem
Supreme Judicial Court
John McLane
Council
Ark
Oaklawn
Tres Jali
Dave Stahl
Sewell
Tres Jail
Minnie Adama
City Fark
Mew Orleans
Linnie Adams
Tack Dolan
Garnish
Chimmey
Ascot
Los Angeles
Cal
Chimney Sweep
Gentle Harry
Lincoln
Pranefort
State Senate
Hodgensville
Abraham Lincoln
Miznetta
Wall Street
Stuart
Ernest Montgomery
Teath Valley
Montgomery and Shushan
Leslie’s Weekly
Charles A. Key Frederick, Keyler
John G. Keyler
Bloomfield Avenue
N. J
Park School Hall
Martin
Ea Treoreport Saad
Oben
Biz Nath Street
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McCall's Cars Magazine
Howsshold Hinet
Aly Ip
Hinder
Sanitas Chewing Gum
Battle Greek
Mick
Ege Sior
Cavatin
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Board OF Beaute
B. GC. Fentzlaff
Harrison Avenue
Montclair
Ee. Ec
It. Nastey
Nes
Pascuale Demarco
Boot and Shoemaker
Chestnut Street
Bridge
Notlry
Ned
Bootblack
Giggone Domenigo
Chestnut St
Passaic Aves
the Sun Manufacturing CO
Columbus
Ohio
Anon
Middietown
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Danert
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Wwearly
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Cleveland
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Middletown
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