Grant’s Demand for Marshall Jewell and a Postmaster’s Truth
Thomas L. James recounts two Grant era incidents revealing integrity and political interference. He describes a harsh inspection, a $30,000 cut, and Jewell’s use of funds to help Connecticut, ending with Grant’s blunt rebuke and the unprecedented demand for Jewell’s resignation.
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Thomas L. James
Grant
Marshall Jewell
Bis S
Washington
New York Post Office
New York
Hayes
Garfield
Post Office
Jewell
President Grant
Oshkosh, Wis
Postoffice
Gen. la Rue Harrison
Postoffice Department
General Harrison
Connecticut
General Grant
White House
Elkins Helped Reveal Fraud in Star Route Scandal
Thomas L. James recalls Senator Stephen B. Elkins guiding a post office department probe into star route frauds in New Mexico. Elkins warned of millions being stolen and bribery, pushing investigation with support from Garfield's administration and Blaine. The result exposed large swindles, though jury convictions proved difficult in Washington.
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Stephen B. Elkins
West Virginia
Elkins
Senator Elkins
Thomas L. James
Garfield
Congress
Territory of
New Mexico
New York
James G. Blaine
Post Office
Mr. Elkins
Blaine
Post Office Department
Star Route
James
Yne MacVeagh
Washington
When a merchant eyed the 1848 vice presidency
In 1848 Whig leaders backed General Zachary Taylor for president and Abbott Lawrence for vice president, both protectionists. A split in the party and a last minute concern about cotton at both ends led to Millard Fillmore becoming VP and then president in 1850.
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United States
Zachary Taylor
Louisiana
Taylor
Thurlow Weed
Mr. Weed
General Taylor
Weed
New England
Henry Clay
Abbott Lawrence
Massachusetts
Lawrence
Merrimac
Citiien
Democratic Party
Martin van Buren
Mr. Lawrence
Millard Fillmore
New York
E. J Edwards
Tichborne dole marks old English custom of flour gift
In Tichborne Hampshire 750 people gathered last Saturday to receive 700 gallons of flour as the historic dole. Rev Father O FLYNN blessed the flour and recounted the vague origins in a tale tied to Queen Eleanor and Henry II.
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England
Tichborne
Alresford
Hampshire
Father O'Flynn
Wys
Prins Henrye II
Hairpiece Comes Off During Laugh In The Chair
A playful moment ends with a woman laughing and her hairpiece detaching from the back of a chair. The line shows her laughter turning into a quick recovery as she continues with humor.
Will o the Wisp Lights Warn On Water Sources
The article explains will o the wisp lights are phosphorescent gases from underground chemical changes. It notes winter occurrences may come from soil cracking allowing gas escape and warns against using nearby water.
Striking Augury Refers to Brotherly Bond Amid Crisis
A newspaper segment notes a hopeful line about the brotherhood of man. It quotes questions about events and references a New Orleans Chinese man who was cut off by an Italian barber, reflecting tense racial undertones of the era.
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Brotherhood of Man
New Orleans
Practical farming tips from an era of curbside crops
A long list of agricultural advice covers manure management soil depth and pulverization for root crops, moisture needs for potatoes and horseradish, silos and root crops feeding stock, poultry care and breeding, pest control with kerosene spray and insect powder, alfalfa rape and clover varieties, and seed sowing on clay land with spring showers.
Ladies Society Discusses Aid for Soldiers
Mrs Wils asks what the Ladies' Ald Society can do for the poor and proposes sending cooked meals and recipes to the soldiers, while Mrs Gilh notes soldiers often make sorties and suggests making things locally to help.
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Wils
Ayr
Gilh
Puck
Man of Retribution Sees Dentist Beat the Game
A quoted exchange contrasts retribution with mercy as a man asserts his beliefs while a suffering friend notes a dentist’s alleged method to beat the game. The dialogue hints at karma and clever ruses without specifics.
Boggs Plans Trip to St Petersburg
Mr Boggs says he will depart for St Petersburg tomorrow. Mrs Boggs asks if there is risk of being blown up. He responds that he will have her at home for protection.
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Mr. Boggs
St. Petersburg
Mrs. Boggs
Local statesman receives pretext for lengthy address
A brief exchange shows the new statesman felt the lecture mostly served as a pretext for a long, carefully prepared speech by the local celebrity who introduced him.
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the New Statesman
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J Edwards
Burbank
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Brook
E&rm
By Willem Ci
Salt Lake City
Uratt
Utah
Independent Telephone Service
California
Los Angeles
San Francisco
T. O. Peck
Cal
J. H. Manderfield
A.G P.A
Etreet
Keeley
South Temple Street
Intermountain
Savings Department
Walker Brothers
Salt Lake
Main ST
KODAK
Moler Barber College
Commercial Street
Salt Take City
Ute
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