NEW SOCIAL LEADERS Gossip About the Ladies Who Are to Preside in the White House
The article tracks the changing social scene around the presidency with focus on new First Lady prospects Mrs. Harrison and the lingering influence of Mrs. Cleveland. It traces the social duties and backgrounds of Frances Folsom Cleveland and the emerging First Lady, plus early 19th century precedents in Oxford and Washington society. It mentions John W Scott, Mary Neal, and Benjamin Harrison in context of midwestern educational circles and social leadership traditions.
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Sion
Frances Folsom Cleveland
Sean Witkenpose Becks
Presbyterian Ohn
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Oxford, O
Andrew Jackson
Emily Donelson
Sarah Yorke Jackson
Carrie
da Scott
Pennsylvania
Bucks County
Philadelphia
Washington, Pa
Washington
Mary
Early Wedded Life of Mrs. Harrison and Family Ties
A detailed reminiscence traces the early life of Mrs. Benjamin Harrison, her marriage to Russell Harrison, and the couple’s rise from modest Indianapolis beginnings to Washington society. The narrative covers descendants, marriages into notable families, and connections to Nebraska and Montana, with emphasis on Mrs. Harrison’s education, charitable work, and cultural interests.
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Tews
Lincoln
Nebraska
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Staves
United States
Marthena
Theodore Barlow
Green County
Indi
Western
Mary Saunders
Russell Harrison
Washington
Helena
Mont
Charles L. Saunders
Harrison
Montana
Commonwealth
Mary
James McKee
Indianapolis
Mamie
Social life at the Executive Mansion for the Morton Halford family
The piece describes Vice President Morton and Mrs Anna Livingston Morton with their children and relatives, detailing lineage from Chancellor Livingston and Street, noting Jannette Halford and Edith Lena Helen Alice and Lewis Parsons. It frames the Halford and Morton households as central to the new administration’s social scene.
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Elijah W. Halford
Kennebec
Miss Armstrong
Kearts Hill College
Maine
Indianapolis
Jannette Halford
Morton
Lucy Kimball
Elijah Kimball
Fintlands, S. 1
Fremont
Wm. T. Street
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Wm. A. Street
New York City
Alfred B. Street
Albany
Miss Street
Levi P. Morton
Fifth Avenue
New York
Fair Lawn
Newport
Ellerslie
Rhinecliff
Kingston
Washington
Helen
Alice
Lewis Parsons
London
Harrison's Cabinet Aides Foreshadowed In Minnesota Caucus
The piece outlines expected Harrison cabinet posts with Blaine at Treasury and Windom at the Treasury pressure, Proctor for War, Tracy for Navy, Wanamaker Postmaster, Noble Interior, and notes a Minnesota caucus struggle involving M H Dunnell and Dwight M Sabin. Windom secures 83 votes in a pivotal caucus, amid a deadlock and post Senate defeat for Sabin.
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Harrison
Biate
James G. Blaine
Maine
Treasury
William Windom
Minnesota
Redfield Proctor
Vermont
Navy
Benjamin F. Tracy
New York
John Wanamaker
Pennsylvania
Interior
John W. Noble
M. H. Dunnell
Windom
Donnell
Dwight M. Sabin
Senate
Mily
Blaine and Proctor Highlighted as National Figures
The article profiles James G. Blaine born in 1830 in West Brownsville PA and Redfield Proctor of Vermont. It notes Blaine’s rise from editor to Speaker of the House and Secretary of State, with enduring presidential bids, while praising Proctor as a self-made Vermonter and War Department contender with extensive Vermont marble interests.
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James G. Blaine
West Brownsville
Blaine
Ephraim Blaine
Pennsylvania
Northern Department
James
Washington College
Secretary Windom Named to Lead Treasury Portfolio
William Windom born May 10, 1827 in Belmont County Ohio rose from law practice in Mount Vernon to Congress then Senate and Treasury secretary under Garfield. He advocated refunding high interest bonds at lower rates and was noted for conservative financial principles.
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Belmont County
Ohio
Mount Vernon
Winona
Minn
United States Senate
Garfield
Windom
Senate
New Secretary of the Navy Pick General Tracy Bio
New York biographical sketch details General Benjamin F. Tracy born in Owego Tioga County education at local schools and law practice.
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Benjamin F. Tracy
Navy
Owego
N. Y
Nathaniel W. Davis
Wanamaker Becomes Philadelphia’s Prominent Merchant Leader
John Wanamaker’s rise from merchant to top Philadelphia businessman is described as built on nerve and energy. His self made success elevates him as the most influential dry goods figure in the City of Brotherly Love and reflects strong religious and moral convictions.
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John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Ohn Wan
Mr. Wanamaker
Wanamaker Portrait Reflects Domestic Life And Leadership
The sketch portrays Mr. Wanamaker as a domestic man whose home life brings him rest and satisfaction despite vast business interests. His features suggest mental strength and a straightforward disposition, with courtly manners and Republican leanings. Born in Philadelphia, he engages in trade matters and admires General Harrison. Miller, a key figure, attended Hamilton College, studied law under Judge Waite, practiced in Fort Wayne, and became Harrison’s trusted partner in Indianapolis.
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Philadelphia
Harrison
Miller
Hamilton College
Waite
Toledo
United States Supreme Court
Oneida County
Fort Wayne
Ind
General Harrison
Indianapolis
Harisons
General John W Noble Named Interior Secretary
John Willock Noble born in Lancaster Ohio October 26 1831 rose from lawyer in Keokuk to brigadier general in the Third Iowa Cavalry. He fought at Pea Ridge surrender of Vicksburg and the Georgia Alabama raid and since 1876 has resided in St Louis where he remains active in public affairs.
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Interior
John Willock Noble
Lancaster City
Columbus
Cincinnati
Miami University
Yale College
Henry Stanberry
United States
Johnson
Noble
St. Louis
Pea Ridge
Vicksburg
Georgia
Alabama
General Noble
Miss Halstead
Dr. Halstead
Northampton
Mass
Attorney General Millar tied to Harrison's former partner
William Henry Harrison Miller, a capable lawyer born in Augusta Oneida county, aged nearly 48, is named to be Attorney General. He previously practiced with General Harrison as a partner. his father was a Whig.
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Harrison
William Henry Harrison Miller
General Harrison
Farmer Rusk Ex Governor to Lead Agricultural Department
Jeremiah M. Rusk former Wisconsin governor and congressman, born June 17, 1830 in Morgan County Ohio, moved to Wisconsin at 23, served as major in the Wisconsin Volunteers, fought at Salkehatchie, led Milwaukee militia to quell labor riots, later two-term governor and chairman of Invalid Pensions committee.
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Tioga County
Assembly
One Hundred and Ninth
Morgan
Tracy
Spotsylvania
One Hundred and Twenty-seventh
United States Colored Troops
New York
Benedict, Tracy
Beecher
General Tracy
United States
District of
Court of Appeals
Marshland
Apalachin
Mambrino Dudley
Woodford Mambrino
Cheltenham
Oxmore
Kentucky Wilkes
George Wilkes
Jeremiah M. Rusk
Wisconsin
Morgan County
Ohio
Wisconsin Volunteers
Shermann
Vicksburg
Salkehatchie
Milwaukee
Presidential inaugural addresses and their pronoun usage through history
A historical survey traces how 20 presidents and four vice presidents used inaugural addresses to outline administration plans. It details lengths, word counts, and pronoun use from Washington to Cleveland, highlighting notable extremes and patterns in tone.
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Qetamatin
Abraham Lincoln
Chester A. Arthur
Garfield
Alwahame Lincoln
Pleasant Chamber Honors Centennial Efforts and Eminent Domain Bill
At a regular Chamber of Commerce meeting the Centennial Celebration Committee reports were approved. A motion praised all committees and authorized 1,000 copies of the report. Captain Dravo offered thanks to Foster and the committees as the Centennial Committee was discharged. Scott reported progress in Harrisburg on eminent domain legislation. Judge Mellon was elected a member.
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Chamber of Commerce
Foster
General Committee
Kelly
Dravo
Scott
Harrisburg
Mellon
The Street Bill Debated by City Controller Morrow
City Controller Morrow says the street improvement bill is as good as can be and will be printed for public reading through Tuesday before the Legislature acts again.
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Morrow
City Employees Miss Pay Day Amid Signage Confusion
City workers faced disappointment yesterday as they expected their wages to be issued. A misprint or unclear notice appeared to hinder timely payment and left employees awaiting clearer guidance.
Prohibitionists Hopeful After Party Meeting
The Executive Committee of the Prohibition party met yesterday with W D Dunn presiding He delivered a speech praising the party prospects of victory and expressed optimism about future gains.
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Prohibition Party
W. D. Dunn
Seeneee SOND Hss Or You Can Them In Any Other Store
Fragmentary note mentions old gold new gold and dredge items and references Allegheny and Seaes Bat in a retail context.
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Ray Eal
Erpionts Seaes & Bat
Allegheny
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