Ex President Johnson revived in Washington amid Sarratt talk
The report notes Johnson revived in Washington on October 13 and hinting he may speak on the Sarratt case before leaving. Grant names H. O. Graves chief examiner of the Civil Service. Local Alliance members visit Washington and meet President Grant. Election results trickle in from Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Iowa Oregon with varied leads and early gains for Republicans.
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Washington
Sarratt
Grant
H. 0. Graves
Civil Service
Alliance
Qt. S
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Iowa
Oregon
Towatts
Nesmith
Dem
Cox
New York
James Brooks
A. Columbus Dispatch
Allen
Tamilton County
Senate
House
The
Society of the Army of the Tennessee
Toledo
Cleveland
First National Bank of Washington
Ellis 11. Roberts
Stokes
Boston Grange
National Grange
Wasimnaroy
United States of Americas
United States
Armilton Isu
Bread, nerves, and marriage clash at home in Penney tale
A quarrel over sour bread exposes deeper tensions in a young couple. Mrs Penney, exhausted by the baby and domestic strain, seeks help from seamstress Mrs Tarr is, who argues health and harmony start at home. The story follows how advice and compromise shape their marriage.
Anecdote of the Late Dr Lodd and the Boat Lesson
The Rev J Leonard Corning relates a Berkshire tale of Dr Lodd learning to sail a small boat gifted by a parishioner. They launch the craft at midnight by Pittsfield, face wobbling, capsize near misses, and a humorous scene as the doctor’s spectacles fall, with the pair returning to the parsonage amid crowd interest and mutual admiration for Dr Ladd’s genial nature.
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Odd
Mir. Comming
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Corning
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Tha
Pitts
Berkshire County
Pittsfield
Warein
Jenath
Leau
Lyvaine
Farm dispute ends in double shooting at Missouri home
Robert Austin of six miles southeast of Carrollton Missouri fired three times at his wife and hired man Elijah Y Saley after sneaking from a night ride to their bedroom. Mrs Austin died after hours with no clear explanation. Austin surrendered but remained free as conflicting versions circulate.
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Nort River
New York
Edward Morton
New Jersey Yacht Club
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New York State
Treasury Department
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Otow Reservation
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Nearer My God to Thee hymn creator Sarah Flower Adams
A biographical sketch of Sarah Flower Adams author of the hymn Nearer My God to Thee. Born in England she married William Adams and endured illness while composing sacred poetry. The hymn arose from hardship and first appeared in 19th century verse, later becoming widely sung. Fort Wayne letters describe a curious social visit plan to surprise wives.
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Sarah Flower
Sarah
Willian By Adams
Fox
England
Marlow
Essex
Bethany
Odd Tales From a Distant Hallway Show
A mix of quirky vignettes and mangled anecdotes describes a Saturday house visit, a sage plant collection, a painful monthly ache, a walnut drying tale, a glass–watching wife, and a cheek theft during a Shawson couple’s theater outing with humorous, incomplete narration.
A Ten Cent Romance Ends in a Daring Cliff Twist
A humorous tale told in mock melodrama follows Miss Jones strolling toward her father s mission as Cross-Hyed Dill Calf lurks. The story climaxes with the savage abducting Hannah and the father racing to rescue her, ending abruptly with a ten cent tragedy tease.
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Ever
Charles
Greeley
Messilo
Aliss Jones
Walt
Atleneth
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Big Hanah
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Vale Courant
Prince's Shoe String Innovation Spreads Fashion
The tale recounts how the Prince of Wales, later George IV, faced trust issues with a bucklemaker who refused to extend credit for a pair of buckles. To retaliate, the Prince wore shoes laced with strings, impressing nobles and popularizing string lacing over buckles, shocking the bucklemaker as his business dwindled with the new fashion.
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George LV
England
Aid
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