Decoration Day Parade and City Affairs
The article discusses Decoration Day observances with a parade from Main Plaza to the cemetery led by military and civil groups. It notes political tensions and a gallows tale, mentions the President’s authority on government exhibits, Mexican editor delegation plans in San Antonio, and urges road drainage improvements to ease mud and boost trade.
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Commerce Street
San Antonio
Losoyo Street
Houston Street
Waterworks Company
Columbus
J. B. Lacastr
F. Shamon
End of Miner Strike and Looming Labor Tensions Across Regions
A summary of broad labor and political notes: coal miners gain concessions after a determined strike, while iron workers in the East threaten a bitter walkout. Congressional sentiment and Democratic views on 1888 elections are cited, alongside local appeals for Texas veterans to fund Col. Frank Johnson’s remains return from Mexico. Other items cover silver gold balance, temperance debates, potential Alderman resignations, and regional transport route discussions.
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Texas
Exas Veteran Association
A. Deffenbaugh
Austin
Frank Johnson
Mexico
Agua Calientes
Lettering habits of Mabel and Charley in a playful quip
The St Paul Herald notes a playful exchange about registering letters. Mabel loves emotional missives while Charley explains registration, joking that it is necessary because the letters are cold. The anecdote highlights contrasting temperaments in a domestic moment.
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Mabel
Charles
Charley
St. Paul Herald
Election Bulleting in 1884 Star Office Notice
An 1884 Star office bulletin from New York states no more bulletins will change the result with four districts left. Cleveland is conceded with an 831 majority in New York State, while a blast against Texas officeholders targets carpet baggers and scallowage, hinting at tearing down the regime.
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Star
New York
Cleveland
New York State
Texas
Newcomb,Tracy & Co
Terrell Star
Young Telegraph Operator At Seven In Texas
Eula Brown of Courtney Texas is described as the youngest telegraph operator in America if not the world. At just over seven she shows thorough knowledge of railroad telegraphy in Texas having spent much time in a telegraph office learning signs and sounds before writing clearly. She can send messages with the same speed as adult operators today.
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Eula Brown
Courtney
Tex
America
Texas
Actress Diamonds Lift Early Career in Montreal Story
A former manager recalls how a diamond-less start plagued an early American tour. A paste necklace bought in Montreal sparked attention in Chicago when hotel staff were entrusted with valuable diamonds given by the Czar, fueling the actress’s rise. The piece notes opera star glamour and the public’s fascination with jewels.
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Montreal
Chicago
St. James Gazette
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Fort Scott, Kansas
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