Sherman Savior of Union Era Ends Career in State Department
A lengthy profile honors Benator John Sherman, tracing his public life from 1850s Whig beginnings through House leadership, Senate service, and Treasury tenure. It notes his pivotal role in Republican policy, his deft handling of foreign relations, and the likely impact of his move to secretary of state on Congress and the McKinley administration.
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Congressional Directory
Republican and Free Soil
Dramatic Exit of Ex Congressman Wilson from Iowa
Anecdote recalls James Wilson of Iowa resigning his seat March 4 1875 after a dramatic display. He challenged election rival Hen T. Frederick amid a partisan clash as Samuel J. Randall urged a Grant retirement bill. Wilson offered consent to proceed and was unseated by viva voce vote, Frederick taking the seat while Grant's retirement bill passed 198 to 7.
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Mr Wilson
Spain's Extortions From Cuba Declares Colonial Debt Burden
A long document argues that Spain extracted Cuba’s funds for its own war and debts since the 1800s, leaving Cuba with crushing annual budgets. It claims Cuba paid vast sums for foreign wars, while Spain funded its campaigns and occupation. The piece ties the 1895 revolts to the financial oppression and calls for emancipation.
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Jose del Perejo
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Barcelonia
Mrs Sherman urges careful step before cabinet move
The article portrays Mrs. Sherman guiding her husband Senator John Sherman as he contemplates accepting a cabinet post under President McKinley. It highlights her belief work defines him, their Washington home on K Street near Franklin Square, and their welcoming family life with daughter Miss Sherman, son in law James McCallum, and grandson John Sherman McCallum, shaping public duties with private cheer.
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You Cant Ride a Man's Wheel Fido Knickerbo
A playful clipping notes that Penns new play has no villain in Lt Wright yet the play itself appears perfectly villainous. The fragment reflects a humorously contradictory view from early entertainment coverage.
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Penn
Lt. Wright
Cincinnati Enquirer
Life
Mitchell & Miller
How New York Spends Its School Budget in 1897
The Sun outlines New York City education funding for 1897 estimating about six million dollars for schools, with roughly two thirds used for salaries for 3,990 teachers, 266 principals, 40 vice principals, and substitutes. It notes major costs in supplies, janitors, fuel, and maintenance, plus specific line items for corporate schools, truancy enforcement, furniture, rent, libraries, nautical school, and transportation. The piece highlights detailed allocations and the biennial school census plan to count pupils in the annexed districts.
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Sloan
Elicel Ealsen
Prediction of Civil War Weighs in on Lincoln Era Tale
The New York Tribune recounts General Stewart L. Woodford's memories of the 1860 electoral journey to Washington. Breckinridge's room meeting and his remark on the weight of the evil war are noted, along with King and Seward figures, Lincoln's inauguration, and a Virginia couple listening to the speech.
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Virginia
Ancient Pompeii tools resemble modern instruments study
Professor Goodman notes in the unvalved Glass and Pottery Magazine that Pompeian tool forms echo present devices. He cites rusted tools in an old artery and praises surgical implements, crafted with designs strikingly similar to those used today.
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