Striking Advantages Of Metric Measures In American Life
An article compares metric and English measures, praising metric units for being non arbitrary and logically derived from length. It explains meter as ten millionth of Earth's quadrant, liter as volume of a decimeter cube, and gram from water weight, arguing improved consistency and ease of calculation.
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Lengt
Equator
Mye North Pole
Duntark
Barcelony
Washington Letter on the Lobby in 1878
The piece discusses the lobby as a powerful, visible force in American politics. It contrasts male and female lobbyists, notes Sam Ward as a leading figure, and mentions prominent figures like New York interests and a well known ex Senator in shaping legislation.
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Woasulyates
Hemisphere
St. James
Berlin
St. Petersburg
Republican Versailles
Atlantic Ocean
Capitol
Cora Pearl
Lizzie Blackford
Russia
France
Courtezans
Metternich
Demi Monde
Claes
Senate
House
Pennsylvania Avenue
Congressional
Welcker’s
Salisbury
Sam ‘Ward
Congress
New York
Lobbyists in Washington Aboard Byways Of Influence
A chronicler recalls small and large lobbyists who thrive near Willard’s and the Metropolitan. The notes describe tobacco chewers who prey on access, a queenly widow born in Alexandria who drives chic mornings with champagne, and several other women who dominate the “heavy” lobbying scene. Names and details hint at social power, high society, and the revolving door of capital influence in Washington.
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Metropolitan Hotel
Alexandria
Washington
Viel
Atiny
Effie
New Orleans
Treasury Department
New York
F Street
Williand
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Dot
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Valve
Texas
Grover plans to press congressional action after returns
Governor Grover of Oregon left for Washington after being serenaded at the Cosmopolitan. Resolutions endorsed his course as supporters expect Congress to review the returns and potentially challenge Hayes' electoral vote. About 2,000 attendees, including prominent Democrats, witnessed the event in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Grover
Oregon
Washington
Cosmopolitan
Irwin
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Senate
Hayes
Chover
New Or
State House
Willz
Gen Nichols
Morton’s Electoral Vote Counting Bill Passed Senate
The Senate votes on Morton’s bill to regulate counting electoral votes. It sets joint sessions, tellers from both houses, and procedures for objections, with sections on disputed returns and debate limits. Strong entity mentions include Morton, Senate, House, and listed members.
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House of Representatives
United States
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Booth
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Cameron
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
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Arelinghuysen
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Jones
Nevada
Key
Logan
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Mitchell
Morrill
Maine
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Patterson
Sargent
Sherman
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Wright
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Cooper
Davis
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Eaton
Edmonds
English
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Lowe
Johnston
Florida
Kelly
McCreery
McDonald
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Ransom
Saulsbury
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Wallace
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Withers
Alcorn
Boutwell
Bruce
Clayton
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Harvey
Kernan
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Norwood
Southern figures on Hayes election in Memphis Appeal
The Memphis Appeal notes the Southern people are submissive and tranquil yet deeply deplore potential continuation of persecutors in power. It contrasts Southern restraint with Northern familiarity with proposed acts, and commends Southern bearing as heroic amid political tension surrounding Hayes.
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Hayes
Memphis
Barlow's Bombshell on Florida Count Contested Return
Senator Francis A. Barlow, veteran Republican watcher in the Florida vote count, argues that Tilden carried Florida after board adjustments. He cites precinct outcomes, party of inspectors, and alleged irregularities, claiming a Tilden majority once all cases were considered. He notes Democrat and Republican shifts and calls out political pressure from carpetbagger factions and Hayes allies.
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Francis A. Barlow
Londa
Hayes
Tilden
Archer Precinet No. 2
Friendship Church Precinet
Jackson County
Campbellton Precinet
Archer
Hamilton
New York Papers
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Cowgill
Cocke
Campbellton
Hamilton County
Vote of Vernon County in Sixth District Returns
The Vernon county vote shows Morgan with a larger majority than all other counties combined. Vernon nearly offsets Havens' totals in eight counties Christian, Stone, Dade, Polk, Greene, Jasper, Cedar, and Taney. The note suggests Vernon could have done more and calls for stronger effort next time.
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Morgan
Havens
Christian, Stone
Dade
Polk
Greene
Jasper
Cedar
Taney
Vernon
Mumeid
The Two Governors and a Peaceful Settlement Hint
The piece debates a constitutional clash between Chamberlain and Hampton governors of South Carolina and a possible proclamation to disperse crowds. It suggests US troops withdraw to allow a peaceful, decisive resolution, with minimal bloodshed and a quick end. It notes the growing cattle shipment trade, citing two Liverpool steamers taking over a hundred dressed cattle.
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South Carolina
Hampton
Gov. Hampton
Chamberlain
Fsht
United States
United States Army
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