Nothing to Do and the Rhetoric of Action in 1876
Springfield beacon laments idle folly and social neglect, urging revival of duty. It contrasts a preached creed of “nothing to do” with calls to charity, industry, and reform, warning of waste when society ignores its moral responsibilities. The piece interweaves political squabbles, notable figures, and social exhortation to inspire concrete deeds.
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Salter
Morton
Times
Indiana
O.F. Mel
Warsaw
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Frazer
Frazer Sisperty
Capitol
Covernor
Nuendo
Pirapora
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Bristow investigation ends amid claims of corruption
The Treasury Committee today closed its inquiry into Secretary Bristow over the Mary Merritt affair. Testimony alleged heavy expenses and contractor manipulation benefiting Bristow. witnesses claimed profits and inflated losses, with estimates of losses and a $1,000,000 claim against several named individuals.
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United States
District
Supreme Court
Secretary of the Treasury
Bristow
Treasury
Thompson
Fred
Court of Claims
The Bonnet of the Season and California Delegates
The piece surveys hat fashions with new smaller shapes and decorative trimmings in straw and lace, noting opaline silk and Valenciennes lace accents. It also reports the California Republican Convention at San Francisco choosing delegates for the Cincinnati meeting, with Blaine and Bristow alignments among listed names.
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New York
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House
Department of Ascentiare
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Aguicnitura Department
Republican Tealer
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Easton
Cincinnati
Beanie Tawe
Valencien
California
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John Martin
J. Hert
N. D. Rediuat
A.D. Whitney
N. B. Gonzeles
Joseph Bristow
Blaine
H. Foote
Bristow
A. G. Belt
Chas. E. Reed
G. Sevasan
Wals
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