Republican Platform at Chicago Declares Postwar Prosperity and Reform
The 1860s to 1879 achievements are cited including emancipation, currency reform, debt reduction, and economic revival. The platform supports Hayes as president, civil service reform, education aid, and limits on subsidies to private corporations. It accuses the Democratic party of selfish power grabs and urges continued Republican governance to preserve union prosperity.
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Chicago
Republican Party
United States
States
Congress
Avery
Confederate States
Republic
Pacific Coast
Rutherford B. Hayes
Hayes
Democratic Party
House of Representatives
Maine
Arashina
Betgtut
Cayl
Warner
Bright
Fatal Frolic On British Ship Sparks Tragedy In Delaware Bay
An explosion aboard the British ship Sapphire at Reed Street Wharf caused by careless play killed four men and boys and left another man fatally burned. The incident occurred after discharging railroad iron from Antwerp arrived a week earlier. The cook and four seamen escaped by leaping into the river, one remaining survivor from the group. The master was William Boag. The coroner will investigate causes as bodies were recovered amid a blazing ship and firefighting efforts.
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Philadelphia
New York Times
Sapphire
Delaware
Reed Street
William Boag
Antwerp
Joseph Lewis
John V Vincent
John Barber
George Chapman
Richard Hendricks
Cook
Lewis
Seaman Hendricks
Barber
Chapman
Vincent
Hendricks
Pennsylvania Hospital
Child Victims From England In Fatal Incident
The dead and the injured were all residents of England. The boy Barber was ten years old, and his companion Chapman was about thirteen.
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England
Barber
Chapman
Two War Anecdotes From Civil War Skirmishes
An account recalls the Blackburns Ford fight near Bull Run with the Second Massachusetts Infantry leading a assault joined by a New York and Michigan regiments. A veteran old soldier quips about the eyes of the country while a North Carolina Virginian exchange riffs on tar for battle field grit.
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Blackburn’s Ford
Bull Run
Massachusetts Infantry
New York
Michigan
Massachusetts
Boston
Virginia
North Carolina
Davis
Robin Adair and the Irish Surgeon’s Rise to Fame
The tale follows Robin Adair raised as a surgeon whose early love affair in Dublin propels him to England. After aiding a carriage accident near Holyhead he meets Lady Caroline Keppel in London and is drawn into a romance that transcends noble barriers. Her eventual farewell in Bath spurs the creation of the song Robin Adair.
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Dublin
England
Hollyhead
Adsir
Boady Carling
Adair
Albemarle
Richmond
Caroline
London
Bath
Robin Adair
Bin
Murderous Excuse: Thurston Defends Leavenworth Attack
Thurston the Kanens desperado justifies his attempt to kill Colonel Anthony in Leavenworth. He claims self defense after allegedly facing hired assassins and a plan to murder him. The attack wounded two bystanders and follows his prior killing of a business partner.
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Thurston
Kanens
Anthony
Iis
Mark Suc
Congress delays investigation into Courtney charges
The article notes Congress adjourned to attend a sculling match and has yet to appoint a committee with power to investigate Courtney, summon witnesses, and revise returns. It complains the delay and hot weather may be affecting the lawmakers.
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New York World
Congress
Courtney
Animals shipped from Africa to North Germany via Trieste
The piece notes most wild animals for European and American menageries come from Africa, arriving via Trieste to North Germany and then onward. Lions and tigers are cowards in storms, elephants sway and endure sea sickness, while ships use strong boxes to confine beasts and stern deck handling is advised.
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Europe
America
United States
Charles Reade
Nevnaber
Res
Victor Hugo
The Great Blackburn Strike Grips Northland Towns
From 27 000 to 35 000 Blackburn operatives idle due to the strike. North and Northeast T Landshire towns pledge support. A protracted struggle is feared and authorities have set rioting precautions.
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Blackburn
T Landshire
Daisy like girls quote sparks controversy in schools
A remark praising girls as daisies appears in a school debate stirring discussion about gender ideals and appropriate language used in classrooms. The comment draws attention from students and administrators amid ongoing conversations on respectful discourse.
Sullivan County Attorneys Advertise Services
BriGgs and Alasse Attorneys at Law with offices over Sullivan County Bank offer real estate and insurance services and office space in Sullivan Indiana. Coulson Bilerman Coulson also advertise as attorneys at law in Sullivan with prompt attention to collections.
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Attorneys At Law
Sullivan County Bank
Sullivan, Ind
Young’s State
Sullivan, Dod
South Side
Sullivan
Indiana
Collcelions
Uie Canmmio’s
General Fire Life
Ind
Attorneys at Law Listings in Sullivan and Terre Haute
Multiple attorney notices list Burt & Vatten Sullivan Indiana with offices on Commercial Row and 7, Maine Street, plus J Tays Terre Haute address. They advertise special attention to collections and general legal business with court attendance and prompt calls day and night. Also a physician and surgeon advertises in Sullivan Indiana with focus on female ailments.
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Sullivan
Indiana
Commercial Row
Maine Street
4Th and
Sth
South Side
Terre Haute
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Warco Cass
Baltimore
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la Lafayette
Jas Boss
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Des Moines
Watseka
Nevada
J. J. Wazhen
W. Second ST
Cincinnati
Victor
Fay Mastek
Victor Sewing Machine Company
Western
Starz St
Cutcaco
Inn
Middletown
Conn
Union Central Life Insurance Company
W. HE Clowder
City Directory
BriGgs & Alasse
Pons T. Gunn
Burt & Vatten
Ohn
T. Hays, J . Tays
Eroner Public Square
H. Blue
G. Buff
F. Buff, M. D
R.: Cavins, M. D
Humphrey's Grocery
North Side
Public Square
Sullivan Indiana
Wational
J. Heinley
National House
Cor
Heinly & McClosky
Curry & Dutton’s
North Side Square
Pred Briggs
Foundry
Tee
J. A. Parker & Bros
T the
Soaewa
Hoxs Warner
H H, Warner & Co
Rochester
N. Y. Co
Briggs & Lacey Sullivan
India
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