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Hancock and a Post of FIs. New Ties and Calicoes
A historically styled column references charity, crime, social life, and politics in New York. It highlights the Prisoners' Aid Association, a sensational incident with a lost child, the Sta Ten Island Club, maritime weather concerns, coin exchanges, and a political shout for Hancock and a post of offices. The tone blends social commentary with reform and election fervor, noting radical officeholders and party strategy.
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New York
Cmas
Prisoners’ Aid Association
Fois Wenerous
Ian
Cutter
Staten Island Club
Weather Bureau
Gen Myers
Mae