Face to Face Fable of Patience and Tom Blackthorn
Stephen Harlow increases stakes to win Patience Blackthorn and Leys Croft, offering to pay off the mortgage with the help of his Millport investors. Patience accepts his plan while Tom Blackthorn accepts the outcome, and Enoch Marrish drives the deal to secure Patience’s future. Stephen gains both land and Patience, while Blackthorn regains status through the marriage arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. & Francillon
Sean
Preston
Marrish
Orinder
Thorn
Stephen Ferdy
Ita
Farner Black
Patience
Pationer
Steph
Hingelf
Millport
Himehester
Tom Blackthorn
Pativuer
Stephen
Patie
Blackthorn
Poe
Pavienes
Farmer Blackthorn
Farmer Marrish
Stephen Harlow
Miss Patience
Tom Maeckthorn
Martish
Leys Croft
Tom
Ste
England
Frances
Farmes Marrish
Yale
Camille Ringenhoet
Levi Croft
Bagatelle
Tom Blaru
Father
Anas
Dent
Hom
the Lind
Mons
Enoch
Burt
Sephen
Surat
Land
Enoeh
Hayes Betes
Tie
Mactish
Enoch Marrish
Democratic cabinet picks spark Western discontent claims
The St. Louis Republican argues Republicans sow discord over Cabinet appointments, noting four East and North, two South, one Northwest picks. It says Western Democrats should not question President Cleveland's right to his views on silver and cabinet balance, stressing unity and the party's triumph.
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Relke
Democratic
haz # ri
Renid
West
Congres
Indiana
Missouri
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Cleveland
Mr. Cleveland
Hancock
Tilden
Greeley
Snan
Repus Ima
St. Louis
The Ex Presidents Fame and Arthur Administration
A dated critique questions the value of Arthur's presidency noting no major reforms or measures. It praises social grace and attire while contrasting with Blaine policy, suggesting commendation rests on lack of notable wrongs rather than notable actions. The piece also mentions European royalty reception. A fragment references North Carolina flag design with a red white blue arrangement and state coat of arms in gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Garfield
James G. Blaine
Blaine
Europe
North Carolina
House of Representepidpiaeeenay ‘Hog
Aesi
Infamy of the Last Republican Land Swindle
Indiana State Sentinel accuses the last Republican administration of a massive land grab involving 70,000 acres and a $5,000,000 swindle. It outlines patents rushed before a change in administration, links to the Gould and Huntington conspiracies, and notes for Senate investigation with Teller. The piece calls the episode a culmination of nationwide infamy and warns against a GOP return to power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Washington
Chicago Tribune
New York World
Department
Backbone Pratt
Congress
New Orleans, Vicksburg
Baton Rouge
New Orleans and
Pacific Road
Jay Gould
Texas Pacific
American Improvement Company
Gould
Credit Mobilier
Ue Senate
Poonie
Congres
Tetler
Teller
Senate
Huntington
Cleveland
Indiana State Sentinel
Unsolved Advice and Political Jabs in 1884 Commentary
A column lampoons Blaine taking keen interest in President Cleveland's administration. It mocks his Tribune leadership, likening it to a cracked organ, and urges him to retire from public venting. The piece also ridicules Chandler and a Sing Sing rink stunt, then notes railway accident tallies for 1884.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Cleveland
White House
The
New York Tribune
Reid
Tribune
Cambelen
Aes
Blane
Chandler
National Republican
Albany Argus
War Fever in England as Reserves Called Up
London scenes show heightened war preparations across arsenals and docks with ships fitted for immediate sea. A royal message calls up regulars and militia reserves for permanent service, amid tense talk of an imminent English vs Russia conflict and dispatches to India.
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England
India
Lospos
Russia
War
Admiralty
Ordnance Department
Chatham
Bombay
Mercury
Devastation
Colossus
Bacchante
Orontes
Loxpox
War Office
London
Bowdia
Afghanistan
Peter Lumsden
Lexpos
Alice
Mr. Gladstone
Earl Dofferin
Starving West Virginia Faces Desperate Food Crisis
Wares Virginia March 27 reports worsen in interior counties with frozen streams and poor roads slowing aid. Parched corn and sorghum molasses fill three months of meals as relief efforts pivot to reach destitute. Counties Kanawha Ritchie Vlessants Wirt Nicholas Braxton convene special sessions for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Wares
W. Va
Parkersburg
Kanawha
Ritchie
Vlessants
Wirt
Nicholas
Braxton
Two Plans Proposed for Settling the Oklahoma Status
Approaching a settlement report from Wasuryetox on March 24 states Secretary LaMar discussed two options for resolving the Oklahoma matter. One envisions a commission to investigate. the other would declare Oklahoma a public reservation. No commission has been appointed, and rumors about Senators Dawes, La Fassi Morgan and others are unfounded. Claimed talks with boomers' representatives Clark and Weaver preceded potential guidance to the President.
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Oklahoma
Wasuryetox
Lamar
Messrs Clark and
Weaver
Lassi Morgan
Dawes
St Joseph Court House Destroyed By Fire In Northwest
Fire swept the St Joseph court house on March 28, spreading from the law office on the ground floor. The structure built in 1873, valued at $173000, burned completely with an estimated loss of $175000 and only $8000 insurance. Chief McNatt was injured, and William Johnson fractured a thigh escaping from the second story. This is the city’s most destructive fire to date.
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St. Joe Court House
St. Josern
Fourth and Fifth
Jule
Farone Street
Missouri Valley
Vouls & Youls
Fire Department
William Johnson
Schuster, Hx & Co. Bank
St. Joseph
Canada Excited War Opens Northwest With Losses Reported
A Royal telegram from Fort Carleton dated March 27 1885 describes Major Crozier’s party meeting rebels at Beardy’s reserve near Duck Lake. Civilians and police suffer several deaths and injuries while dispatches trigger orders for detachments from Kingston Quebec Toronto and Ottawa to march to the northwest by rail to reinforce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosier
Ottawa
House of Commons
Irvine
Sir John Macdowall
Fort Carleton
Winnipeg
Crozier
Duck Lake
Beardy
Major Crozier
Teo
Prince Albert
T. J. Gibson
G. P. Arnold
John Meriton
W. Napier
James Blakely
Elliot Robert Middleton
D McKenzie
D. McPhail
Charles Newett
Rudolph Anderson
Alexander Fisher
Captain More
A. McNabb
W. R. Markley
Alexander Stewart
Northwest Mounted Police
J. Howe
Gilchrist
Garret
S.J. Gordon
A. M. Smith
J. O. Moore
A. Miller
Kingston
Quebec
Queen's Own
Tenth Royal of
Toronto
Infantry
Serioul
Otter
Canadian Pacific
Northwest
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Strother Bros
Father Blackthorn
Wuat
Mar
Thames
Mrs. Blackthorn
Hanchester
Presme
Prostens
Anhim
Remai
Fan
Patence Blackthorn
Presto
Goose
Ivo
Prestoos
Btn
Role cosrpicEn
TRE Administration
Sing-Sing
Bel _vonia
Cucaco
Ill
Davis House
Clark Street
Andrew Reddy
Quincy
Michican
Whesuxe
W.va
W. D. Cushing
Belmont Iron Works
Cushing
Vienna
Baron Rothechild
Ostroa
Moravia
Howard G. Devorss
Pears
M. A. Devorss
Walnut Grove
Onne
Devers
James H. Bates
Cabeb
Catcano
J. D. Harvey
J. S. Miller
Wheeler Chemical Works
Michigan Avenue
T. C. Ballard
Lake Street
Pola
St. Joe's Court House
Canada
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