Shadows on the Snow tale unfolds in Warleycombe
William Fairfield travels with Dr Bax visiting the poor and sees scenes of love and hardship. A chilling night walk to a secluded house leads to a vision of Christmas bells and spectral figures in a snow lit dream, testing William's loyalties and future choices.
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Warleycombe
William
Dr. Bax
Laura
Tiis
Bax
William Fairfield
Warleycombe Lodge
Stephen Winkworth
Stephen
Laur
Christas
Harrild
Henden Harrild
God
Alice
Irl
Edmunds Reform and Partisan Blame in 1880s Vermont
The piece contrasts George F. Edmunds past and present, noting mugwump support, alleged pro Blaine stance, and questions of honesty. It discusses his political shifts, secret sessions, and calls for open Senate proceedings, arguing for accountability and transparency in a changing era.
The Man from Maine in Political Skirmish
A Maine statesman faces Senate scrutiny over war services and a disputed claim to leadership. Colleague from Colorado mocks his armed service as a basis for political sanction, while Logan responds with surprise at the Blaine opposition. Albany Argus notes in the critique. Farmers joke about possums and raccoons on Staten Island per y. F. Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Senate
Logan
Blaine
Augusta
Albany Argus
The Star Chamber and Open Senate Doors Debate
The piece argues that secret executive sessions in the Senate are outdated and should end. It notes Edmunds may back abolition, cites Platts as gaining support, and recalls 1794 opening of doors under Gallatin. Publicity is praised for accountability and public trust.
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Edmunds
Senate
Washington
Senatoral Star Chamber
Mr. Edmunds
Mr. Platts
Albert Gallatin
Lossing
Mean Party Spirit and Republican Dissent in Kansas
A dense critique of Mr. Ingalls and Republican intolerance in Kansas politics, noting echoes of Conkling and Blaine era jeers. The piece argues that Republican assurances of national strength fade against a broader, honest appraisal of fiscal management under Democrats. It ends by celebrating a National Library bill championed by Senator Voorhees, predicting a grand building rivaling the Capitol and American museums.
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Ingalls
Kangus
Kansas
Union
Phris
Dimper
Tast
Blaine
Placin
Pridi
Treasury
Manning
Boston Sunday Herald
Voorhees
Senate
Capitol
Smithsonian Institute
Lincoln
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Strother & Litt
G. L. Farteos
Bravr-o-Girase
Coroen Gnat
Josiva Manuel
Dr. Santa Claus
Dr. Jam
Dr. Bux
Tam
Ben
Eri
Afd
Groton
Edmands
George F. Edmunds
National Committee
Mr. Blaine
Publi
Theandidate
Congress
Vermont
N.Y
the Man From
Staten Island
Y. F. Sun
Star Chamber
City Bakery
T. S. Bartor
Abblene
Kellersand
Third Street
Poline
T. S. Barton
Como & Lazare’s
Long & Wilson
W. P. Seers
Banga
Attorneys AT Law
Abileve
First National Bank
Abilene
Abilene Bank
Rerest
Aus
Lebould, Fisher & Co., Bankers
Thomas Kirby
Bankirg
BAY Busine
Attemtol To
Liv
M. L. Potter
Hope P. D
Willery
Kansas Farm
Antress
Adbilenn
B. Wilson W. Wilson
F. B. Whugh & Soh
Dickinson
Russell
Ottawa
Morris
The
Beat Companies
Reflector
Coo
Wester Home Nursery
Dwrmort
Eicholtz
Detroit
Kaa
Sew
Buckeye Avenue
Commission
W. G. Coles
W. Carpenter
J. FE. Bonebrake
Nathan Blevins
Theo. Nosher
J. 8
Drake
J. C. Orton
J. E. Bonebrake
Theo. Mosher
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