Lake perils and life saving crew tragedy at sea
Details follow a northwest gale that split the A J Dewey and tug A P Wright, leading to the loss of the tug and life saving crew. Captain Sam Johnson and five others endured freezing seas, with Danforth braving the surf to reach shore, saving two more men. Another rescue near Big Point ASable ends in drownings, with Captain Flynn and two surfmen among the dead, and survivors left to mourn.
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Manistee
Mfe
Sam Johnson
Thomas Waigle
Henry Danforth
August Hegerman
Harry Dartell
Clong
Darnell
Hue
Danforth
Ion
Lewitver
Tyas
Burrell
Darrell
Dormsen
Here
Dewer
Big Point
Suble
Statlon
Orrin Hutch
John Smith
Flynn
Ludwig
Michael King
Matthew Yare
Thos. Wishart
Manitous
Big Point Au Sable
Orrin Hatch
Tandington
Mich
St. Joseph
Captain Flynn
Blaine Denials and Civil Service Reform Reconsidered
This critique argues Mr Blaine falsified or altered public remarks to suit publications and accuses him of deep opposition to civil service reform despite nominal statements. It recalls past denials, cites his role as Speaker and lobbyist, and denounces his fidelity to reform as hollow demagogy.
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Blaine
Augusta
Pennsylvania
Philadelphis
Huntington
Congress
House of Representatives
Washington
Spencer Rifle
Henry Cabot Lodge
Mr. Blaine
Chicago News
A Conclusive Explanation of Republican Strength in the South
Northern Republicans seek reasons for weak white strength in cotton states and contrast Democratic rule with carpetbagger era. Alabama’s past under Spencer gang brought race clashes, bad finances, and poor schools. now harmony, lower taxes, growth, and improved schools dominate. Governor O Neil notes high school funding and efficient use of funds, promising further resource growth.
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Alabama
Spencer
O’ Neil
Rity
N. Y. Fost
What He Would Do
An editorial argues the Plamned Knight would trigger a Washington controlled South, repeating Grant era abuses. It warns Republicans to avoid policies that ruin the South and burden both whites and blacks, urging voters to reject Jim Bisine as unfit for the Presidency.
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Washington
General Grant
South
Chicago Herald
Cabinet harmony refutes charges of discord at Cleveland's administration
The piece defends President Cleveland and his Cabinet against claims of unnecessary friction. It argues the cabinet, chosen for experience, has remained stable for over two years, with leaders like Bayard Lamar and Manning continuing to advise, not merely clerk, and denies persistent accusations as unfounded against the administration’s governance.
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Ois
Cleveland
Tis
Congress
van Buren
Fillmore
Pierce
Buchanan
Harrison
Polk
Lincoln
Grant
the Interior
Hayes
Mr. Cleveland
Bayard
Lamar
South
Manning
Grover Cleveland
Washington
Selma
Presidential party shifts and Blaines missteps noted
A Boston Globe editorial laments Massachusetts voting trends toward Democrats by 1888 and predicts regional gains for the party in New England. It praises Grover Cleveland as a strong statesman while critiquing James G Blaine as overly sensational and ill suited for national office.
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Old Bay State
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Maine
Boston Globe
Quotable quips and tales from old newspapers
A collection of witty sayings and short anecdotes from multiple papers including the Pittsburgh Chronicle Philadelphia Daily Chronicle and Texas Sutings. Jokes range from wordplay on marriage to misread moral lessons and a humorous miscommunication about a minister and a servant.
Market Reports Summary from Grain to Cattle and Hogs
Grain and provisions markets show mixed futures and cash values across regions. Reports list prices for wheat, corn, oats, and soy, with notes on quality, delivery months, and regional differences in Chicago New York and St Louis. Livestock prices remain steady to weak with steers and hogs varying by grade, while butter and eggs hold firm in dairy prices.
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Louis
Lee
SiabAc
Iver
SyGwige
Hases
Chicago
Wisconsin
Michigan
New York
Ohio
St. Louis
Higner
Raney
Jay
Nee Creamery
Western Steam
City Steam
Dino
Ste
Uae
Ene
Nisa Tair
Cures and comic quips from era of penny remedies
A collage of old time ads and jokes mentioning Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar, Pike's Toothache Drops, Piso's Remedy for Catarrh, and other patent cures. The text mocks medical quackery, interlaced with comic snippets about editors, a dentist creating a yell, and brief wits from Tid-Bits and other periodicals. It includes references to actors, newspapers, and a nautical note about the Pensacola Navy Yard.
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Hale
Pike
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Mer
Isotaxavonis. Py. i
C. C. Mymouth
Knights of Labor
Prirriscusc. Pa
Miners Amalgamated Association
Coke
Scottdale
Sapranavonia
Bisine
Jim Bisine
Chicago Times
Cleveland Ando
WIT and Wisdom
Pittsburgh Chronicle
Philadelphia Dail
Lowel
Chicago Standard
Cicago Times
Texas Sistings
de Smythe
Browne
N.Y
Janes
Lowell
Kansas
Texas
Charley
Eliza
Clerzyman
Market Reports
da. Morst
Marine Hospital
Baltimore
St. Jacobs
Mrsister Goster
France
Rochester Post- Express
Boston Post
Dr. Pierce
Boston Advertiser
Tar Ocean
Sirtinox
Dox
Eos
Dr. Sage
Observer
Rochester
Abe
Phalelphia
Chawkey
Gus de Pulpkins
Percy Gildibraine
Hower
Greece
Dhayane
Leg Sen
J. T. Ledger
India
Cartarx
Pensacola Navy Yard
Hipstom Post
Aurtie Harlem
Graphic
Hoes
West Virginia
Bismarck
San Francisco
Alta
Florence
Lake Bromesa
Aestamix Szold
Charles
S Jacobs OJ
Priscy
Arrans
Enous
Winfield Maxf'g. CO
Warren, Ohio
Jorbens
Mt All
Rou
Aursa
Bonvou's Minster
Capedeine
Seabley & Johnson
Froprinters
Wm. Hall
Price
We. Joms F. Tirsny & Co
Lydia E. Pinkham
Yestraas
Regula
Abeta
King
Ewerson
Leo Lewis
Kosabel
Ee Dew
Coretaas
Ditson
MD Emiigaces
Brest
Lyon & Healy
Ditson & Co
Horton
Arthur’s
Arthur & Son
Philadelphia
Mit En
Home ‘Treatment Association
Pearl Street
Ala N.Y
Lyon 4 Healy
Sr. Curiaco
Tim
AmBony
At. Paul
Minn
J. A. Sherman
Broadway
New
Yom
Popham
Porham
Pata
Pension Ee Miloe
Teven Ve
Milo B. 'S & CO
Tevens & Ona
Aici
Genve
Sendata
Firee Hannan
Cendennate
Lars Free
Mall Wate
Water St
Kamalt
Joedy
Moody & CO
Fs and
Wavescent CO
Jesae
Bireuieca
Sesso
Iu. W. Dunham, Syne, DuPage Cos, Filin
FINAC
Ayelew
Pat Mhnes
Catalrove
Mason & Hamlin
Boston
Cork
Aneester
Bool
Bill Nye
Carr
Avis & O
Brown
Camerdies
ROW Chemical CO
Meyer Bros
Loess
Univa
Isis Sa
Sanates, Pebester
Lou
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