Glover and Needles tale of a fallen sailor's plea
A long reminiscence on General Glover and the story of Needles, a sailor aided by Glover’s intervention years earlier. The tale follows a pension case, a charity letter, and later a post office appointment, showing how small acts and unseen helpers shape lives beyond the direct actors, ending with a reunion and reflection on fate and life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keres
Bunting
Seaboard
Bunting Board
Aspesk
Te Pension Bureau
Pension Office
Navy
Pension Bureau
Colonel Sharp
Sharp
Xeres
Abydes
Lis
General Glover
Mr. Nayior
New York
General
Aladdin
Needles
Abrcos
Mr. Needles
Rociard Hill
Hill
Abydos
Treasury
Bureau
Washington
Great Roaring City
Hotel Esterhazy
Adam
Ibis
Sam
Mrs. Fonblanque
Countey's
Tam
Glover
Post-Office
Oglethorpe
Oglehorps
Clodius
Agiethorpe
Esterhazy
Maor
Mann
Mano
William
Tall
Red
Avery
Jane Eyre
Edward Begrett
N.Y
The Debate on the Tariff and Sherman’s Imitation
The piece critiques Mr. Sherman for echoing Mr. Blaine in his tariff message and even proposing surplus distribution. It notes Western Republicans’ discontent at opposing tariff reform and praises Mr. Vourhues for defending the message, arguing the Democratic aim favors American manufacturers and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Sherman
Mr. Blaine
Blaine
Sherman
Senate
Vourhues
Democratic Party
S. Y. Herald
Political Weathercock on Tobacco Taxes in 1883
A Chicago News critique targets Senator Sherman as a fraud and weathercock over tobacco tax rates. It recalls February 10 1883 votes on 12 cent per pound rates and February 16 1883 attempts to repeal taxes, noting Sherman’s consistent opposition to tax reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Sherman
Beck
Sherman
John Sherman
Gorman
Chicago News
Sherman and Blaine in the Chicago nomination contest
The Chicago Herald weighs Sher man's bid against Blaine for the Republican nomination. It argues Sherman lacks distinct merit or strength beyond Blaine, criticizes his tariff speech and royal spending, and suggests the convention would seek a new candidate or a bold tariff advocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liz
Sherman
Blaine
Chicago
Blain
the Treasury
The
Treasury
Louisiana
Hayes
Checago Herald
Current comment a mosaic of wartime chatter across papers
A compilation of editorials and quips from Chicago Herald New York World Detroit Free Press and other papers noting wartime tariffs presidential chatter and political jests. It surveys opinions on Lincoln era conflicts Grover Cleveland and presidential odds with light satire on figures like Sherman and Lovell.
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Fort Sumter
Charleston
Chicago Herald
N. Y
Fremont
Blaine
Detroit Free Press
Rbt
Sys Sherman
Venice
Dennis
Uniergo Tribune
John Sherman
Senate
Sherman
James Russell Lovell
Grover Cleveland
Abraham Lincoln
Lowell
Boston Globe
Beause
A.D
I. C
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Three Good Principles Oppose Unjust Taxation
The text outlines Democratic ideals against excessive revenue and surplus taxation. It argues that taxation should meet needs, excess taxes are tyranny, and surpluses tempt extravagance. It calls for relief on universal necessities and materials used in manufacture, prioritizing food fuel shelter clothing and raw materials. The piece praises the President and urges party unity.
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New York Times
Times
Blaine
Cleveland
Republican Party
South
the Times
The
North
Itanta
Spirtt
Democratic Party
Congress
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Jonny
Cappon
Kiliine
Mig
Macmillan
Duluth
Lilo
Tom
Gener Glover
Lecompton
Kansas
Goldsmith
Sweet Auburn
Lawrence
Topeka
Leecompton
Sante Fe
Kaw River
Lane University
United Brethren Church
State House of
Capitol
Judge Elliott
Tabor
Kansas River
Leavenworth
Lecompte
Jaii Ofice
Rowena
Shannon
Kansas City Star
Sherman and
Thomas Kirby
Pres
PTB
Cen
First National Bank
Abilene Bank
Lape
Lebold, Fisher
W. Pelty
F. Etrexacer
DRS
Felty
Shollesberger
Is Jeferson Medical College Pains Pe
Buckeye
Dy Surecios
al Oalig
F. Garcelon, Mf. D
Physigiah and Surseor
Faulkner
Broadway
Buckeye Arenia
Calta
J. St. Gleissner
Adilene
M. Kirsch
Howeopathig
Fifth
Exta
Abueno
Kan
Stientios Ee
Citanrer Palace
Dros
Telepauone Palace
W. P. Seeds
Attorneys AT Law
Abilene, Kansas
Stamdaugh, Shard & Dewey
W. T. Davidson
Ofice
Pustuliier
Ntire
Cates Lehr Corkane
Gideon Folk
John EH
George's
Pina
Emereterrolsle
Tie
Ann
Hota
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