Unfulfilled Prophecies on Rail Projections and Political Wars
The piece analyzes repeated predictions by Blaine and Sherman allies that changing government would ruin business, noting historical failure counts from 1881 to 1886 and arguing party loyalty skews interpretation. It argues prosperity under Democrats nullifies fears and mocks Republican predictions as partisan folly. It cites editorials from the Chicago Herald, Argus, and Times, reflecting cross-paper skepticism of party-driven doom.
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Blaine-Shermanses
Blaines
Shermans
Chicago Herald
Quay Nominated for U S Senator by Pennsylvania Republicans
Matthew S. Quay won an overwhelming caucus nomination for the U S Senate in Pennsylvania with 153 votes to 9 for Galusha Grow. The result underscores Quay’s powerful party control, his ability to elect friendly legislators, and the strong boss leadership within Pennsylvania Republicans.
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Matthew S. Quay
United States
Pennsylvania
Galusha A. Grow
Quay
Republican Party of
Don Cameron
Matthew Stanley Quay
Matt
Masterly Republican Defeat Strategy Exposed by Chicago Herald
The Chicago Herald condemns the Pennsylvania and New York Republican leadership for defeatist tactics. It cites J. W. Husted and Matthew S. Quay as emblematic of corrupt bosses tied to the Camerons. Quay's ties to Kemble and lobbyist activity are highlighted as proof of a party seeking renewal through old-time idols.
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Pennsylvania
New York
New York State
Theodorous J. W. Husted
Westchester County
Matthew S. Quay
the Cameron
United Os Senate
Allate
Artisan
Quay
Board of the State
Kemble
Husted
Poli Jon
Quay Ion
Camerons
Senate
Chicago Herald
Partisan Impudence by Retained Republican Chiefs in Washington
Detroit Free Press argues that some Republican ex-chiefs kept on as chief clerks at similar pay under Civil Service rules show the Administration’s reform of spoils. The piece stresses the distinction between heads who need trusted division chiefs and clerical staff, insisting the government can run without ex-chiefs and that resignations are always lawful.
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Washington
Detroit Free Press
President's stance on Mormonism and polygamy debated
The Dubuque Telegraph questions claims that the President favors softened laws on plural marriage citing Amelia Folsom’s kinship and the lack of Mormon references in a recent annual message. The Albany Journal comments skeptically on Blaine allies, likening them to frozen dynamite cartridges in a biting editorial note.
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Amelia Folsom
Brigham Young
Cleveland
Dubuque
Albany
Biaine Rep
Blaine
Random Bystander Quips and Snippets From Daily Life
A collage of chipped humor and street scenes. A tramp yields an overcoat to a policeman after a brief scuffle, a merchant traveler notes fashion, and jokes surface about counterfeit money detection, hats, and letters. The chatter includes a magistrate quip about foreigners and a joke on a boy and candy, ending with reflections on changing times and cremation.
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Italia
Harper
Zebedee Jones
Ebenezer Smith
Pittsburgh Chronicle
Chicago Standard
Market Reports reveal mixed grain and livestock prices
From Kansas City to New York markets, wheat No 2 spring and No 2 red winter edge down while No 2 winter bids hold. Barley and oats show limited activity. pork and lard firm with strong hogs. cattle and sheep vary by grade. Prices include regional quotes for dairy, butter, eggs, and boxed meats.
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Howe
Dali
At & Rl
Lard
Hal
Imerlin
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Waisky
Cartle
New York
Froer
St. Louis
Western
Elgin Creamery
Ansas
Tfc
Small Selfishness and Household Injustice
An excerpt from Harper's Bazaar laments petty acts of selfishness in family life. It describes how boasting about preferences, interrupting others, breaking engagements, and snide remarks disrupt harmony. The piece argues true virtue lies in recognizing others' rights, with aggrieved parties elevating character through self denial.
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Harper’s Bazar
They Still Live Three Leapers and Oddities From Rail and Street
A mid‑twenties style miscellany gathers fragile vignettes on dangers of leaping from moving trains the prison escape attempt and a somnambulist case. Brief quips note social quirks from a London grocer to a farmer named Buck and a painter asking six months for value while other light jests close the page.
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Texas
Bucks County
Buck
Philadelphia News
Igee
Charley
Boston Herald
Philadelphia
Joseph H. Thornton
Cincinnati, O
Warner
Col. Thornton
Promising bitters aid sufferers with dyspepsia
An array of testimonial phrases touts Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic for liver and ulcer issues and Browns Bronchial Trache s relief. It mentions a voter note, catalog ads, and a salesman praising Prickly Ash Bitters for dyspepsia relief along with other patent medicines and eye drops.
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Harter
Harter Medicine Company
St.Lawis, Mo
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