Arctic Expedition Members Deny Reports Of Split Parties
In Cleveland on September 4, Sergeants Brainerd and Long and Private Connell of the Greely Arctic Expedition refute a Washington telegram claiming the survivors were split into two groups led by Brainerd and Long. They assert the camp stayed united, Greely remained capable to lead, and only one man was shot.
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Greely
Cleveland, O
Brainerd
Long
Connell
Draw
Wescam
Washington
Lane
Cornell
Herry
Army
Dr. Pavey
Sergeant Long
Kansas City
Kansas
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Joy
Hickory Streets
Joy Street
Daniel
True
N. J
Andrew Jackson
Hammons
Mechanicsville
Sarasoga County
Willie Bolan
John Datty
Bolan
Jackson
Young Bolan
Deni
Duffy
Mechansville
PrrresenGen
Braum
Lear
Opint
Schambeng
Amiess
Bran
United States
Stone
Shaeffer
Political jabs and party lines swirl in early campaign chatter
A string of editorials and letters argue over Blaine and Cleveland, noting Ohio may tilt Democratic, criticizing Blaine’s war record and monied Republicans, praising Cleveland’s letter for workers, and lampooning factions. The mix brands rivals, hints at reformist sentiment, and mocks party tactics.
Public corruption and reform calls in early 1880s press
The article complains about Burnside’s bondholders and sixth auditor’s office, blaming incompetence and lax oversight for government fraud. It argues for ending Republican control and cites a post office contractor cheating the department. It also notes Hendricks accepting the Democratic nomination and GOP efforts to counter with libel suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Burnside
Post Office Department
Avery
Republian
Savannah
de Feaiken
Miscellaneous notes from early press features and curiosities
A collage of brief items from various papers. Topics include a critique of modern times versus forefathers, a novel electric sweat band claim for hats, a wedding breakfast pyramid centerpiece with a bride and groom photo, a Brooklyn Bridge Earthquake note, Stenington Conn rain folklore, Fort Sumter deterioration, Julius E. Meyer butterfly collection, Kansas philosophy school quips, Bartholdi Lafayette statue origins, Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore’s Coney Island moment, Dr Cyrus Teed’s prophetic claims, Pocahontas portrait provenance tied to Simon de Passe and Rolfes lineage.
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Fort Sumter
Washington Post
Julius E. Meyer
Brooklyn
America
Livonia
N. Y
Brooklyn Union
Creston
Kansas
Whitness
Bartholdi
Lafayette
Trion Square
New York
Varis
France
Thiers
New York Times
Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore
Coney Island
Patri
M. Y. Graphic
Cyrus R. Teed
Syracuse
Cyrus
Earth
Teed
Heaven
J. H. Clymer
First Methodist Episcopal
Syracuse Journal
Pocahontas
Simon de Passe
Rolfes
Tuttington
Elwins
Booton Hall
Aylstam
Heacham Hall
Heacham
Rain Tree in South Australia Draws Mines Office Notice
Hon J B Adott inquiries into a Land and Water notice claiming a rain tree in South Australia grows to sixty feet with a three foot base and drips water turning soil into a marsh. Inspector J Duff reports the tree is Albizzia saman or Pithecolobium saman, native to Latin America, valued for fodder and shade, with mixed suitability for New South Wales climates. steps ordered to procure trees for testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Adott
South Australia
Abbott
Inspector of Forests
J. Duff
Vatory Braxen Department OF
Minney
John L
Royal Botanic Gardens
Kew
London
Iss
Venezur
Humboldt
Zamang del Guayre
Botanic Gardens
Trinidad
Tney
Sydney
South America
New South Wales
Jons Derr
Market Reports and Pat Enforcing the Rules in Grain
In St Louis and Chicago market notes for September 6 detail price quotes for grain and provisions with pork and bacon values, butter, cheese, and cattle trends. A narrative about Pat, a new hotel helper, highlights his enforcement of a spittoon sign with a sharp report of violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
DuiLatze
Ovisions
Texas
Unaccountable mystery illness touted as Warner's Epic The Best cure
A sensational 19th century column describes a mysterious illness with chest pains fatigue and digestive issues claiming doctors cannot diagnose it and praising Warner's Epic The Best as a cure after recounting Dr A G Richards Boston testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Richards
Tremont Street
Boston
Warner
Local reader lauds Da Wa Hart’s Basa for cough relief
J C Gray of Dadeville Alabama writes praising Da Wa Hart’s Basa for lung health. He states his mother was bedridden four weeks with a cough and improved after using the remedy, claiming it saved her life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Gray
Dadeville
Als
A Near View of Mexico by Howard A. Easton
Howard A. Easton reports from Philadelphia after a business trip to Mexico. He describes Mexico as a diamond in the rough with vast resources and growth potential once Yankee enterprise dominates local ignorance and prejudices. Easton notes wild unsettled frontier areas, future towns, and railroads crossing the border, plus a critical view of consuls mainly French and German, who influence trade and often clash with American merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard A. Easton
Philadelphia
Mexico
Post
Scotland's Sea Harvest Valued by Fishery Board
The Fishery Board places a total value on Scotland's sea harvest in Scottish waters, with over two million pounds from the herring fishery and haddock catches totaling 545 568 cwt valued at £340,693. Oyster beds have declined, yielding 6 456 hundreds of oysters, worth £82,945 in total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fishery Board
Scotland
Evening Post
Hop Bitters credited for health rescue in Wilmington
J Wickliffe Jackson of Wilmington Delaware reports severe illness and nervous debility after southern trip. He credits Hop Bitters with restoring strength and flesh, noting daily compliments on his improved appearance as he recovers. The letter warns genuine bottles bear a green hop bunch on the white label.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wickliffe Jackson
Wilmingtom
Del
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Mary Lawson
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Sdot
Lamb
Ross
Lawson
Fairview
Fulton
Nashville
Texx
The
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Tennessee
Onan
St. John
Jack Logan
Blaine
Ohio
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Chicago
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Logan
Cincinnati Enquirer
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le Courier-journal
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Charles
Augusta
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Rother
Chicago Mail
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Short
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Esvasion
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Jesson
Billy
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Conn
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Dell
Hutter
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Rahe Stoo
Glenn
England
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Courier- Journal
Cork
Ife
Western Steam
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Sber
Soem
Canjet
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Cincinnati
Spresos
Mesa
Marathon Independent
Beefsteak
Boston Post
Ee Prso
al Drageists
Charles A. Vorvier Co
A. Yootlee
Baltimore
Leavenworth
Catarr H . Ely
ST Ra
Simpie
Mall Oa
Owego
N.Y
John HS
Woodbury
P. C. Ballou
Joukton
Dney Wort
Clark
Wort
C. M. Summerlin
Mit
Wells, Richardson &C. Barrington
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Qoldier
Ouleer
Pemstens
Seorne Fee
Lava
W. McCormick& Son
Aircrak Ad. J.B
Sea Harvest
Buckner, Mo
Ees
16Th Street
Leek
E. E. Menges & CO
Beak
Dearborn Street
All W
Dreydoppel
Bor
Bend Home Logmis & Wyman, Tiffih, Exo
Compiete
Nanodot Enema
Nat Motury
Pomke Ieuan “Arwealles
Swift
Swift Specific Co
Drawerd
Atanta Ga
Rh Aves
Chestnut St
Ise
Adiirea
L. Pond
Aurora
Kane Co
Whiting
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