Democracy and frontier influence in Jackson era politics
Dr McLaughlin traced how frontier expansion shaped American democracy from 1830 to 1875. He noted Jackson’s rise and the Spoils System, the shift toward national unity, and the gradual abolitionist awakening led by Garrison. Forthcoming lecture will discuss slavery and secession’s impact on democracy.
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Jefferson
McLaughlin
Jackson
America
Sovereins
Mississippi
William Lloyd Garison
England
Garrison
Philosphy
University Chapel
One Woman Decides Crimson Gulch Vote
In Crimson Gulch the town's political outcome hinges on a single decisive vote. Captain Cactus Joe notes a young woman postmaster's announcement swayed neighbors to align their ballots, ending the contest with united support.
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Washington Star
Crimson Gulch
Cactus Joe
Freckle Remedy From Lemons and Orchard White
A simple home remedy instructs squeezing two lemons into three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint freckle lotion. Apply daily to face neck and arms to fade blemishes and achieve soft rosy skin. Harmless and non irritant according to the ad.
Boston Telephone Strike Affects Thousands of Lines
Reports say about 630000 lines in five English states were affected with 20000 Massachusetts switchboard workers idle. Rumors of New York workers replacing strikers circulated among pickets. Federal intervention considered as naval radio operators rumored, denied by officials. U S District Attorney Poynton to confer with phone company on impact on government business.
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Ieve
England
New York
Massachusetts
Boston
Naval
Telephone Company
Postal Service
United States
Poynton
Tdey
Ita
Baltimore
Baltimore Club
Federal League
Baltimore Federals
John A. Heydler
National League
Striking TE&L Operators Demand Quarters Before Action
Washington reports that New England Telephone and Telegraph Co strike workers must present their case to company officials who will refer it to the wire control board. Post office officials say they can act only after proper procedure is followed. Northern New England services shut, with Manchester, Concord, and Nashua exchanges paralyzed. Rhode Island and Massachusetts cities report widespread strikes, with hundreds of operators idle. Police increase patrols as fears of thugs during the unrest rise. Camp Devens sees 20 switchboard girls absent. efforts to cover service fail.
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N. E. Telegraph & Telephone Co
Washington
New England Telephone & Telegraph Co
Wire Control Board
Post Office Department
William Driver, Jr
Eut
Department
New England
Manchester
N. H
Concord
Nashua
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Providence
R. I
Kathryn McGovern
Camp Devens
Tessie Tierney
Springfield
Gotha Forbes
Vermont
Parcels for Overseas Men Eased by Post Office
Washington states that members of the A E F may mail parcels to overseas destinations without extra restrictions if the parcels weigh seven pounds or less. The move follows a War Department request and applies to mail from the United States.
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Washington
Iit
Post Office Department
War Department
Metal Prices Reported In New York Market
Copper prices eased with spot at 1518 to 152. April offered 15 38. May and June 15 18 to 152. July 15 14 to 375. August quoted 1530 to 1550. September 1588 to 718. Lead was dull with spot for April and May at 5. Spelter quiet with spot and nearby at 6 to 6 10, May 6 05, June and later 6 20, August and September
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New York
Apil
Pastors Transferred in New York East Conference
Assignment of pastors announced at the New York East Conference session in Brooklyn shows changes across districts including Durham Connecticut Middlefield Connecticut and Middletown Connecticut. Details list new placements for ministers at Bethany Cheshire Durham Essex Meriden South Park Hartford New Haven and other towns. Adjourned town meeting tonight to finalize the call and tax discussions.
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Durham
Middlefield
Middletown
New York
New York East
Methodist Episcopal Church
Brooklyn
New Haven
Bethany
Conn
S. S. Sands
Bethlehem
F. H. Sawyer
Cheshire
Park Church
C. J Wood
Plainville
C. R. Strobel
South Meriden
I. M. Anderson
Torrington
W. C. Judd
Wallingford
W. M. Warden
South Church
Waterbury
I. L. Smith
West Suffield
N. C. McCloskey
Wethersfield
R. T. Thawley
Windsor
J. L. Brooks
Winsted
Seeresmen
Board of School Visitors
Defeat Meriden T A B by 102 Points in Cards and Pool
The St. Aloysius card and pool teams led a large delegation to Meriden for a return contest, winning by 11 points to surpass last week’s 91, giving Middletown the overall tourney lead by 102. Detailed scores show Pool and Cribbage results, with Middletown accruing the margin.
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Meriden T. A. B
St. Aloysius
Meriden
Pool
Wonschlager
Dooley
Middletown
Foster
Barry
Grippo
Driscill
Moore
Quinlan
Crowley
McCloughlin
Doran
Spill
Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Promoted as Cure
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a premier treatment for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It claims quick friendly relief, a gentle vegetable formula, and urges readers to test with a ten cent sample from Dr Kilmer and Co at Binghamton New York, noting to mention Middletown Evening Press.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Middletown Evening Press
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Richter & CO
Hartford
Conn. Mills Co
Reeese
Middletown National Bank
Interesse Nel Deposito
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Main Street
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Geneva, N.Y
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