Idaho Statehood Debate Sparks Tax Burden Controversy
A Idaho correspondent criticizes the Statesman and a key August analysis arguing that statehood would burden taxpayers, not ease costs. He contrasts Nevada Oregon Washington Montana with Idaho, calling out proposed salaries and fears of mining, irrigation, and population gains while urging caution for a poor territory. He cites officer pay and legislative per diems to claim Idaho cannot sustain state government now.
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Oregon
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Montana
American Union
New York
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Sunshine Patriots
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Mosspack
The Cottage Where Grant Died at Mount McGregor
The Drexel cottage at Mount McGregor preserves General Grant's last hours unchanged except for removing a few family belongings. Leather chairs draped in black remain in place, the mantle clock rests silent since death, and writing tablets with messages to Mr. Drexel hang in a wall case with his pencil.
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Mount McGregor
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Washington Post
Jumbo the Elephant Saga Captured for New York Voyage
Mayor Warner of Lansing recalls the purchase of Jumbo the elephant as he details a comic, arduous transfer from London to New York. He describes the arduous logistics, the animal’s reluctance, and the public spectacle, ending with Jumbo finally in the ship’s hold and the venture becoming world news.
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Lansing
Mich
Detroit Free Press
Jumbo
London
New York
Hatton Garden Diamond Heist Tale From Jewelers Weekly
A London diamond district heist story details how a Clerkenwell dealer concealed stones in his mouth after a weighing error. Two watchers captured the act, and the suspect chose restitution over arrest, prompting a public spill of the tale mixed with moral commentary from the Louisville Truth.
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Hatton Garden
London
Diamond Exchange
Clerkenwell
Bank of England
The True Inwardness of a Toot Explains a Man’s Night Out
A writer explains the idea of a "toot" as a night out with drinking cards and entertainment. It argues that while a toot is wrong and degrading, it can subtly strengthen a husband’s respect for his home and provoke remorse, headaches, and better resolve afterward.
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Tooting
Louisville
How Children Acquire the Habit of Using the Left Hand
A note advises mothers to curb left handed tendencies in infants by switching objects to the right hand and, if necessary, binding the left hand with a soft handkerchief to force use of the right. It cites Dr Feltz’s theory from L Art Medicale that nursing side influences hand preference. The Philadelphia Press report attributes left handedness to early arm choice and caregiver handedness.
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District of Columbia
Sullivan
Boston
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Peter Jackson
California
Jackson
Congressman Jackson
Killains
Paddy Ryans
Dr. Feltz
L’art Medicale
de, Feltz
Philadelphia Press
Ode to a Pin in School Days Memory
A nostalgic verse recalls a school scene with Bill, a pin, and a prank. The vivid memory centers on a red headed boy, his yell, and the moment the pin caused the plaster to crumble above the bench while scholars reacted with astonishment.
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Billy
Watermelon Temptation and Velvet Bag Incident
A humorous tale from an American uncle claims a moral choice over watermelons as he muses on heaven or earth. In London a Philadelphia visitor caused a House of Commons scare with a velvet bag containing toilet matches and a smelling bottle, guarded by police until a MP’s escort accepted responsibility for its contents.
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Hebben
Bebben
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