Grosvenor’s Vindictive Fight Against Foraker Exposed
A Woolaston visitor inquires into Gen Grosvenor’s anti Foraker stance from 1880s to 1890s. The record chronicles Grosvenor’s failed efforts to undermine Foraker through patronage, appointments, and political maneuvers in the 11th district and statewide, including cabinet and postmaster positions, and the role of Campbell and McKinley era figures in shaping Federal employment for Sherman and Foraker foes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hon .B. Bundy
Wollaston
Journal
Sherman
Congress
Johnson
Fordker
Benator
Mar Grosvenor
Foraker
Xenia
Campbell
Democratic
Jennings
The
Messenger
A.W. Ullom
Mir. Ullom
Judge Kaler
Dame Goimpiny
Gen
Grosvenor
Allen
Kaler
Gov. Campbell
Athens
Messia
A. Craig
J. M. Wood
Allom
Columbus
Guy. Campbell
Ullom
Mesers
Craig
Wood
Mesara
Gov
B.D. Sayre
Finpanh Sherman
Hepublienn
Gov. McKinley
Mor
McKinley
Orphas
Ciroxvenor
Hyron
Gen. Grosvenor
The Lating of Fruit Perils in Seed Eating
A New York Lodger column warns parents about dangers of swallowing fruit seeds and pits. It cites cases of gastritis from apple stems and grape seeds, explains potential seed germination inside the stomach, and urges teaching children to discard seeds to prevent dangerous blockages and illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Card
Tariff talk and odd scraps from a late 19th century page
A reader’s jumble of notes on diet, tariffs, and fashion includes claims about grape pulp versus seeds, a critique of tariff taxes on consumers, and a correspondent’s note from August 15 1892 offering vintage bicycle cushion tires. The piece mixes quotations, jokes, and shop chatter with social commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Plate
John Quincey Adina
First Avenue Hotel
Holhirn
London
W.C
Dour
Victor Blegeles
Victor Cushion
Overman Wheel Company
Chicopee Palla
Mase
U.S.A
Salt Creek Fire Destroys Johnson Grocery Amid Supposed Theft
A Friday night blaze consumed M. Johnson's grocery on Salt Creek with about 400 loss. Authorities suspect theft preceded the fire. Nearby residents Jane Bateman and Ada of Frankfort visit relatives this week. Other items note courtship meeting at Eagle Mills and pension increases for Nelson Hart and Wm Tisdale. A newborn girl to Mr and Mrs Kennedy is reported to be improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TR. M. Johnson
Salt Creek
Tomer C. Jones
Eagle Mills
Angela
Ira Pencens
Chcleville
Nelson Hart
Wm Tisdale
C. &. Kennedy
William Garrett
Notice on Market and Morin Sirevis by Sammy Mompel
An old notice advertises selections including Monongekela Eye or Bourbon Whisky for medical use and Domestie White Ha ndrios. The text references procedures by attending clerks and a pace of delivery at Market and Morin Sirevis with Sammy Mompel presenting.
Elec ptric Hitters Labeled as Universal Tonic
A dubious tonic, Elec ptric Hitters, claims rapid farm popularity and status as a universal medicine. It asserts cure for sickness including liver, kidney, malaria and constipation with a money back guarantee, priced at 50 cents per bottle and sold by F. Norrington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elery Dy
Stanneh
F, Norrington
Unclear voyage tale with rail strike and shipboard offers
A chaotic diary fragment recounts riders boarding a Michigan Central train near Bearhorn, a boastful tramp crew seeking town passage, and a tense moment of potential treachery aboard the cars. It shifts to an unrelated midparagraph advertisingNew Discovery cough remedies and patent medicines from Shirringtons drug store with promotional claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Michigan Central
Bearhorn
Clovk
Shirringtons Brug
Unclear Text Prompt About Diphtheria Cure
Fragmentary OCR discusses a supposedly prime cure for diphtheria and mentions Sadik by MY lore Cane. Statements are garbled and lack verifiable names, places, or dates. The readable bits imply medical claims without identifiable authorities or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadik
Bargain Offered for Horse and Gear in Gijon Area
An advertisement-style message invites quick contact for a horse described as a single buggy horse available for cash or exchange. The note mentions modern style gear and a location near Gijon and Carringies with a prompt call for the bargain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gijon
Mining In Washington Propsects Rich Ore Belts Near Colville
A historical report outlines mining in Washington with discoveries in the Colville district Stevens County and the Kootenay region of British Columbia. It notes silver and gold in promising leads, development work, and proposed rail links to the Columbia and Northern Railroad, plus reservations and land issues affecting settlers and tribes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mengie
Pine Joliers Minge
Chinte Rien
Reinite
Reaent
Coleville
Stevens County
Cyne Salltond
Colima Bi
Colville
Creule Withen
Silvee
Aesaph
Moses
Surin
Golville
Foun
Rang Northaast
Lake Chulan
Columbia
Geant Northern Railroad
Weeatchee
Jullian Ralph
Harper's Mage
Gray Eagle's Debut in a War Era Tale in Georgetown
A fragmentary narrative recounts a Confederate gray horse sale in Georgetown during late summer 1865. A dealer fixes a price at 135 dollars after a bargaining scene, with the horse, journey, and weathered urban scenes shaping a vivid wartime vignette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuillock
Stole Hewitty
Georgetown
Hazel
Wss
Dixie
Gontlouidn
Bhiv
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the People's Bank
Canh Capital
Logan
Ttoom No
Opera House
Lawarnor A. Wea Rregitents Hev
Calor
the First Bank
Logan, Onto
Ohn Walker
Chas, E. Bowen
Dooya General Banking
Huatnens
Resolver Parla
Discouite Paper
Bye
Vella
Jama
G. W. Brehm
Attornay-at-Law
Dollinon
Bohnews
Lande
WM. M. Bowen
Attorney-at-Law & Notary Public
Offes
James Block
Ohio
Roos Formany
Hite James
J. Grogan
Absteadn
Sade
Ciibans
Bunlyong Proxecuti Metignen
UN Hanns
ATI, Hansen & Smith Attorneys-At-Law
Omee
Calilia Block
Koomm No. Dea
H. Bright
P Omee
Collin
Wen
Cams
Buennavn Weldy & Buerhauts, Attorneys AT Law
Firat Bank
Login
Oto
John F. White
Z. V. Raney
H. G., Campbell
Rochester Fitaro
J.H. Dye
Mansfield
G. W. Dollison
Vinita
General Insurance Agent
Canty & Pitcher
Hollison
Thachers
A. H. Overman
Loutwille Courier-Journal
Wien
Cumberland River
Annie Boony
Murphy's House
Jane Bateman
Ada
Frankfort
OuLin
Jersey
Callan
Weite
Case
Bunce Medical
Millur & Ciwe
Hin
Lys Thuatupy Co
A. L. Onetln
Notary Public
Starr PB
Hocking County
W. L. Douglas
Ratlemen
Ladies, Eye
le Bouglas
Bowlby & Bon
Mining
Gray Eagle
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