Depew recalls Grant talks on China Japan and Johnson
Chauncey M Depew recounts conversations with Ulysses S Grant about China Japan peace terms offered by Prince Kung and the Mikado ministers. He describes Grants arbitration suggestion and the fusion of that compromise with Grant Johnson relations during Reconstruction.
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Chauncey M. Depew
Gen. Grant
Ching
Japan
Andrew Jolson
New York
Col
F. D. Grant
Chamber of Commerce
China
Kung
Grant
Andrew Johnson
Histori
Gen Grant
Johnson
Lincoln
United States
Virginia
South
Ge. Grant
Congress
Coun
White House
Important Land Case Affects Settlers In Griggs County
The General Land Office decides in favor of H C Knudson in the Northern Pacific Railroad Company v Knudson case on indemnity land in Griggs County Dakota. Knudson settled before survey and before railroad selection, so he may file declaratory statement and later prove up preemption. This three year dispute overturns prior adverse rulings and may protect bona fide settlers on indemnity land prior to railroad claims.
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Northern Pacific Railroad Company
H. C. Knudson
Range OS
Griggs County
Dakota
General Land Office
Knudson
Fargo
United States
Scotland trip reveals crofter distress and passive resistance
Rev. Duncan MacGregor of Chicago reports 300000 crofters in the Scottish Highlands living without leases under tyrannical landlords. He found widespread destitution, with some gathering whelks for food, and notes crofters will resist oppression passively if imprisoned.
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Duncan MacGregor
Chicago
Scottish Land League of America
Scotland
Highlands of Scotland
Mr. MacGregor
Isle
Isle of the Hebrides
Lyke
Queen Victoria
Death of Malcom Hay Ex-First Assistant Postmaster General
Malcom Hay died in Pittsburg of consumption. Born in Philadelphia in 1842, he moved to Pittsburg in 1865 and joined the Allegheny county bar. A leading Episcopal layman and Democrat, he served in the state constitutional convention and as a national Democratic delegate in 1876 1880 and 1884 where he sat on the committee on resolutions.
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Malcom Hay
Hay
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Allegheny County
Episcopal Church
Florida
Hayes
Resolt
Langtry Case Heard Over Household Debts in Chelsea Court
Mrs Langtry was summoned to Chelsea county court to answer debts incurred during married life. Her counsel argued the agent could not appear due to ten broken engagements risking serious harm to the defendant. Dressmakers’ bills are cited. Mrs Langtry alleges her husband is responsible. he says his sole income is an annuity from her on condition he stays silent.
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Langtry
A Tragic Tale of Love and Unspoken Truths
In a sunlit rural setting two old friends recount five years apart and a shared past. Felix reveals his love for Vala, while Wingar faces the cost of silence and a pledged future with his sister Leonore. The revelation shatters hopes and changes their lives.
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Felix
Wingar
Leonore
Vala Lee
Vala
Garrick's Hamlet in the Ghost Scene Described in Time
A theater observer recalls Garrick as Hamlet in black mourning attire witnessing the ghostly encounter. The scene unfolds on a cold night with a hushed audience as Horatio and Marcellus watch. Hamlet trembles, speaks the line Angels and ministers of grace defend us, then fights to pursue the ghost with sword extended until lost behind the scenes.
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Hamlet
Horatio
Marcellus
Garvick
Immigration concerns spark call for federal action in St Louis
A prominent Republican from a Great Middle State warns immigration is escalating beyond control. He urges Congress to act as states have, citing rising unemployment and labor shortages, and predicts urgent action next winter in the House.
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St. Louis
Washington
Land of the Free
Con
Congress
Paiiene
London merchant’s rise and a curious traveler tale
An oblique tale follows a young London merchant named Moore who detects talent in a traveling trader. He mentors a clever youth, shaping success by adapting to markets on the road. A sharp exchange reveals wit, confidence, and the ethos of street trade.
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London
George Moor
Moore
George
Tomer
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