A Nation's Genesis and the 66th Congress Review
J J Ingalls writes from the New York Journal reviewing the genesis and growth of the United States. The piece casts early colonists as builders of a democratic state, praising equality, education, and liberty while tracing progress from Plymouth to modern expansion and technological achievements. The essay contrasts past hardships with 19th century democratic triumphs and future advances.
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John J. Ingalls
New York Journal
America
Fames
Muswachgeetin Bay
Virginia
New England
Plymouth
Hudson
Cape Code
Sunness Sea
Landine
Plymouth Rock
Lincoln
Grant
Dewey
Manila
Milion
John Blair
Boston
Washington
New York
San Francisco
The Fifty Sixth Congress Opens with New Vision and Debate
The piece reflects on the 56th Congress opening with a bold forecast for the new era after the Civil War. It contrasts old party divides with proposed modern issues, praises leadership, and weighs constitutional theories between doctrinaire and practical Republicanism amid party dynamics and upcoming presidential campaigns.
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United States
Appomattox
McKinney
Micarasus
Philippines
Senate
Reed
Congress
United Bites
Republican Party
Peopl
Republican
Corti Sockee
Shifting Currency Debate Frames a Vast Policy Clash
The article surveys the currency crisis and political fault lines, noting renewed policy battles over the gold standard, monetary reform, and anti monopoly legislation. It cites Republican resistance, Democratic support, and public demand for radical action against entrenched financial powers. The piece also critiques the Sherman Act while praising Supreme Court interpretations shaping modern economic law.
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Thie Rouse
Bose
Puerto Crit
Cufnse
Jena
Patafy
Nate
Await
Ainegeane
Philippines
Heelon
Nantucket
New York
Chile
Congress
Speyer Eveterapla
Orginal
Senate
Edmunda
Supreme Court
Judge Gill's Patronage Fights in Indian Territory
Washington reports Judge Gill of Kansas, recently seated on the federal bench in the Indian Territory, faces friction over patronage. The court post uses include a clerk with over 7000 a year, deputy clerks at 3200, three commissioners at 1500 each, and a month ly cobles totaling about 31000 annually. Pressure mounts to appoint outsiders and fill clerkship as resignations loom.
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Washington
Gill
Kansas
Indian Territory
Cor
Makins
Pidnes
Winston Haw
Dramatic Preview and Local Theatre Praise
A Peoria Journal note lauds a Beach and Bowers minstrel show at Grand Opera House. The review highlights the dramatic aspects of Bleak House with Krook and the chorus, praising the actors and audience reaction, and noting the high enjoyment of the program despite popular pricing. Also mentions Owen Coal Co promotions and local shop items.
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Tps
Peoria Journal
Bowers
Rieany
Grand Fe Ormetantor
Sailor in February and McCoy plans boxing comeback
In New York at the Broadway Athletic Club Maher and McCoy discuss a February start for a new boxing push. McCoy says retirement may come after winter but vows to seek rematches with Fireslumons Sharkey or similar rivals, planning a school of physical culture in Broadway Muldoon. He is slated to meet Joe Choynski January 12 at the Broadway A C.
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New York
Auket
McCoy
Fireslumons
Sharkey
Tam
Joe Choynekt
Broadway A. C
McGovern Training Tough for Dixon Title Fight
New York bantamweight champion McGovern rests in Fleetwood training quarters for next week’s title fight with George Dixon. He weighs 124 pounds on departure but must make 118 for the bout, with trainer Charley Mayhood dismissing Critics as he expects easy admission to 118. Betting runs strong as backers push McGovern’s edge, including a $200 match and a parallel $500 offer, with O’Rourke and Macias arranging wagers among sporting men.
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New York
Van
Jerry McGovarn
Fleetwood
George Dixon
Terry
McGovern
Sam Harris
Terry Tee
Charley Mayhood
Dixon
Chasley Mayno
Teddy
Thes
Brooklyn
Aa Mayhood
Trid Han Eny
Mactiovern
Ixty
Dizon
Delavan
Tom O'Rourke
Lou
Aleck Brown
Joe Macias
O'Rourke
Macias
Brown
Kid Lavigne Wrestles Jack McAuliffe in New Fork Farewell
Historical notes recount a January meet between Kid Lavigne and Jack McAuliffe in New Fork. Lavigne sought revenge, matching strength and taunts as the bout drew crowd reactions and a dramatic finale with McAuliffe retreating after a heated exchange and injuries.
Whitney to Race Abroad Enter English Turf Event
Ex secretary of the navy W C Whitney plans to race in England as sales at Newmarket show heavy bets on his British turf venture. Gilpin bought prized stock including Beger for 17000 and Mount Prospect for 70,000, with other interests acquiring a two year old and a promising prospect.
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New York
Newmarket
Eneileh Toall
W. C. Whitney
Tandon Sporting Papers
Giipin
Navy
Beger
Mount Prospect
Gilpin Flso
Bep
Carsering
Peres
Whitney Plans 2 Lates Scale After Purchases
Eager is deemed cheap and likely to win next season. Flook views him as a cost effective favorite. Gilpin strengthens his table with Prince Barcaldine Mount Prospect and Miguel-Aurora foal. Whitney appears set to race next season on the 2 late rate plan.
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Atud
Gilpin
Prince Barcaldine
Moutl
Miguel—Aurora
Whitney
Burns Tops the List in 1899 Mounts and Brackets
Chicago January 3 Tommy Burns leads the world’s jockeys with 28 brackets from 20 mounts in 1899. He rode the most winners and earned more than any other jockey that year, edging O Connor by ten brackets. Burns dominated through the season amid competitive racing and fluctuating rankings.
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Chicago
Tommy Burna
America
Australia
Oakland
Bouts for This Week Good Contests in Frisco and New York
New York reports a week of notable glove fights led by a Thursday San Francisco bout between Al Neill of San Francisco and Jack O'Brien of Philadelphia a rising middleweight contender. The page notes Neill's aggressive style and questions about timing and power as he plans a return to the ring.
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Frisco
New York
San Francisco
al Neill
Jack O'Brien
Philadelphia
Neil
Quita
Gene
Smoke Klauer and Spike Sullivan Set for Sunday Fight
News from New York reports Spike Sullivan vs George McFadden a twenty five round bout at Broadway slot Tala to draw big crowds. Two Chicagoans head east Saturday as Harry Forbes also plans a bout. John Lawson proposes a six day bicycle race riding 144 hours nonstop paced by motors to chase a record.
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Yation
Spike” Sullivan
George McFadden
Spike
Harry Forbes
New York
John Lawson
Layweon
Br Motors
Lawson
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