G E O R . R. P E C K S Oration at Union College
Read aloud today at noon at Union College Schenectady the address by George R Peck titled Finer Than Preceding Orations. The speaker exhorts youths to civic duty and national unity, praising patriotism, virtue, and the duties of citizens in sustaining the republic. The piece references Edward Everett Hale and Lincoln era ideals, urging courage against corruption and a call to collective service for the republic.
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Union College
Schenectady
Yricvenis
Tate
Edward Everett Hale
Uke
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Bes Lee
Rees
Manmrbere
Rumes
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Siettard
Cathy Wari
Rome
Petts
Andy Cue
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Kpc Norusans
Allen Wirt
Philoan
Wien
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Hess Ste. Shrine
Uae
Ana
Wordsworth
Fuun Tent
Ieee Deere
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Ben Suntone
Ariel
Ike
Rey
Lefont
Kinglake
Colin Campbell
Weunde
Anould
America
Sckundrein
Seveles
Collegaes
Fen
Selteh
Suse
Osou
Peter
United States
Hic
Hindi
Atraham Lincoln
Boles and the Strike in the 1884 Nomination Fight
A fragmentary report notes the 1884 presidential nomination struggle with Boles in the Illinois Democratic circle. It cites Boles backing Cleveland's federal troops to quell riots in Chicago and the aftermath as party tension rises over the Chicago delegation.
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Dex Mojnos
Beriortatg Feaders
Meisel Glermay
Kawomy
Peoria
Peorienie
Biles
Isl
Jep
Cleveland
Fimnoke
Hales i
Tun
Opes
Chicago
An Aeronaut's Fall Ends in Tragic Injury at Balloon Meet
Victoria Lecroy, famed aviator, fell 40 feet from a balloon during a hot air ascent near Hubbard. The parachute failed to save her as spectators watched her tumble into trees and ropes. Her husband, Hubbard Loomt, remained aloft and later landed safely.
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Victoria Leroy
Fort Wayne
G. LE. Hubbard
Abd
Victoria Lecroy
St Jonash
Delayed the Cable Cars By Broken Bicycle Chain
Washington June 24 A broken bicycle chain deranged the streetcar system as the chain parted and fouled the trolley wire causing cars to halt until the chain was removed. A track walker spotted the fault and service was resumed after removal. Dr A P Sawyer lauded as a noted medical discovery for women. Lida C Bradshaw Fairfield and a pharmacist ad appear in the clipping.
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Washington
Cork
A. P. Sawyer
Lida C. Bradshaw
Fairteld
Sim
Kaneve
Married in January Stirs Family Tension and Refusal
A garbled early 20th century style notice describes a couple's marriage amid family conflict. It recounts a man named McCall or McCall’s relations, a pension matter, and a woman seeking her rightful support and clothing as tensions rise. The readable fragments center on a denied provision and a strained domestic situation.
Populista at Memphis in bid for silver medal
Fragmented text shows populist political chatter at Memphis with references to a party, committee members, and discussions about silver, election meetings, routes, and a medical or commercial aside. The garbled OCR blocks clarity on actual events, dates, or outcomes.
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Memphis
Murh
Trade Promises and Loans at Steam Laundry
Fragmentary notes describe a trade deal and payment terms at Steam Laundry. Mentions loan money and a route tie with chairs and goods, but details are unclear and names or dates are not fully legible.
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Om ‘Fraust Co
Contagious Blood Poison Cure Claim Exposed
An ad denounces blood poisoning cures, warning against patent medicines and urging avoidance of unsafe tonics. It touts Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta, claims to cure various blood diseases and condemns hateful agents and doctors selling dangerous powders. It presents aggressive promotional language and sensational claims typical of era medical scams.
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Nak
Mercury
Jorth
S.S
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
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