Soldiers Vote Across Oceans In 1900 Election Efforts
The article notes extensive soldier voting across the globe, with ballots shipped to Cuba Porto Rico the Philippines and ships at sea. Governors and states arrange commissioners to supervise casting while efforts to prevent disfranchisement include unofficial ballots and mid ocean ballots for returning troops from the Philippines and Santiago.
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New York
Cuba
Porto Rico
Pacific
Philippines
Avantic
Soldier Boys
Lutve
Yome
Cleir
Ey Mt
Gustat
Treely
Kansas
Les
Philppine
Mid-Ocean
Santiago
G. D. Olden
Manila
Secretary of State
Palmer
New York State
Tts
New Jersey
Camp Meade
Voting in 1864 War Election Soldiers Vote Across Distances
The article describes the 1864 war election and how soldiers voting while serving at distant camps faced strict procedures. It cites Secretary of State Chautcey M. Depew’s pamphlet detailing the soldier vote process in New York, including sealed envelopes and authorized officers. It notes risks of tampering and the then-popular General McClellan among soldiers.
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Chautcey M. Depew
New York
Mr. Depew
State of
Albany
Solieré
Needera
United States
Naval Service
McClellan
State of New York
Sikt
Chaungey M. Depew
Depew
Oretty
Spearheading Speakerships Through U.S. History
A historical survey traces the long arc of U.S. House speakers from Frederick Muhlenberg to Thomas B. Reed, noting pivotal figures such as Jonathan Trumbull, Nathaniel Macon, Henry Clay, James K. Polk, Robert Winthrop, Nathaniel Banks, Galusha Grow, Schuyler Colfax, Samuel Randall, G. Blaine, and Thomas Reed, highlighting their terms, political shifts, and influence on congressional leadership across eras.
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Washington
Frederick Muhlenberg
Jonathan Trumbull
Connecticut
Jeosthas Trumbull
Enithet
Jonathan
United States
Gov. Trumbull
Brother Jonathan
Trumbull
United States Senate
Thaniel Macon
North Carolina
Tvo
Macon
Clay
Great Britain
Bangston Chever
South Carolina
John Bell
Tennessee
Bell
Whig Party
James KK. Polk
Harrison
Constitutional Union Party
Edward Everett
Massachusetts
James K. Polk
Congress
Baltimore
Polk
Robert M. T. Hunter
Virginia
Senate
Confederate Congress
Jefferson Davis
Robert C. Winthrop
Armistead Burt
Winthrop
Howell Cobb
Georgia
Washington Monument
Daniel Webster
Barks. Tanks
Galusha A. Grow
Pennsylvania
Grow
Schuyler Colfax
Indiana
Samuel J. Randall
G. Blaine
Maine
Loase
Michael ©. Kerr
J. Warren Keifer
Ohio
John G. Carlisi
Kentucky
Republian
Thomas B. Reed
Charles Frederick Crisp
Vote on South Dakota woman suffrage spans seven years
The article notes South Dakota voters will decide on amending the state constitution to grant women equal voting rights, after years of activism and legislative action. Anna T. Simmons leads the Equal Suffrage Association with Emma Crammer, while Clnea M. Williams coordinates campaigns from Broule Buildings. Illinois and other states contribute speakers, including Julia Mills Dusen and M. Tena Morrow, to reach every city and town before election day.
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South Dakota
Anna Tr. Simmons
Bat
Emma Crammer
Associaion
Clnea M. Wiliams
Broule ‘Ings
Aff
Illinois Equal Suffrage Association
Tts
Illnois
Feld
Julia Mills Dusen
M. Tena Morrow
Blamy C. Boald
Trinidad Pitch Lake described as inexhaustible deposit
The Pitch Lake at Point Libera in Trinidad covers nearly 100 acres with a dull dark surface and a soft central pool. Ridges and crevices filled with fresh water appear across the expanse, while the outer edge is hard enough to walk on. The lake is government property with portions leased to private parties who pay royalties based on pitch removed.
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Trinidad
Point Librea
HM Ia
Wide World Magazine
Sympathy in Childers and love of animals urged
The piece warns against encouraging cruelty to insects and animals in children. It advises gentle handling of caterpillars and cultivating admiration for their beauty instead of fear or harm, urging all parents to foster kindness toward creatures.
Sparks Pledges Long Haul in Revenge Stamps Feud
Uncle Allen Sparks remarks on a veiled feud and the arduous task of nullifying the Spathards with stubborn revenge stamps, signaling a drawn out struggle and lingering tensions in the community.
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Allen Sparks
Chicago Tribune
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Abraham Litcommana
George B. McClellan
Frederick A. Muhlenburg
Thomas LB
Peter Muhlenberg
Woodstock
Tittle Mac
Abraham
Mubute
Lincoln
Tal Bmaine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Maryland
Wentucky
Michigan
Town
Wisconsin
California
Childers
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