Republican Principles and Pennsylvania Platform Endorsement
The piece, drawn from the Chicago Inter Ocean, argues that 1888 Republican doctrines remain sound for 1892, praising Pennsylvania leadership and platform. It notes Democratic protectionist shifts, Southern influence, and calls for pressing the protection issue to defeat Democracy in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Chicago
National Republican Party
Keystone
New York
Ohio
Illinois
Middle States
Harrison
Republican Party
Democratic Party
National Committee
South
Randall
John C. Calhoun
Jefferson Davis
Inter Ocean
Clarkson's Industry and Post Office Changes Explored
The piece argues Republican handling of fourth class post offices under Harrison shifted 15,000 postmasters from Democrats, noting most postmasters are small shopkeepers with low earnings. It cites reasons for rapid changes, including resignations and patronage shifts, asserting the post office reflects national governance and political realignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Post Office Department
Harrison
the World
Clarkson Leads Democrats Against Free Trade Pamphlets
Albany Journal notes Clarkson has reduced 13,000 Democrats, hopes to remove 50,000 by January 1. The piece discusses distributing point for free trade pamphlets and the impact on Republican gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarkson
Albany
N. Y
Anarchistic Teachings Clash In Two Historic Speeches
The Indianapolis Journal compares Mrs Lucy Parsons in Chicago and Senator Voorhees in Bloomfield, noting similar fiery rhetoric on free government and class struggle. Both call for rising against elites and describe revolution as a remedy to alleged tyrannies. The piece labels the speeches mischievous and incendiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voorhees
Bloomfield
Lucy Parsons
Chicago
Parsons
Senator Voorhees
France
Carnegies
Indianapolis Journal
Soldiers for Office and Civil Service Restorations
A New York Tribune report highlights the Civil Service Commission restoring veteran officials to eligibility. The commission states all veterans of the late war are eligible for immediate reappointment, though appointing powers must act. President Roosevelt endorses reinstatement to government positions for faithful soldiers, with preference given in every case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reorganized Civil- Service Commission
E. W. Shheibner
Theodore Roosevelt
N. Y. Tribune
Monopolies and Free Trade in Trust Arguments
The Chicago Inter Ocean argues that monopolies aim to produce cheaply and sell high, resisting tariffs that would raise costs for labor and imports. It contends Anglo-American trusts would seek tariff repeal for salt or sugar, making protectionism and trusts incompatible, and that Chicago platform’s pro protection stance aligns with anti trust aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Sugar Trust
Anglo- American Salt Trust
Anglo- American Sugar Trust
Anglo-American Salt Trust
Anglo-American Sugar Trust
Europe
Chicago
Chicago Inter Ocean
Notes of the Day on Tariffs Trusts and Politics
A roundup of editorial comments from several papers criticizing tariffs and trusts. Mentions the Western Union monopoly and government treatment, ex Governor Proctor as possible Secretary of War, wage increases at Bethlehem Iron Company, and claims about the iron and steel industry under a Republican administration. Also notes a price surge by the English Salt Trust and perceived collapse of the American Salt Trust in a tariff nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Congress
Toledo Blade
Bes
Wanamaker
Western Union
Boston
Berit
Proctor
Burlington
Free Press
Kas
Bethlehem
Democratic
Mugwump
Troy
N. Y
Gkes
Pittsburgh
American Salt Trust
Chicago Journal
General Grant Death A Heroic End and Family Resolve
General Ulysses S. Grant died July 24, 1885 after a year of cancer at the root of the tongue. He faced financial ruin with courage, funded his memoirs, and remained cheerfully endured to provide for his family. The nation honored him during a world tour and a posthumous restoration to a retired army rank. His burial was in New York’s Riverside Park, August 8, in a grand tomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. 8. Grant
General Grant
United States
New York
Congress
Mount McGregor
General Butler
Peace Commission
Alex. H. Stevens
Lincoln
Nellie
Fred Grant
Ulysses
Grant
Riverside Park
New York City
Chicago Tribune
Richmonds Fall How the First News Reached Washington
The 1865 telegram from Richmond to Secretary of War Stanton shocked Washington operators. Fifteen year old Wm E Kettles copied the message and rushed to General Eckert and President Lincoln, who vanished toward Stanton's room as the historic dispatch was read. The scene fused wonder, urgency, and a nation poised at a pivotal moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. E. Kettles
War Department
Washington
Richmond
Kettles
Fortress Monroe
City Point
Cherrystone
Fortress
Monroe
South
Eb, M. Stanton
G. Wrrram
General Eckert
President Lincoln
Mr. Tinker
Confederate Leader's Oddities Highlighted by Governor Lee
Governor Fitzhugh Lee recounts Stonewall Jackson's quirks and religious zeal while recalling battles and mule field incidents at Lexington. He notes Jackson as a stern yet earnest figure, later buried in Lexington beside his first wife, with a brief tribute to his character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzhugh Lee
Lexington
Virginia Military Institute
Stonewall’ Jackson
Institute
J. R. Jones
West Point
Chancellorsville
Jackson
Jones
Margaret Preston
South
Tribune
Carved Civil War Post Found On West Virginia Bridge Remnant
A fragment of a stout bridge timber washed away in last year’s flood yielded a poplar post carved with the inscription C. Edwards, Co. I, 86th Ohio Infantry. The relic was preserved by George H. Shinn and N. C. Cochran for Meade Post, G. A. R. It may have buoyed the soldier’s memory on picket duty, though the exact date is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Lewis County
West Fork
C. Edwards
Co. I
86Th Ohio Vol. Infantry
George H. Shinn
N. C. Cochran
Meade Post
No. 6
West Virginia
Fairmount
West
General Sherman Recounts Cavalry Guard Meeting
A Philadelphia Inquirer story recalls General Sherman encountering a Wissahickon guard sergeant. The exchange reveals the sergeant’s long Cavalry service and ties to Custer and Reno. Sherman praises the veteran, noting a civilian rider’s salute proves his bravery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Wissahickon
Seventh Cavalry
Custer
Major Reno
Jerry
Philadelphia Inquirer
An Artist of War Days and His Front Sketches
Veteran war artist EF H Schell famed for front line sketches during the Civil War. He accompanied General Banks in the Red River campaign and Mansfield retreat, later thriving in a busy studio with a renowned Harper's Weekly connection. Also notes a long gap since a white man’s execution in South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF. H. Schell
Leslie
N. P. Banks
Red River Valley
Louisiana
Mansfield
Schell
Harper's Weekly
N. Y. Mail and Express
South Carolina
Farming tips and household recipes from old agricultural column
The column offers practical guidance on crop rotation and fertilizer, preserving green beans with vinegar, and a pineapple dessert. It also includes anecdotal notes about nails, sheep foot-rot, raspberry buns, cow husbandry, and a simple cloche-style frost frame for melons, all reflecting early rural life and domestic science in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottstown
American Agriculturist
Roasts Cooked in Ovens a Delusion and a Snare
The Louisville Courier Journal critiques oven roasting, arguing it yields foul aromas from empyeumatic oils and impairs flavor. It states open-fire roasting with air circulation preserves meat quality, while baking in pies stews meat and keeps moisture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier Journal
Origin of the porterhouse steak explained in notes
A Notes and Queries piece explains the porterhouse as the beef portion beside the spine from rib end to hip bone, including tenderloin. It notes the loin forms part of the cut, its rarity and high price, and traces the term to English inns where orders like "Give me a porter and steak" evolved into the steak name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Berlin to Expel Russian Students Amid War Friction
Amid mounting tensions a decree orders Russian students expelled from Berlin. Elsewhere a 700th mayoral jubilee medal for London is planned and a Buenos Aires exposition company is formed with 28,140,000 capital. Reports note injuries at the Paris Exposition and a perilous rockfall near the Jesen Fiord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
Buenos Ayres
Jesse Grant
Russell Harrison
Robert Lincoln
United States
Lincoln
Siberia
Obi
Yenisei
Jesen Fiord
Norway
Fiord
Eiffel Tower
Botanical tidbits and railway notes headlining a century back
A century back notes on orchids rising from 300 to 10000 species with brief botany facts on poison ivy belladonna cures and flowering varieties. It covers the Vanderbilt rail system map praise and a pamphlet by American Bank Note Co. Also mentions Carter’s Pills Twaty lectures and a Johnstown flood property loss estimate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Wuart
Mexico
Georgia
Louisville & Nashville excursion routes announced for fall travel
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad schedules multiple excursions on August 6 and 20, September 10 and 24, and October 8 to Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Florida with single fare round trips valid 30 days via northern and western connections. Inquiries should reach C. P. Atmore in Louisville or Geo. L. Cross in Chicago. Also note a Detroit brick firms purchase by Joan D. Rochereter.
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New York, Ave
Ito Choice
Nm & Rye—Western
Chicago
Beeves
Sv & Ey
Butte
Kansas City
Omaha
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company
Alabama
Tennessee
Mississippi
Florida
C. P. Atmore
Louisville
Geo. L. Cross
N. W. Pass
Clark Street
Ill
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MR. Clarkson
The
Civil- Service Commission
Monopoly
Philadelphia Times
Stonewall Jackson
General Sherman
New York Central
Hudson River
Boston & Albany
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
Michigan Central
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chicago & St. Louis
Bee Line
Hudson River Railroad
American Bank Note Company of
Carter
Mark Twaty
Glenn
Bill
Tue Board of Inquiry
Johnstown
TRE Markets
Dr. Pierce
Joan D. Rochereter
Standard Oil
Detroit
B. F. Johnson & Co
Fortune
Kinois Central
McComb City
A. H. Hanson
J. F. Merry
Manchester
Iowa
Japan
Nansen
Greenland
Grownic
Pensacola, Fla
Isaac Thompson
Eyer
Tites
Theodore Holland
Phila
Hood
Flood
Coner F. Jackson
Rowe Hood
All Drug
C. J. Hood
Apothecaries
Lowell
Mase
Tait
Paris
W. Baker & CO
Ening
Dorchester
Mass
Loomington
Circularad
R. M. Benjamim
LA We
H. Booth
Bryant's College
Buffalo
Clark's College
Milwaukee
Cnte
Iwaukee, Wie
Athenium
Cou Bia
Tenn
Robert D. Smith
Ordeal
Arain the Foods
McMullen Woven Wire Fence CO
North Market
Ontarioe &Ts
Freicht
Binghamtom
Binghamton
Man
Chas
Uyhuuna
Ice
OPIUA
Athearn Law
Wathington, LA
Ernamrree
le& Rks
Butalo
Best Bru
Anne
Joseph H.hunter Cs
A. N
Walnut ST
ST. Louis
Ontario Street
West 6Th ST
Elm ST
OIO
Jefferson ST
Memphis
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