Washington Gossip on Dogs and Statesmen Homes
Special correspondence from Wasurxeros notes half of Washington’s fine houses lie vacant as statesmen retreat to seashores. An enterprising dog keeper guards mansions with bulldogs, while Lincoln era bulldog fighting tales entertain the crowd. A U.S. senator’s son and Lefevre’s district praise in Wall Street, with auctions of foreign minister goods and famed Robeson and Windom houses signaling political fortunes and misfortunes in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Ben Lefevre
Washington
Wasurxeros
Delaware
Government
White House
Burke
Tad
Treasury
War Department
Gen. McClellan
Henry A. Wilson
Wilson
McClellan
Buchanan
Jefferson Davis
Pierce
Davis
Gen
Ohio
Robeson
Sixteenth Street
Scott Circle
Senator Windom
Windom
Senate
Chicago
Blaine
George Pendleton
Payne
Berlin
Endicott
Pendleton
Don Cameron
Pennsylvania
Camerons
Morgan
New York
Buncombe
van Wyck
Nebraska
Paddock
Conger
Michigan
Stewart
Dupont Circle
Tomas J. Topp
Hunting for War Portraits Across Time
New York Letter describes Mr. Hall’s hunt for war portraits. After years of searching and finally obtaining one elusive piece, several similar volumes surfaced. He describes rare finds in unexpected places and the thrill of bargains, recalling a 1888 illustrated volume acquired for a dollar that felt treasure beyond value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
New York
Gladstone and Salisbury in High Church friendship lingering
Gladstone and Salisbury, twins in high church views, once intimate private friends, now divided by political squabbles. Both patrons of livings and deep theologians, they shared ultra High Church doctrine and favored Old Catholic reunion under Dellinger. Their former visits and library forages at Hatfield House gave way to political poison ending their friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Salisbury
Dellinger
Hatfield House
Oysters Cause Delay in Robinsditch Restaurant
An angry diner complains of slow service and seeks compensation after shouting for oysters. A waiter explains orders are in progress and raw oysters are set to soothe a sore throat. The incident highlights service delays and customer dissatisfaction in a local eatery.
Holman at Home the Man Who Won the Great Objector Title
Special Correspondence from Indianapolis profiles William S Holman of Aurora Dearborn County Indiana as a personable long time resident on a hill farm. It highlights his democratic instincts strong local ties large Republican support loyal hospitality and noted skills as a trial lawyer and political strategist.
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Indianapolis
Aurora
Dearborn County
Indiana
Vase Restan
Man
William 8. Holman
Holman
Ohio Valley
Miami
Kentucky
Ohio
Sadze Holman
Washington
Todiana
Jesse L.solman
Supreme Court of
Jackson
United States District Court For
Little Hill
Forty Acres
Eden
Tom Crowns
Trowne
Browne
Norman
Tilden
Cooper
Greensburg
Jack
Nene
Tom Browne
Court House
United States
Western New York and Pennsylvania Agency Listing
General superintendent Gatchell announces agents for ticketing and exchange services. Lefford serves as Warren Pennsylvania agent.
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Gatchell
Llows Gener
Ficket Avent
Five Mile Warp Threads and Boss Stable Horse Blanket Ad
Five Mile showcases five miles of warp threads and Boss Stable presents the strangest horse blanket made. Electric is unsuitable for outdoor use, with Bi f 5/A Extra Test noted as something new and very strong. A dealer price list promises 30 other styles and urges customers to see their dealer before cold weather. If 54 horse blankets are unavailable, request an order to avoid imitations.
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Washington Gossip
National Capitol
Brice Railroad
Wall Street
Congress
Lefevre
House
Conewango Foundry
Machine Shop
Conewango Foundry and Machine Shop
Sount
HILL
Brixbi
St., Phila
CC. Hill
Pensgraw Son
Hig Peil
Hunter & Jarvis
Western
New York & Penn A.tib
B & Plr
Iks Westnatal
Pittsburg
Sval
Kinzun
Sagar Run
Sali
Corydon
Onoville
Wolf Run
Quaker Bridge
Red Hous Salamanca
South Carrolta
Dunkin
Pit's Trains South No
Mlegheny Valley
Jagural Jad
Stations
Unkirk
Ed OH In
Frewsburg
Mtonville
Nesville
Asfleli
Garkind
Newton
Avand Valley
Titusville
Jason
Warren
Side Y
W. Nyo&p
Dunkirk
Sid Mls
Kidrend
Lake Shore
Erie Railways
Dinkirk
Jamestown
Bradford
Thayer
Tale Lute
LT Ishoe
Pitiladelphta
Erte R. R
Ichefield
Pennsylvania Railroad
P. & E. Division
Warren Dai EsSt Ward
Aam
Sheffield
Hosagy
St. Marys
Slefield
Sunbury
Harrisburg
Lavenster
Erie
Philadelphia
Williamsport
Baltimore
Kane
Erie Express
Soutit
Erie Mail
New Yorks
Philadelphils
Warren J
Irie
Katie
Warren Express
Chase. Pugh, Gen'l Man
J.R. Wood
Wvarren and
Fransworth
Noa tBu
Clarendon Ar
McCalmont
Vod's Mill
Grauich
Traffield
Oil City
Garland
Remaain
Garfield
Ridgway
Vanderarift
Dunham’s Mill
Garticht
Dapham's Mill
Charendon
Wood
Traine
Im Co
Sheffeld
Shemeld
Tionworth
North Siding
Barkham
Frans
Crary
Eticld
ALY G
Ison
Barnes
Sul Hovers A
Donaldson
Martin
Tooksto
Thompson
Foxburg
Allegheny
A.wayer & Son
agroing PHILADELPHIA _ Cor, Chestnut and Fighthers
Jake
Avxgs & Sons
Am, Meldrum & Anderson
Main Street
Buffalo
Sand
White Mountain
Adam, Meldrum & Anderson
N.Y
E. Bartsch
Water St
Diamond Block
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