Cleveland Accepts Democratic Nomination for President
Governor Grover Cleveland's letter accepting the Democratic nomination thanks the National Convention at Chicago, urges government by the people, warns against corruption and re election, supports labor, fair work, and the need for honest governance, and pledges to serve the country if elected. He emphasizes protecting labor, regulating immigration for workers, and extending honest, plain administration. The letter is addressed to Col William F Vilas and the nomination committee.
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William F. Vilas
D. P. Bestor
Architecture as art and the role of executants
The piece argues architecture blends art and craft. Designers require artist-executants for complex details. mechanics can execute straight lines and basic shapes from drawings, but fine ornament and subtle forms demand artist-workmen guiding the process.
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Thomas Brown
Noted Men of the Times on the Mint and its Director
An excerpt discusses the U S Mint history to 1792 through 1879, detailing the roles of the Director of the Mint, the scale of gold and silver coinage, and the duties attached to the office. Moratio Chapin Burchard, born 1825, is identified as the present director, his career spanning Wisconsin Illinois and Congress, with emphasis on currency expertise and public service.
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Philadelphia
Congress
Treasury Department
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington
Moratio Chapin Burchard
Ile
New York State
Beloit
Wisconsin
Hamilton College
Dwight
Monroe
Illinois
E. B. Washburne
Burchard
House of Representatives
Views of Gen McMahon on Irish American voters and Cleveland
General Martin T McMahon the lone surviving brother among three who served in the Union army discusses Irish American voting patterns and Catholic rights. He defends Governor Cleveland against anti Catholic hostility, praises his honesty, and critiques Butler and Blaine as presidential candidates. He notes veteran soldiers will vote Democratic. The Erie Gazette reports the death in Erie of Moses Billings, a renowned portrait painter aged seventy five.
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Seymour
Martin
California Cavalry
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Sedgewick
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Logan
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McClean
Randall
Carlisle
Bex Buker
Butler
Blaine
Grover Cleveland
Labor
Binnie
Erie
Moses Billings
the Gazette
England
Bilings
German statistician cites Burchard estimates for precious metals
Loebtor notes that the report contains comprehensive material illuminating wl and all topics tied to latest precious metals production. He endorses Mr. Burchard's estimates as authoritative.
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Loebtor
Burchard
A Cold Climate Sullahbie in Twilight Exchange
In a twilight moment Sullahbie remarks that if George had joined the Greely expedition he would have been a robust survivor. George questions the claim as she unconsciously shifts in her chair and lights the gas, setting a quiet scene in New Fork UT.
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George
Greely
Dividing The Baggage On A Journey
A traveler asks which to carry the baby or the dog and the mother resolves to take the baby while she will care for beauty. The New York Sun portrays the scenario with concern for the child's safety. The Boston Post and Courier reference Gen Butler’s anticipated vote and a critical note on Blain’s wartime title.
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Boston Post
Blain
Kentucky
Parker's Hair Balm promotes hair regrowth and color
An advertisement claims Parker's Hair Balm restores hair color, prevents hair loss, and makes hair long and thick. It presents the product as an elegant dressing and suggests middle aged ladies envy younger women for better hair.
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