Grantism Restored Garfield Forgotten
Colonel A K McClure reports from Washington on Garfield’s death and the shift in political power. The letter portrays Grant, Conkling, Blaine, Windom, and others as fading, while Arthur’s rise signals a return to spoils politics. The author warns that Arthur’s administration could wreck Republican gains and end party triumphs.
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A. K. McClure
the Times
Washington
Garfield
Grant
Conk- Ting
Cameron
Washon
Arthur
Blaine
Pine Tree
Windom
MacVeagh
Jeiames
Lunt
Kirkwood
Lincoln
Garfield Republican
Fidmore
Taylor
Fillmore
New York
Old Organ and Press Power in New York News
In a late letter Gath critiques Field and Gould era press control in New York, warns against mercantile influence on journalism, notes Field unites the Journal with Met and other papers, and observes major dailies not under their control. Also reports Amman fined for Sunday cigar sales in Indiana and Martins jailed for ten years. a lament on missed political prospects and California ties.
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New York Express
John Kelly
Cyrus W. Field
Gath
Field
Gould
New York
New Yorker
Fepres
The
Met
Saw
Herel
Timex
Gould, Field
Vanderbilt
Amman
Indiana
State Supreme Court
Heldipe
Interview with Guiteau in his cell on sanity and truth
A correspondent reports Guiteau denying insanity and stating he acts as his own counsel to seek the truth. He predicts possible outcomes, mentions life in a lecture field and a future fortune, and dismisses interest in a Russian Nihilist as irrelevant.
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Guiteau
Agsn
Delly
Guiteva
Jil d
Fashions for Gentlemen from the era of scarfs and hats
The notice details menswear trends with gross-crain scarfs giving way to satin, narrow cuffs, folded white lawn ties, and black satin dinner ties. It notes dark blue or red silk handkerchiefs, overcoat breast-pocket thrusts, bell-shaped crown black silk hats, turned down collars, small bow accents, easy gaiters, patent leather dress gaiters, and stiff Derbys. Light brown hats dominate business wear with black and dark brown also seen.
Wit and whimsy in a compact 19th century page
The snippet surveys odd quotes and jokes about courtship, danger, and wit. It notes Aman da and Arthur's looming marriage, a ground-floor lodging remark, a grim vow to jump if refused, and sharp quips from Dr Bouilland. It also mentions Izza Freenors, a famed lifelong tramp, and a handful of political figures in casual anecdotes.
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Amanda
Arthur
H A Jamieson & Co Hardware and Oil Supplies Ad
H A Jamieson and Co wholesale and retail dealers in general hardware and oil supplies offer Simonds Disston Buckeye and Champion pumps Albion Sulky Harrow and Seeder Syracuse and Gale plows first premium at Melbourne Exposition. They boast larger inventories, lower prices, tinsmithing and plumbing services, oil well supplies, paints and oils, stock of circular looms, and mail order service.
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Albion
Syracuse
Gale
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grantism
Stalwart
Agn Kelly
Martins
Pemitentiary
Mir
Cali
Congress
Izza Freenors
General Grant
Sherman
Horace Greeley
Raymond
Jim Bennett
Jim Blaine
Douglass Bros
Philadelphia
Jarley
B. Mark Zwain
Prince and the Pauper
F.C. Bliss & CO
Newark, NJ
P.Q
Vick. Ery
Augusin
Ni-Luwi
H. A. Jamieson & CO
Simonds & Disston’s Laws, Buckeye
Champion
Davis
Melbourne
Australia
Pennsylvania
Sup
F. O. Pierce
Warren, Pa
Parmlee & Henry
Warren
Dinsmoor & Cable
Warren Borough
Erie Freight Depot
High Street
John Lawson
Pittsfield
Leon Matthews
Brokenstraw
Pine Grove Township
George Wiederhold
Main Street
Youngsville, PA
Smith’s Brick Block
2D St
Sextus Keller
Citizens’ National Bank
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Myron Waters
Robert Dennison
S. P. Joungon
G. N. Parmlee
B. Watrha,, Henry
A. Jamieson
A. Hertzeir
A.v. Davis
J. BR. Cragg
W. Scofield
William White
James Leighty
Foundry
Wdom
Atats
City Music Store
Thos. L. Manville
Penn’a
Hranich & Brcws Pianos
L Manville
Bath
Loewis & McMaster
N.Y
Jacob Kysinger
Th. G.G. Noyehs
Wells & Noyes
Warren, Penn
the People’s Shoe Store
J. H. Davis
Watson & Davis
Warren, Penn’a
D. H. Siggins’ Livery Stable
S. Burgess
Woods
Ngtr
National Publishing Company
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