Why the Presidential Family Is So Exclusive in Washington
Special correspondence from Washington outlines the holiday scene at the White House, noting unprecedented social exclusivity around President Cleveland's family amid New Year receptions. It details the city’s social castes, security concerns, and the streamlined schedule for New Year’s Day as diplomats, officials, and the public prepare for formal events.
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Washington
White House
Lower
Mississippi
New York
Brooklyn
North
Potomac
Turkey
McAllister
Hindoostan
Mr. Cleveland
Franklin Pierce
Lincoln
General Grant
General Harrison
Congress
Europe
Davy Crockett
Adams
Suprémé Cours
Sene
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
John N. Wilson
Cleveland
West Point
National Military Academy
Alexander Hadik de Futak
Lafayette Square
East Room
Abigail Adams
Jackson
J. H. Brapia
Does Irrigation Pay as Coburn Reports on Value and Costs
Secretary Coburn outlines irrigation economics with figures across states. Average crop value per acre ranges from 8.25 to 19 dollars, averaging 14.89. First cost of irrigation rights about 8.15, water rights valued at 26 per acre, maintenance from 0.10 to 4.00 averaging 1.07, system cost near 30.6 million with 100 million value, and land values rising from 80 million to 200 million.
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Coburn
Kansas Irrigation Commission
Wyoming
California
Ancient Egyptian Deed Describes Buyers And Sellers
An antiquated conveyance from Cleopatra’s era details both seller and buyer in vivid terms. It records Pamputhes aged about 45 and Semmathes about 22 with varied physiques and complexions, and Nechutes the Less son of Asos aged about 40, noting a scar on his forehead, for 601 pieces of brass.
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Egypt
Pamputhes
Semmathes
Nechutes the Less
Asos
American Apples Export Wave From Boston
Large shipments of apples head to European ports led by Boston moving about 45 000 to 60 000 barrels weekly. European price spans 2 50 to 8 50 per barrel while domestic price sits 1 40 to 1 80, yielding roughly 50 cents profit per barrel for exporters.
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Boston
River and Rail Rivalry Shape St Louis River Trade
Special correspondence from St. Louis details river men clinging to a vanished era of Mississippi traffic as rails and bridges supplant the river. A levee morning reveals idle barges, coal wagons, ferryboats, and a shrinking tonnage yet with thousands employed and hopes for channel improvements boosting annual freight.
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St. Louis
Mississippi
Sts. Louis
Chicago
Illinois
St Louis
Missouri
M. L. Dexren
Countess Oyama Seen as Charismatic Japanese Noble
Countess Oyama, wife of Field Marshal Count Oyama who leads the second Japanese army near Port Arthur, is described as one of Japan’s most charming and accomplished ladies. Educated at an American college, possibly Wellesley or Vassar, she speaks English fluently and served as a lady commissioner appointed by the empress to assemble an exhibit for the World's Fair.
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Countess Oyama
Count Oyama
Port Arthur
Japan
Wellesley
Vassar
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Soett& Bowne
N.Y
Business Directory
Mcalpin
BR. W. Stvain
D. D.S
Third St. Warren
Aelen & Sons
Allen Block
Second and
Liberty Streets
Warren
Orren C. Allen
Samuel G. Allen M. Harrison Allen
Atrstow
Tony
Kodak
Geo. Ball's
PENN
JpssHees & Peterson, Attorneys AT Law
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Char.dinsmoor
Chas, A. Peterson
E H. Boeschlin
Savings Bank Building
G Smith
First National Bank
Second Street
Golden Horse Shoe
H. Leonwaat
Perry
Justice OF the Peace
Water Street
Geo. Ball
Eetore
T. Neill
Attorney AT Law
Hoffman Block
Samuels Bro Dry Goods Store
Liberty and
Secon Streets
W. A. Greaves
Episcopal Church
W. Fxeetian
Hazeltine
Chas. N. Purvis
W. Fourth Street
Packer Street
Williamsport
G B. M. Metzger
West 4Th Street
Qay
Humphrey & Nemoyer
Rebett Hardman
Waeren
Heardware
Warren’ County
France
England
Robert E. Lee
Natchez
Grand Old River
Seaboard
Old St. Louis
Here
St. Paul
U.S
Ore
Patent Office
Washington, D
Tyler
Costage Tyler Office Fixture Co
Mar Paren
Weill
Calumet Remedy Company
Livefied & Co
PISO
Lamabietedon
Tvs
Lavra TV
Theo Saowre
Tawa
Dane
W. P. Har
Columbus
Lunn & CO
Munn & Co
Scientific American
Humber Coutans
INN & CO
New Fo
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Frazer Axle
Homes
Iwearths
Address Homes and Heartios Publishing CO
Aly
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Wahrer
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