Democrats Rise to Public Service Standard After Republican Era
The piece argues Republicans long claimed moral superiority and controlled offices, fostering prejudice against Democrats. It credits a Democratic shift in Washington with improved government service, better treatment in departments, and officials who serve the public, not rule it. It cites Secretary Manning curbing insolence and notes Democrats regaining confidence and resolve to lead without apology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Washington
White House
Trea Ury
Manning
Democratic Party
Public Service
Grover Cleveland Acknowledges National Duties
The text praises Grover Cleveland as capable and steady under national responsibilities. It depicts him as strong, watchful, and simple, guiding the administration with a calm, jolly demeanor and urging Democrats to rethink partisan views.
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Grover Cleveland
Bumaio
Cleveland Predicts Senate Tests Strength During New Session
The nation awaits President Cleveland as Congress nears a new session. The piece portrays his calm handling of emergencies, deflects calls for conflict, and predicts a tough Senate battle to test his full powers and resolve. It emphasizes the party's trust in him and warns the Republican Senate to proceed cautiously.
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Congress
Cleveland
U. S
Republican Party
Senate
Death of Thos A Hendricks Casts Shadow on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving rejoicing turned to mourning as news arrived of Vice President Thomas A Hendricks death. Born 1819 in Ohio, he moved to Indiana with his family and became a premier lawyer and political leader. He served twice as vice president and ran twice for president. He was sixty six at death and is the fifth VP to die in office.
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Thos. A. Hendricks
Thos. A Hendricks
Democratic Party
Thomas A. Hendricks
Hendricks
Ohio
Indiana
Hanover College
Mr. Hendricks
Prohibition Votes Rise in New York Through Decades
A historical exhibit shows New York state prohibition votes from 1880 to 1885 rising with each year. The totals range from 1 517 in 1880 to 80 866 in 1885, while overall turnout dropped to 144 174 that year. The figure is notable as it exceeds last year’s prohibition vote despite a smaller electorate and follows years with a presidential candidate in the field.
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New York State
Prohibitions
Difference in county postmasters and Madrid death noted
Succesive postmasters face resistance delivering offices while Philadelphia notices show Harrity easing into the role with Husdekeoper’s guidance. Kine Arronzo of Spain dies in Madrid after two days of fever and debility. Hendricks reportedly sensed heart trouble foretelling his demise as others noticed similar signs. Fredonia match factory relocates to Peoria Illinois prompting editorial reflection on the venture’s consequences.
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Philadelphia
Harrity
Husdekeoper
Kine Arronzo
Spain
Madrid
Fredonia
Peoria
Water progress and political jabs in a turbulent era
Hopeful notes on Morrgon Run water purification appear as a new pipe is laid while political debates flare over postmasters resignations and party shifts. The piece reflects wider trends from gas competition to expert musings on public health, aging leadership, and evolving social habits in the era.
Public Should Protect Virtue Warns Against Warner Cure Frauds
A letter appeals to Ledger readers to oppose counterfeit Warner's Safe Cure imitations. It describes frauds that exploit trust in virtue, recounts alleged success and secrecy of the remedy, warns buyers to verify packaging, and praises the genuine manufacturers while urging caution against impostors and deceptive journals. It also notes Hop Plasteres as popular for aches and pains.
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New York State
New York City
Warner
United States
Foster
Clifton Springs Sanitarium
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Huidekoopjer
Crawford County
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Miller
Scott
Wallace
Heat and Light Company
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Tur Lancaster
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James Buchanan
Thad Stevens
Chamberlain Institue
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Comercial College and Musical Intitute
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N. Y
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