The Fast White Mail and the Old Man at the Window
An aged observer in a sunlit office recalls the fast white mail train and its young engineer John Miles. The curtain of distance breaks as the locomotive speeds past, symbolizing change from slow stagecoaches to modern transit. The old man reflects on time, progress, and Uncle Sam's evolving era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Lye
Island Sea
Ali
Oll
John Miles
Munnin
Miles
Lakes Green
Gomeev
Fashionable Mrs Miles Defies Stereotypes In Society
At Mrs Miles's elegant reception Charles Bradford and friends defend her talents beyond dress. He praises her artful singing in three languages, multilingual reading, and refined tastes, arguing a fashionable woman can contribute to culture without chores and heavy charitable labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Bertie
Mrs. Brewster
Stewart
Arnold
Cne
Miss Fenton
Charles
Boston
the Carlton
Miss Dorcases
Dorcas
Charles Bradford
Herbert Spencer
Bertie Brewster
Mrs. Miles
Mr. Bradford
Miss Shenton
Miles
Mini
Charies
Miss Miles and Bertha Bradford in a Fashion and Virtue Clash
A salon scene shows Miss Fenton, Mrs. Miles, and Mrs. Brewster debating wealth and social polish. Charles Bradford professes love for Bertha, insisting true worth lies beyond dress, while Bertha’s heart wavers and Miss Fenton hints at a forthcoming union amid class commentary.
Address of the Democratic State Committee on currency
The Democratic State Committee stresses a cautious approach to resuming specie payments. It argues the current irredeemable paper currency supports labor and industry, warns against abrupt changes, and calls for a stable, common currency aligned with trade needs while promoting industrial growth. The party pledges prudence, avoiding hasty legislation and respecting the ballot to influence monetary policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Democratic Party
Eric
Congress
Erie Platform Advocates Currency Reform and Protective Policy
The Erie platform denounces currency contraction, calls for legal tender to be the basis of government payments, and rejects national bank circulation. It argues Pennsylvanian and Western interests share a protective stance, urges tax relief, and endorses Judge Peroting for governor and Colonel Piolet for state treasurer, stressing honest, independent candidates and reduced public burdens.
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Erie
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Democratic Party
Brie
Uelow
Shouvan
Evie
Erie Convention
Commonwealth
Treasury Department
House of Representatives
Judge Peroting
Ife
Piolet
Auction at Jay Cooke's estate reveals grand rooms and sad aftermath
The sale of Jay Cooke's country seat and its vast contents begins with ornate interiors described in detail. Visitors view a gray stone palace, glass-roofed wings, and a mausoleum as bidders assess paintings, furniture, and a rich catalogue. The scene contrasts opulent wealth with the banker’s broken fortune and a mournful end to a once prominent household.
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Jay Cooke
M. Thomas & Sons
York Road
Youle Road
Sporlis
Nowers
Grit
Rogers
Slades
Losbin
Qgne
Dr. Isaac
Fabher
Jak
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B. F. Morris
Morris & King
J. H. King, JR
Warren, Warren CO
Hofman
Warren
Second Street
Warren Savings Bank
Aimbuk & Miles
Fred Morck
Scofield’s
Hock
We. Wilbur
M. Alilea
E M. Fisher
Carver House
Rubidence Liberty St
Vanety Hall
Water Street
Episcopal Church
T, Ball
L US
McDermott & Preston
Homeopathic Physicians and Surgeons
First National Bank
Uni OP
Mt Warren
J. Wodges
Messner & Trushel
Ounson & Lindsey
Johnson’s Exchange
Jouuneon
W. M. Linpssy
Insmoor & Reeves, Attorneys At Law
Scofield
Unn’s
Dinsmoon
D. Reeves
Rown & Stone
Attorneys At Law
Furst National Bank
R. Urown
A. W. Stone
Cofield & Looker
Allendee
Glico
Liberty Street
Hooker
Lark & Noyes
U Pn
Oftles
Johnson's Exchange
J. l Clark
H. Noyer
Ofice
Spring Street
Postomice
Titusville
Ill
Crawford
Yevane
Ile
Forest Counties
LES & Thompson
Tidionto
W. Allen
D. Thompson
Rown & Sciinur
Watcer
Dcinor’s Clothing
Warren, Pa
W. D, Brown
Wm, Sohnur
C. Lesser
Bovis Aul
Aig
Third Street
D. Preston
Cian
G C. McDermott
Onie Ist National Bank
W G, Steadman
Hickory Street
Allegheny Valjiley & Itysburge
Juthward
Atationa
Orip
Pmla m
uPleasant Valley
Newton
Kungsville
Invineton
Runsellshit
Funtonville
Hood Pewydri & GW
Uros
Falconer
Vermont
Moons
Cnesadaga
Leona
Fredon Dunkirk
Battle
Buttfalo
East Bulta
Batavia
Rochestar
St. Louis Express
Albany
New Yorm
Pan Atlantic
St Louis Express
Wagner
Atlantic Pixpress
Rochester
Nail
Duffalo
New York
Pasa Jamestown
Atlantic
Tigers
Jer
C. A. Glore
Nore
Shore Road
Dunkirk
Mall
Kaystone Block
Kropp
Toibiaicicois
John Kropp
Dun
Snyder & Wood
Lata and Wood
Third St
Methodist Church
J. K. Weaver
Singer Sewing Machines
Hazeltine, Orr & Co
Savings Bank
Warren County
Tansactol
L. Watson, Bonesmith, A J. Mazeltine
Ll. F. Watson
O. H. Huxvenn
P. Fauconsa
M. B. Duxham
ALS
A. Kirberger
Jas. Cnarx
JE. B, Nesmith
E.G. Woop
Fred. Fette
Cscar
Warren FA
Fred
Fette
Stearns
Corry Manufacturing
Corry
Brown & Struther
Tron
Orien
Stan Boilers
Gang Edgers
J. Sager
D. M. Gross
R. D. Bartlett & Co
GENT
Hosiary
Water St
Warren, Ia
B. Platte
Rickory Street
A.C. Meter & CO
Baltimore
A. Ruhlman’s
Chautauqua Lake
Chamberlain Institute
J.T. Edwards
A.M
Randolph
John Grindley
B.fb
Anderson
Ludlow
Acners
M. Mead
Ironhart Block
Las
Edinburgh
Milwaukee
Jad
Rl, Cary, Jr
Fenton
Miss Dorcas
Leb Thosg
Helkli
TeNpRek B. Virtorre
Democrelic State Compriier
Uosi
Hoyt
Cooke
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