Before and After. Democratic look at Grover Cleveland
An 1889 Boone inquiry essay contrasts Grover Cleveland’s presidency with Harrison. It claims debt, pensions, and Navy building flourished under Cleveland, while under Harrison taxes rose and debt grew. The piece urges voters to compare parties and asks readers if Cleveland was truly the friend of the people. Alexander Bill.
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Cleveland
Treasury
National Treasury
Harrison
Commission Pensions
Orea
Nex
Controgs
Washington
Tea Jefferson
Pax Triote
Rela
Republican Paper
Grover Cleveland
Alexander Bill
McKee
Harrison Polis
Alabama
South
Blaine
Menup
Norther
Southern Industries
Mosley
Parsons
North
The Throne of Iniquity and the Battle for Sobriety
A rousing call to legislate on the battlefield of prohibition. The author warns of a powerful whiskey industry costing the nation billions in production, deaths, and ruined families. He cites figures on licenses, gallons produced, and the economic and social impact, urging citizens to unite for temperance.
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Nehemiah
Death of Davy Crockett's Last Bon in Granbury
Granbury Texas September death of Col. Robert Patton Crockett at his residence on Ruckens Creek in Hood County. A pioneer settler since 1854 and the sole surviving son of Davy Crockett, he endured a fatal wagon accident on August 11. The lengthy obituary notes his Tennessee origins, Texas move, and family ties.
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Granbury Tex
Robert Patton Crockett
Rucken's Creek
Hood County
Davy Crockett
Alamo
Santa Anna
Tennessee
Texas
Hin
Elizabeth Crockett
Marison's Alasawa Plan and His Declining Deacon
A deacon in his later years confessed after four decades of service that his efforts to serve God and Main Town had proved difficult. He described his path as "mighty hard" and reflective of ongoing spiritual struggle.
A Lady 102 Years Old at 509 Eighth Street Southeast
The yellow frame house at 509 Eighth Street Southeast shelters five generations. Eldest resident Mrs Agatha Rabaza is 102, while a two month old girl is the youngest. Agatha was born in May 1787 on Monae Island off Spain. She married at sixteen to a Spaniard named Rabaza. The text suggests a romance with a U S Navy officer named McLane who learned Spanish.
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McLane
America
Washington Navy Yard
Catharine
Thomas W. Hemline
Navy
Giteau
Garrfield
R. H. Holland
Avapolia
Maryland
Lest Nin
Washington Star
Eighth Street Southeast
Agatha Rabaza
Monae
Spain
Agatha
Rabaza
United States Navy
Akig
Art Pier
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England
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National Capitol
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Three Fork Association
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Wrier J. M. Hatin
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J. J.T. Reece
J. F. Jones
J. J.T. Reese
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W.S. ‘Farthing
J. F. Spainhour
Sherwood
Howards Creek’ Church
J. F. Spuitthour
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Marison
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