Petersburg Mechanics Association’s 60th Year Honor and Library
A July 21 sketch traces the Petersburg Mechanics Benevolent Association to 1824, outlining its rise from a Lafayette tribute plan to a long standing society. It notes the 1825 foundation stone, 1826 incorporation, its museum, library, and charity work, with Capt. Wolff as librarian and a Mary Queen of Scots portrait stirring reflection on history.
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Petersnune Va
Petersburg Benevolent Mechanics’ ‘Association
M. DeLafayette
Petersburg
Nekat Sands
Charles Francis Adams
Association
Wolff
Sentinel
Channing
Old North State
Capt Wolff
Carolina
Mary
Louvre
The TICKET. State Press on Chicago Convention results
The state press applauds the Democratic ticket of Cleveland and Hendricks, praising their reform records and integrity. Columns quote diverse papers endorsing the nominees as upright, effective leaders fit to govern, with notes on party unity and the anti corruption stance.
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Chicago
Gastoma Gazette
Hendricks
Cleveland
Fayetteville
Leaksville Gazette
Democratic Nominees Cleveland and Hendricks Sketches
This article profiles Grover Cleveland of New York and Thomas A Hendricks of Indiana, outlining Cleveland's rise from modest beginnings to Buffalo mayor and New York governor, and Hendricks's long career in Indiana politics, Congress, and state leadership, arguing their nomination will secure victory in November.
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Ee Kelly
Cleveland
New York World
Tarboro Southner
Salisbury Examiner
New York
Stephen Grover Cleveland
Thomas Andrews Hendricks
Indiana
Chicago
Aclone
Luomas Andre’ Sdricks
Muskingum County
Shelby County
Thomas
Harvard
Congress
Indianapolis
General Land Office
Pierce
Buchanan
Senate
Democrats
Hendricks
Greely
Tom Brown
Gov. Hendricks
St. Louis
Tilden
Europe
North Carolina Awakens as Politics and Progress Surge
A dramatic scene at the state capitol celebrates North Carolina's shift in votes as Bayard yields to Cleveland, signaling a break in the old alignments. Governor and officials greet the moment with ceremony while Lamont and others observe the party triumph amid cheers. The narrative contrasts with critiques from Washington about North Carolina’s postwar awakening and growth in rail, industry, and education, highlighting the state’s moving stance toward progress and investment.
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Carolina
New York
Pennsylvania
Executive
North Carolina
Bayard
Cleveland
Riverside
Col. Lamont
Compan
Itres
Fatima
Dr. Ward
Dan
Capitol
Internal Revenue Dismissals Hit Blaine Supporters
The article reports that Congress reduced internal revenue agents from 55 to 20, with President and Secretary of the Treasury backing the cuts. Blaine loyalists in states like Indiana and Tennessee are targeted, including Packard and Trumbull, and the move is portrayed as a direct blow to Blaine in key states, signaling administration hostility and swift action. It notes additional political context from related editorials and quips on other topics.
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Wash. Cor
New York Sun
Congress
Internal Revenue
Secretary of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Bureau
H.J. McKusick
California
Thomas Powers
North Carolina
John Young
Tennessee
John M. Burns
Kentucky
J. V. Me
Wisconsin
James A. Ray
C. B. Garrison
Jacob Wagner
Virginia
John M. Baum
Illinois
J. I. Wilson
Jasper Packard
Green Kim
Indiana
Packard
Trumbul
Blaine
Hoosier
Calkins
Fon
South
Arthur
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Cockade City
Lechleven Castle
England
Fotheringery Castle
America
Boston News-Letter
Virginia Gazette
Petersburg Intelligencer
Preas
Talmage
Erica
R and Blaine
Llaine
Bourbon Executive Committee
Dr. York
Dr. Mott
Statenville
Greenville Standard
Democratic Party
Goldsboro Messenger
Weldon News
Sendricks
Rockingham
John Kelly
Pittsboro
United States
Clinton Caucass
Mocksville
Laurinburg Exchange
Shelby Aurora
Concord Times
Scales
Oxford
Durham
Republican Party
Concord Register
Thomas A. Hendricks
Caldwell
Essex County
N. J
Grover Cleveland
Grover
Buffalo
Lewis F. Allen
Rogers, Brown & Rogers
Erie County
J. K. Vanderpool
A. P. Lansing
Ozcar Folsom
Union
Insurance Bureau
Executive Chamber
Cornell
Executive Department
Washington, D. C
Rip van Winkle
Old North
Atlanta Constitution
Buzzard Roost
Norristown Herald
Country Press
Morning Journal
Grogan
CRAY
E. L. P.ector
Dentit
Listery Street
Winston
N.C
Twin City
Seth
J. B. McKenney
Marshal Street
Rieuxoxv
Vaents
Croquet
Williamson & Lorrie's
Platr
ED Knight
Felger
Emma Abbott
London
Paul Herald
George Washington
Ehecuise
St. Paul Herald
Milwaukee
Penitentiars
Merole
Kim
Philadelphia
Sherman
Washington
Boston Post
Clara Morris
Clara
Norristowe Herald
Burlington Free Press
S. J. Montague
E Church St
Tst
Sevond, Winston, N.C -Ly
P. N. Dalton
Wirston
B.C. S
Rock Lime
Wilington
French Bros
Rocky I
Bessie Willard
Cruthfield & McArthur
Sora
G. Crutchfield
N. c
Antly Amlergios
Jana
J. M. Robinson
Brown
Warbourt
M. Robinson
Gray Block
Balem
Ziegler
Oma
Hutton & Bliss
Smoak & Pritchett
Wixston
Latere Female Academy
Salem
Moravian Falls Academy
G. W. GR
TSRS
Thad M. Butner
Rae Wa
Jewy
Davidson Colleg Meckiensura Co
FAC
E. M. Griffin
Pacneana
Lineback
I. A. Lineback
Main
Exaiders
Respect
Main St
Bingham's
Telegrapu
Legius
R. Bingham
Ilysze Bingham
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