Grant and the third-term question roils Republican ranks
A national debate erupts over whether Republicans may nominate General Grant to “keep down” the South, with critics charging such talk risks constitutional usurpation. The piece cites Garfield Hoar Frye and others, warns of danger to the public peace, and argues for civilian leadership over military rule.
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General Grant
Grant
Eaton
Connecticut
White House
Garfield
Washington
Hoar
Massachusetts
Frye
Maine
Republican Party
Hayes
Lincoln
South
Congress
Bankuut
New York Herald
Recollections on Fashion by Rev Dr Jeter
Rev Dr Jeter recalls long life fashion changes from breeches to pantaloons and sparrow boots to high hats. He notes Methodist resistance to fashion, shifts to rock coats, round breasted to hats, and evolving shirt collars. The piece blends social history with church propriety and gendered dress norms.
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Jeter
The Southern Soldier Boy Poem by Rev A J Ryan
A Civil War era poem recounts a young Confederate soldier who sacrifices life, praised for bravery. It depicts his mother’s grief, his grave in a wooded field, and the absence of a grave marker while his memory endures in her heart and the wind.
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Kiumpiant
aeMony
Sherman Syndicate Scandal Faces Congress Probe
The Philadelphia Chronicle accuses Secretary Sherman of shielding favored banks in a bond sale scheme. It details $45,000,000 in four percent bonds held by two New York banks without security or interest, leaving the government with nothing. The piece questions why Sherman allows bank advantage and hints at personal gain, urging Congress to investigate and inform the public.
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Cas~ Awave
Jadge Shellabarger
Shellabarger
Casanove
Casanave
New Orleans
Webb
Caasanave
Sbellabarger
Jadys Sheilabarger
Casavave
John Sherman
Philadelphia Chronicle
Sherman
Congress
New York
United States
Ife
First National Bank of New York
Ile Res
Washington
Tomato Introduced in Philadelphia and Early U S Use
An 18th century correspondent recounts how Captain Eldridge and a French refugee family introduced the tomato to Philadelphia and neighboring states after San Domingo refugees settled in the area. Early cultivation was ornamental, with limited food use until 1812 in New Orleans and 1829 in Philadelphia. The note also mentions global tobacco production.
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United States
Piiness Eldridge
Philadelphia
San Domingo
Nieslo
Niealo
Capt. Eldridge
New Orleans
Maryland
Delaware
Chesapeake Bay
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Badger
Samuer SuaLbauareen
John Sheman
Lim
Sheilabarger
Cullum
Washineton
E. North Cullom
Exchange Alley
Custom House Street
Suevrauaxcer & Wisey
New Orreans
Messrs
Ilaves
Louisiana
Washington Post
Bygene Fashions
Che
Linston Sentinel
Geo. M. Mathes
GP Darlington
Geo. W.graham
Raleigh
N. C
Preston Roan
Winston
D.P. Mast
Eugene E.grax
Mast & Gray
Attorneys At Law
Winston, N. C
Forsyth
Court House
Robt. H. Jones
Winsus Pre
Ea" Otte
Thompson’s
Martin Grogan
I. W. Durham
Practical Marble Worker
Beck & Moore
Barrow & Beck
N.C
Caxiass Prztos
Feca
W. T. Vogler
Robert D. Johnston
Keers
B. F. Cnos‘yard
UF sTarna
Jas. A. Gray
Fire Insurance
Winston, N
Galton
New Berne, N. C
S. R. Street & Son
Winston, N.C
Henry VS
Foy
Pee Et
G. T. Foust
Jd Jst
Hamburg
D&c
Malta
Winston Male Academy
N. C. Classical, Mathemst
Scientifical
Com
Winacom
J.A, Monroe
A. M
Southern Soldier Boy
A. J. Ryan
Winston Female School
N.S. Davis
Mas. I. Martin
Schuog
Davis
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