Washington and Wife Letters Reveal Deeper Bond Than Suspected
A historical reflection argues Mary Washington’s influence as mother to George Washington, suggesting a close emotional bond with his wife Martha. The piece notes Washington’s devotion to his mother, his enduring correspondence, and the possibility of similar sentiments toward Martha, amid speculation about their private intimacy. It also recounts a Florida thunderstorm incident where a surveyor’s compass reversed due to lightning, illustrating how nature disrupts tools and plans. Official notices mention Wichita election records and a mortgage company, reflecting local governance details.
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Mary Washington
Washington
mBich
Martha
Teason
Mujer
Martha Custis
al- Jaspus
New England
Badeau and Grant Memoir Controversy Details
The Sun prints Badeau’s charge that General Grant sought secrecy and profited from the memoir project. Badeau claims Grant pushed him to finish the work, offered payments totaling $10,000 plus an initial $1,000, and pressured edits while denying authorship. Badeau describes months of writing and revisions under Grant’s direction, insisting he contributed substantial language and structure but that the final book reflected Grant’s ideas more than his own.
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Wasmixeros
Missouri
Kansas
Saw Will
Ada Bartwat
General Grants
Hadean
Gen. Grant
Fred Grant
Laurena
Fredicant
St Ap
Grant
Mint
General Grant
Tim
Tame
Bodean
Bargington freight dispute eases as roads accept Burlington cars
Kansas City march reports a surprising shift in the Barkington freight dispute. Engravers offer no objections to Burlington freight, hinting at a tactical retreat by the strike. Railroads including Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific pledge to handle all business, while Burlington signals no new hires to engineers or firemen. By March 34, Santa Fe and other lines move trains on time, with six freights totaling 16 cars departing.
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Kansas City
Barkington
Wabash Western
Burlington
Missouri Pacific
Scott & Gulf
Union Pacific
Stone
Burlington Road
Bk Eastern
Canada
Uber
Kassas Itry
Union Depot
Santa Pe
Tte
la Lelight
T Herale
Political Points and Local Convention News
March reports from Potrsacne and Pittsburg discuss the Union Labor party plan to send delegates to Cincinnati, with rumors of a unified four party ticket. District Republicans and Democrats in Kansas hold conventions to nominate candidates and delegates. Racing results, a new trial bid, a child shooting incident, and a newspaper change are noted among varied items.
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Potrsacne
Union Labor
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Tvenbackers
Cincinnatic
Uhit
Union Party
Cincinnat
Serangery
Howrey bin
Ennressionah
Leavenworth
Henne Henn
Congress
Germany and France Tamper With War Leadership and Public Mood
Across Europe reports detail midweek changes in German military posts led by the late emperor’s circle, with Von Waldersee named to command the Rhine army. In Paris the Carnot funeral procession sparks crowd unrest as M Ferry receives police protection. In London the consols conversion bill passes, and American sports set schedules amid disputes and security measures.
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Germany
Beni
von Waldersee
Rhine
Dr. Stecker
Berlin
Prines
Tage
Theing
Frederick
William
France
Paris
Carnot
Mr. Ferry
Ferry
Hon Langer
Onder
M. Ferry
Killed for Bullion and Insanity Scare Hit Nation
A report from Pacexix Arla notes Cyrus Geib, mine superintendent, and a man named Johnston were robbed and killed near Nizger Wells, seven thousand dollars in bullion missing. A Mexican Wonkan led authorities to the crime scene after a Posse was formed. Separate dispatches cite a Cleveland judge Norton driven insane during court, threatening family and others, with motive linked to Curtwork and political disappointment. In Carrollton, a newborn infant born March 12 attracts local curiosity while reports of a Chicago man going daft describe Moe Ford as hospitalized for mental illness amid railroad and leadership tensions. A Saint Louis case features George Cox summoned to explain a carbolic acid incident.
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Pacexix
Arla
Cyrus Geib
Viaiture
Johnston
Nizger Wells
Tiis Place
Wells-Fargo
Veulture
Cleveland
Noreton
Kirie Penn
Kyrie
Erie
Norton
Kismarck
Kait
Carse
Aberdeen bank failure shocks Mississippi town
A Mississippi bank Gottman Co. failed with attachments totaling over 150,000. Meyer Gottman blamed for collapse after the last partner disappeared. Jacob Gottman attempted suicide. many deposits in doubt as liabilities reach about 300,000. Jackson and New York reports add to the crisis atmosphere.
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Aberdeen
Onteaxs
Misa
Bank of ‘Gatteson & Co
Gattman's
Meyer Gattman
Anerdeen
Miss
Gottman & Co
Jacob Gotlauin
Morris
Meyer Gottman
Uhe
Jacob
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Musiin
Muslio Uverwear
Dr. Warner
T. L. Fox & Son
North Main Sr
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