Senator rumors and political shifts recalled in 1880s column
The Wilmington Post summarizes national race talk centered on the coming U.S. Senator figure, with notes on Secretary Sherman’s possible Senate path, Utah delegates, and the Whittaker case. It reports changes in New York city politics and Georgia leader A. L. Akerman’s death, plus Greenback caucus efforts ahead of funding legislation.
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Dorsey
National Republican Committee
Denver
Col
The
Tribune
Morey
Shim
Nelson A. Miles
Thackara
New York
Sherman
Ohio
Cameron
Miles
Akerman
Georgia
Cartershire
Portsmouth
New Hampshire
Dartmouth College
Cieorgia
Pant
Christmas Festival Seen Across Nations and Generations
The article reflects on Christmas as a global festival rooted in Christian history from Solomon’s Temple to St Peter and St Paul. It notes widespread celebration in Australia, Canada, and America with children awaiting Santa Claus and families sharing feasts and gifts.
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Jesus Christ
Solomon’s
Paul
Mars Hill
Peter
Rome
Constantine
St. Peters
St. Paul
England
Australia
Canada
America
Santa Claus
Frank
Mabel
Ireland’s Land League meeting ends in crowd unrest
An 1880 Irish report notes a Mulligan Westsmith rally of about ten thousand with flags, a Bonniconlan mob of two thousand attacking justice Downing’s residence, and police keeping order at bayonet point. Privy Council orders curb on Land League meetings. Gladstone signals government restraint while foreseeing enforcement through courts and potential legislative moves.
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Dublin
Privy Council
Land League
Pacen
Kel
Corrac
Davitt
Gladstone
Governor Foster Declines Candidacy Amid Party Concerns
Columbus December 19 Governor Foster replies to Thomas A Cowgill letter on his United States Senate bid. He withdraws from the canvass citing party unity concerns and thanks supporters while noting his commitment to the party's best interests.
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Sherman
Columbus
Foster
Thomas A. Cowgill
United States Senate
Wood preservative paraffin treatment by German chemist Schal
Yaratta shows a wood preserving method by drying timber three weeks then aging in melted paraffin with petroleum ether or charred carbon. The process aims to block pores with varnish or glass wash to prevent water ingress, improving durability in damp or acidic environments.
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Schal
Saya
Kenneth Rayner for the Cabinet
From Washington D C December 17 1850 Judge Kenneth Rayner receives strong backing for a seat in President Garfield s Cabinet If southern voters confirm a cabinet post Rayner would likely win He has served on the Alabama and Spanish American Claims Commissions and as Treasury Solicitor for four years gaining high regard from the President and Secretary Sherman
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Kenneth Rayner
Wasuuxctor
D. C
Garfield
Rayner
Judge Rayner
Old North
Alabama
Hamilton Fish
Treasury
Sherman
South
Sparra
Edison Confident of Cheaper Safer Electric Light
Edison predicts a tested subdivision of electric light will soon be ready for public demonstration. He claims no guesswork, promises exact cost data, and asserts his method can light New York at about two million dollars, cheaper and cleaner than gas without dirt or danger.
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Edison
New York
Thomas A. Edison
Jersey
Lem
Rail and Road Muddl The North Carolina policy debated
The Asheville News discusses rail road policy and Governor Jarvis. It notes doubts about promises to complete projects by July and questions political honesty and competence. A class action from Brookly Presbyterian worshippers raises a separate local dispute over pew ownership and funds.
Mrs Kate Chase Sprague Seeks Divorce From William Sprague
Counsel for Mrs Kate Chase Sprague file a petition for divorce in the Rhode Island Supreme Court. She alleges a lawful marriage on November 12 1883 and cites repeated insults threats to kill and accusations that he is not their father. She describes intoxicated domestic violence at Canunchet and requests alimony and custody of four children.
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Meesrs
E. I. Hezard
C. H. Parkhurst
Kate Chase Sprague
William Sprague
Supreme Court of
Rhode Island
Fry
William Sprague, Jr
Murder Case of Mr Grimes Sparks County Fear
A chaotic letter trail from Washington to New York details threats and alleged confessions tied to the Pere County murder case. The missives accuse an unnamed suspect and describe a wider scheme with references to cities, judges, and a suspected crime ring.
Gen Butler's Good Faith and the Lost Bonds
The Washington National Republican reports Gen M T McMahon saying Gen Butler refunded 122000 in bonds belonging to the Soldiers Homes after a bank failure. A European fundraiser left 125000 in bonds to the Homes. Butler defended the will by proxy but the bonds were deposited in a bank that failed before the messenger arrived.
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Washington National Republican
M. T. McMahon
Butler
McMahon
Horatio Ward
Europe
Missouri
North Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
Gen. Butler
Gen. Lutler
Invective and satire in a London editor scene
A London editor faces a would be invective writer who seeks work in a high class publication. The exchange probes whether invective or satire yields success, with references to Dr. Johnson and Antigone contrasting hatred with constructive love.
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Mote
Dr. Johnson
Sarah of Marborough
Antigone
Drinkin and Teetotalers in 19th Century Folklore
The fragment recounts a tale of a dying rustic who questions a parish minister about whiskey, with a deacon admonishing humor. It touches on temperance themes and cites a legislative note about Dakota Territory and population statistics, referencing historical figures and names, and ends with a period of publication and pricing details.
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Dean Lamsey
Rastie
Mindane
Tai Joey
Sandy
Journal
Queen and Princess Louise Health Notes From Windsor
A London World report clarifies that Queen Victoria and Princess Louise remain in close contact after the Princess’s illness. The piece refutes rumors of a quarrel, notes the princess’s health requires spring return, and describes an elaborate Vermont tomb project with heavy granite and marble details.
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