Reflections on Volume Seven of the Mirror
The passage contemplates Volume seven as finished yet imperfect urging a new start for twelve more months. It likens past pages to a landscape of joy and sorrow with love, death, and hope, contrasting bright scenes with somber ones as life’s record is framed.
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Cabinet lineup and early impressions after Garfield's election
The Wilmington Messenger reviews the Garfield administration’s cabinet. Blaine leads the State Department with strong sympathy from the president for a vigorous foreign policy. Windom finances, Proctor War, Tracy Navy, Noble Interior, Wannamaker Post, Miller Attorney General, and Rusk Agriculture are praised for their stature and expected impact on policy and reforms.
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Senator King Opposes Railroad Commission Bill
In the State Chronicle Senator King voices strong opposition to the bill. He argues the measure is too harsh and unnecessary given existing federal regulation and current commission outcomes. He notes three costly offices and statewide tax burden while social needs demand funding.
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Presidential travel comparisons spark debate on simplicity
The Messenger contrasts Harrison's gilded accompanying capital trip with earlier presidents James Madison and Jefferson noting cost, transport, and lodgings. It questions whether modern observers uphold democratic traditions or favor republican simplicity.
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