Political Opinions and Election Bets Reach Across Regions
An American newspaper column surveys election forecasts from New York, New Jersey, and Ohio, noting Cleveland gains in various states and Tammany Hall politics. It references Prince Bismarck as a political wire worker, a looming Barnesville fire lawsuit against the Central Railroad, and bets at the Hoffman House about Ohio Connecticut New Jersey New York Indiana outcomes. It also laments Frank Hurd’s defeat for Congress and profiles his opponent Obie as a Toledo brewer amid questions of fraud and corruption.
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Prince Bismarck
Hoffman House
New York
Miles Ross
New Jersey
Cleveland
Indiana
Frank Hurd
Congress
Obie
Toledo
Hurd
Georgia Democrats urged to vote amid district contest
The piece urges Georgians to turnout next Tuesday for the Democratic ticket amid a Congressional district contest. It argues Republicans back a candidate tied to Washington interests and warns of dangers to liberty and prosperity if Democrats abstain. It also cites rising liquor consumption and remarks from Northern papers about federal interference and Southern wartime memories.
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Oltsen
Hin
Georgia
Uber
Shug
Toronto
Thia
Congress
Washington City
Electoral Reform Proposal in 19th Century US
The piece argues the 1860 electoral system misrepresents the popular will, noting Dong Ing and Breckenridge Bell votes. It proposes electors be chosen by single districts like Congressmen, contending the current system disfranchises minorities and that 1876 fraud debates show a district-based method would have prevented such abuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nowiog
Dong Ing Iid
Breckenridge
Bell
Hue
Election wagers and theft at Government Printing Office
A Washington Government Printing Office employe bets $200 Ohio would go Democratic. Pool organized, funds raised, but the bettor vanished. Reports claim similar schemes collected near $1000. A Westside prank had boys vote with a marshal and a chalked “Great Republican victory” sign. The St Louis Republican comments on Cleveland’s victory breaking the color ring and boosting northern trade as a political shift.
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Washington
The
Star
Ohio
St. Louis
Republican Party
Cleveland
Foreigner Banker Arraigned on Forgery Charge in New York
Fortune notes the arraignment of Charles Bertram a former Prussian banker now in New York on forgery. The piece contrasts his past wealth in Berlin with present troubles amid ongoing political maneuvering by Blaine supporters in the Conkling controversy. The narrative recalls Conkling’s clash with Blaine and a taunting remark about a turkey gobbler strut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bertram
New York
Prussia
Berlin
Palace
Gigan
Blaine
Roscoe Conkling
Roscoe
House of Representatives
The Fron ter Violinist Mystery in Ozark Cavern
An Arkansas vacation tale recounts meeting Darby Monoz a self taught violinist living among Ozark hills Williamson and his wife and friends experience a powerful musical awakening that moves from laughter to tears then spiritual reverence as Darby plays Emotion The narrator describes a haunted awakening then notes a final line about France underground telegraph wires, linking the odd tale to a broader era.
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Mai Tie
Relat Pooitenen
Hig Owl
Frien Carey
Ole Bull
Wilhelmd
Ozark Mountains
Luke Williamson
Grey Mountains
Oas
Williamson
Sim
V.ny
Mr. Darby Monoz
Darby
Ilo
Nicodemus
Laroze
Williams
Wrace
Subscriptions Reward Giveaway At Americus Store
For two years we have distributed prizes to subscribers who pay in advance. The March draw offers a Calvin Ward & Son stock prize, Shibley Co. goods, Duke of Durham cigarettes, May Ler tobacco, Monarch shirts, and Geo D. Cluett shirts. See Forsyth Street agent Bhaw for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus Oil Company
Atlaalaoa
OM Company
The
White Sewing Machine Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Torrego
Sohn K. Shaw
Forsyth Street
Americas
Calvin Uarford& Son
Americus
Shibley & Co
Chelmway
Aio
Um Hine
Faw
Geo
D. Cluett
Bro É Co
New York
WowLaxes
Hanes
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Elivar Wis
Albany
Dakota
Norther
Robin Kelly
Tammany
Kelly
Atlanta
Macon Telegraph
Liiely
Barnesville
Central Railroad Company
Philadelphia Times
West Virginia
Dee Mons
Times
Avery
Americ4s
Daily Regorday
Blbo
Mr. Blaine
Fort Wayne
Ind
Democrais
Booth
North
United States
New Orleans Times-Democrat
South
Telegraph
AM Owanga
France
Americus Recorder
Georgia Chemical Works
Augaaia
Tégle, McGuriah & Tondee
Amerions
Wanda Arknowleden
T&j
Duke OF Durham
W. Duke
Sona & Durham
Ath Carll
Ieee
Ont
Cleth Thomas Clock Inc
Meliride & Co
Athrnta, la
W. Duke, Sona & Co
Dini
N.C
Old North Carolina
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