Complex 1876 Louisiana election probes detailed in Potter testimony
The Potter Investigating Committee hears testimony from New Orleans figures about the 1876 election turmoil. Witnesses discuss the Returning Board, Kellogg plan, and alleged interference by visiting statesmen to influence Hayes and Nicholls's fortunes. Assertions cover vote counts, paired promises, and political bargaining amid wartime occupation fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ome, Rosents
New Orleans
Returning Board
Gov. Hayes
Nicholls
Gen Butler
McVeagh
Foster
Louisiana
John E. Leete
New Orleans Times
Jons A. Leerx
Potter Investigating Committee
Anderson
East Feliciana
Kellogg
Hayes
Gosd Packard
Sherman
Tilden
Liz
Anderso
Weber
Shirman
Naval Office
John Sherman
Darrall
Warroth
Potter
Phelps
Leete
Masonic and civic meetings noted across the nation
Officials report fraternal gatherings in Indianapolis and Detroit as urban yellow fever cases rise and population figures update. Crime, accidents, and a stock of notable events fill the week with hangings, a Powder Magazine blast, shipwreck, and a Pullman funds embezzlement amid political tension.
Notable Victims and Events Across the Nation
A series of brief items reports: the death of widow and mother Personael Sweet in Lombard by a passenger train. Joan Rayxowp of Vassar College dying at Poughkeepsie aged 64. Prof Baxter of Harvard drowning at Cape May. Postmaster General Key departing for California. Jimmy Greenaven heir to a fortune in Pittsburgh after his mother acquires 2.5 million dollars. tax witness John E Leete alleged insane following firearm incident at Astor House. Baron Protox dies in Gallatin Tennessee. Senator Blaine’s life endangered by a runaway accident. Ges Gear travels from Russia and Poland to Vienna en route to the Alps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mas. Sweet
B. J. Sweet
Ada Sweet
Chicago
Lombard
Joan H. Rayxowp
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie
Prof. Baxter
Harvard College
Cape May
Generan Key
California
Jimmy Greenaven
Sir James Greenagh
England
Pittsburgh
Sir James
Jimmy
Missouri
Potter Committee
John E. Leete
Astor House
New York
Tilden
Hox
Baron Protox
Gallatin
Tenn
Congress
Gen
Taylor
Chile
Fillmore
United States District Athorway
Louisiana
San Francisco
Tennessee
Bell and Everett
Blaine
Rusia
Poland
Vienna
Austria
Alpe
Greenback Party Nominating Tickets Across States
The Connecticut National Greenback party at New Haven on August 14 named its state ticket with Charles Atwater as Governor and Henry Manchester as Lieutenant Governor among others. At Lincoln on August 15 the Nebraska Greenbacks put J W Davis for Congress and L G Todd for Governor on their slate, with O T A Williams and others filling secretary and treasurer roles. An Indiana Greenback gathering mentions Watson Snyder and others as part of their field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut National Greenback Party
New Haven
Charles Atwater
Henry Manchester
Mate
Imeion V. Pinney
Loren ¥. Judd
Charlee J. Winters
Prohibitioniste
Michigan
Watson Snyder
Tax Nebrarks Greenback
Lincoln
Congress
J. W. Davis
L. G. Todd
O. T. A. Williame
H. Cummings
H. Calhoun
BF. H. Benton
Jan. McCresby
J. DV. Howe
L. ©. Pave
Bond approval fuels Cincinnati Southern railroad completion
The measure to issue 2 million dollars in additional bonds passed by a 5 799 vote in Cincinnati, as the city has spent over 18 million on the project and anticipates swift completion amid bank and market activity nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati and Southern Railroad
Cincinnati
United States
Joan L. Brapley
George L. Reis
William E. Reis
Bradley, Reis & Co
Sharon
Mercer County
Neshannock Iron Company
Newcastle
First National Bank
Quincy Savings Bank
Quincy
Curcaco
Odd Timber and Air Tricks From an East Indian Traveler
An East Indian traveler writes of reducing a home temperature by darkening vents and using wet loose grass mats. A Cor. Scientific American note mentions eye protection and cinders removal. Also included are freezing powder ideas and a test for coal oil inflammability, plus a short explainer on old nails and units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerr Rae Horse Coon
Leprosy Fear Spurting in San Francisco Chinese Quarter
Two Chinese leprosy cases in San Francisco aroused panic and action as one man lay abandoned in the street while fellow Chinese passed him by. White men placed him in a fruit wagon after oranges were sold and he was refused admission to the Chinese hospital, then taken to the city prison hospital. The second man was found in jail and used as a lecture specimen by scientists. The incidents illustrate deep fear of a leprosy outbreak and reflect concern for California and distant islands already afflicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winson Corpress
Fountain Banks
Octave Lenuie
Aaron Carter
Donaldsonville
Narcisse Arreux
A. Colomb
Landry
Arreux
Colomb
William Wixson
Patterson
San Bernardino
Cal
Barrett
Pullman Palace Car Company
Charles W. Angel
Con
St. Louis
San Francisco
Academ Sciences
Evers
Hosstian Islands
California
Cetema Teience
Convict Escapes Auburn Prison Then Returns for Surprise Visit
A convict escaped Auburn prison with daring acts, remained at large for years, and upon recapture or release was carried in a chair to the depot. An hour later he visited prison officials to report a speedy recovery and astonish them with his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Inside the Times newsroom 19th century operations and late edits
The account describes newsroom workflow with editors, sub editors, and the chief night editor shaping leaders between 10 p.m. and 12 p.m. It recalls Lord Palmerston’s influence, press managers like Mr. Donald, and the high cost and effort to send American cable news by 5:30 a.m. for timely editions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Del
Cambridge
Ron
Times
Canada
Neatleman
Lord Palmerson
The
Lord Palmerston
Donald
America
Europe
Jimeca
Eason
New York
MacDonald
Sa of Commons
the Times
Caine
Col. A
Gotham
Alexander Hamilton’s Last Night and a Burr duel recollection
The piece recalls Alexander Hamilton’s final night at a Howland hotel with guests noting a pale nose and hawk like features. It also quotes Alexander Hamilton O as recalling his father’s death in the Burr duel in 1804 and the memory of prayer shared that night in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howland Hotel
Reverdy Johnson
Menen
John O. Hamilton
Aaron Burr
New York
Baga
Spep
Claes
Duel over code of honor ends in farce at Simkins livery
A quarrel among colored gentlemen at Simkins livery stables led to a mock code duello with rifles loaded to fire blanks. Principal No 1 stayed calm while No 2 balked then fled, seconds and a surgeon present as witnesses described the scene as a farcical display. One participant reportedly left with a boastful claim cured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simkins
Phi
Talk With Tom Thumb in Middleboro Tale of Size and Time
A Boston Herald correspondent visits Tom Thumb in Middleboro Massachusetts. The 40 year old bearded man recalls his tiny childhood coat and how he once weighed about twenty pounds. He mentions his family nearby and references Commodore Nutt and Lavinia Warren in a garbled, nostalgic reminiscence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Thumb
Boston Herald
Middleboro
Mass
Tavinia Warren
Vina
Figures of the Fiscal Year Show $261,741,000 U S Surplus
The acting chief of the Bureau of Statistics in Washington announces the fiscal year ended June 30 shows imports and exports with a large excess of exports over imports. The report totals merchandise and specie at about $106,539,917 surplus and highlights June trade reaching a notable $82,000 total value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
J Nimr
Buea
Washington
Pacific Coast
Ieee
Wenns Senegreens
Gomeantic
New York
Heat hazards and homestead land laws described in depth
The article warns sunstroke risks from heat and offers remedies such as cooling measures, shade, and hydration. It then details U S land policies including private entry at 1.25 per acre, homestead allowances of 160 acres after five years, and soldier widows’ rights, plus open public and railroad lands totaling about 17 million acres across Kansas and neighboring states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
Meee Landa
Topeka
F. R. RB
Kansas Pacific RR
Kansas
Texas
Missouri River
Central Branch
U.P. BR
Des Ateette
Nebraska
Minnesota
Dakota
Eeet li
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
Missouri
Nois
Yellow fever characteristics and cure prospects in New Orleans
The article outlines fever signs such as eye redness and jaundice like tint, notes that yellow color appears in about one case in six, and discusses animalcular theory. It claims fever dies with freezing, cannot spread above 600 feet, and that second attacks are impossible, with incubation usually four to nine days and mortality from seventy five percent without treatment. It also states no cure exists and treatments are empirical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Grove
United States
United Ancient Order of Druids
Indianapolis
Ind
Associated Press
Detroit
District of Columbia
Grenada
Miss
France
Agricultural Society
United State Agricultural Display
United States Educational
Illinois
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Indiana
Fort Clark
Mackenzie
Sycamore
Mexico
Pottsville
Point Au Sable
Lake Michigan
New Orleans
Vicksburg
Memphis
Tenn
Port Eads
Mississippi River
Texas
The Danger of Bexing the Ear
A Victorian op ed warns against hitting a lad’s ear with a box causing deafness and drum rupture. It notes ear injuries lead to inflammation and possibly brain abscesses, citing two cases observed by medical men as examples of serious harm.
Tax Mexican Government Tackles Smuggling Rings at Border
The report notes authorities in Maem pursuing brigands and cattle traders near the border, with government commissions aiming to curb cross border smuggling and illicit trade activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maem
American Cutlery Abroad and Sheffield Contract
Mr Cowles of the Cleveland Leader recounts a voyage with Senator McPherson of New Jersey. An English gentleman questions why Americans would manufacture cutlery in Connecticut to ship to Sheffield and asks what use there would be for American cutlery there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowles
Cleveland
McPherson
New Jersey
New York
Sheffield
Newcastle
Connecticut
Inauguration Plot Foiled by Catholic Priest Aid
A Washington letter recalls a Chicago man plotting to kill President Hayes on inauguration day. A Catholic priest urged caution, arranged with detective McDevitt to confront the would be assassin, who was found armed and taken to police. He was later sent home with a nurse as his mind remained unsettled by political fervor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Hayes
Chicago
Father
Heyes
McDevitt
Booth
Washington
Cincinnati Enquirer
Naughty Papa and the mended young suitor told by a Cleveland Herald note
At noon a dignified gentleman escorted his daughter with a Vienna box hat for shopping. The girl repeatedly introduced her escort as Mr. but the father ignored her, prompting the young man to leave in a comically shriveled state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Herald
Healthy Body and Clear Head Through Stomach Remedies
Indigestion constipation and biliousness disrupt the body and cloud the head. The text promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a tonic to calm brain oppression, regulate digestion and bilious secretions, expel morbid humors, and invigorate the bowels and urinary system without irritation.
Patent medicine claims and nostrums advertised in a mixed tonic list
The fragment promotes Dr Graves heart regulator and various tonics for heart disease skin ailments and fevers. It touts testimonials and sample copies from Lapeer Chicago St Louis and New Orleans firms, listing products like Livan Syrup and Grace's Salve as cures and soothing aids for children and adults.
Gaidians Cabs Endorse Nutritious Food Claims
A fragmented note notes that all meals are nutritious, usable only in Gaidians and cabs, with warning against loose or bulk storage. The text is unclear on date or source.
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the News
Young Men’s Christian Association
Geneva
Switzerland
Varna
Horosa
Germany
Council of Ministers
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mrj. E. A. Burke
Central Committee
St. Martins
Packard
Nicholla
Grant
Ellis
Lamar
Matthews
Finance Committees
Senate
Denivan
Evarts
Garfield
Denison
Levy
Watterson
Myself
Missouri Republican State Central Committee
Nashville
Marks
Financial and Industrial
Tuer
Scientific American
London Times
Mer, Me
Alexander Hamilton
Ted
Goa
Stalin
Pan
Tus Lapeer
Wuasort
Witmxiocx
Fistay & Co
Davodsra
Neep
Grace
Sarve
Chew Wook Hen Bing
Tonacco
Tux Proveen
Tonacco Company
Boston
Swison
Preventoe Ees Ree Ueki
Brewa
Reneee
Milwauke
Warat
Nybody
Ankers
Courtiey Bouepepes
Tewelers
Anupactorers
Eee Ar Acetal Arts
al Art Cencamera
Crave
Beals & Foster
Spruce St
Rmoops & CO
Roadway
York
Buckeye
Marion
Younc
R. Valentine
Janesville
Wis
Wail St
Wall St
Ingraham
Cortlandt St
Murray & Baker
Sonth Bechaier St
Great Mercantile College
Keokuk
Lowae
Wells
Vesey St. N
P. O
Pyserl
J. H. Bupford
Franklin Street
Maas
Vivasano Kaos
Devoe
Galton
William
Jackson
Sam
C. Jackson & Co
Mfra
Petersburg
SALVE
Jonesville, Mich
Res
Onan
Delaware
A. P. Gripwith
Sarena
Dex
Bloomington Law School
Judes
O. W. Aldrich
Lawrence Weldo
A. G
Aidan
Peine
Gio
the Ledger
Ill
Gaponifier
Pennsylvania Sait Manuf’g Co
Philadelphia
Boston Transcript
Quarto
Tomestead
S. J. Gilmore
Satins
Selves
Amd
Ite
Fu ‘Sema
Cedag Keys
Eric
J Big
Dy Ty Bert
Brainerd
TF Smith & CO
Park How
LaSalle &T
Clicago
Wat
Seth Rwomas
Wila
National Ch
Phindeipnias
M. O
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