June debt drop and political turmoil dominate brief
Public debt fell by 3 851 377 in June while Pratt resigns as Internal Revenue Commissioner and takes effect in August. Democratic papers attack Carl Schurz as a mountebank and Sherman vows Sioux force or extermination. Belknap impeachment progresses toward end of week as Judge Bradbury is renominated at Pomeroy convention with expected unanimous October election.
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Pratt
Belknap
Pomeroy
J. P. Bradbury
Quote cites Tilden as corrupt nominee in Enquirer remark
The Cincinnati Enquirer quotes a critic calling Samuel J. Tilden the most corrupt nominee the country would face, alleging cunning hypocrisy and shameless effrontery despite enormous wealth and possible election influence.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Tilden
Riot's Aftermath in Georgia Leaves Black Victims Predominant
The latest riot in Georgia follows the common pattern of civil disturbances in the region with fatalities and injuries predominantly among Black residents, except for one casualty. The grim ratio mirrors established grim trends in such clashes.
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Georgia
Democrats Fear Troop Role in Mississippi Election
Anxiety in Congress about troops in the South and potential interference by Southern Democrats in November political programs following last fall's Mississippi result.
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Congress
South
Mississipi
Maine Navy? Senators Seat Vacated by Blaine
Since the last issue Hon. L S Morrill of Maine has become Secretary of the Treasury and Hon Jas G Blaine has been tendered the appointment to fill the Senate vacancy from Maine. Blaine’s health will prevent his entering the Senate before the next session of Congress.
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L. S. Morrill
Maine
the Treasury
Jas. G. Blaine
United States Senate
Senate
Congress
Inflation advocates may face Cooper ticket push in November
Inflation backers who favor principle over party lines may vote their sentiments in November as greenback leaders led by Sam Cary plan to secure a Cooper electoral ticket to back soft money adherents in the state.
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Greenback
Sam Cary
Cooper
Re nomination seen as popular support for Judge Bradbury
The article praises Judge Bradbury for his impartial service and suggests his re election will occur with little opposition. It states Democrats would honor the sub division by not nominating against him, showing confidence in his fitness and fairness.
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Brapsury
Bradbury
Hayes's Acceptance Letter Outlines Reform Platform
The public gains clear views from Gov. Hayes as he outlines his approach on patronage, currency stability, public schools, and Reconstruction. He favors merit over spoils, resumption of specie payments, non sectarian schools, and generous rights recognition for Southern states. The letter is presented as a concise personal platform shaping the reform era.
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Gov. Hayes
Hayes
Democratic Dismissal of Army Bounty Bill Criticized
The piece accuses Democrats of Southern ex-Confederate influence and Northern sympathizers in Congress of advancing the bounty bill for political gain rather than justice for Union soldiers. It condemns motives, cites past opposition to army pay and size, and argues the bill saddles debt for electoral leverage.
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Congress
House
Senate
Washington considers Jewell resignation and Tyner nomination
The leading topic in Washington on Tuesday was the resignation of Postmaster General Jewell at the President's urging and the nomination of Judge Tyner of Indiana to succeed him.
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Washington
Jewell
Judge Tyner
Indiana
Reform candidate exposed in Tilden circular blowback
The Cincinnati Times links Samuel J. Tilden to election frauds and Tammany Hall, arguing that labeling him a reformer is hypocritical. It cites a 1876 circular urging rapid telegraphic reports to influence votes and implicates Tilden in ballot stuffing and Tweed-era corruption.
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St. Louis
Cincinnati Times
Samuel J. Tilden
New York
Democratic State Committee
Tilden
New York City
John T. Hoffman
William M. Tweed
Tammany Hall
Associated Press
Ross Tweed
Tammany
Gov. Tilden
Sam
Tweed
Tweeds
Ohio Democrats Favor Convention Denouncing St Louis Action
A Cincinnati Enquirer dispatch from Xenia reports Greene county Democrats want a convention to denounce the St Louis Convention. Only three or four support Tilden. Most of the dissatisfied back Peter Cooper or Hayes and Wheeler, viewing Tilden as a jobber and friend of rings.
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Tilden
Cincinnati Enquirer
Xenia
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Ohio
Old Greene
Peter Cooper
Wheeler
Rings
Reform and the Republic: A Republican Trust for True Change
The passage argues that Democratic reform efforts are derided while praising Republicans as the only true reformers. It claims reform began only when the Republican party rose to power and credits Republicans with safeguarding the nation during its peril and resisting the Southern Democracy and its Northern allies.
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Democratic Party
Republican Party
Tilden’s Reform Efforts Limited to One Convicted Robber
After much talk, Tilden’s reforms led to the conviction of only one canal robber, a Lord, and even that prosecution appears driven by Tilden’s personal enmity with him dating to 1874 when he opposed Tilden’s gubernatorial bid in New York.
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Tilden
New York
Organize in Ohio for a Republican victory in October
The author urges rapid, thorough organization across Ohio counties and townships to secure a sweeping Republican win in October and deter Bourbons before the November election. He argues many Ohioans trust the party and will contribute time and funds to solidify the campaign statewide.
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Ohio
Republicans Gain Ground as Democrats Fail in 1864 Convention
The narrative credits the Republican party with renewed resolve after the Democrats condemned the war, stressing Republican leadership in suppressing the rebellion, and notes expected Congressional gains in the 4th district with Samuel Craighead and the 20th Cleveland district with Townsend Amos. It then records Craighead declining the nomination due to business concerns.
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Republican Party
Democratic Party
Congress
Samuel Craighead
Schenck-Vallandigham
Cleveland
Townsend
Amos
Craighead
Hayes and Wheeler Likely Unite Republicans After Convention
The convention could scarcely have found two men better qualified to repair breaches and gather wanderers into the Republican fold. Hayes and Wheeler will unite the party under reconciled ties with Reformers and Liberals both supporting the ticket and many in government-loving factions backing them.
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Hayes
Wheeler
Republicans Reflect on Principles and Union
The piece notes Republicans' habit of recalling party principles and its historic achievements. It cites Democratic papers such as the Butler county Democrat the Jackson Herald and the Steubenville Gazette as declining to support the Tilden ticket.
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Butler County
Democrat
The
Jackson Herald
Steubenville Gazette
Tilden
Lightning Fatality Claims 11-Year-Old Girl in Columbus
Jennie Cary, 11, was killed by a lightning strike Tuesday afternoon while standing in the doorway of her Columbus home. The incident occurred during a thunderstorm, with emergency responders called to the scene.
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Jennie Cary
Columbus
Acceptance of nomination by Governor Hayes for President
Governor Hayes accepts the Republican nomination in Cincinnati and outlines civil service reform, opposition to a second term, currency policy favoring specie payments, and a nonsectarian, equal-rights platform. He stresses abolition of the spoils system, loyal public service, and unity across North and South for an era of good feeling.
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United States
Cincinnati
Congress
Washington
Republican Party
Union
South
R. B. Haves
N. Y
Hayes
Hayes Letter Gains Support as Self Advocating Candidate
From the New York press the Hayes acceptance letter is praised as candid and forthright. It presents no pretence or evasions, pledging openness to the people about his aims and procedures, strengthening the Republican bid and appealing to reform-minded voters. The letter, noted for honesty and clarity, contrasts with rival portraits of Tilden and signals unity and skill.
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Hayes
New York
Tilden
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