Washington Scene in March 1879 Speaker Fight Expected
Washington report from March 11 1879 discusses the upcoming extra session and Speakership contest led by Blackburn and Randall. It notes Republican and Democratic tensions over salaries and policy, plus broad public interest in major bills and ongoing political clashes.
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Washington
Hayes
Blackburn
Kentucky
B. Will
Randall
Congress
Beck
Army
Navy
United States
Treasury
Logan
N. Y. Tribune
John Sharples
New Orleans
Sharples
Stipp’s Hill
Brookville
Ind
Andrew George
George Furrey
Judge Cadwalader
Philadelphia
Buchanan
Coroner Joan Chaney Reported Dangerously Ill in Canal Winchester
The Portsmouth Times notes Ohio figure Joan Chaney, a veteran Corseman, is dangerously ill at his Canal Winchester home in Franklin County. The item emphasizes Chaney's long service and current health concerns.
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Indiana
Franklin Landers
Maggie Magness
New Albany
Ind
Edwins
Columbus
T. W
W. T.) Sherman
Newport
R. L
Daniel Bender
Upper Sandusky
Portsmouth Times
Scioto Valley
Lucasville
Morgan Township
Scioto County
Richard Benneman
Wellsville
Ironton
Harmer
Barlow
Alice Basim
Marietta
M. Stone
The
Baptist Church
Lebanon
Ohio
Joan Chaney
Canal Winchester
Franklin County
Taft Standard Urges Bold GOP Push Despite Skepticism
The Jackson Standard predicts a strong Republican effort despite warnings of internal doubt. The piece emphasizes a dramatic campaign push and the party's resolve ahead of forthcoming challenges. The tone suggests high confidence in Taft era GOP momentum.
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Kane
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Mass
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Kent
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Washington, Guernsey Co
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Harden County
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Chauncey N. Olds
Morgan
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J. C. Murdock
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Mahala Knox
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Lizzie Sells
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Geo Tarr
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Vinton Record
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Eagle Township
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McArthur Enquirer
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New Lexington Tribune
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Christian Kocher
Pleasant
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Newstraitsville
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Jerry Hoyt
Chester Township
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D. M. Byers
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Scott Bunion
Leroy Denny
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