Session Ends In The Senate Adjourning Without Day
The August session closes after a long day with adjournment sine die. Senator Cameron’s amendment fixing 3 PM adjournment time passes amid votes largely along party lines. House and Senate discuss reports on contested election cases and emergency printing costs while President pro tempore Davis presides.
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Wisconsin
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Senate
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Bayard
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Morrill
Vermont
Pendleton
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Aoe
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Delara
Mary H. C. McCauslin
Provo City
Utah
Alabama and Kentucky Vote Hint at Democratic Stronghold
Dispatches report that Alabama and Kentucky appear headed to strong Democratic outcomes. Officials say the Democratic state ticket will win easily with only light opposition. results in Kentucky indicate similar trends, though Republican counties show some influence.
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Heuze
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Wapolis
Sith
Tia
Blale
Aenea
Hepte
Virginia political machine fights for state control in 1880 campaign
The Virginia Readjuster and Republican blocs rally around supporters of John S. Wise and Massey in a bid to govern the state. Disputes over debt relief, patronage, and mass sentiment split factions as Massey canvasses the state and Wise edges toward broader Republican support amid party realignment.
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Mahone Party
Senate
Virginia
Democrats
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Henry
A. Wise
Wise
Eorge D. Wise
Congress
Mahone
United States
John S. Massey
Headjaster Party
Mabons
Cameron
Riddleberger
Massey
Hickman Disaster Reports Dead and Wounded aboard Gold Dust
The steamer City of Alton arrived from Hickman Kentucky with Gold Dust survivors. Up to departure, thirteen had died and twelve wounded remained at Hickman. Eleven notable crew and passengers were lost or missing, including clerks and a waiter. Citizens opened hospitals, and locals supplied clothing. the Alton would proceed to St Louis with the dead and wounded.
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Carzo
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Hickman
Ask
Thornton
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Ingram
Travis
Alton
St. Louis
Bringig
Frank Lilobked
St. Sootus
Opie Sion
Gry
James Nichal
ahileFe Baker
Pat Bi Lyle
Peter Winter
Porter Jerry
the Watch
Raustebaut
Charley Williams
Manuel Victor
Alto
Snd
Iasing
Euph Howe
John Howard
Cairo
Scudder
Sceudder
Irish Constabulary clash amid Limaback unrest in Cork and Limerick
Dispatches report the Irish Constabulary facing demands from sub constables who threaten resignation over grievances. Lloyd’s remarks in Limerick condemned as ungenerous while telegrams of support pour in from districts. Military movements intensify as forces concentrate in Cork and Dublin, with Egypt and Ridgian battles prompting broad European coverage.
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Lloyd
Limerick
Cork
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Brucs
Wal
Spencer
Opinion on Lords and Commons Sharers Bill in Times Letter
The Times cites a letter from the Earl of Dunaven arguing there is no need to accuse the House of Lords of seeking dissolution over the arrears bill. He warns that Lords must avoid risking a public wrong by pushing reforms without broad agreement. The piece reflects debates on military mobilization and readiness.
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Egypt
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Menorernnt
City to settle estate of late William Euston and fund hospital
The city plans to endow a hospital in memory of William Euston with the estate valued at about half a million. Mrs Hannah Eusten will receive the income for life, with annual annuities paid from trust funds. Eight acres of land are bought for the site and a bronze statue will honor Eusten in the town center.
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Guatemala Seeks Clarification Over Resignation Motives
Ex-Mist ter Sean Star explains he resigned amid errors and misstatements in the Guatemala legation in Washington. He denies money or Central American union issues, says he suggested means to settle territorial differences with Mexico, and notes resignation not prompted by newspaper reports but by his August 3 letter to General Lon.
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Washington
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Mexico
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RAIDING THE LOTTERIES and Treasury Watch-Dogs notes
A multi-item dispatch reports Pinkerton detectives raiding Zachariah E. Simmons's policy shops, arresting ten and seizing paraphernalia with penalties up to two years and fines. It also covers a Mississippi River improvement committee meeting planned for Cairo in November and U.S. General Warren's death in Newport, plus brief notes on a Tennessee stabbing, a New Orleans lightning death, a New York freight strike end, and health board updates on yellow fever in Browneville and Mata.
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New York
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Carlisle
Kentucky
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