Postal Telegraphy Debate and Civil Service Concerns
The Postmaster General and Congress weigh postal telegraphy with origins in early government control of lines and railways. Gresham favors the idea but opposes it due to civil service costs. earlier opinions by Reverdy Johnson supported exclusive government control. Also notable are remarks on Ohio political bets, expected adjournment, and a Colored National Independence Association effort to separate black and white communities in the South.
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Wasuixeron
Gresham
Congress
Baltimore
Polk
Cave Johnson
Tennessee
Johnson
Telegraph Department
Reverdy Johnson
Frederick Douglass
Richard T. Greener
Colored National Indenmity Association of
Arkansas
South
Sens
Loxnus
Batavia
Java
Lloyds
Anger
Tjiringime
Tunkbelong
Sunda Straits
Kramer
Anges
North Britain
Enomous
Merak
Oneinsi
Civil rights law disputes echo in Norwich restaurant case
Rev George H South of Norwich faces Bell for refusing service to a colored man under the civil rights act. Carrington argues the law absurd while recounting bias in business and barber shops. He contrasts penalties for refusing service with those for assault as a striking inconsistency in enforcement.
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Wasursvstox
Angush
George H. South
Norwich
Conn
Bell
Campbell Carrington
Carrington
Court House
Dink Davis the Gambler Said Killed at Hot Springs
A private dispatch from August 27 reports Dink Davis a noted gambler killed in Hot Springs Arkansas. A St Louis detective allegedly followed him here with a warrant for swindling a St Louis politician in a faro brace game. Davis long pursued luck across cities including New York Chicago and St Louis amassing huge winnings before his death.
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D& Report
Shusdelphia
Mot Springs
New York
Faro Bank
West Twenty-ninth Street
Bis
Chicago
Gamblers’ Alley
Mike McDonald’s Bank
Clark Street
Harrigan
St. Louis
Vanlty Te Donnelly
Davis
Hot Springs
O'Neil
Ace
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Dalias
Toler
O' Woods
Davias
Doyota
Arlington Hotel
Samuel Donnelly
St. Lua
Southern
St. Lows
O'Neill
Dink Davis
Syracuse
Baby arrives at wedding in New Orleans church scene
In New Orleans at Holy Trinity Church the wedding of Louis Hartenstein and his bride was interrupted when a girl with brown hair carried an infant and laid the child on the veil. The woman was arrested for disturbing the peace but the judge discharged her, noting witnesses caused the outcry not the accused. The priest testified warning the woman not to attend the ceremony.
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Jon Gaferd
Hfartenstein
Calico
Father Reichardt
Hartenstein
Hattenstein
Hattie Scott
Speculation on the old ticket in 1880s party talks
The article reports debates among Democrats at Saratoga about nominating the old ticket led by Mr. Tilden. Western Democrats, Indiana and Illinois supporters, and even outsiders discuss whether Tilden can stand a campaign and if the old ticket should be pushed despite past reverses. Benj amin F Angeli and others weigh in on public sentiment versus political maneuvering.
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Sanatoua
New York
Dr. Sinemans
Mr. Tilden
Tilden
Henderson
Indiana
Illinois
Hundricky
Mrr
Iodiana
Saratoga
Hendusks
Lis Thia
Cincinnati Enquirer
Ninois
Palmer
Texas
Benjamin F. Angeli
Buchanan
Sweden
Co. Angeli
Livingston County
United States
Tiden
Dr. Simmons
Nmiukes
Mr.Tilden
Dorsey
Republican Corruption Fund
John Bigelow
Times
Praide
Auscone
Mir
Tueden
Carolan O
Bryan Hryant
Mc Liden
Bryant
Abe. Kelly
Kelly
Rich Kleptomaniac Forgery Case At Albany Trial
The case concerns Mrs. Caroline Davis of Albany, arrested in Saratoga for forging to gain a dress watch valued at 100 pounds from James McCreery & Co. The court adjourned on appearance. bond posted by James W. Aikes. McCreery & Co. note the watch’s value. Family members doubt motive, citing substantial estate and morphine-related illness.
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New York
Caroline Davie
Albany
Voley House
Saratoga
James McCreery & Co
Broadway
Davis
Thair
Herman
James W. Aikes
McCreery & Co
Alexander W. Jackson
Blackburn for the Senate and Speakership Intentions
Special to the Courier Journal reports Hon J C Blackburn in Frankfort saying he has no reservation about the speakership and has not declared as a candidate. He also states he has consented to become a candidate for U S Senator and authorizes public announcement. Colonel J Stoddard Johnston cites the Yeoman in reporting Blackburn’s statements.
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Louis v Vinne
Courier Journal
Frankfort
J. C
Blackburn
J. Stoddard Johnston
U. 3
Mery
Frendish Rail Wreck Attempt Halts Train Near Concord
A southbound passenger train approaching Concord encountered chained rails on the track at thirty miles per hour. The engineer stopped the train with no injuries as another rail was found later chained further ahead. No clues to the culprits exist. The Krocthinkers page and Rochesten Freethinkers convention note follow.
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Concord
Cuatragooda
Irish League Meeting Hails Labour Goals and Parnell Speech
The World Abroad reports a Trish National League meeting with Messrs Davitt Sexton and Varnell. Mr Parnell voiced hope for future gains in Irish labour and migration measures and thanked Irish supporters in America and Australia for backing progress in Ireland. He noted broad consensus on home rule and reforms in Parliament. Richard O’Shaughnessy resigned his seat to take a government post.
Giant Skeleton Unearthed on Indiana Farm
A farm hand on Frank Boots’ land near Shelbyville Indiana uncovered a gravel pit skeleton of a man described as nine feet tall with a skull sixteen inches long and a brain estimate of four and a half to five pounds. Teeth show great size, age over a century, and muscular jaw strength far beyond modern men. Casts will be made for state and college museums.
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Indiana
Shelbyville
Ind
George Arnuld
Franklin Boots
Mir
Beighr
Propatuen
Lecay
Laats Tigat
Stabbing Shocks Kent County Farm Scene
An argument over a postal card led to James L Leary fatally stabbing E B Gallop the Kent county farm lessee. Gallop died after hours of agony as a mob threatened Leary before jail confinement. Local authorities and a prominent business owner urged restraint amid calls for lynching. The incident follows earlier disputes involving Gallop and Leary.
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Maryland
Bathark
E. B. Gallop
Sullwood
Kent County
James L. Leary
Ele
Mel
Gallop
Leavy
Ian
Gallup
Krebs
Jiil
Chestertown
Se Pees
Submerged City Beach Damages and Return of Missing Woman
Heavy surf and high tides battered the city beach with boards, shops, and homes undermined and swept away. The center beach became a mass of debris as railroad tracks disappeared beneath the waves. In Cincinnati, Miss Murphy, aged twenty five, who vanished a year ago with 83 000 reported missing, has returned quietly after a long absence, causing a new sensation as her father declines to explain her actions.
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Tracy Jiixl
Tracy
Fulton
Hhis
Judy
Stewart
Duresa
Dehorig
Choge
Allastre City
N. J
Crectwatt
Miss Murphy
Beard
Boston
New York
The Flames Victims and Fire Toll In San Antonio
A San Antonio dispatch reports the blaze last night caused estimated losses over 140000 dollars. Perry Davis, a porter, died from injuries. Schwerts and Leof remain in precarious condition. Other injured are out of danger. Also noted: cotton experts to meet in New York on Monday to release standard samples for classification with Abraham Allen Jr and Thomas Ferryste named as appointees.
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Ganygston
San Antonio
Perry Davis
Porter
Schwerts
Leof
Sfhe
New York
Abraham Allen, Jr
Bawark Cotton Exchange
Thomas Ferrystepf
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Viewa
Hov
Cave Johosod
Gresham Works Diel Service
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Quistion
Mali
Ohio
Washington
Converse
Moses
Washineton
John W. Niles
Constantinople
Egypt
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Pensavona
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Z. T. Brown
Navy Yard
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Dee
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Lyn
West
Greystone
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Knauer
William G. Moody
Henry Weorge
Senate
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France
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Corunna
Reuters Telegraph Company
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Franco
Zorilla
Spain
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Germa
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National Party
Chamber of Deputies
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Uzersseeg
Pagis
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Menelk
Shoa
Senelk
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H&r Son
Righe
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Cincinnati Girls
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Nuewsea Pter Bob Hive
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