Southern states weather and political notes in 1800s column
A mixed dispatch outlines very warm and partly cloudy weather across the South Atlantic states with variable winds and local rains, plus forthcoming storms in the southwest. It also reports political shifts, party tensions, and candidate support in Georgia, Tennessee, and nearby regions alongside faltering financial signals and labor tweaks in cities like New York and Boston.
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Uhe
South Atlantic States
Gulf Sales
Mtsetsalppt
Tennessee
Ohio Valley
Flower Lake
The Grasshoppers On Wheat Street And Beyond
Reported grasshopper activity across Wheat Street and adjacent neighborhoods. Residents employ Paris Green and brushes to combat swarms. A wind shift yields varied reactions as locals recall past westward infestations and note the pests’ persistence across Bealwood and nearby areas.
Elcho shield won by English eight at Wimbledon
The Elcho shield shooting at Wimbledon opened with England leading Scotland and Ireland in 16 rounds at 80, 900, and 1000 yards. Scottish and Irish shooters named for the all nations match. English victory announced. Bird Shooting tournament in St Louis began with purses of 300 and 250 dollars. winners listed among Peoria, St Louis, Frankford Ky, Chicago and Chicago shooters.
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Constitution
London
Wimbledon
Scotland
England
Ireland
Ferguson
Dunlan
McVittie
Whitelaw
Rae
Boyd
Trish
Williams
John Rigley
Fenton
Joburton
Johnston
Smythe
Jayne
Goff
Greenhill
Laten
Phe
J. Louis Bird
St. Lous
Fa Louis Gan Club
Yentergy
John Griffith
Peoria
C. Williams
St. Louis
T. South
Frankford
Geo Bernard
Chicago
T.J. South
Klemmony
Stevenson
Carter
J. Lucas
MeManuva
Flannel auction and Marion county burning tale told
A crowded New York sale room reports a two day auction of flannels and blankets with many lot numbers and price shifts. Local South Carolina news recounts the burning of Henry Berry in Marion county, detailing his will and the elaborate funeral pyre arranged by his heirs and a trusted attendant.
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Wilkes County
Wheatshrest
Afiea
Harvill Ban
New York
Vary
N. S
Casey
8 & Co
J.G. Ware
G. M
J. G
S.C.M
W. C. Morgan
South Carolina
South Carolina News
Marion County
Henry Berry
Hureling
Atuilar
America
Henry Laurens
Ubarvienton
Republican Nominee in Indiana Faces Backlash Over Orth Scandal
Washington reports growing Indian discontent over Governor candidate Orth amid House Foreign Affairs evidence of past lobbying. The report ties Orth to Venezuela claim awards, audits, and a $7,000 payment as a congressman lobbying for final awards. If publicized, the Venezuela matter could shake Indiana politics ahead of the next campaign.
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Borenor
Washington
New York Herald
Orth
F Foreign Affairs Committee
House
Congress
Venezuela
Fullwell
Talmage
Stillwell
Tyner
Indiana
Iin
Packard
Louisana
Hancock mass meeting endorses Colquitt for governor
In Spaava Hancock county on July 15 1876 a Democratic mass meeting at the courthouse elected A W DuBose chairman and formed a committee to report. Delegates and alternates were chosen for the state gubernatorial convention. Resolutions praised Gen A H Colquitt and instructed delegates to vote for him. Militia district delegates were named to nominate later for the lower house and to select delegates for the Thompson and Atlanta conventions. The meeting adjourned with announcements of publication.
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Spaava
Geo. F. Pierce
Democratic Club
Hancock County
Court House
G. F. Pierce, Jr
A. W. DuBose
DuBose
Orlando Jewell
J. T. Jordan
F. L. Little
John L. Culver
David Dickson
Wm. B. Hunt
F. A. Butts
Wm. D. Brantley
Democratic Party
St. Louis
A. H. Colquitt
Commonwealth
Hancock
City of
Atlanta
O. W. DuBose
Geo. F. Pierce, Jr
M. J. Northern
Jas. W. Moore
W. A. Martin
D. Powell
A. 38
Basa
Seaborn Reese
R. B. Baxter
B. F. Riley
L. L. Lamar
J. T. Middlebrooke
L. Pigice, Jr
W. E. Coleman
T. J. Adams
J.L. Jordan
Cal. J. T. Jordan
Sparta
General Assembly
Thompson
Geof Pierce, Jr
A. Miller DuBose
Cot JT Jordan
Washington Coon
Ville
Thatcher
Lee Amel
GF Pierce, Jr
Col CW DeBose
Democratic ‘Party
Elam Christian
Henry Harris
C. W. DuBoseau
Twentiath
Impeachment Debates in Forty Fourth Congress and Related Bills
In Washington on July 20 the Senate discussed impeachment moves against Secretary Robeson led by Lords Blair and Glover. The House tackled the Texas frontier bill, Indian policy, and sundry civil appropriations, with votes on the repeal of the resumption act, and a conference report on the Indian reservations sale opposed by Bland. President Grant vetoed a post office bill for procedural issues. A heat wave and storm in Richmond caused extensive damage to properties and infrastructure, with significant casualties and injuries reported.
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Chihe
Banking and Currency Committee
Secor
Herberson
Messrs
Glover
Lord
Blain
Belknap
David 8. Goodlove
Lexington, Ky
Banks
Mexico
Joint
Chinese Commission
Phillips
Kansas
Nebraska
Bland
Missouri
Indian Territory
St. Louis
Chicago
Committee On Patents
Senate
European Excerpts on Turkish Subjugation of Serbia
London July 20 reports Osman Pacha’s position repulsed and five shells of artillery abandoned amid Serbian setbacks near Nis. Montenegrins press toward Vienna as Turkey-Romania talks surface. The khedive sent 25,000 Snider rifles to the Porte amid Eastern War news.
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London
Osman Pacha
Nisch
Turkey
Romania
Porte
Vienna
Atexanpan
M. Hackman
Court of Summary Justice
Parliament
Post
Charles Dicke
America
Ann Eliza’s Divorce Case Analyzed Before Judge Shaffer
The Ann Eliza Young versus Brig ham Young divorce case was reviewed by Judge Shaffer on July 20. Rulings denied a personal contempt attachment for failure to pay $500 monthly alimony, and overruled striking out the amended answer. Evidence in the main suit was ordered to be taken before a commissioner.
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Saur Sage Orr
Ann Eliza Young
Brigham Young
Shaffer
Ann Eliza
Death of Hon. G. E. Pugh A Big Defaulter
A fragment from a late 19th century dispatch reports the death of Hon. George E. Pugh, noted as a major figure in politics and business. Also noted are the defaulter Albert Semler in Washington County with $60,000, a fatal family incident in Portmore, and the Bucking ham dime savings bank closure. Additional notes mention a Baltimore steamer fire and the Columbia Female College hiring of J. H. Jones as president.
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Constitution
Crrenarret Nly
George E. Pugh
Milawaukee
Albert Semler
Washington County
Desware
Sern Lawton
Porremourh
Buckingham Dime Savings Bank
Wasmrator
J. H. Jones
8. M. F. College
Georgia
Carolines
Columbia Female College
3.C
Covington
Virginia
Jones
Wheeler's Letter Defends Southern Views and Reform Pledges
Washington July 20 Mr Wheeler in his acceptance letter quotes his congressional report on southern relations confirming unchanged views. He asserts government debt redemption in coin as pledged national honor and insists on funding public crediors. He calls for guaranteed non sectarian public schools, strict economy, and officers chosen for character and public trust.
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Wasurxaton
Wheeler
Congress
Southern Rela- Honky
United States
Pivotal Political Nominations and Period Gossip
The dispatches report Democratic nominations for governor Jno Phelps and lieutenant governor Henry C Brockmeyer, with Greenback party picks O P Davis for Congress. Also noted are debates on Geo T Hoar and a century bedstead valued at 4800 dollars. Other items include satire on paper collars and a centennial kissing game as social fads.
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Jerressey Crry
Hon- Jno
Phelps
Henry C. Brockmeyer
St. Louis
Woxcastrer
Geo. T. Hoar
Congress
Terre Havre
O. P. Davis
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