Nomination of Milton Candler on eighty sixth ballot
The Griffin dispatch reports Milton A. Candler was nominated on the 86th ballot and the nomination made unanimous. The Daily Herald pledges support, praising Candler’s long public service. It predicts at least a three thousand majority for this district and urges independents to back the Democratic line to defeat Freeman.
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Milton A. Candler
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Senate
Freeman
Candler Nominated After Long Ballot Telegraph Dispatch
Special dispatches report the Democratic Fifth District convention in Gurr Ga August 19 1874 opening with a two thirds vote. On the first ballots Glenn leads then shifts among candidates including Candler Holcombe and Hammond across twenty five ballots. Final results show Candler nominated on the ninety sixth ballot amid motions and state delegation changes. downtime mentions DeKalb and Houston counties and a note that a death report regarding Dr Chandler Jones was unfounded.
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Holcombe
Stewart
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Houston
DeKalb
Milton
Garvey
P.M. Candler
Patton
Monroe
Porsyth
Clayton
Spalding
Moion
Houston County
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Pike
Henry
Upson
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Hall
Crawford
Westmoreland
Fayette
T.C. Howard
Colerartt
Sret
Glens
Stews
Glean
Barmord
Giene
Swart
Trmmond
Bewart
Gieun
Beecher Tilton case dominates Brooklyn turmoil in 1870s paper
In New York August 19 Brooklyn figures reel as the Beecher Tilton scandal unfolds. Moulton denies blackmail, Kingsley proposed hush money, and Plymouth church members expect Beecher exoneration with possible salary raise and a new church. The report outlines committee plans, witness secrecy, and public clamor while Tilton and Beecher navigation perilous claims.
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New York
Beecher Tilton
Brooklyn
Moulton
Beecher
Ilvisiona
Kingsley
Chicago Tribune
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Sandsy
Butler
Chicago
Tilton
Messrs
Sage
Winslow
Cleveland
Plymouth Church
Plymouth Investigating Committee
Plymouth
Besbes
Boston
The
Times Maya
James Redpath
Redpath
William Kingsley
Brooklyn Bridge
Borraso
N. Y
Haffalo
Beechher
D Peacock
Lafayette Street
Shelton
St. Pauls Episcopal Church
Cox
Committee of Investigation
Noow
Bei
Mermaid Sinking and Local Fires Reported in August News
A half starved negro in New York claimed the Mermaid schooner, carrying seven men, was rammed off Barnegat Light and sunk with Captain Prince and others drowned. survivors were rescued by a propeller. Also reported were a $50,000 town fire, a 35 year old negro's assault on two berry pickers, Nevada flood losses over $100,000, wood fires near Schoolcraft, and a Kentucky murder case linked to a suspect in Lexington with a disputed confession.
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New London
Prince
New Orleans
Barnegat
Philadelphia
J Surumxa
Nonuizown
San Francisco
Austin
Nevada
Canon
Dernort
Schoolcraft
St. Louis
H. Johnson
Lexington
Johnson
Kentucky
Lorenzo Johnson
B. H. Johnson
Lexivston
Joboson
L. Johnson
Sanateca
Emily Fuller
Ophelia
Chesapeake
Kuchamanthus
Vasil
Vassal
Rhodamanthus
Vasal
Mollie Darling
Botany Bay
Wile
Washington Notes on Monroe Doctrine and Porto Rico
Washington notes discuss Freeman's Journal report that Spain would recogniz e a Spanish West Indian cession to Germany in exchange for recognition. Government officials, including Caleb Cushing and J Bancroft Davis, reportedly track the issue under Monroe doctrine policy and report to authorities when appropriate. Also noted is Joshua Y Davis being relieved as superintendent of the National Cemetery Yorktown to take command in Alexandria VA.
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Wasurxetox
Freeman's Journal
Porto Rico
Germany
Spanish West India Island
Scirele
Caleb Cushing
Madrid
J. Bancroft Davis
Berlin
Grant
D C
Joshua Y. Davis
National Cemetery
Yorktown
Virginia
Political notes on Ohio constitution and elections impact
Fragmented political brief from August 19 notes strong Republican activity across the state planning for the convention at Opera House with Senate or state leaders to preside. Reports show a projected 30,000 vote deficit against the constitution amid broad regional support for rival candidates.
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Pas
Opera House
Seoxtor Ratin
Crxergxart
Sutte
Upo
Middle Georgia Letter on Washington Baldwin Matters and Politics
An 1874 Far West Georgia correspondence reviews crops, politics, and local affairs around Milledgeville Baldwin County and nearby regions. It notes Blount's nomination support, county and congressional race expectations, and a curious Indian cremation pot found in an Oconee field. The writer comments on local papers, taxes, and Tennessee elections, ending with remarks on Paris lynchings and political temper.
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Yormx Evrroxs
Tar Herarp
Hancock
Gam
Baldwin
Pear Milledgeville
Tennessee
Blount
Col. Lawson
Haldwin
Judge Floyd
Col. L
Jas. Whitaker
Oconee
Wm. G. McAdoo
Smithsonian Institute
Col McKinly
Royal entertainment in Atlanta library benefit night
A lively report of a Young Men's Library Association event in Atlanta featuring Capt. H Jackson and Mrs. P. H. Snook. The program included songs, readings, and remarks praising the library, with emphasis on its growth since 1867, finances, and memberships.
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Atlanta
Capt. J
Mr. Flynn
Herbst
P. H. Snook
Shandon
van Guidanoven
Mallon
C. Herbst
Eigt
Atlan’a
Vesternty
Fannie Rich
Navy
Venice
Joseph Thompson
van Goldsnoveen
J. S. Robertson
Lost Charley Ross case stirs Illinois arrest report
Telegraphic updates from Lapeer August 19 reveal efforts to verify a child in Odell Illinois as Charley Ross. Police say Lewis Dungan, detained there, matches a former express wagon driver and may have connections to two children including Alice and Jimmy. A photograph is sent for parental inspection. results pending.
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Odell, Ill
Charley Rees
Odell
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Dungan
West
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James Henderson
Edwin Forrest
Alice
Llitle
Jimmy
Charley Ross
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