News of the Week from Washington and East
A sweeping bulletin from Washington covers Interior Department actions on Ute land claims and preopening settlements, treasury coin totals and mint activity, and political shifts across New York, Massachusetts, Illinois, and Indiana. It notes railroad disasters, court decisions, and local elections, including gains for Republicans in several states.
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United States Supreme Court
Louisiana
Kentucky
Post Office Department
Wastreros
Farmers Protest Malroat Sedmosalias Content A Protest
A general interest note reports farmers staging a protest against malnutrition and related issues. The article outlines community actions, local leaders, and the potential impact on regional agriculture.
Deaths from hydrophobia in New Jersey man
Joseph Moorhouse of Elizabeth New Jersey died within twenty four hours of hydrophobia onset after a dog bite. He was attacked while playing with a mongrel on Broadway and his illness rapidly progressed despite morphine and medical care. He had worked as a fireman and later as a blacksmith, living with his two sisters.
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Davenport
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New York
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Sith
South New York
Abram & Hewitt
Benjamin Wood
Nicholas Mahler
Numbout
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Elmira
Fayatteville
Port Jeevia
Actugl
Ware
George Reilly
Prenticeville
Eastzux
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Massachnactta
Armasa Nery Cross
Benjamin F. Lewin
Charles T. Russell
Rev
GW. Stacey
Henry D. Cushing
W. W. Crapp
Scott
Pennsylvania
J.C. Walker
Republic
W. Aldrich
John A King
Pittsburgh
Massachesetts
Francis B. Hayes
Wendell Phillips
Greenback
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Emily E. Howe
Mupager
Wiss J.B Gould
Ament
Lowe
Joseph Moorhouse
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New Jersey
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Stuman
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Uteli Nation
Legieluture
After October Defeats Republicans risk in tariff issue
The piece argues Republicans won Ohio and hurt Democrats by pushing a tariff stand in Indiana and elsewhere. It contends the tariff plank, dubbed a shift to home industries, will backfire, boosting revenue reform critics and harming GOP gains across states, with Wisconsin Minnesota New York Michigan and New Jersey cited as consequential shifts.
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Ohio
Indiana
Republican Party
New Jersey
Connecticut
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Party of Revenue Reform
New York
Congress
Garfield
Democratic Party
Washington Post
Bancock
Charles
Unfortunate Year for Republicans in a Faction Fight
A critical wrap of internal party strife and missteps during a party convention. It cites nominations tainted by bribery and perjury, the selection of a disgraced official for national roles, and Garfield’s compromised civil service stance. The piece laments misfortunes guiding campaign strategy toward cash-focused politics and focused Southern neglect.
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Smsn
Ross Shepherd
Rioz
Conkling
New York
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Makin
Garfield
Dows
Vermont
Maine
Llane
Hancock Nomination Seen As Nationwide Inspiration
The Hancock nomination at Cincinnati is hailed as inspiring and fated. Supporters praise his career from West Point to Civil War leadership, his constitutional stand, and broad cross party appeal. The Republican press resists fusion amid contests over candidates and policy alignment.
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Cincinnati
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Harary
West
Lincoln
New Orleans
Pease
Sherman
Dr. Junkin
Pennsylvania
Jrimmer
Seward
Chese
Greeley
Porsier Quienes
Maine
Ohio
Indiana
Winfield Scott
Mexico
John Hancock
The Tendency of Republicanism to Democracy Across States
The article argues a national shift from Republican to Democratic power. It cites Maine, Missouri, Ohio, Indiana, New York, and the South, noting former Republican majorities fading with white and black voters. It asserts a national trend fueled by voter realignment, predicting larger Democratic majorities in upcoming elections.
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Republican woes and Democrat triumphs across 1868 Maine defeat
The piece recounts a string of misfortunes for Republicans, including Maine’s crushing loss and Garfield’s warning about New York, followed by Conkling’s divisive speech and Hancock’s rising renomination. It lauds Hancock and the New York Democratic victory as pivotal, portraying Republican collapse as a benefit to the nation and urging Republican overthrow for reform.
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