General Garfield Exposed as Bribe-Taking Politician in 1872 Scandal
The article reviews G R Chittenden's 1872 campaign to secure a wood pavement contract for De Golyer & McClellan in Washington. It details Garfield's alleged role in the scheme, including claims of a $5000 bribe paid to Parsons, Garfield's control of purse strings, and his defense before committees in 1872 and 1877, portraying him as a bold self-advocate amid widespread corruption charges.
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New York
Washington
G. R. Chittenden
de Golyer & McClellan
Chicago
Fais
Huntington
Jay Cooke
Boss Shepherd
Chittenden
McClellan
James A. Garfield
Appropriations
Crittenden
Parsons
General Garfield
Ees
Wight’s
United States
Congress
Garfield
Golyer & McClellan
Shepherd
O. H. Quimby
Vermont
John 8. Cook
Colonel P
Coleonel Parsons
Hoss
B.C. P
Colonel Parsons
W. C
Rev
W. Colvin Brown
Joint Committee
Cleveland
Carfield
Real Estate Pool Committee
B. K. Nickerson
Richard C. Parsons
Supreme Court
Mr. Chittenden
Unio
Mr. Parsons
Nickerson
Sanders
D .Gensent
Board of Public Works
Holman
Poland
Glover
Credit Mobilier
Tilden speaks on health and Hancock nomination
Ex governor Samuel J. Tilden, riding from Yonkers to New York, says he never sought the presidency, needs three months rest for health, and endorses General Hancock as the Democratic nominee. He attributes campaign strain to duty rather than ambition and confirms support for the Cincinnati choice.
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Samuel J.tilden
Yonkers
New York
New York Herald
St. Louis
Mr. Seymour
Cincinnati
Hancock
Democratic Party
United States
Daniel Manning
Aoe
Tilden
Field
Payne
Wade Hampton
New York State
Camn
Greystone
Canoa
Maine Republicans Convene At Granite Hall Nominate Davis
The Republican state convention met at Granite Hall with 700 to 800 delegates. Charles A. Boutelle presided as temporary chair with L. A. Emery named for permanent chair. Committees from each county selected, resolutions backed Garfield Arthur platform, anti state steal stance, and Davis nominated for governor by acclamation. election of electors at large also noted. The third district convention later nominated S. D. Lindsey for congress amid small turnout.
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Avgustta
Granite Hall
Charles A. Boutelle
State Committee
L. A. Emery
Ellsworth
Emery
Maine
James Marshall
State
Androscogeiu
George Ewing
Auburn
Aroostook
John
Bangor
Piscataquis
W. P. Young
Milo
Sagadahoc
J. W. Wakefield
Hath
Somerset
Ss. D. Lindsay
Norridgenock
Waldo
John G. Brooks
Belfast
Washington
Senatius Pasnens
Machias
York
Benjamin C. Hamilton
Biddeford
Androse
E. 8. Davis of Lewiston
George I. Trickey
Caribou
Cumberland
Arden W. Coombs
Portland
Franklin
Charles J. Talbot
Wilton
Hancock
Parker Stafford
Bucksport
Kennuebec
H. M. Heath
Augusta
Knox
Hiram Sliss, Jr
Rockland
Lincoln
St. Clair
O'Brian
Bristol
Oxford
A. A. Smith
Summer
Knotscot
George S. Hill
Exeter
J. Bb
Peaks
Dover
Sugadahoe
J. H. Kimball
Bath
Jr. Bradbury
Hartland
George K. Brackett
Hon
PF. A. Pike
Calasis
John M. Burleigh
South Berwick
Committee On
Andromsoain
Edward Plummer
Lisbon Falls
Jesse Drew
Fort Fairfield
Cumlverland
Joseph A. Lock
James B. Morrison
Farmington
L. G. Philbrook
Castine
Kennebec
Stephen ©. Whitemore
Gardiner
G. Ingalls
Elbridge Peasley
Alna
H. L. Estes
Paria
Penobscot
Laronel Libby
Orono
Piscatallis
O. PY. Martin
Foxcroft
RE. D. Moon
Wichmond
B. F. Bartlett
New Portland
James G. Pendleton
Sears
Allen
Dennysville
F. Hanson
Sanford
T. R. Simonton
Camden
Daniel F. Davis
Erernor
Joseph
Wheelwright
John H. Foss
Saco
Davis
George E. Brackett
Repubicans
Garfield
Arthur
James G. Blaine
Supreme Court
D. Lindsey
Congress
Vermont Republicans Choose Farnham for Governor at State Convention
Vermont Republicans met in Burlington with Colonel Roswell Farnham nominated by acclamation for governor. John L. Barstow and John A. Page were named for lieutenant governor and state treasurer respectively. William W. Lynde and William Y. W. Ripley were elected as presidential electors, and a two year state committee was chosen. The convention approved a Garfield and Arthur platform and adjourned after three cheers for Garfield and Arthur.
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Burlington
Edmunds
Henry Ballard
George W. Grandly
William Y. W. Ripley
Rutland
Roswell Farnham
Branford
John L. Barstow
John A. Page
Montpelier
William W. Lynde
Brattleboro
Thompson
Lyndon
George Nichols
Northfield
E.J. Ormsbee
Brandon
R. S. Taft
Buriington
George
West Fairlee
Page
Hyde Park
Franklin Fairbanks
Charles E. Benton
Guildhall
J. J. Extey
L. O. Greene
Woodtock
Vermont
Chicago
Farnham
Barstow
Garfield
Arthur
Morrill
Luke I
Poland
Credit Mobilier
GOC
Poisoned Corned Beef Hits Brooklyn Family
New York reports a copper poisoning case affecting six people in Brooklyn. Henry N. Hooper and his family at 250 Plymouth street and 502 Third street fell ill after consuming corned beer prepared at a local butcher. Only Hooper remained unaffected as others were left in precarious condition. The board of health investigated the accidental incident.
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New York
Board of Health
Brooklyn
Henry N. Hooper
Plymouth Street
Third Street
Old Lady Burned to Death in Topsfield Home
Mrs. Bradstreet, about seventy five, died after a candle flame ignited her clothing in a Topsfield house on Thursday. She sought water, rolled on the floor to put out the blaze, then dragged a bed into flames and perished from injuries sustained in the accident.
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Bessie
Charlie
Julia
Massa
Tommy
Willie
Darling
Maud
Annie Laurie
Ned Barry
Nellie Gray
Ben Bolt
Sadie Ray
Learn Checker Openings from Barker at Cambridgeport
Boston 1880 notice invites learners to study checkers with Charles F Barker at Houghton street and 16 Pemberton square. Offers one opening with three variations and fourteen more, mail instruction, and a second edition of The World’s Checker Book containing twenty two openings and original games by Barker and William R Barker.
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Boston
Charles I’. Barker
Houghton Street
Cambridgeport
Mass
Charles F. Barker
William R
Uae
Bae So Aera
Aes Tae
Delap and Glass Play Drawn Chess Match Notes
Coverage of a Brockton vs Boston chess game at New England rooms notes Delap’s moves and a drawn result after the 29.26 switcher line. It highlights Wyllie’s defensive mastery and the supplementary lines aimed to force a draw with material imbalance.
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New England
Mr. Glass
Brockton
Wyle
Bel
White
Martins
Wyllie
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Buffalo, N. Y
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