General Plaisted Elected Governor of Maine in 1880
Portland dispatch reports that with all but six towns heard from, General Plaisted leads Davis by 181 in the statewide vote, based on Republican tallies and late returns. The story cites Aroostook and Hancock counties, skeptical Republican summaries, Blaine’s remarks, and predicts Plaisted’s final victory with possible Senate retaliation referenced.
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Davis
Plaisted
Fort Kent
St. Francis
Sheridan
Wade and Wallagrass
Aroo
Kennebec Journal
Blaine
Stephen Berry
Associated Press
Associaion For
Maine
The True Cowardness of the Republican Boasting
Maine Democratic state central chairman F B Torrey says Republicans bought votes and officials, backed by the general government, to fend off a united Democratic and Greenback challenge. He predicts HU M Pinisted will be governor and four congressmen, warns of GOP efforts to shape Davis’s status, and hints at a U S senator investigation.
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United States Senate
General Anderson
Orror
Davis
Plaisted
Democratic State Central Committee of
Maine
F. B. Torrey
GLOBE
Pine Tree
Republican Party of
Hancock
James G. Blaine
Democratic
Greenback
HU. M. Pinisted
Congress
United States
Plaisted Ahead in Maine Vote Count Dispute
Report from Augusta on September 18 notes Davis leading Plaisted by 702 in current returns with 22 towns outstanding. Fusion strongholds may shift results, but evidence suggests Plaisted will hold a plurality and be Maine’s governor, despite possible irregularities and errors in clerks’ tallies.
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Davis
Plaisted
State House
Garcelon
Smith
Leng
Vassro
Hiram M. Plaisted
Harris M. Plaisted
Daniel W. David
Cape Elizabeth
Sebago
Bremen
Prospect
Turner
Millbridge
van Buren
Maine
No Doubt of Plaisted's Election by 200 Majority
Despatch from Portland dated September 18 reports Maine’s returns show Plaisted ahead by about 200 on a 73,493 to 73,542 tally with Davis ahead by small margin. notes Republican coercion in mills, party despotism, and that Anderson wins in Congress with Reed losing by gains.
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New York
National Committee
Maine
Portland
William Barnum
National Demoree Committee
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Newark
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Plaister
Davis
Supreme Court
General Anderson
Congress
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Lindsey
Resilican
Philbrick
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Ladd
Murch
Biddeford
South Berwick
Blaines Claim of Republican Victory in Maine Race
Hon James G Blaine accuses Fusionists of fraud to counteract his own strength in Maine. In country towns Republicans gain votes, with strong showings in Portland Bangor Bath Biddeford and other towns. Blaine asserts Republicans control senate twenty two to nine and large house majority, pledging vigilance against alleged Democratic frauds in Madawaska.
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Wuistelaw Reto
Portland
Bangor
Bath
Biddeford
Belfast
Davis
Madawaska
James 8. Pike
The
Tribune
Lot Morrill
Maine
Senate
House of Representatives
James G. Blaine
Result General Promoted Deter mined to Scrutinize the Returns Closely
Bancomr September 17 The condition of political affairs in this state remains unchanged. A painful uncertainty as to the result is everywhere noticeable. That the Republican leaders have plotted a law scheme to defraud the people of their rightful governor, and are now attempt-
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Bancomr
Evernor
Plaisted vow of vigilance as tight statewide election looms
In a closely watched contest General Plaisted warns Republicans may attempt to count him out of the Maine governorship. He argues for an official tally if needed and predicts conservative businessmen oppose abrupt measures. A narrow race with possible fusion gains could hinge on a few hundred votes.
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Ing
General Plaisted
Aml
Davis
Blaine Reports Maine Election Upset and Costs
Augusta Me September 14 1880 James G Blaine reports Garfield wins in first three Maine districts and both legislative branches for Republicans. Fusionists carry the fourth and fifth. Davis and Plaisted near equal, Plaisted leading by a few hundred. Blaine claims large Democratic losses and outsider funding totaling about 75000 to 100000 dollars.
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Avovsta
James G. Blaine
Garfield
Augusta
James A. Garfield
Mentor
Davis
Plaisted
Maine
National Democratic
Futher
Blaine
Maine Election Rebukes Blaine and Hamlin, Sage of Walpole Responds
Hon. Frank Bird, the sage of Walpole, hails Maine's election as a rebuke to Blaine and Hamlin. He condemns their conduct, credits the voters with repudiating perceived graft and court overreach, and predicts favorable tides for Republicans nowhere else. He laments Supreme Judicial Court actions as constitutional outrages.
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Frank Bird
Walpole
Maine
Hamlin
Blaine
Senate
Grant
Mulligan
Republican Party
Supreme Justices
Supreme Justices of
F. W. Birp
General Weaver Congratulates Plaisted in Maine Race
General Weaver Greenback candidate for president arrives in Washington and departs for West Virginia after sending a telegram to General H. M. Plaisted of Bangor praising the Maine campaign. The note claims Democrats use Greenback guise to boost their own bid and stresses Plaisted was a true Greenbacker.
All-Devouring Ocean Claims Fifty Lives
London dispatch reports the steamer Aurora from Oporto to Southampton foundered at sea on September 20 with fifty passengers and crew lost. Rescue vessels picked up survivors, and search efforts continue for any remaining missing.
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London
Aurora
Oporto
Southampton
Deadly Diphtheria From Cat Bites Family near Patchogue
Three deaths from diphtheria struck the Baldwin Gordon family near Patchogue Long Island after a cat owned by a sick family bit a child. The wound caused pain then throat ulceration and diphtheria, spreading to two more children who died and to Mrs Gordon who also died. another member reportedly died. Doctors suspect the cat carried diphtheria when it bit the child.
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New York
Baldwin Gordon
Patchogue
L. I
Gordon House
Gordon
Death of a Farmer by His Own Hand in East Thompson
Thomas Robbins, ten years old, a long-time East Thompson resident near three miles from town, hanged himself in his barn this forenoon. In poor health for some time, he was a well regarded farmer in good circumstances. He leaves a widow.
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Thomas Robbins
East Thompson
Conn
Dougased
Albanians Occupy Dulcigno Amid Montenegrin Tensions
Racusa reports Albanian forces seized Dulcigno without Turkish resistance as Riza Pacha’smen desert. Powers debate immediate shelling or new negotiations while Montenegrins press claims. London dispatch notes four day surrender demand and safety concerns for consular families. The crowd gathers for the statue of Thiers as unrest flares in Paris.
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Dulcigno
Riza Pacha
Bere
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Arene
Montenegro
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Berlin
Dulcigne
London
Gravosa
Alexandria
Victory for Moderates in French cabinet reshuffle
Paris reports a moderate victory as ministers resign including Constans Gazot and Farre. Freycinet's position weakens and Jules Ferry expected to lead a new cabinet with Dupie and Sacarnot in key posts. Debate over enforcement of decrees against religious orders continues amid political turmoil and calls for stability.
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M. Constans
M. Cazot
M. Farre
M. Freycinet
MM. Farre
Constans
Gazot
Troubles in Basutoland flare amid tribal clashes
A Cape Town despatch reports renewed Basuto unrest led by Lithorodi opposing disarmament. He attacked a Cape mounted rifles detachment at Mafeteng but was repulsed. Fears grow of united disaffected chiefs challenging government forces. Also noted are cable company talks and a Turkmen expedition commander change. floods hit Bedford and Bedworth.
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Basutoland
Basuto
Lithorodi
Cape Mounted Rifles
Mafeteng
Rum and jealousy end in Portland wife murder
John George Farr, a cook aboard the schooner Congress, shot and killed his wife Lizzie Farr on Centre street after learning of her dissolute life and alleged infidelity. Farr, who had thrown his revolver overboard, rearmed with liquor, shot her on stairs and in rooms, then was arrested. She was 39, he 36, they had one son and a daughter from a previous marriage.
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John George Farr
Congress
Lizzie Farr
Centre Street
TurnLope
Farr
Rockland
John
Greenback Victory Hopes Cited In Maine Plaisted Win
General Weaver congratulates General Plaisted on Maine success and frames it as a Greenback victory. He predicts no more Greenback trading in Maine or Indiana, Democrats in West Virginia, or Republicans elsewhere if his advice is followed. He envisions a Greenback electoral ticket in Maine and a vote equal to Plaisted’s, plus 20 to 30 Greenback congressmen next session. He cautions that state outcomes are uncertain but aims high.
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General Plaisted
Davis
Maine
Hancock
Garfield
Greenback State Committee
Portland
Piaisted
Washington
General Weaver
Indiana
West Virginia
Liberal League splits after Ingersoll withdrawal
The Liberal League held three sessions ending with a heated dispute over the Comstock laws and obscene literature. Colonel Ingersoll and H. L. Greene withdrew as officers and members. the group decided not to form a party this year but to prepare for the next presidential campaign. Robert C. Spencer was expelled after proposing reforms to surrender the league to spiritualists and free lovers.
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Cubcano
Liberal League
H. L. Greene
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Gersoll
Greene
Robert C. Spencer
Milwaukee
Narragansett Inquiry Finds Licenses Revoked and Fines Levied
Inspectors report revoking Capt William Young’s Narragansett license and effectively revoking Capt George Nye’s Stonington license, with fines up to 1000 and liens against the Narragansett. The findings cite violations of watchmen, officer counts, passenger lists, and failed licensing duties, with prosecutions to be pursued by the U.S. district attorney.
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Peckwith
Narragansett
Kirby
William 8. Young
George F. Nye
Stonington
United States
Stonington and Providence Steamboat Company
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Zo0er
Young
Tenny
Norwich
Hart
Kirk
Greenback demand faces election board in Francisco
In Lawn Francisco on September 18 the election commissioners met and faced a single issue when Denis Kearney pressed for Greenback party representation on the registration boards. The mayor replied that the board would recognize only Democrats, Republicans and working men and would not change its policy.
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Greenback Party
Denis Kearney
New York River Front Booming With Freight Activity
The river fronts bustle with boats at every berth and cargo loaded along parallel streets. Canals strain to move maximum freight into New York before cold weather, as steamship and railroad firms report huge volumes and rising prosperity.
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New York
Treasury Circular Extends Payout at New York Counter
The secretary of the treasury issued a circular stating that until further notice the United States assistant treasurer at New York will pay out at his counter. This directive governs cash disbursements and formalizes immediate payout procedures.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
New York
Exchange of gold for silver dollars or certificates arranged
The treasurer of the United States will order payment of standard silver dollars or silver certificates in sums of $10 or multiples in exchange for like amounts of gold coin or bullion upon receipt at New York of an original certificate of deposit from the United States assistant treasurer.
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United States
New York
Nevada Mine Collapse Kills Nine. One Rescued
Details from Virginia Nevada reveal ten miners fell 300 feet when a shaft cage cable broke at the Consolidated Imperial mine during shift change. Nine men died, Frank Smith survived with no internal injuries, and Ryder oversaw the shaft where an axe may have caused the break.
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Consolidated Imperial
Virginia
Nevada
Ryder
John Roach
Patrick Murphy
Dick Ryder
Thomas Meagler
Matt Winnie
Joseph Hanrahan
William Corbett
George Farnham
Jerry Sullivan
Roach
Frank Smith
Armed Miners in Corning Stir Riots Against Negroes
Officials in Corning Ohio report about 600 armed miners surrounding mine No 8 aiming to crush the black workers. Troops arrived from Columbus after telegrams from Colonel Lemert and Governor Foster, with reports of a five minute battle at mine No 3 and later quiet as troops remained.
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Corning
Lemert
Foster
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Samuel Thomar
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Death of Lafayette S. Foster in Norwich Connecticut
Lafayette S. Foster died after a brief malarial fever at seventy four. Born November 22, 1806 in Franklin he was a descendant of Miles Standish and a Brown University graduate. He served Connecticut in the general assembly nine terms including three as speaker, was Norwich mayor, a twelve year U S senator and president pro tempore, Yale law professor, Superior Court judge until 1876, and active in missions and local institutions. He leaves a widow.
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Toledo Shooting Ends in Democratic Man’s Death
ToLedo September 20. John King a Democrat and Jacob Hakoes a Republican quarreled Saturday night. Hakoes fired four shots, one hitting King. King died at 5 a.m. yesterday. Hakoes jailed.
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Paymaster Nelson Defalcation Rumors and Vatican Appeal
In Washington September 18 rumors claim Paymaster Nelson fled to Canada to dodge consequences of irregularities. He allegedly left unpaid army vouchers after checks or deficits emerged at Fort Leavenworth. New York reports Pope Leo XIII asks Roman Catholic prelates to increase contributions to support church expenses and Vatican needs.
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Express and freight collide near Jersey City
New York September 20. This morning about 9 o'clock the Orange county express train on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western was run into near Jersey City by a freight train. The baggage car was badly damaged and the freight locomotive wrecked. No fatalities, several with miraculous escapes. One or two train men injured by splinters.
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New York
Orange County
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
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Milwaukee man shoots ex wife then kills self
Milwaukee, Wis September 20 George W Kipler of Chicago visited his divorced wife in this city after a short altercation he shot her in the neck. Believing her dead he then shot himself in the mouth in the backyard. He was found alive.
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George W. Kipler
Chicago
Shocking Baltimore Case of a Man chained in Attic
A Baltimore report reveals Moses Carter, a negro lunatic, kept chained to the attic floor of 143 North Street for nearly two years. The room was bare, verminous, and exposed to freezing weather, with his wife Mattie Carter claiming she treated him with medicine and deeming asylum options ineffective. The case, witnessed by a reporter and Dr. Gordon, drew attention to neighborhood indifference and demands for swift investigation.
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Carter
Northern Central Railroad
Mattie Carter
Ordon
Three New York Longshoremen Shot In Street Fight
Three New York longshoremen Patrick Dalton John O Kefe and Patrick Walsh were shot this evening on West street during a fight with Patrick Barrett a fellow laborer. Dalton is believed mortally wounded Barrett was arrested by police for investigation and self defence.
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Patrick Dalton
John O’kefe
Patrick Walsh
West Street
Patrick Barrett
Dalton
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