Solemn Conclave Nominates Republicans at State Convention
At 11 10 o'clock Hon E F Stone opened the Republican state convention with prayer by Rev D Mears of Worcester. Paul A Chadbourne led the body as chair amid nominations, with Edmund B. Gleason noted as treasurer and electors named. General Devens and General Hawley spoke on party unity, tariffs, and Southern politics, as resolutions on temperance and party policy were debated and adopted. The session adjourned at 3 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Stone
Republican State Committee
D. ©. Mears
Worcester
Paul A. Chadbourne
Charles Robinson, Jr
Newton
Henry Winn
Buckland
Daniel A. Gleason
Medford
John M. Forbes
Democratic Candidate Answers Six Questions on Southern Question
General Durbin Ward of Lebanon Ohio responds to a constituent letter with six categorical answers. He will not repeal amendments nine to fifteen, will not pension rebel soldiers, pay rebel debt, or pay rebel war claims, will not disfranchise the colored man, and will protect the colored man’s right to vote despite past political opposition. He notes the amendments are valid parts of the Constitution and pledges to harmonize sects and protect all races if elected.
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Supreme Court
Congress
Belfore
Texas
Senate
New Mexico
Utah
Devens
Garfield
Hancock
Codman
Blackwell
Faxon
Massachusetts
Franklin
Csear
J. C. Sonence
Ward
Mippietown
J.C. Schenck
Franklin, C
Hamilton
Cincinnati
Ohio
Republic
Ian
Durnin Ward
Minnesota Democrats Nominate Three for Congress in 1880
Letter from Spring Valley Minnesota outlines Democratic nominees Henry R. Wells in the first district against M. H. Dunnell and W. G. Ward, with Wells expected to draw Republican votes in Fillmore County. It notes Hon. Henry Poehler seeks reelection in the second district, and General Henry H. Sibley appears as Democratic candidate in the third district, detailing Sibley’s long public service and enduring local support. The piece asserts Minnesota aims to be represented by three congressmen, with Republicans fearing a Democratic sweep. September 15, 1880.
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Congress
the Globe
First
Henry R. Wells
Preston
M. H. Dunnell
W. G. Ward
Welle
Minnesota
Fillmore
Ublican
Wells
Henry Poehler
Major Strait
Poehler
Henry H. Sipley
Washiurn
Sibley
Chambers
Iowa
Mississippi
Wisconsin
Ramsey
Lincoln
Washburn
Spring Valley
Minn
Duncan asserts no tolerance for ruffianism in the South
Blanton Duncan, writing from Louisville on September 8 1880, rebuts allegations of fraud or violence in Alabama elections and condemns Radical papers for forgery and misrepresentation. He stresses greater Negro freedom in the South, cites Hancock's nomination as pledge against ruffianism, and asserts southern endorsement of his stance.
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The
Globe
Holt
Thomas H. Watts
Confederacy
Maine
Alabama
South
New England
North
Montgomery
Ala
Howlon
Democratic Party
Hancock
Blanton Duncan
Louisville
Butter Adulteration Study Sparks Western Powdered Soapstone Use
In New York on September 15 investigators traced overweight butter to adulteration by western farmers who mixed powdered soapstone, shipped from Cincinnati, into butter during churning, prompting further inquiry by dealers.
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New York
Cincinnati
Democratic convention nominates Frank Jones for governor in New Hampshire
In Concord New Hampshire September 15 the Democratic state convention at Phenix Hall endorsed Winfield Hancock for president and nominated Frank Jones of Portsmouth by acclamation for governor after a 601 ballot vote. Delegates named railroad commissioners and electors at large, with resolutions backing the Cincinnati platform and pledging to defeat radical control.
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Concorp
N. H
Phenix Hall
George F. Putnam
Haverhill
Grong
George
Jones
Bol Hadley
Fowler
David H. Youngs
Sherburne C. Sleeper
Joseph Goodwin
John W. Dodge
Susee W. B.D. Cochrane
Seseeceseas
Joseph Goodwin Williams
D. Cochrane
Nashua
Enfield
George B. Chandler
Manchester
John C. Moulton
Laconia
William ©. Sturoc
Sunapee
Committee On
New Hampshire
Cincinnati
Winfield Scott Hancock
William H. English
United
New Flampshire
Frank Jones
John S. Davidson
Georgia
Bingham
Jone
Nomination News Brightens Frank Jones Birthday
Frank Jones of New Hampshire Democratic gubernatorial race greets a surprise nomination as he recalls his rise from Portsmouth merchant to mayor and congressman. The Boston Globe recounts his career and confirms his local fame and long service in New England brewing and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jones
New Hampshire Democracy
Barrington
Portsmouth
John Swindels & Co
Jones
Burya
Honobn W. Sanborn
Sanborn Nominated for Congress in First District
Dover September 15 Sanborn poised to win the First District congressional seat after Frank Jones accepts the Democratic gubernatorial nomination and Thomas J Smith retires from the race a convention is to be held tomorrow with strong support for Sanborn and expectations of an easy victory over Republican nominee Hale Dems are united and energized by Jones nomination which could boost turnout across the state
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Dover
N. H
Frank Jones
Thomas J. Smith
John W. Sanborn
Jean Luie's Appeal Letter to M B Kenealy in Tichborne Case
A dated August 19 1880 letter from Jean Luie, former steward, claims release from Millbank prison after six years, defends his Osprey rescue testimony, and states his intent to prove facts if spared. He asserts false witness by others, insists his evidence about the Osprey rescue is true, and mentions tensions with Sir Roger Tichborne’s supporters.
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Roger
Melbourne
Sone
Portland
Justice Hawkins
Wjeran Luie
Jean Luie
M'B. Kenealy
London
Millbank
Osth
Roger Tichborne
New York
Amon
German View of American Politics From a Cincinnati Cable
A Cincinnati Enquirer dispatch reports German observers in Germany analyze American politics with vigor and wit. They discuss Garfield, Blaine, Sherman, Logan, Stoughton, Chandler, and others while noting German satire of U S figures and parties, including references to Harrison Banks Dawes and Morton.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Fatherland
New
Old Land
Germany
America
Marshall Jewell
Connecticut
National Republican Committee
New York
Garfield
Blaine
Sherman
St.aul
Bruce
Mississippi
Logan
Ertor
Lingis
Ohio
John
Edwin M. Stoughton
William Be. Chandler
Chicago
Scully
Pierrepont
Brooklyn Heights
Pierreponts
Cavendish Square
Senator Dawes
Dr. Loring
Edwin D. Morgan
Leyi P. Morton
J. Morrison Harris
Maryland
Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
Europe
Banks
Louisiana
Dick Taylor
Lynch mob slays two Black suspects near Springfield crowd
September 16 Springfield crowd, masked with white handkerchiefs, overran the jail at Cedar Hill. Ramsey was killed during an attempted rescue after he shot a woman who refused marriage. Negro prisoners Jack Bell and Archie Jamieson were hanged nearby. Others held on charges tied to Lapraude murder. Hirvins confessed. Governor lurks ordered guards. tensions remain high.
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Nashville
Tenn
Springfield
Cedar Hill
Ramsey
Jack Bell
Archie Jamieson
L. S. Lapraué
Laprade
Sadlerville
Hirvins
Lurks
Laparde
Desperate husband shoots at visitors in Stamford home
James B. Merritt, seeking to see his wife now living with her father Frank Tipper, clashes with Fountain of New York who is sick in bed. A brother disarms Merritt with a pistol after entreaties, Merritt returns at midnight with a shotgun and fires at Fountain. Mrs Tipper is wounded by a shot fired at Fountain and Merritt is arrested.
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Stamford
Conn
James B. Merritt
Frank Tipper
F. Fountain
New York
Merritt
Fountain
Tipper
The Brooklyn Pastor Ends Ten Day Fast
The Brooklyn pastor Charles Livingston ended his nine day fast after a visitor said his wife had killed herself by her own hand due to his vow to continue. He hurried home and found his wife in convulsions though no poison was detected by the doctor.
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Brooklyn
New York
Charles Livingston
Livingston
FIRE AND DEATH IN BRIDGEPORT FACTORY EXPLOSION
A deadly blast at the Urton Metallic Cartridge Company rear factory near Pembroke lake Bridgeport kills five workers. Victims include William Fishingin Captain Philander Clark Michael Dempsey Jr James Tobin and PD Sullivan. Destruction spreads, bodies scattered, windows shattered, panic across the works. Separate England report notes a gunpowder plot discovery near Birkenhead with Fernandez detained and fined £10 while others were discharged.
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New Haven
Urton Metallic Cartridge Company
Pembroke Lake
Bridgeport
William Fishingin
Philander Clark
Booth Street
Michael Dempsey, Jr
Arch Street
James Tobin
Golden Hill
Sullivan
Iicinity
England
Funeral procession at Evergreens cemetery with Chinaman ceremony
A New York Sun report describes a Brooklyn funeral for Lee Wan, a Mott Street grocer. Fifty Chinese mourners performed rites in the graveyard, burning clothing, placing food offerings, and saluting the deceased with traditional gestures before departing as the blue smoke lingered.
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Lee van
New York Sun
Evergreens Cemetery
Brooklyn
Jim
Coffip
Lee Wan
Russian Superstitions and Village Cures in Folklore
A Moscow letter describes deep rooted Russian peasant beliefs including forest nymphs, ancestral spirits, and amulets worn at baptism. It details a cattle plague in Ozersk where villagers tried garlic charms and incense, then staged a midnight village ritual with a horse plough and ikon to drive away disease.
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Moscow
London Standard
Ozersk
Kalooga
Byre
Zemstvo
Imm
Weird Winter Procession Marks Village Rite
In a peculiar ceremony the procession moved through the village with windlike chants and a heathenish chorus then performed a three-stop route to the church. A widow lit a tar pot and marked a black cross within a circle on doorposts to bar evil spirits.
Put to Flight Insects With Pyrethrum Dust And Smoke
A historical note extols pyrethrum as a cheap insect killer for house flies mosquitoes and fleas. It describes making a dust from Persian camomile powder to fill rooms, produce a blue smoke, and drive insects away. The piece cautions on testing purity and offers carbolic acid solutions for sting relief.
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Caucasian Asia
Ami
Hauman
King of the Asps at Regent's Park Zoo
A new arrival at London Regent's Park Zoological Society gardens, the Echis carinata from India, measures about eighteen inches and is famed for extreme venom and aggression. It coils in a circle, rustles with rough scales, and strikes swiftly, making it one of nature’s deadliest and most formidable serpents.
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Zoological Society
Regent's Park
London
Cork
India
Alps
Garth
Freedom of Afghan Women Wows British Scientists in Swansea
British officers report Afghan Chaganis women enjoy unconstrained freedom with striking dress. Bates letters describe friendly exchanges with wives and daughters, rare discussions with mollahs unknown in Bragbti areas, and women wearing embroidered skull caps, beaded jewelry, and colorful jackets.
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Afghanistan
Swansea
England
H. W. Bates
H, C. B. Tanner
Intelligence of British Aldermen and Other Local Notes
The Blackpool library committee accepted Swedenborg’s works at a town council meeting, prompting questions about their subject. Debates included whether the books were religious or natural history, with some opposition and a motion to amend minutes. A London correspondent notes a Berlin burlesque starveling doctor in progress. A Norfolk church holds a recumbent figure of a starved man from 1488. A proposed monument for Dr Tanner follows. Parson Kalloch renominated for San Francisco mayor by workers.
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Pall Mall Gazette
Blackpool
Swedenborg
Sherman Cocker
Challover
Coulston
J. H. Fisher
Harrison
Hull
Challoner
Free Library Committee
de. Tanner
Rudolph Hahn
Dr.Tanner
Berlin
London
Bury St. Mamunds
Norfolk
John Baret
Taliner
Old Trinity
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Charlies Devens
United States
Roe
Republican Party
Faa
Republican
Prohibitionists
Old Bay
Morse
Canton
Hawtey
Joseph R. Hawley
Hartford
Hawley
Great Britain
No Aks
Wade Hampton
Benton
Calhoun
McClellan
Greeley
Tilden
Republcans
Durbin Ward
Lebanon
Hianton Duncan
Concord
J. C. Eastman
Hampstead
Harry Bingham
Littleton
Mr. Brigham
Stillson Hutchins
Ron
Democrats
Fernandez
Spain
Vernandez
Harper's Razor
the King OF
ASPS
Parson Kalloch
San Francisco
Kaluga
ORLY
Mee
Pons Pude
Is. Penn Tally
Enat St
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Kennedy & CO. Gen
Canada
DOR
Second Ave
WOOD
Pittsburgh
Geo
Goodwin & Co
Weeks & Potter, Smith, Doolittle & Smith
Carter, Harris & Hawley
Boston
Mass
Geo. C. Goodwin & Co
Weeks & Potter
Smith, Doolittle & Sith
Cutter Bros. & Co
Jno. W. Perkins & Co
W. F. Phillips & Co
Tatcott & Co
S.G. Moses & Co
Brent, Good & Co
Park Place
New York City
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