Greeley Fiasco Became Tragedy
In 1872 the Liberal Republican movement fractured the Republican party and helped elect Horace Greeley president, a fusion with Democrats that muddied party lines. The campaign exposed deep rifts, while media leaders like Dana and Bennett fought for or against Greeley, shaping a chaotic era in U.S. politics.
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Evaporated Apples and Apricots Sale Items List
Evaporated apples priced at 20 cents per pound and evaporated apricots at 35 cents per pound. Special offer: four 3 pound units for $1.00. Also promoting large prunes at 60 cents for two 28 ounce tins.
Greeley’s 1872 Campaign and Aftermath Described
The article recalls the 1872 Democratic Liberal coalition attempt led by Horace Greeley, noting weak voter turnout and fear of a Greeley administration. It highlights Greeley’s stance against slavery and carpetbag rule, and the financial backlash from business interests. Greeley’s personal strain during the election and his death soon after are detailed, followed by Grant’s subsequent rise to power.
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Stamford man jailed for abusive language and breach of the peace
Pasquale Prince of Stamford was found guilty by a jury in the criminal common pleas court yesterday afternoon on charges of breach of the peace and using abusive language. He was sentenced to several months in jail and ordered to pay court costs for following and annoying Carmen Caporale in Stamford on the morning of July 14. The trial lasted the morning session and Judge John R. Booth adjourned until next Wednesday at 10 oclock for remaining cases.
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Murdered Man's Father Dies After Shock
Elwell of Ridgewood, father of Joseph L. B. Elwell, a sportsman and whist expert murdered in New York last June, died in hospital early today after never recovering from the shock and suffering a stroke a week ago.
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Curio dealer sells dice claimed from criminal remains
A Paris curio dealer disposed of curios including dice said to be cut from the molar teeth of a famed French criminal and gambler who died by the guillotine, plus a dice box carved from his skin. The San Salvador republic is credited with more posture stamps than any other nation.
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Republic of San Salvador
Oil soaked plane demonstration lights night flight
New York reports detail a flaming oil soaked airplane flight by civilian Paul Colling witnessed late at Mingola. The craft, treated with freproofing dope and gasoline, reached 6000 feet before igniting fuel for a comet like descent. Flare devices and wing tip magnesium illuminated the field for a daylight landing.
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