Belknap and the Washington Vote Fallout in a Turbulent Campaign
A fragmentary piece discusses General Belknap’s political standing in Washington and a statewide contest. It notes divided editorials, calls for fair play, and the tension between reformers and old-line factions amid a heated senatorial election and press scrutiny.
Forty Fourth Congress Opens With Formal Organizing Session
The Forty Fourth Congress assembled in Washington with both chambers orderly and promptly opened at noon. Members were sworn in, credentials accepted, and speakers and leaders selected. the President’s message awaited publication next week as Congress begins its lawmaking and reform agenda.
Reform School Report Sparks Political Controversy
The Reform School investigation report on Joseph McCarty, superintendent at Eidora, is criticized as one sided and undignified but its core charges include willful lying and attempting land deals to profit from state sales. The Eggleston land case highlights alleged schemes and misuses of funds.
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Giaenap Persomilly
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Joseph McCarty
Reform Schiees
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Bob McBrule
Lowa
Eggleston
Genter
Wong
Takalle
Swbrosce Jugal
Vthad
Mulan
Jwlitigal
Kirkwood
Kirkwood, Belittle Belknap, Shelve McCrary
Deity Price
Bubs
Sheeb
Dave
Imadga
Lais
Lyery
Towa City
Ihiie
Price
Harlan
Himan
Astobelknap
Tha Bella
Grant
Belknap
Ral
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Jahevionr
Rheosshul
Avery
Ayer & CO
Lowell Massy
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Quantity and quality praised in county business review
A lengthy report debates school management and cruelty charges, with a second committee largely exonerating McGarty on major points while criticizing some duties. The piece praises the local boot and shoe trade, highlighting George & Co and the Weeks partnership, plus expanded facilities and optimistic outlook for regional commerce.
Tweed Escape Recalls Ludlow Street Jail Plot
Wm M Tweed escaped from custom house custody on a Saturday. Warden Dunham escorted him to see his wife. Tweed requested solitude and slipped away upstairs. A search by police followed, with a $10,000 reward for Tweed’s arrest. A Chicago woman’s body was later identified as Mrs Adams found at a depot.
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Dunham
Ludlow Street
Tweed
Tainham
Young Weed
The
State University
Adams
Chicago
Political turmoil and Speaker Kerr victory described
Reports detail a chaotic Washington caucus where Michael C. Hors won the Speakership after a tight ballot against Kerr’s allies, with Randall and Cox as rivals. The piece covers court inquiries, ministerial talks, railroad schemes, and sharp partisan takes on Belknap and others amid national political strife.
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Wilder
Washington
Michael C. Hors
Indiana
House of Representatives
Kerr
Samuel J. Randall
Pennsylvania
Samuel $. Cox
New York
House
G. M. Adams
Kentucky
J. L. Thomson
Ohio
L. ‘H. Fitzhugh
Texas
James Stewart
Virginia
de L. Townsend
O. B. Linhead
Jim
J. Louis
P. J. Sherid
Hancock
H. Yerry
Chicago
Ilay
Cushing
U.S. Minster
Mud- Lhas
Cullantes
Congress
Philadelphia
Tie
Southern Pacific Railroad
Momdiy
Banesley
Yorkshire
England
Lisbon Mankacting Sutra and Center Point Birth Anniversary
The Lisbon area shows bustling activity with the Lisbon Mankactiring Sutra ny last week and local figures Mary Spurrier Emma Floyd leading in events as Baker at the Sun expands his agency. Center Point marks the 2d as Mrs Newland’s birth anniversary with a large descendant reunion from 21 pockets of the country and a grand dinner. A citizen recently found a man saturating the stove building.
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Nabury Lad Vantees
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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George & Co
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Alkost
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Weeks
Eniavorn
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Lisbon
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Emma Floyd
Mary
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North Pole
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Henge
Center Point
Proceedings of Cedar Rapids City Council 1877
A Cedar Rapids council session records resignation of Engineer of Steamer No 1, readings and committee referrals, a Police Judge room proposal with furnishings, and a gas light contract with the Cedar Rapids Gas Light Company. It lists bills approved or referred, including street work and a portable fire extinguisher bill, with adjournment noted.
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Cedar Rapids
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Jude
Lo Caraish
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Marahal
Bamps
Iowa
Tt Citaberk
Towa
Cortat Reupi
Bilsby & Co
Whitlam
C Rapids Lumber
Higley & Bro
Charles Brown
Hart Bros
Geo Scott
Police ‘Service
Fred J Miller
J Smith
Gas Company
Martin & Barkley
AG Plum
Jones & Bathing
Geo Wilson
Thos Wickey
Hiel Hate
Aupysi WN
Berkeley
Spencer Jackson
Willis Vance
Charles & Carroll
Charles Calder
Ofice Block
Committee On Fire Dept
Temperance meeting and strange local incidents reported
A Fayette town note reports a temperance gathering praised by Mr. Allen of Fayette and mentions a possible closing of a beer vendor. The piece jests about temperance action, recounts a playful Indian scare at the school, and notes Rev Keagle’s illness improving as a calaboose awaits a name and new stove and chimney installation.
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Tireman
Allen
Fayette
Lotes
Wty
Ladies Temperance Society
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