Louisiana Crisis Telegram From Grant Sows Political Tensions
A staged political dispatch quotes President Grant opposing the move to crown a rival Louisiana governor. It cites a Supreme Court role, a legally constituted board over votes, and potential use of force to disperse armed factions. The piece notes Congress has not yet ruled on rightful government.
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Honest Democrat Voices for Hayes Victory in Louisiana
An unsigned local citizen expresses support for Hayes, noting distrust of the Republican plan but preferring Hayes as legitimately elected. He warns that many loyal Democrats may switch sides if Hayes is declared the winner and criticizes the mood toward grant and Reconstruction. He urges the Democratic Committee in Louisiana to consider Mr. Tolinu's testimony.
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Miden
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Haves
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Democratic Committee
Louisiana
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Revolution in Louisiana and a double wedding row
A chaotic column reports Rebel actions in Louisiana led by Nicholls with armed confrontations in New Orleans. It claims attempts to seize the Supreme Court and Legislature, prompting War Department intervention and speculation about Packard and Nicholls. It also notes a dramatic New York wedding dispute between Bennett and May, with possible shots and flight, and ends with a synopsis of a proposed city court system outlining its structure, jurisdictions, and procedure.
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New Orleans
Supreme Court
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Board of Canvass
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War Department
Four Ambitious Paragraphs Explain Editorial On Mr. Young
An explanatory notice from the Yorks states that earlier articles attacking Mr. Young for Congress aimed to portray him as a political candidate only, not a personal reflection. The editors regret misinterpretations claiming he was an unsafe practitioner and clarify no intent to injure his character, promising honesty and justice while presenting him in a correct light.
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The Marvel of Vast Wealth and Its Risks
An essay questions how immense fortunes like Astor Vanderbilt and Stewart arise and endure. It argues wealth growth rests on service and investment, not labor, and warns monopoly risks when a single estate or founder dominates. Death disperses vast sums through heirs, legal fights, and taxes.
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Stewart
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England
Elie Grenb
District Convention Of Iowa Sabbath Schools
Fifty district Sabbath School units from Linn Polk Polkabor Benton Iowa Pan a Poweshiek and Marshall counties plan a mass convention at Toledo on Thursday through Saturday February 15 16 and 17 1877. Delegates should be chosen to ensure representation and travel expenses are offered via Central Railroad lines. Reverend Grindell of Toledo invites all workers to attend and send names by the appointed date.
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Failroad investments and railroad securities rhetoric
A damaged OCR passage laments railroad investments over the past four years. It cites about 400 million dollars in emyployment losses and seven percent interest yields, noting widespread dependence on these currencies. The text questions celebrating railroad monopolies while noting widespread suffering and disillusionment with enterprises that harmed the public.
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Wright Refuses Governor Bid and Democratic Loyalties
Editorial notes discuss Senator Wright declining gubernatorial candidacy, his retirement plan, and Democratic critics over Southern claims. The piece critiques Tilden era money trails, noting Oregon drive funds funneled to buy electoral votes, and laments infamy tied to the Democratic campaign finance. It mentions Mrs. Elias Smith of Des Moines and unnamed concerns over last‑minute political maneuvers.
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Lippencott's Magazine reviews and fiction notes
The issue highlightsGeo. MacDonald’s The Marquis of Lessie and five short stories Webs by James TD McKay The Cruise of the Hero Opening chapters of Young saoys Or The Gawk team America Rational readings include Gail Hamilton on rail travel and King’s Pictures from Spain Bruce’s Floor of Fire and Goethe study by Goodyear Poems praised include The Christmas Tree and The Wabash sonnet The monthly Gossip surveys varied prose and verse
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Sheriff Sale Notice in Cedar Rapids County Iowa 1877
The Dubuque Times reports a sheriff's sale under an execution from the Cedar Rapids County Court of Iowa. Foreclosing on a personal property lien tied to a real estate dwelling on Lot 25 in Harman’s Addition Rapids City, the sale occurs at the courthouse with bids opened by the sheriff. The notice names plaintiffs Freep Lookers Field & Co and defendants etc, with sale date noted as May. 13, 1877.
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