Frauds in Alabama election spark calls for reform
A Washington dispatch cites a Alabama letter by a high official describing the recent election as a complete farce. Allegations include armed intervention, ballot swapping, and Democratic suppression of Black voters with Bayonet threats. The piece notes calls for reform and criticizes local political maneuvers in McGhee and Elmore counties.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Washington
Alabama
United States
N .Ic McGhee
Ananias Oliver
J. G. Jones
Montgomery ‘‘Greys
Pringa
McGhee
Elmore
Fraudulent Census Claims Stir South Carolina Scare
The Cincinnati Gazette notes alarm in Republican circles over alleged census fraud in South Carolina. Reports credit Senator Butler and Gen Kennedy with predicting large population increases, while accusations claim many enumerators were pro-Democrat Bourbons. President Hayes warned of another census if fraud occurred.
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Cincinnati Gazette
New York
the Times
South Carolina
Butler
Bennettsville
Kennedy
Lexington
Perth
Inc
Veges
Aioe Bourbon
Charleston
Ken
Hayes
Pride
Heéoten
Hammond
Washington
Breeden
Wade Hampton
Pubts
South Caistea
Rebels and Rebellion in Old War Echoes
Special dispatches discuss Gen. Robert Lee and Stonewall Jackson as parallels to Washington and Hamilton, arguing loyalty and oath breaking in the revolutionary and Civil War eras. The report notes Garfield’s critique of Washington and Hamilton and contrasts current Rebel memory with historic figures. A separate dispatch reports Hon. Joseph Barker planning to vote for Garfield and campaign for Republicans.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Richmoxp
Robert Lee
Stonewall Jackson
Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Garfield
New York
Frida
Alexander Heratiees m
Washipatgn
Washin On - Hamilton
Ington
Hamilton
Lee
TECMA
The Whisky Ring Story Gains Mixed Public View
Washington Aug 9 Copious extracts from McDonalds history of the whisky ring appear in Eastern papers with some agreeing details from insiders while noting several gross inaccuracies such as claims of knowledge by Commissioner Douglas and Deputy Commissioner Rodgers. The piece also cites Grant and Babock, with speculation on a court of inquiry for Babock and possible presidential action.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Washington
McDonald
Douglas
Rodgers
Gen. Grant
Babcock ‘Hig
Mendin
St. Louis
Babcock
Georgia Democracy Deadlocked on Governorship
Atlanta Aug 9 The Democratic State Convention in session a week nears no Governor nomination on the twenty ninth ballot. Colquitt leads with 209 votes, Lester 4, Hardeman 52, Gastrell 16, Warner none. Debates, cheers, and chants mark a tense scene as factions fight to break Colquitt's bloc. The convention adjourns with no change and may refer the matter to elect Colquitt in October with the party united on the Electoral ticket and Cincinnati platform.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Atlanta
Colquitt
Lester
Hardeman
Gastrell
Warner
Barton
Gen. Young
Ben Hill
Bob Toombs
Joe Brown
Alex. Stephens
Hill
Georgia
Meadline
To-Morrow
Jority
Cincinnati
Matrimony Fees in Russia Highlight Clerical Demands
The London Globe reports a tale from Russia where a schoolmaster seeks to wed the daughter of a landowner. Across multiple village churches, clergy raise fees from 25 to 100 rubles, prompting a long trek before a pastor agrees to marry them at the original rate.
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Cincinnati Gazette
New York
London Globe
Russia
Syolensker
Democratic promise cited in chaotic 19th century letter
A disjointed August note labels a Republican pledge about not removing Union soldiers. It recalls Sidney Wilson, a New York soldier and classmate, Gettysburg memories, and vague Senate doorkeeper anecdotes. The writer critiques Democrats and party loyalty without clear facts.
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Sidney Wilson
New York
Gettysbug
Fenton
Senate
Neil
Wilson
Ceil
Farmer John Ford Found Dead by Suicide Near Steubenville
Special dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette reports John Ford, wealthy farmer twelve miles west of Steubenville, hanged himself today. His body was discovered hanging from a limb near his residence. he left behind several dependent children.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Steubenville
John Ford
Grant Sailed/To Mexico as Mexican Preparations Begin
A private letter from Chihuahua, Mexico, reports preparations underway to receive Gen. Grant in Mexico. The notice notes the general is daily expected to depart and travel toward the frontier, reflecting ongoing movements involving U S forces during the period.
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Grant
Mexico
San Antonio
Texas
Chihuahua
British Change of Base in Afghanistan Amid Tribes Turmoil
A dispatch from Bombay notes Choman Choki threatened by Afghans though capture unlikely. Northern Afghanistan remains quiet with Kohistan and Jelalabad regions calm. The Ameer's hold seems stronger due to Roberts actions. Indian press blames Prime for bold policy while Burrows is faulted for the Girishk mutiny. Ques of withdrawal from Cabul loom as Simla reports limited advance.
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Ameer
Cabul
Loxpon
Bombay
Times
Choman Choki
Afghanistan
Kohistan
Wardak
Ghilzai
Jelalabad
Roberts
M. A Calcuttadi
Wali
Girishk
Buu
Phayre
Candahar
Iani
Pire
Simla
Ayoob Khan
Kohokaran
Khelat
Igeizcai
Pishun
O Harta
Cabal
Burrows
Stewart
Dabai
Chaman Choki
Khojak Pass
Chaman
Choki
Quetta
Sibi
Argandle
Abdurrahiman
Balkan Peninsula Seethes With War Preparations Across Powers
Aug. 9 dispatches describe England and France organizing a collective note on the Portes reply as Greece faces frontiers shifts. Turkish forces move toward Dulcigno under Hussein Pasha while Salonica fortifications are reinforced. Bulgarians and Montenegrins mobilize as Russia backs fortifications and border brigades prepare for possible conflict.
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Pans
England
France
Constantinople
Capt
Swain
Col
von Raub
Greece
Berlin
Hussein Pasha
Dulcigno
Montenegro
Dulcigne
Turkey
House of Commons
Ooe
Austria
Germany
Balkan Peninsula
Salonica
Gallipolis
Antevari
Sololiub
Thessaly
Epirus
Bulgaria
East
Roumelia
Burnone
St. Petersburg
Pera
Porte
Berorane
Servia
Daily News
ConsTast
Various Aug 9 dispatches from Europe and America
Reports from Loxrox Athens Patras Panis and Dublin note Turkish deserters in Patras and editor expulsion from France. Royal troops depart for Ireland while Hartenzbrisch dies aged seventy. French squadron leaves Phalerum for Tunis. Sir Peter Kerry obituary noted in London. Cincinnati dispatches recount a drunken shooting near Morrinstown and Columbus reunion plans with Gen Sherman and officers attending. Garfield Arthur Club formed in Callahan Robinson with 100 members.
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Cincinnati Gazelle
Garfield and Arthur
Callahan
Robinson
The Usual Course of True Love Special Dispatch
A fragment from Cincinnati Gazelle dispatch notes John Godfrey a city pressman and son of a prominent cleric with parents described in a curtailed report.
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Cincinnati Gazelle
John Godfrey
Feasting Not Fasting Dr Tanner Eats for Recovery
Special dispatch reports Dr. Tanner dieting on plain nutritious foods after a prolonged fast. He consumes oysters steak and milk with discipline, weighs 121 1/4 pounds at noon August 7 and 130 pounds at 6 p m last evening, far from his normal 157 pounds. He plans lectures on the Pacific slope and remains under medical observation at Dr Gunn’s in New York.
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Cincinnati Gasette
New York
Tanner
Gunn
East Twenty-fourth Street
Wark
Hulda T. Campbell
Campbell
Pacific Slope
Ana
The Alleged Benders in Kansas and Missouri
Oswego Kansas and Kansas City Missouri report the arrival of two elderly impostors claimed to be the Benders. Crowds gathered at the courthouse and theater while Sheriff Bender of Labette County attempts to prevent lynching. The men deny being Benders as confusion mounts about their true identity.
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Oswego
Kas
Bender
Nebraska
Kansas City
Labette County
Kus
Jacksonville
Kansas
Cherryvale
Benders
No Southern Man Will Ever Be Ashamed of His Part
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette reports Gen. Kennedy addressing ex Confederate soldiers at a reunion in Washington August 9. He says the gathering honors civil duties after four years of war and rejects claims of treason, asserting the South’s loyalty to the government while denying need for pardon.
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Mapnio
Asturias
Alfonso
Prince of the
London
Daily News
Paris Dispatch
Triboulet
Hickey Harden
Franco
Columbus
Cincinnati Gasette
Wasmixeros
Cincinmati Gasette
Wasitnctos
Columbia
8. C
Kennedy
Europe
South
Senator Butler Attacks Independent Democrats in Bennettsville Speech
In Washington and Bennettsville the South Carolina senator denounces Independent Democrats urging discipline, warning independents to join the party or face defeat. He warns against half measures and cites Longstreet as a cautionary example of drifting away.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Wasnixgton
Senator Butler
Bennettsville
D. C
Esau
Jacob
Peu
Ess
Longstreet
Republicae Torani
Republican Party
Railroad and Insurance Notes for the Reunion in Ohio
Madison County treasurer settles with the State Auditor for the last half of 1879, school fund balance paid to the state, and a pending Columbus & Maysville railroad project. Insurance inquiries continue into Capital City Mutual Fire and Columbus mutual aid cases. Political activity is quiet in Columbus with leaders away. Gen Garfield expects reunion attendance. incorporation filings list Mineral Valley Railroad and Falls River Co. A man named Nesmith is arrested for swindling in Portsmouth and released on habeas corpus before rearrest.
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Cincinnati Gazette. Co.umBus
Madison County
Friends of
Columbus
Maysville
Hillsboro
Ohio
Gen. Thomas
Aid
Capital City Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Tenielath Pt Veitianlia Ittee
Columbus Mutual Aid Societies
Insurance Department
Ohio Insurance Company
Derice
John G. Thompson
A. Tel
Portsmouth
Nelsonville
Columbia Register Rebuts Hancock on War Amendments
Special dispatch from Virginia comments in the Columbia Register dispute with Gen Hancock over the 13th and 14th amendments. It rejects their plain war outcomes yet accepts them as entrenched parts of the organic law until constitutional change or repeal. The paper argues steady, peaceful evolution around these provisions as politically fixed realities.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Wasvictos
Columtbia
8,.C
Hancock
Oae
United States
Races at Saratoga and Racing Injuries
At Saratoga Aug 9 Elias Lawrence won the mile and furlong dash with Turfman second Clare don third Time 2014 in the second race Gabriel beat St Martin Jim Beck third Time 2 4. In the final race Springfield won Mabel second Catalfa third Time Danichef injured with a broken forward leg Belle also injured and likely retired for breeding. A separate note reports Union Pacific forbidding freight to certain points and American Express challenging routes. Portsville Pa Keely Run Colliery fire rescues mule and ore damaged.
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Saratoga
Sanatoga
Elias Lawrence
Turfman
Claredon
Irish King
Belle
Danicheff
Gabriel
St.Martin
Jim
Beck
Kingcraft
Var Stranger
Frank Short
Wax
Springfield
Mabel
Catalfa
Danichef
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M’donald
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Galatz
Lower Danube
Gladstone
Essen
América
Cherbourg
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Jansberry
M. Varrow
Paris
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Marquis of Hartington
India
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Ireland
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Thomas Boyd
Tipperary
Boyd
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Robert Bourke
Marquis Tsing
China
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Leon Say
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Sussex
Edward Frederick Leveson
Gower
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Board of Trade
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Patras
Panis
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Mapnip
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Sone
Phalerium
Tunis
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Es Pic
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Dublin
Morrnistown
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Lucien Bramhall
Brown
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Fercal
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Nash
Democratic Executive Committee
McKinney
Columbia Register
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Union
Pacific R. R. Co
American Express Company
Omaha
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Chicago & Northwestern
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Sherman
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Wether
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