Gen Sherman and Hancock letters on 1876 77 electoral crisis
Social dispatch from New York summarizes Gen Sherman and Gen Hancock letters and replies about the 1876 77 presidential impasse. It notes military authority over elections, possible vacancies, and plans for joint committee as a peaceful solution.
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Headquarters Military Division OF the
Carondelet
Gen. Hayes
Supreme Court
Winfield
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Knights of Pythias Elect New Supreme Officers
The Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythias in St. Louis on August 26 elected two dozen officers for a two year term led by Supreme Chancellor G W Lindsay of Maryland and Supreme Vice Chancellor John P Linton of Pennsylvania. The assembly also discussed women’s rank but took no definite action.
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Pennsylvania
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Tennessee
John P. Stumph
Indiana
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Joseph Dowale
Ohio
West Virginia
Supreme Inner Guard
G. B. Shaw
Wisconsin
Supreme Outer Guard
John W. Thompson
District of Columbia
A Rousing Rally at Camden in Republican Rally
Special Dispatch from Camden Mp August 26 reports Hon. Wm. Williams addressing a large Republican mass meeting. Gen Shanks presided, Mayor Steel spoke, and the crowd cheered Garfield Arthur the State ticket and the flag. Han of New York led a Glee Club in Republican songs. Old Jay County will back Garfield Arthur.
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Cincinnati Gazette
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New York
Pena
Old Jay County
Butler Returns to Democrats Noted as Unwelcome Guest
The Greenville News reports Gen. Butler’s return to the Democratic party as a point of contention for Republicans. The piece accuses Butler of being a political nuisance and urges Democrats to reject his influence, likening him to a garbage heap.
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Cincinnati Gazette
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Kansas Democracy Nominates State Ticket at Toroka
The Democratic State Convention at Toroka on Aug 26 organized by electing Charles W. Blair as Chairman and H. M. Moore as Secretary. The slate includes Governor E. G. Ross Lieutenant Governor Thomas George Secretary of State John M. Griffin Auditor H. J. G. Neumaeber Treasurer Theodore Wichitbaum Attorney General A. L. Hockford Superintendent of Public Instruction Miss Sarah A. Brown and Associate Justice A. BR. Wagsualt.
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Secretary Thompson Off for Washington
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gartle Terre Haute Id Aug 26 Hon R W Thompson Secretary of the Navy and family left this afternoon for Washington Mr Thompson will visit New York in a few days and will return to Indiana on the 1th of next month to attend the meeting of all the Aecraean clubs in the State to be held in Indianapolis
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Death in Indianapolis Woman Dies Suspected Poisoning
A 22 year old woman, Rosa Hudson, died after taking medicine in a low den of ill fame. A woman living with her is suspected of tampering with the bottle. The case will be investigated.
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Indianapolis
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A Congressman's Walkover in Memphis Nomination
In Memphis Tennessee on August 26 the Democratic Executive Committee for the Tenth District announced no convention is needed to nominate a candidate for Congress since Casey Young is unopposed within his party. He will make the campaign without intra party opposition.
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Weaver's Mission Involves Boston and Maine Tour
Gen. Weaver left for Boston tonight where he will speak then proceed to Maine for an extended tour. If he denounces the Democrats in that state as he does here the fusion must lose some of its cordiality.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Washington
Boston
Maine
Drought Harms Illinois Farms Straining Water Supplies
Brinccroft Illinois August 26 The drought continues to ruin most corn in Lawrence with over a month without rain Plowing for wheat has halted and many wells are going dry creating serious shortages for farming and daily needs.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Brinccroft
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Gen Harrison Addresses Republicans at Lafayette Event
Gen Ben Harrison spoke to Republicans at Lafayette on the political issues of the day. A torchlight procession preceded the meeting, signaling strong party support and expected gains in the forthcoming efforts.
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Lafayette
Hampton at Staunton. Hampton Denies Washington Post Extract
Staunton press reports Wade Hampton’s Staunton speech. the Virginian prints affidavits from prominent Democrats certifying the speech’s substance and Hampton’s denial of sending any Washington Post letter. Correspondence with the New York World is cited, and witnesses describe the press’s role in alleged misquotation and partisan dispute.
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Hancock Silver Policy Critique of Coinage Scheme
Washington analysis by Assistant Secretary Upton on Culver Hancock plan to coin gold and silver and issue certificates. It argues unlimited coinage would push the country to a silver basis, eroding legal tender value, with gold and silver bullion flows lacking a path to certificates. The piece decries the impracticality and warns the government would gain nothing from issuing redeemable certificates while preserving coin.
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Washington
Upton
Culver
Hancock
Streemeans
Sherman
Forsaking Democracy A Hejira From the Party at New Albany
In New Albany Indiana Aug 23 the Landers split from the Democratic base into Porter and Hanna and Garfield and Arthur camps, with notable defections including George F Penn a Democratic councilman, W C DePauw and sons, and three sons of the late John S Davis. Garfield clubs form with Penn president and DePauw secretary as unions of former Democrats back Porter and the Republican slate. Local figures like David G Hudson Elijah Newland and Captain Dr Dryden declare support for Garfield and Porter. A Washington County farmer recalls twelve Democrats at threshing voting for Porter. Southern Indiana is described as cycling toward the Republican ticket. See it to the boys Jim the critter eyes are sot.
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Tearfield
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Charles DePauw
John 8. Davis
Circuit Court
David G. Hudson
Shakes Hancock
Elijah Newland
Indiana
Dr. Dryden
Washington County
Gazette
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Mexican rioters arrested in Michoneban mining murder case
Official dispatches from Mexico City report eighteen rioters connected to the March murder of three American miners John Connolly Hy Youmans and George Armold have been fed. Among them are ringleaders Gayetano dam Mejia and Su e Tribunal, with further arrests expected to proceed to trial.
Life and death in Madison County tragedy near Stucker field
In Graham Township near Madison Indiana a neighbor duel ends with John Law shot by John Stucker after lawman suspected affair with Stucker's wife. Law dies after hours of pain, autopsy points to hijacking of life by shot sequence and exhaustion. Stucker faces preliminary hearing as public opinion splits on justification. Bishop Chatard orders AOH discipline after Indianapolis picnic dancing affronts church authority.
Epidemic of personal crises shocks Columbus area
Colum bus reports four self destruction attempts in quick succession with three women affected. Liz Bethel survived a morphine episode after living with a laborer. Mollie Woods died. Ida Lisle, an eighteen year old, drank laudanum and survived with help expected from friends or benevolent women. A soldier attempted self harm with a misfired revolver but was stopped.
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Columbus
Liz. Bethel
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Zanesville
Herman
Walter Lyons
Ida Lisle
Erie Street
Cleveland
W. H. Gibson
Militia
New York
Maine
James Gine
John Beatty
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Ezra B. Taylor
Congress
Common Pleas
Gov. Foster
Gibson
Antietam
Caldwal
Noble County
Harpers Week
Wild Man Slashes Throat Then Leaps Into Bronx River
In Tremont woods a nude middle aged man, deemed insane, eluded capture as a large search party pursued him. He cornered on the Bronx River bank, drew a razor, then leaped into the water after slashing his throat. He survived briefly, was identified as Lawrence McIlhany, 45, but died at Ninety-ninth Street Hospital.
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Democratic Display Opens Washington Meeting With Wide Pageant
A large Democratic procession in Washington featured a diverse crowd, music, and a Black Horse Cavalry remnant from Alexandria and Virginia riders. Wade Hampton’s letter, read from White Sulphur Springs, condemned misrepresentation and urged support, while observers noted the conspicuous use of Lincoln monument decorations. An unrelated San Francisco report described the Lancashire’s search for Capt Jones and crew near Socoro Island, with no trace found. In Port Clinton, Ohio, Thomas McFall suffered severe leg injuries after being struck by a train.
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