Cincinnati Wins Nomination Fight for National Convention
The Democratic National Committee chose Cincinnati as the 1880 National Convention site, with 24 of 38 votes. Chicago, St. Louis, and Washington were also considered as factions debated dates and facilities, notably at Willard's Hotel. Sayler of Ohio praised Cincinnati while Sayler’s eloquence highlighted the city’s capacity for a large, accessible gathering.
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Democrats Face Split Over Tilden and Ohio Strategy
A Feb 23 dispatch notes Tammany opposition to Tilden weakens Democratic unity. It predicts Tilden’s likely nomination hurdle, Hendricks losing prospects, and a vigorous Ohio campaign with second place on the ticket. Grant’s German vote is cited as a limiting factor.
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Hendricks
Cincinnati Gazette
Tammanyites
Tilden
New York
Tammany
Grant
Windstorm Tears Through Small Texas Town
Memphis Texy February 23 reports a violent storm hit a Cedar area in county sixty miles northeast of Memphis. The blast destroyed several houses and caused seven injuries. Three homes caught fire during the storm and burned, with damage around ten thousand dollars.
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Texy
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Connecticut Mutual Annual Statement Preview
Follow up on correspondence between Cal. Greene, President, and John W. Stedman, Connecticut Commissioner, showing gains in net assets, interest reserves, and surplus. It notes decreases in interest due and accrued and in expenses. The report records no net premiums in collection and minutes the 6.54 percent expense ratio as the smallest among corporations.
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Cal. Greene
John W. Stedman
Connecticut
Tomy
Fea Tayoo
National Sherman Committee Endorses John Sherman for President
The National Sherman Committee explains its aim to promote John Sherman as the Republican nominee via correspondence and documents. It states it will not disparage rivals or seek money, but seeks friendly cooperation with Sherman supporters to secure a large vote and a stable, prosperous, conservative administration. Warner M. Bateman chairs the effort.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Washington
Sherman Club
New York City
Washixeton
John Sherman
Sherman
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New Settles Question of Delegates Jurisdiction
Indianapolis February 23. The status of delegates to the Congressional Convention and the Congressional Nominating Convention is debated in political circles. Hon John C New says delegates should hold over. Col W S Robinson notes strong Blaine support with about 70 percent in Indiana backing Blaine.
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Indianapolis
State Central Committee
John C. New
State Committee
Blaine
John C
Harrison
W. 8. Robinson
Indiana
Indiana Congressman Myers Accused Of Withholding Funds
George F. McGinnis, assignee in bankruptcy for William K. Mitchell, petitions Judge Gresham to force Myers and partner to pay $35 claimed as estate funds. McGinnis says Myers took the money to Washington. firm Wood admits only $26 due but claims fee rights. McGinnis asserts remittances included fees and seeks show cause order to compel payment.
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IndiAnapolis
George F. McGinnis
Wm. K. Mitchell
Madison County
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McGinnis
Gresham
United States Court
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Attorneys At Law
Anderson, Ind
Wood
Anderson
Washington
Mr. Myers
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Gronoe F. McGinwis
William K. Mitchell
Indiana counties back Shackelford for Governor at Republican convention
Seventeen Indiana counties have instructed directly or appointed delegations in favor of nominating Gee. James M. Shackelford for Governor by the Republican State Convention. Many other counties will also send Shackelford delegations to the state convention, with possible majority or strong minority support.
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Cincinnati Gants
Washington
Inxv
Indiana
Gee
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Shackelford
Stanton J Peelle Nominated as Congressional Candidate
Indianapolis February 23 Hon Stanton J Peelle announced as candidate for Congress in this district with strong prospects for the nomination. A young Republican lawyer with twelve years at the bar he is described as a capable and effective party worker and debater.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Indianapolis
Congress
General. Assembly
Sherman Backed By Marion County Republicans In State Convention
The Young Men's Republican Club in Marion County signals support for the candidate and the district's gerrymander makes the race tight. Harrison led in 1876 with a 245 plurality and 845 Greenback votes for Harrington. In Kentucky, Cynthiana Republicans rally for Sherman while in Curxturana they vote to unite their delegation for John Sherman at the State Convention.
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Harrison
Harrington
Cynthiana
Sherman
Cincinnati Gazette
Curxturana
John Sherman
Complexion of the Utica Convention
The Times reports statewide Republican convention results with Grant at 254 votes Blaine 124 and 32 scattered or unknown among 420 total.
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Plans of Democrats in Washington on Th urnman and Tilden
Washington special to the New York Times reports Gov Bishop's son traveling from Cincinnati to New York with aims to win Tilden’s backing for a Bishop vice presidency ticket. Thurman may win Ohio’s first ballot backing but little beyond. Jewett and Barnum are discussed as alternatives amid German voting concerns. Randall’s Chicago preference and possible pre-convention bargains are noted. The convention timing is placed about two weeks after the GOP gathering.
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Priest
Goudy
Barnum
Prince
Washington Gazette Publishing Company
New York
Gov. Cpgner
Washington
Mr. Tilden
Gov. Bishop
Tilden
Ohio
Thurman
Jewett
East
Randall
Chicago
Capitol
John H Martin found dead in Central Asylum scene
John H. Martin a Columbus citizen of thirty years, long known in business, was found dead in his bed at the Central Asylum for the Insane. He had been under treatment and was improving, but last night he severed an artery with glass and nail, dying quietly. He was forty seven.
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John H. Martin
Columbus
Central Asylum For the
Proceedings in Detail Co Lumpus House Senate Actions
The Ohio legislature met at Co Lumpus with a partial session. 14 Senators present. A memorial from 358 Summit County citizens urged a local option law. Bills introduced include levy to pay state debt, police powers for railroad employees, limits on marital exemptions, publication of Supreme Court reports, county annual assessments, and other revisions. Resolutions memorialize Congress for Mexican War pensions and admit four Shinmate children to Soldiers Orphans Home. Adjourned.
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Entrekin
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van Cleaf
Congress
Eutrekin
Daniel Shinmate
Soldiers’ Home
Dayton
Soldiers’ Orphans’ Home
Convention of Mexican Veterans Opens in Norfolk
The Mexican Veterans convention met in Norfolk Virginia with Gen. Denver presiding. Members advised patience as Congress acts on the pension bill. C Davis was adopted as a party. Old officers were re elected. The event continues as veterans discuss future steps and commemorations.
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Denver
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Vale ‘States
Manson
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Spon
French US postal remittance exchange approved by Chamber
Paris reports the Chamber of Deputies has approved a France United States convention for the exchange of postal remittances. Madrid dispatch says Tripoli floods destroyed about 15 000 houses. Ransom talk arises over Col 8 and wife held by brigands near Salonica. A walking match may be arranged between Blower town and Charles Rowell for £1000 a side.
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Salonica
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Enpenebelt
Charles Rowell
Transatlantic Steamers Arrive and Afloat Signals Feb 23
New York reports arrivals from Liverpool and Hamburg aboard the Adriatic and Giltert. London notes the Assyria docking from New York. Queenstown records the Celtic from Antwerp and the Bergenland from New York and London. A Dutch steamer, likely the P Caland, was sighted missing its name and stern post and seeking help.
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Hamsburg
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Queenstown
Antwerp
Bergenland
P. Caland
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Terrible Death Of A Farmer Reported In Ohio Dispatch
Terrible death described as a farmer found beside a road near Tiffin with a crushed skull after a blow or accident. The report notes a violent end and references a telegraph operator Ferdinand E Nore of Carlisle Illinois as involved in the dispatches from St Louis dated February 23.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Tiffin
UaRiar
St. Louis
Ferdinand E Nore
Carlisle
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Ohio & Mississippi Railroad Worker Fatally Struck by Freight Train
A worker for the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad was run over and killed this afternoon by a freight train. The incident occurred on the rail line with emergency crews responding to the scene. Investigators will review the circumstances and identify the locomotive involved.
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Ohio & Mississippi Railroad
Star Route Service Deficiency Bill Planned
Washington dispatches report a sub committee of the Appropriations Committee will draft a deficiency bill to fund the Star service with conditions and likely exclude five large routes. The inquiry will continue, and testimony could threaten phil Brac if the House acts to remove him. The full committee will review a report and may approve continued Star Service funding.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Washixeton
Appropriations Committee
Mit Brac
Washington
House Committee On Appropriations
Democrats Ready Monroe Doctrine Push for Canal Route
Washington Feb 23 Democrats urge a united front as the Navy Secretary and President plan to push a resolution in Congress. The Chirique strip may be bought for hundreds of thousands and two coaling stations set at canal termini. Objections vanish if the American flag flies at both ends and ships prove canal viability.
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Cial
Cincinnati Gasette
Washmerton
Congress
Committee On
Inter-oceanic Canal
Danger to Chinese in San Francisco Sparks Outbreak Fears
Dispatches from San Francisco warn that a major anti Chinese outbreak may occur. Business leaders and citizens fear violence and a riot could endanger the city. Pressure mounts for federal troops to intervene under the China treaty and past precedent cited by supporters of immediate protection.
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San Francisco
Cincinnati Gazette
Washisoton
An Pion
China
United States
Grant
Trowbridge Nominated for Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Washington February 23 reports strong sympathy for Mr. Trowbridge as the President nominates him to the post of Commissioner of Indian Affairs. He had a solid Congressional record and will begin the role with an established record. Le Duc and Rogers among supporters.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Washington
Trowbridge
Indian Affairs
le Duc
Rogers
Congress
Two Hartford bronze pieces for Farragut statue casting
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Enquirer reports two blade fragments from the US steamer Hartford sent from Boston to the Navy Yard to be used in casting Admiral Farragut's statue. The bronze comes from the Hartford's screw during Mobile Bay actions and the moment when Farragut was said to have lashed himself to the rigging.
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Farragut
Cincinnati
Washington
Peppetias
United States
Harford
Boston
Navy Yard
Admiral Farragut
Hartford
Mobile Bay
Federal bill seeks board to suppress animal diseases nationwide
Representative Lefevre introduces a measure creating a Board of Commissioners including the Commissioner of Agriculture, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary of State to direct rules for rapid suppression of infectious diseases in domesticated animals. The board would draft, approve, and enforce regulations with state governors and veterinarians, funding set at $100,000.
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Lefevre
Commissioner of Agriculture
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of State
Anton Aceon
Throat and One Lung Ailments Speedily Cured
A terse classified notice from 215 West Fourth Street advertises rapid cures for throat ailments and one lung condition, offering medical attention and treatment options to readers.
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