11 Jan 1875
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Newspaper
Cumberland Daily Times
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1875
Page
1
Letters discuss political attacks around Cumberland mayoral race and figures like Humbird and Hebb. Local items describe Belvidere Farr votes, frost chaos, and civic notes, including straw fire, Keyser election results, and reader correspondence on taxes and bounties.
The note argues that electing Mr Hebb would be read as a Republican win and would advance Grant's policy in Louisiana. It frames the outcome as a national endorsement and suggests the election carries significant political weight.
A local editorial argues Cumberland should not be the first city to enforce the administration’s infamies by electing a Republican mayor, framing it as a political misstep and warning of broader consequences.
Cumberland voters are urged to support John Humbird to back the Democratic ticket for local administration. The notice calls on residents to participate in the current election and influence city leadership decisions.
The London Graphic reports a Persian named Mohammed Mirza escaping a sack death by knife, then fleeing to Europe. Also included is Pike County Georgia candidate Bill Smoot announcing for sheriff as Civil Rights Bill looms, noting planned exile.
Coal and coast price reductions push coal sales in the city. The Consolidation Company offers run of mine and delivered coal per ton with several price points and distribution through city offices. City sales agents M. Byron Jas A. MrcuavLiano and O, Vo Guo. Gresner lists a large stock of heating stoves and houseware at competitive prices noted by Henry J. Coleman's Queen City Bash Factory offering doors sash blinds stair rails and related items at Butler's Building Cen.
From the Chief Signal Office in Washington D C the Cumberland forecast reports increased clouds and snow today.
A New York dispatch says the cabinet meeting yesterday was stormy with plain speech but no clear policy. Officials reveal confusion over dispatches to Sheridan and Belknap, while Delano and Williams offer cautious or noncommittal remarks. A mass meeting urged Congress to act on Louisiana. Sherman supports the action taken, claiming it was the best possible. In New Orleans Kellogg pushes urgent legislation and a crackdown with possible arrests as forces prepare for action.
Ohio report notes the Democratic club in Wooster met on January 9 to act on the Louisiana situation. A Thurman letter says Congress may recognize the Kellogg government, while condemning the opposing action.
The Jackson Democratic Association adopted resolutions accusing President Grant of treason and urging impeachment. The chaotic item includes a mix of unrelated clippings from Rome New York and Warren Ohio with fragmented notes and editorials.
A fragment notes a county in Arkansas as a bowling venue or scene. Details are sparse but suggest local activity tied to a county setting.
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