Political Commentary on Election Financing and Conkling
The excerpt discusses city finances under the current mayor and council and notes how patronage may influence opinions. It cites the Baltimore Gazette arguing the race is about the election, not nomination, and mentions Republican candidates as tainted by party corruption. It closes by referencing Conkling and a pamphlet urging penitentiary for Pascoe Conkling over a New York railroad affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baltimore Gazette
Caye
St. Louis
Democratic Standard
Hhis
Conkling
New York
Pascoe Conkling
Political maneuvering fears in Democratic convention
The piece warns that delegates to a Baltimore convention must be carefully chosen and accuses local figures including Gorman and Bannon of pressuring canal employees at Potomac wharf to vote a certain way. It labels them as ring leaders and urges no delegation from the county linked to their interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
C. & O. Canal Company
Potomac Wharf
Gormac
Canal Company
Gorman
Hus Man
Messrs. Gorman and
Bannon
Ford
Academy of Mowie
Lyric Stage
Misa Mary Anderson
Ford’s
Opera House
A Confederate Soldier Seeks Shared Graves Commemoration
The writer condemns grave decoration as a Republican dominated ceremony that honors only one side of the Civil War. They argue for cross party and Confederate inclusion in memorials to federal dead, hoping time's softening influence broadens the tribute to all fallen soldiers.
Congress Reform Echoes in Local Political Chorus
Fragmentary verse satire references Blaine Beott and Carl McClure of Little Rock amid a playful march about railroad stocks and post office reform. The jagged lines imply a broader political jab within party chatter and Baltimore price notes.
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Hickory
Checory
Dock
Blaine
Beott
Carl McClure
Little Rock
Officer Boyp and the lost thousand reward tale
A pair of vagrants arrested for raiding a B and O railroad car were discharged for lack of proof. A Times notice offered $1000 for Samuel Mead, and Officer Boyd suspects one man in custody matched the description, costing him a thousand dollars. Also reports on canal repairs, a shipwreck, Ford’s Academy shows, and Harpers Ferry public sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyp
Justice Blocher
Times
Ohio
Samuel Mead
Mead
Boyd
Republican Impeachment Speech Highlights Public Corruption
The document cites George F. Hoar condemning corruption in U S politics, noting judges impeached and partisan decline since Republican rise. It questions changing rulers to restore purer governance and cites Texas tax exemptions for tools, safes, furniture, and learning institutions. It ends with a shoe care lesson for girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Hoar
Congress
High Court
United States
Union
House
Republic
Texas
Weather report from Cumberland on Monday
Weather bulletin from Van DaeTeENT Tae CasF Stenwa Orries Washington May 22 1876 notes threatening weather and rain for Cumberland and immediate vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Daeteent
Tae
Stenwa L
Orries
Washineton
D. C
Cumberland
Swedish woman confesses to 1873 murders on deathbed
Reports from Portsmouth claim a Swedish woman on Smutty Nose Island confessed on her deathbed to murdering two women in April 1873, a crime for which Lewis Wagoner was convicted and executed. Also noted is a Cincinnati veterinary success fitting a wind-broken horse with a silver throat to aid breathing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N. H
Smutty Nose Island
Isle of Shoals
Lewis Wagoner
Cincinnati
Spencer Wins Removal of Alabama U S Attorney and Mayer Appointment
Washington notes Spencer’s jubilation over securing the removal of the Northern Alabama district attorney and the appointment of his ally Charles E Mayer as U S Marshal for Mexico. The piece also covers exoneration of Spencer on bribery charges and a House rule aimed at lobbyists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Spencer
United States
Alabama
Charles E. Mayer
Spenger
Spencer State Central Committee
Moonstain Carry Mrs Limited Flour Sale Ad
Moonstain Crry Mrs offers Family Flour for sale wholesale and retail at No Nort Centre street with emphasis on bulk and everyday use for local customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choice Family
No. Nort Centre Street
Calamitous poultry tale and other distant items
An odd San Jose chicken ranch tale ends with a black crowning bird dying after a duel with a white rival. A Nevada city dog is forced through a five inch nozzle and both dog and Chinaman perish. Miss Merkus fights with a Dutch insurgent faction in Herz govina in wealth and youth. A Stradivarius violin sells for 2250 florins. Dr Craton, physician surgeon obstetrician, advertises his North Area office and children specialties.
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Thos
Roach
San Jose Road
Rosch
San Francisco Bulletin
Nevada City
Miss Merkus
Herr Ascherberg
Dresden
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the Daily Times
J. P. McCardell
Raitor & Proprietor
SL. Ued
Nurcry
Toz Bagax Iy Tax Canal
Willson
Samuel Magraw
Shepherdstown
Williamsport
M. M. Jane
Harpers’ Ferry
Harper's Ferry
G. N. Goff
Thomas Bradshaw
Pittsburg
Alfred
Iit
Telegraph
Weather Report
Epstor Times
Hummelshime
Trrreser
Corfa
Spitzbergen
Merton
Committee On Privileges and Elections
New Mexico
John E. Sherman
Sherman
Fred. Grant
Businss
Mexico
Hoar
Fitzhugh
House Committee On Rules
Waeehington
Io Siamme
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Napoleon
Italy
John A. Kerney
Baltimore St
Edward Jennings
Surgeon City Hospital
Halifax
Colden
Liebig
Maybey
John
Wesley Abell
M. T. Kane’s
North
Mechanic Street
Johnson & Co
North Centre
Sclllow
Ash
Thress
Baltimo Street
Cumberland, MD
Dn. W. J. Craton
No. 14
North Are .A
City Hotel
Ts Large
Revere House
Anthony Kean
John 8
Coombs
Edward Great Family Store
Keyser
Mountain City House
Mechanic St
Fred, Keyser
John Miltenberger
Central Coal Yard
James McHugh Cumberland
GEO
W. Daugherty
Cumberland Cotton Mille
Hinds
W. Fayette St. Ibdgetg Ha
Isaac White
Apest
TS 5c
Whitegoods
Victoria Lawn
Hamburg
Baltimore Street
Mney
W. G. Mellinger
Johnston
Head of
Liberty
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