Prominent Granger James Comstock Dies at Home
James Comstock esq of Hancock County a notable state figure in politics and the Grange died at his Greenfield area home Sunday morning. The paper notes a new law on business and loan associations and mentions Nessie Turner’s ongoing campaign against Tilton with Jessie as a damaging witness suggesting Tilton should resign.
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Cass County Circuit Court
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Taborville
Texas
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Toansport
Record of Destruction on Delaware and Susquehanna Rivers
Destruction to property on the Delaware and Susquehanna rivers due to ice gorges and flood is the heaviest ever on these streams, with another potential flood threat looming.
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Delaware
Susquehanna
Johnson Proposes Pardon Drive for Grant Era
Andrew Johnson told the Senate that if Ulysses S. Grant disbands his legions and restores the commonwealth to liberty he will push to pardon him. He portrayed his plan as an effort to quiet an indignant public and heal national wounds.
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Bax
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Senate
Grant
Commonwealth
Johnson Delivers Notable Speech on Louisiana Question
In the Senate yesterday a packed chamber heard Andrew Johnson address the Louisiana question with a confident start. The Great Summoner drew applause as he praised Grant, calling him the modern Corgar, in a speech regarded as among the best yet on the topic.
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United States Senate
Andrew Johnson
Louisiana
Johnson
Grant
Party loyalty and Democratic stance outlined for city offices
The writer declines a nonpartisan call to nominate across parties, affirming allegiance to the Democratic Party and its convention. They stress party fidelity, question hired support versus merit, and reflect on evolving politics, constitutional guardianship, and upcoming Democratic nomination.
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Star
Puaros
Death of Hon. John Hickman recalled in political notes
Telegraph reports the death of John Hickman of West Chester Pennsylvania. Hickman, a former congressman active 1856 58 00, helped form the North’s new party with Lovejoy Potter Banks Washburne and others. The piece argues for party unity and Democratic primacy while noting both parties share faults.
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Westchester
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Hickman
Congress
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Potter
Banks
Washburne
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Senator McDonald’s Remarks on Louisiana Seat Question
Indiana Senator McDonald rejects executive or state court control over the Louisiana seating dispute. He argues the Senate alone determines election and qualification, casts doubt on Kellogg government recognition, and cautions against relying on prima facie claims without full evidence. He supports Edmunds amendment and opposes the original resolution.
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