Political talk and party maneuvers in postwar notes
A fragmentary political column mentions Jim Blaine of Maine as a possible vice president candidate and references Grant's world tour ending in Philadelphia. It notes Dick Bishop of Ohio likely to accept a Republican ticket second place and Cameron's election as Republican National Committee chair. The Maine dispute is hinted to end in a fight over will and legitimacy.
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Uxcle
Dick Bishop
Ohio
G. Harley & Co
Sherwood, O
G.& A. E. Harey
Old Place
Grant and Braine Ticket Aimed for 1880
The piece argues the Grant and Braine ticket is our best option for 1880 unless a stronger plan emerges. It condemns the Democrats as doomed like frost before a July sun.
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Grant
Republican Convention Set for Chicago on June Third
The note forecasts the Republican National Convention meeting in Chicago on June 3, with Grant and Blaine seen as sure winners. It mentions the potential impact of African American relocation to Indiana on party strength and cites a North Carolina exodus of 120 colored people. It also touches on finance opinions of Frank Hurt and a bounty lands bill for Civil War soldiers proposed by W. D. Hill.
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Chicago
Grant
Blaine
Turre
North Carolina
Indiana
Dan Vorhees
Senate
Dan
Frank Hurt
Toledo
Hayes
Hard
W. D. Hill
Congress
The
Express
Ohio Secures Quarters for Delegation at Sherman House
General Robinson of the Ohio State Central Committee telegraphed from the committee meeting and secured rooms in the Sherman House for the Ohio delegation marking the chosen site for the next Republican National Convention.
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General Robinson
Ohio State Central Committee
Sherman House
Ohio
Democrats Earnless in Blunders and Dems Beset by Doubt
The piece notes Republicans may have erred in Maine election but Dems face harsher scrutiny as the New York World attacks their party. It also reports Major Jones of Toledo seeking Ohio Senate sergeant at arms, a wounded ex-soldier considered highly qualified for the post.
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Maine
New York World
Toledo
Jones
Ohio Senate
Agricultural Department estimates U S crop yields
Washington figures show United States crops for the year with changes from 1878. Cotton and oats fall while wheat corn buckwheat barley potatoes tobacco rise. cotton down five percent, oats eleven point two, barley four point three, rye five, others up from five to forty five percent.
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Agricultural Department
Washington
United States
Tobveco
Bayard and Tilden in Toledo Opinion on Democratic Nomination
Alexander Stephens in the Toledo Commercial questions Bayards plan to undermine Republican hard money policy. He sees Tilden as the likely Democratic nominee with insiders favoring him. Stephens says Tilden remains alive politically, while others recognize the late November election impact.
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Toledo
Alexander Stephens
Bayard
Tilden
Stephin
Yazoo Tragedy Mocked as Senate Candidate Rise
From Mississippi comes word that a grand jury’s refusal to indict Barksdale strengthens his bid for the U S Senate. The piece draws a parallel to South Carolina sending a hero of a Hamburg massacre to Congress, suggesting Dublin Mississippi may reward alleged murder by elevating a controversial figure.
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Tribune
Yazoo
Mississippi
Barksdale
United States
South Carolina
Hamburg
Senate
Toys and Holiday Goods At Low Prices At Post Office
G W Deatrick at the Post Office offers a large assortment of toys and holiday goods cheaper than ever with a wide selection of 5c items.
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G. W. Deatrick
Boston
Classified Brackets and Cases Offered at Post Office
A brief note lists brackets foot rests fancy stands comb boxes wallpockets and related fittings available through the post office. Shoppers are advised to inquire at the local office for prices and selection.
Mrs Pontius Adds Winter Millinery to Stock
Mrs Pontius announces a fresh arrival of winter millinery goods expanding her existing stock.
Harper's Magazine and Related Periodicals Offer
An 19th century advertisement from Harper & Brothers lists prices for a complete Harper's Magazine set of 59 volumes with cloth binding and express shipment at purchaser expense. Individual volumes priced at $225 per volume with $0.55 cloth cases and mail postpaid. Remittances by Post Office Money Order or Draft. No copying without express order.
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Harper's Magazine
Express
Sr & Brother
Harper ¢ Brother
N, Y
H_xPEer
Hagrer & Brothers
Harper & Brothers
N. Y
N.Y
Stephens Eyes Renewed Party Cohesion After Turmoil
Alexander H. Stephens is quoted discussing party disarray and the likelihood of a quick regrouping once leaders regain control. He predicts lines will reform, parties will align for the next campaign, and financial policy will not fracture unity.
Harper's Weekly subscription and volume offers
Harper & Brothers promotes annual volumes and complete sets of Harper's Weekly. Offers include cloth binding volumes, mail delivery, freight limits, and pricing options with per-volume rates. Remittance by post office money order or draft recommended.
Conciliation in Louisiana recounts election violence and fraud
A Chicago Tribune correspondent details Madison parish turmoil after the election. Armstrong, leader of the Republican Club, was killed by Tibbles’s raiders. Brown fled and was thought dead. Black voters stayed away as judges padded the Democratic tally, while Warmoth contests a false count in Plaquemine and St Bernard.
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Madison Parish
Louisiana
New Orleans
Weekly Observer
Madison
David Armstrong
Brown
Chicago Tribune
Armstrong
Ouachita Parish
Tibbles
Plaquemine
St. Bernard
Warmoth
Fstopinal
Harper's Bazar Fashion Journal Description
The note describes Harper's Bazar as a leading household periodical offering dress fashions patterns and descriptive articles from authentic sources. It highlights its stories poems and essays on social and domestic topics and notes volumes begin each January.
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Befiance Co. Express
Frank C.culley
Jim Blaine
Philadelphia
Stexaron Cameron
Republican National Committee
Bayard and Tilden
Post Office
Variey
Dollis
Doll Heads
Body &c
Harper's Monthly
Francis Adams, JR
Europe
America
Harpers Periodicals
Harper's Weekly
Harper’s Bazar
Harper’s Young People
Escctinsecdind Eiteetivnien Dntiseverest
Alexander H. Stephens
Ajanta Constitution
Sam
S. Althot & Co
Cincinnati
Defiance County
Switzer & Kehknast’s
Russell House
Defiane, Oho
Defiance
Heatrick
Sumner
Knight Templar
Rockford Watches
Deatrick & Sumner
ISO
Harper’s Weekly
Harper's Periodicals
Conciliation
Pontius
Vielaity
Third St
Colby & Scott’s
Drewery Dolling Works
J. Bauer & CO
Viebach
Clinton Street
Maumee River
Hine
J Bauer & CO
Baltimore
R. Brown
Fourth and
Clinton Sts
Deftio
Farpar's
Sarge
Harper's Bazar
Harper's
Canada
Undertakers
Clinton
Fourth Streets
McBroom
Kuhl & Blanchard
Postmaster Or
News Leader Printing Co
Cleveland
Harper’s Young People Illustrated
Harper’s
Young People
Harper’ Magazine
Cancera
Hagrer
Harpers Weekly
I. Bheerdegan
U. Biede & CO
Court House
C. Biede & CO
Hoffman &Righe
Pourniture
Cliaton
Front
Manufactory
Perry Street
Hoffman &Geiger
J.l.scott
Gail
Gee Him
Low Rices
Stone Front
Linton and
Second Streets
Fama
Bowling Green
Grove Pastne
Tulsa Dairy Farm
Aliso
F.C. Colley
R. Rudolph
Onte
Gray
Gray Medicine CO
Mechanics’ Block
Detroit
Mich
Hell
May
Rockford
AVING
Svt Ld
Alil
Beardsley
Buffington
L. E. Beardsley
A. Baxter
First National Bank
Lima
CuHas
Ronxson
Deafince
Dedance
Ae House of Deance
Henry
Curran & CO
Egi
BLACK
New York
Bay
Kidney Pad CO
G. W. Bechel
Queensware & Glassware
Eure
Eures
Agia
Map “Em
Tate — Teertsy
White
Davis
Wilson
Singer
Howe
WEED
Aleress « CO No
Clintion &T
Zellers & Brier
Express Printing Office
J. B. Simpson
Jas
J. D. Simpson’s Medicine Corp
Main St
Buffalo, N
DR Obermiller
Toledo, Ohio
Crosby House
Ghew
Good Farm
Ayersville
D.ayersville
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