Washington notes on Congress and Garfield amid 1880 events
A Washington digest reports totals for Senate and House introductions, Treasury receipts and expenditures, and Congress allocations. It covers Garfield leaving Washington for Mentor Ohio, counterfeit notes concerns, Indiana Supreme Court ruling, census figures, and assorted national naval and political developments of May 1880.
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Ohio
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Oregon
Prize notes on Berlin exhibit and European affairs
The report covers the International Fishery Exhibition in Berlin where Prof. Baird of the Smithsonian Institute received the first honorary prize, the United States winning a gold medal and an address. It also mentions Paris Figaro alleging a Legitimist conspiracy, French rifle orders to China, a Havana wage revolt at Cabanas fortress, the British Commons voting for local option, and a proposed amnesty basis by the French Cabinet. Charles Reade announced a public statement recently.
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Spanish threats amid China coolie dispute spark tensions
News from China up to May 25 reported Spain would take action if China refused apology and compensation over alleged interference with coolie emigration to Cuba. Spain threatened to occupy Formosa ports and blockade the Chinese coast, while Peking argued export of coolies violated treaty and humanity. Public opinion was cautious toward Spain's threats despite Portugal and Peru backing Spain.
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Democratic Convention nominates George Hoadley as Temporary Chairman
The National Democratic Convention in Cincinnati on the 22nd opened at 12 40 p m with Senator Barnum presiding and instructed by the National Committee to nominate George Hoadley of Ohio for Temporary Chairman. Hoadley thanked the body. Rules of the last convention were adopted as current. Committees on Permanent Organization Credentials and Resolutions were named by state. The convention adjourned to 10 a m on the 23rd.
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Wisconsin
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Liberty and Law march to history amid political slander
A fragment from a Civil War era verse stretches about Liberty and Law and a banner for Garfichi and Arthur as it laments rival candidates Maya Tilden and Seymour while denouncing Ben Butler and Kearney. The piece segues to a Chicago Tribune note about General Garfield and slander over the Credit Mobilier scandal.
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Ohio Senator Recalls Joint Committee Testimony
The speaker recounts cross examination of Chittenden and Nickerson, notes a committee member from his state, and describes how NY Sun coverage tangled his role as appropriations chair, prompting public debate and a renewed campaign narrative in 1874. He references a letter from a district correspondent and a reply from Mr. Wilson.
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Garfield and Arthur rally Republicans for November victory
At Malone New York Vice President Wheeler signaled support for Republican nominees and a November triumph. The Chicago convention settled on Garfield for president and Arthur for vice president, pledging unity, faithful party service, and a bold plan to keep the nation secure under Republican leadership. The speaker praised Garfield’s long public service and predicted his March 4 installation in the Senate. The address urged party unity and renewal, with supporters vowing full effort to secure victory and safeguard the union.
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Lexington Funeral Dog Bulger Remains Faithful
Bulger, a dog in Lexington Kentucky known as the Funeral, mourned his master after death. For five years he stayed at graves, howled at funerals, and followed mourners to the cemetery. He watched coffins and surveyed faces as if seeking his master.
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