Direct Chicago Indianapolis Cincinnati rail route eyed
The Enquirer reports talks by officers of a proposed direct rail from Chicago to Cincinnati via Indianapolis and Lafayette with the Illinois Central. The line would run Cincinnati to Indianapolis to Lafayette to St Ann's then toward Kankakee, reaching the Illinois Central main line with most work done and opening expected before September. A fatal cliff-edge accident at Hawk's Nest killed a bridal couple during their East tour, with vivid, gory details.
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West Virginia
North Carolina Fraud Claims in 19th Century Vote Totals
A Wilmington Journal report alleges widespread fraud and intimidation in the 19th century North Carolina election. It lists county level voting strengths and actual votes cast, noting discrepancies in Bladen Cumberland Duplin Franklin Halifax Lenoir Northampton Robeson and Sampson counties and mentions lost registration books in Halifax.
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First Popgun of the Campaign
Green posters announced Bundy and H Ciero Jones would appear at the Court House on Tuesday night and the Grant Club would be formed. Bundy attacked Florace Greeley as tied to Tammany, claimed Sumner opposed annexation of San Domingo after Grant blocked it, and ridiculed rivals for office. Jones, in comic style, added a playful jab as the crowd listened.
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Sissy Jones
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Speech by General Grant’s sister stirs Illinois clash tale
A sister accuses General Grant’s allies in Southern Illinois of deceit and manipulation as Republicans and Radicals dispute loyalties. The piece claims Radicals deny listing names and suggest Democrats won’t back Grant without political favors, reflecting wartime partisan tensions.
Maine GOP majority expected to shrink this year
A September report noted the Republican majority in Maine stood at 10 681. Analysts predict it will not be so large in the coming year. The statement reflects anticipated shifts in political support and local governance.
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