New York Democrats Beset by Accusations and Allegations
A historical critique mounts against New York Democratic leaders naming Sweeney Connolly Tweed Hall McCann Belmont Hoffman and Greeley as corrupted figures amid a critique of Tammany’s influence and calls for reform. The piece denounces graft and impunity, warning the public that democracy must not be born from greed.
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New York
Peter Brains Sweeney
Richard B. Connolly
Holy Land
Wm. M. Tweed
A. O. Hall
Supreme Court
Barnard
McCann
Tammany
Fisk
Erie Railway
Jay
Greeley
Question of Oxes Sparks British Moral Double Standard
The Alton Telegraph recalls the Oneida sinking in Yokohama harbor two years ago by a British mail steamer and condemns Captain Eyre for brutal conduct. It contrasts this with Spanish ship losses and British press reaction, arguing British bias sways punishment and judgment.
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Alton
United States
Yokohama
Tell Your Wife You Are Living Beyond Your Income
A moral urging to reveal personal finances to a spouse. The speaker advises showing a full balance sheet to the wife, admitting living beyond income, and inviting her to join in partnership to avoid future regret. It emphasizes honesty over pride and the value of transparent money matters in marriage.
Providential Escape in a Lockport Tunnel Rescue
Four Richmond Manufacturing Company workers in Lockport New York faced a deadly flood after drifting ice blocked a tunnel. A man at the flood gate left his post, plunging the workers into rising water and darkness. They crawled, swam, and finally surfaced when Henry Steiner found a ladder lodged on a rock, allowing all to escape alive.
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Richmond Manufacturing Company
Lockport
New York
Holly
Henry Steiner
Credit Mobilier inquiry report clears Blaine and others
The Poland Investigating Committee submitted its report to the House noting no partisan bias in its inquiry. It exonerates Blaine, states Dawes owned stock but gained only ten percent, and claims Bingham, Garfield, and Kelly benefited. it also says stock ownership did not bias legislation and most involved were unaware of any impropriety.
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House
Cox
New York
Blaine
Vermont
Banks
Massachusetts
Beck
Kentucky
Niblack
Indiana
McCrary
Iowa
Dawes
Messrs. Bingham
Garfield
Kelly
Credit Mobilier
Pacific Railroad
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J. W. Bye
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Ohio
BR. B. Wolcott
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Boston
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Stowe
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National Publishing CO
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Platt St
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Park
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Jones Brothers & CO
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Rochester
Treno
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P.O
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