Elopement and scandal swirl around Indianapolis giant
The Last Scandal recounts John H. Child of Indianapolis eloping with his niece Mrs. W H Robertson. Dispatches from Chicago and Omaha hint at divorces, a grand hotel marriage, and flight to San Francisco via Panama. Robertson’s foreman and a Chicago contact figure in a messy web of infidelity and intrigue.
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John H. Child
Indianapolis
Meee
W. H. Robertson
The
Sentinel
Iod
Hrist
A. Gooprica
Chicago
Goodrich
Dispatch
Child Like
Bland
Express Companies
Child
A- Goodrich
Express
Fuyiviven
W.H. Robertson
Johnson Bros
Pew Court House
Robertson
Billy
Wuld
Oary
Robinnson
Omaha
San Francisco
England
Panama
Letter from Mr Pratt to Mr Halstead in Washington
A longtime friend offers candid political counsel to Murat Halstead about his future in journalism and the Republican cause. The letter mocks public opinion, praises certain leaders, and urges straightforward alignment with business-minded allies while downplaying past criticisms.
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Mr. Pratt
Halstead
Washington
Murat Haltead
Murat
Canvays
Moltke
Cinciones
Kn. Quirer
Samuel Jd. Wilden
London
Garfield
Cameron
Blaine
Logan
Chandler
Sherman
Morton
Geo. Grant
Indiana Auditor Reports Major State Expenditures 1877
The annual report from E Henderson, Indiana auditor, itemizes ending October 31 1877 spending across diverse departments including legislature courts executive and education. It notes proposed tax and assessment reforms and outlines court appeal outcomes and public debt interests. The piece also recounts a dramatic Norwich Bulletin quotation about marital violence.
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Enquirer
Indianapolis
E. Henderson
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Indiana
Governor’s
Secretary
Auditor's Ofice
Attorney General
Adjutant General's
Quartermaster General
State Board of Education
State Board of Equalization
Public Institut Lisks
State Normal School
State University
Purdue University
House of Refuge
Soldier’s Home
South
State Board
County Boards of Equalization
Inmates at House of Refuge Release and Expense Report
The house of refuge reports 324 inmates, 129 admitted this year, with 132 on ticket of leave. During the year 35 sent to farmers, 25 to other employments, and 51 released to parents. Actual expenses total $49,870.
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House of Refuge
Benson's Capeine Porous Plasters Claim Cure All Ailments
Important to Every Family claim promoting Benson's Capeine Porous plasters as a cure for many diseases beyond relief. It lists rheumatism neuralgia pleurisy lameness back weakness and other external nerve disorders with a price of five cents.
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Benson
Holloway
Arkanean Valley
Ios
Cawe Berhood
W.B. Asc
Little Regi
Meee Nes
Petition for Harmonious Resolution of Electoral Questions
A Philadelphia conscionable slate of Lending Merchants and Bankers appeals to the Senate and House to resolve the post-election questions with harmony. They warn partisan action could erode trust in law and constitutional justice, urging impartial, decisive action with broad public support. Signatories include William Welsh, Henry Armitt Brown, K Spencer Miller, J S Biddle, and many others.
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Philadelphia
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Congress
Cuapiuycu
William Welsh
Henry Armitt Brown
John Welsh
K. Spencer Miller
A. J. Drexel
John 8. Newbold
J. G. Rosengarten
Henry C. Lea
Franklin B. Dick
R. Rundle Smith
Wm M. Tilghman
Edwin M. Lewin
Joseph Patterson
LL. P, Ashmead
BE. R. Wood
Electors and Florida Votes in the Presidential Controversy
The debate centers on whether democratic electors can cast Florida's electoral vote after certificates arrive post recanvassing. If Florida electors are deemed appointed before the fixed time, 365 or 369 votes may attach to Tilden Hendricks or other outcomes. Depending on canvassing rulings, the House and Senate could select the president and vice president.
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Supreme Court of the
Washington
Florida
Tilden
Hendricks
Deglectural College
eTilden
Hendricks Ghdual
Area
Wheeler
House of Representatives
Senate
Tildenard Wheeler
Befogse
Cote
Bs Bite Co
Ns Sig Ropular
Reléciin Ees
Callege
Upen
Tilden and
Supreme Court of
Louisian
Congressional Joint Committee
Indiana Democrats Demand Inauguration of Tilden Hendricks
The Voice of Indiana reports widespread state resolutions after a Franklin meeting calling for the lawful inauguration of Samuel J. Tilden and Thomas A. Hendricks. Delegates at Mount Vernon and towns like Delphi Richmond Union City Shelbyville Greensburg urged adherence to the Constitution and laws.
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the Voice of
Indiana
Louisville Courier Journal
Indianapolis
Grant
Washington
Franklin
Mount Vernon
Loganaport
Delphi
Richmond
Union City
Shelbyville
Greensburg
Tilden
Hendricks
New Washington
Samuel J. Tilden
Thomas A. Hendricks
Indiana Resists Hayes Trust and Treason Claims
The text cites Indiana sentiment opposing Hayes and Grant policies, accusing Washington figures of treasonable actions. It notes Morton and Grant may seek suppression, while Republican leaders shift tone as conviction grows that Hayes will not be imposed and Indiana has spoken for millions.
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Alexander R. Shepherd
Boss Shepherd
A. R
Wellses
Packards
Kelnac
Republican Party
Shepherd
Conkling
Camperot
Chandler
Morton
Sherman
Logeo
Grant
Rutherford
Gen. Babcock
Belkasp
Arington
Gen.Williams
Delano
Parson Newman
Whisky Ring
Durance Vile
Marine Band
Cooper Institute
Caret-Baggers
Spencer
Vasey
Murat
D. P
United States
Indiana
Oliver P. Morton
Hayes
Haunting Heil's Bend Tale of Failed Resurrection
A wild assertion of spiritualist intervention ends in death denial and alleged fraud at Heil's Bend Ida county. Frank Birtow and Biglow push for revived life after typhoid, but the body of Mr Heycock decays, stirs outrage, and neighbors condemn the incident as a disgraceful desecration.
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Iowa
Frank Birtow
Meycock
Heycock
Thera
Mr. Heycock
Biglow
Bizlow
Bigelow
Mra. Heycock
Wisconsin
How Hendricks Liked His Nomination Future Prams
Gov. Hendricks received the vice presidential nomination with regret and felt insulted by the process yet agreed after a Saratoga conference with Mr. Tilden. He believes himself and Tilden won, fears national harm, and plans to retire to private life after his term and tour Europe next summer.
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Hendricks
Mr. Tilden
Saratoga
California
Europe
Dr Kixo's New Discovery Remedy Advertised
An old advertisement extols Dr Kixo's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. It claims to cure asthma bronchitis and severe cases quickly and offers trial bottles free. Sold by all druggists.
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Kixa
Kixo
All Draggiata
Cristea
Sixth Avenue
N.Y
Disputed Remarks At Brooklyn Calamity Meeting
Report notes a Methodist prayer meeting where a brother praised God that no family members were among the dead. He claimed those who perished were in hell. A second brother added he would prefer death in a theatre to a gathering with such sentiments.
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Emptiny
Brooklyn
Hell
Haean MaGNaoLia BALM and Low Karnamon Advertisements
A scanned 19th century advertisement touts Haean's MaGNaoLia BALM promising complexion restoration by removing freckles tan and blotches while softening skin. It also promotes Low's Karnamon as a hair product that beautifies glossy hair, prevents damage, and claims a 40 year proven record with perfumed formula and no rivals.
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Haean
McHfeod&awiyr
Low
Watchmaking in America Foreigner's Alarmed Testimony
Edouard Favre Perret delivers a warning speech at La Chaux de Fonds on Swiss watchmaking facing fierce American competition. He cites Boston and Waltham developments, price cutting, and mass production pressures, urging Switzerland to modernize with machines and schools to regain ground.
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la Chaux-de- Fonds
M. Edouard Favre
Ferret
Philadelphia
United States
Arnold Grosjean
Board of Commerce
M. Edouard Favre-Perret
Chauy-de-Fonds
Locle
Neuchatel
Rapid
Besancon
Bienne
St. Imier
Morat
Schaffhausen
America
Mr. Dennison
Dennison
Canton
Boston
Boston Watch Company
Capialiste
Busisness
Hind
Switzer Tlattla
Ne Cerngany
American Watch Odeoey O
BGG
Insuctioen
Ecompany
Ansd
Waltham Company
Elgin
Europe
Expresse
Elpin
Walthen Company
Elgin Company
Tin Waltham Ywoods
Swisserland
Chaux-de- Tronds
England
Australia
Moscow
St. Petersburg
Societe Intercantonale
Switzerland
Macranuilanus
Esavee
Suryces
France
Walth.m Company
Paris
Heramety
Thia Wateh
Genilew
Webster's Dictionary illustrated edition praised for broad use
An illustrated Webster's Dictionary with 3,000 engravings is hailed as essential for home, reading room, florist, and business. An ad extols Green's August Flower for digestion and liver issues, promising quick relief and offering a sample bottle at 10 cents and regular size at 75 cents.
Holloway’s Ointment Claimed to Heal Wounds and Ulcers
An ad extols Holloway’s Ointment as a cure for leg wounds ulcers and inflammations noting it soothes nerves cools the blood and firms discharges at twenty five cents a box or pot. The piece mentions Cleveland women comments on library novel reading and quotes a brief romance line plus a remark on Senator Conkling’s memory by Maj. Perley Poore.
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Holloway
Maj. Perley Poore
Senator Conkling
Macaulay
Notable Reminiscences From Washington Memory Lane
Mrj. Poore stands out in the reminiscence circle for his precise recall and could craft a clever memoir. He has spent a long time in Washington remembering events, suggesting deep familiarity and extensive recollections.
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Mrj. Poore
Washington
Sheriff Manning Confesses in Murders at Trial
Memphis dispatch reports Tunica county Sheriff Manning arrested in Jackson after murder of J. B. Harvey last November. He arrived in Austin on Christmas day and, during a preliminary examination, confessed the killing and said he can prove the act was fully justified. Cedar: none.
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Memphis
Manning
Tunica County
Miss
Jackson
J. B. Harvey
Austin
Harvey
Supreme Court and Canvassing Board Returns
The canvassing board returns the same figures, discarding Clay county and adopting Baker county’s count. The supreme court did not meet today, two justices reside in Jacksonville, and efforts to secure absent justices proceed. Atty Gen Cocke protests the Clay Baker county actions as a speedy resolution is anticipated.
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Tallaheesee
Supreme Court
Clay County
Baker County
Jacksonville
Williams
Gen
Wallace
Westcott
Cocke
Clay
Baker
New York Defalcation Report Tops One Hundred Thousand
New York, Dec 29. The defalcation of D. Swan is set at 100000 dollars. Sixty thousand dollars belonged to the Union League Club. the rest to his family connections. Coles S Morris, the missing lawyer, found in upscale quarters, a monomaniac about poverty amid wealth, his firm says he remains of integrity.
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New York
D. Swan
Union League
Coles S. Morris
Protest at Kellogg's Barricaded State House
New Orleans December 28. State Senator holding over and Clerk Tresevant protested to Gov Kellogg against barricading the state house and removing the barricades. Kellogg claimed executive control of approaches and said guards could admit listed returning-board elected members. Report says Democrats have no fixed program and White League may be ordered out next Tuesday.
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New Orleans
Tresevant
House
Kellogg
State House
Wien
Returning Board
Tresevent
Gov. Kellogg
House of Representatives
VEGETINE Promoted as Gentle Blood Remedy
An advertisement touts VEGETINE as a harmless, nature based compound from bark, rests and herbs. It claims to improve blood, quiet nerves, aid sleep, strengthen elders, soothe children, and cure thousands with pleasant taste. It urges a fair trial and endorsement to friends.
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Patare
Meizhbur
Reliable Testimonial Denied as Reliable Evidence
A testimonial from Rev. O. T. Walker, once pastor of Bordoin Square Church Boston now in Providence R I, asserts VEGETINE’s value based on two years use in his family. The document is deemed inadmissible as reliable evidence.
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O. T. Walker
Bordoin Square Church
Boston
Providence
R. 1
Ma H. B. Stevens
Sir
Mus. L.C F
Coming Democratic Convention to Seek Ample Visitor Lodging
Indianapolis reports special committees named to ensure ample accommodation for attendees at the Democratic convention set for January 8. A snowstorm has dropped five inches since midnight and continues to sweep the area.
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Indianapolis
Atifi
Mouse Committer's Investigation Finds Hayes Electors Ahead
Dispatch from Columbia reports the committee's findings show Hayes electors leading by about 600 votes. The panel did not formally probe officer elections but suggests Hampton and state officers were elected by large majorities around 1100 or more. Officials have not officially announced the results.
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Columbia
House
Hayes
Hampton
Partisan Returning Boards and Election Reform
A letter cites Gov. Hayes 1869 message criticizing partisan returning boards in Louisiana and urging election reform. The writer argues election officers should reflect minority representation to curb fraud and reduce doubts about results. Salem Massachusetts December 14 1876.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Gov. Hayes
Hayes
Beroshan
Salem, Mase
Dev
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Henry J. Welsh
Samuel Dixon
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Evenluog Post
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Ind
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Swanton Vt
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Potter
Archy Illustrated
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Centen
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Bandresx National Publishing Co
St. Louisa
Charley Ross
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KR. RB. Co
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Las mi
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