The Double in Fanny Hayes and the Returning Board
Albany Argus condemns Hayes for consent to defranchisement of thousands of democrats and for corrupting Louisiana politics. The piece denounces Hayes actions in relation to the returning board, argues he interfered illegally, and calls for punishment of those involved while upholding the rightful outcome of the election and legislature. It frames Hayes as central to a monumental crime in American politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayes
Packard
Returning Board
Albany
Hayes
Louisiana
Chamberlain
Tts
Brill
Nicholls
Gov. Nicholls
Uns Constitutional Commission
Reforoing Board
Bia
Aging Baltimore Carpenter Ends Life in Apparent Suicide
Joseph Albert a 70 plus year old house carpenter of 309 Saratoga Street hanged himself in his shop after reading books that aghast him and led to apocalyptic visions. A chalked prophecy on a flour barrel and a coroner's verdict of death by own action while temporarily insane are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Albert
Saratoga Street
Lucifer
Israel
Daniel
John
Baltimore
Man Dies at Funeral and Carried Home in Hearse
James Kelly of South Hannibal died from sunstroke while attending the funeral of Thomas Hart. After feeling faint on a buggy ride to Brush Creek Cemetery, he asked to nap, collapsed, and was carried to a farmhouse. physicians declared sunstroke and he died shortly after. The body was later brought back to Hannibal in the funeral hearse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kelly
South Hannibal
Thomas Hart
Brush Creek Cemetery
Hannibal
Bear Creek Station
Hart
Kelly
Spectacle Fills Deadwood Streets at Open Auction Day
Sunday in the Black Hills city draws crowds from nearby camps as an auctioneer atop a barrel hawks pawned wares while a prize packet man entices with grand promises. Brass bands play from the free and easy, merchants barter for gold dust, and miners mill about as a modest church building echoes with distant prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hills City
Deadwood
Mountain Life On A Sunday In The Hills
The scene describes hardy miners thanking God for health and success as street noise and dog fights echo through the hills. Pleasant weather draws groups to towering bedrock and mountain pines, making Sunday life in the region appear odd to outsiders yet compelling to pilgrims from distant areas.
Murphy Dog Assaults Drunk Man in Tenement Yard
A drunken man named Dennis Lyccu was restrained by family at their Dublin Street tenement to prevent more drinking. He fell from a barricade into a yard where two ferocious dogs owned by Lawrence Duffy mauled him. One dog clamped the abdomen. the man fought back with a cast iron pot until water and further blows forced the animal to release. Dennis’s injuries are painful but not life threatening. The incident ends with a note that the dogs’ owner killed the animal after the confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Lynch
John Bradley
Dublin Street
Dennis
Lawrence Duffy
Deanna Lysch
Dennia Lyccu
Bull Dog
Murphy
Martinsburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Steubenville
Atrikera
Grafton
Cumberland
Sir John’s Run
Col. de Laptaine
Matthews
Farmers and Sharpers Warn Missouri Farmers
The St. Louis Republican warns that many innocent Missouri farmers fall prey to sharpers. It describes tricks like lightning rod promoters and spring bed schemes where unsigned or misrepresented contracts lead to costly obligations. Readers are urged to avoid signing contracts and to beware manipulative agents prowling the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Salaries of New York Clergymen Revealed in Hartford Times
The Hartford Times reports New York clergy pay scales noting Dr Chapin at 5000 annually while peers earn 10000 to 15000 in gold and rent free housing. Pot ter and Dix rank high, with about sixty earning 5000 or more and many others below 2000. Chapin’s influence wanes as Horace Greeley era fades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hartford Times
Chapin
John Hall
Potter
Grace Church
Dix
Trinity
Episcopal Church
Remembering Uncle Jack Strain the Devoted Engineer
Fort Wayne Mun cia and Cincinnati Road engines run wrapped in crape in memory of Uncle Jack Strain killed in last week’s accident. He died after his engine threw him from the track and he was crushed. A favored, rugged yet gentle man, he loved his work and the locomotive as if alive. His death is mourned as heroism in daily duty. May his name be placed on earth’s heroes roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Times
Michigan City
Charles Mayne
Hhere
State
Walla
Mayne
Avwes Hall
Mayas
Charles A. Manning
Union
Indianapolis
Manning
Morrow
Robert Dykes
Kendallville
Charles R. Luther
Porter County
Bosted” Printing Office
Fort Wayne
Mun
Jack
Charis Oteer
Earth
Piedmont
Keyser
Martinaburg
Martineburz
N. B. Bedford
Clements
Baltimore
Washington
John W. Garrett
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Washington, D. C
War Department
Col. Delaplaine
Richard Zepp
George
St. John’s
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Western Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
East Liberty
Train Men’s Union
Phenix Hall
Connellaville
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Pittsburgh
Pan
Brintons
Pan Handle
McCall
Watt
Eleventh Street
Pennsylvania Company
Asid
Road
Central Ohio
Colhambug
Central Ohio Division
Newark
M. L. Doherty
Young
Cincinnati
Licking County
W. E. Quincy
Baltimore and Ohio
Ohio River
Ohio
Fife
Twenty-eighth Street
Latha
Guay
Uou
Latta
Hartranft
Harrisburg
R. H. Fire
Allegheny County
John F. Hartranft
R. WH
Beaver
R. H. Fife
Adjutant General
M.S. Quay
Lancaster
Allegheny
P. N. Guthrie
Bia
Dearson
J. B. Moore
Wabash Valley Wheat and Crop Prospects Soaring
In a unanimous verdict all well posted persons say the Wabash valley now yields more wheat corn and vegetables than ever before with corn prospects ahead of prior years. Wheat is in heavy acreage and favorable weather aids harvest and saving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Terre Haute
Wabash Valley
Our Brilliant Countrywoman at Claridge's likely grand gathering
London's World notes Mrs Hicks hosted a cosmopolitan afternoon party at Claridge's on the 22d. Generals Grant and Pa eha attended along with archbishops, diplomats, and a wide mix of nationalities and faiths. The event, despite heat and crowding, was highly praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
The Origin of the Fourth of July in Camden
A Camden Post dialogue presents a Broadway boy and his mother debating the meaning of the Fourth of July. The child confuses Columbus discovery with the date, prompting a family joke about historical memory and a father urging study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden Post
Broadway
Kiama
Freddy
America
Christopher Columbus
Columbus
Indiana Kaolin Deal in Lawrence County Mines Sale
Drs Gerdner and Pierson own kaolin mines near Hedford Indiana in Lawrence county and have arranged a 40000 dollar sale with Philadelphia investors Pemberton and Co for about 1000 acres housing two extensive kaolin mines. The land holds the only US deposit of its kind and will support large mills and manufactories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Louisville
Drs. Gerdner and
Pierson
Lawrence County
Hedford
Ind
Philadelphia
Pemberton & Co
United States
Indianaite Kaolin Promises New Lawrence County Industry
The text notes clay deposits discovered in 1874, called Indiana ite by Prof. Cox, valued for ironstone china and porcelain uses. New owners plan extensive mining and factory building in Lawrence County to grind the kaolin for writing paper alum and related articles, hoping to revive the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Cox
Indiana
Patrons of Cowly county KS discuss co op plan gains
The Maplewood Cooperative Association Kansas reports organizing April 1875 and planning a grain house and storage to support members and westward patrons. They note shipping grain themselves improved logistics and that the cooperative plan is favored by National Grange members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowly County
T. B. Allen
Missouri
Arkansas
Barton
Phillips County
Grange Bulletin
Daniel Clark
Oregon
National Grange
Ono
Dominion Grange Mutual Fre Insurance Association
Dominion of Canada
Tilden and Hendricks in 1880 Dem Debate and Public Opinion
The piece argues for the renomination and reelection of Samuel J. Tilden and Hendricks in 1880, warning against Democratic criticisms and urging the public to support Tilden as standard bearer. It cites historical sentiment and the risk of a partial term if Hayes’ title is challenged, noting only death or disqualification could alter the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilden and Hendricks
Lionier
John B. Stoll
Culera
Samuel J. Tilden
Tilden
Hendricks
Hayes
Eat to curb drink craving says old pamphlet
A historical health note argues that abstaining from alcohol requires proper nutrition. It warns alcoholics to avoid drinking on an empty stomach and stresses eating nutritious bone marrow meats to restore strength. It claims blood quality governs spirits and mental state.
Difference of Opinion on Indiana Liquor Law
Huntington Democrat reports Samuel Hench prosecuting attorney asserts no law punishs licensed saloonkeepers on major holidays in Indiana for July 4 Christmas Thanksgiving New Year. The liquor law of 1875 does impose penalties for selling on legal holidays, and those days have been treated as such.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington Democrat
Samuel Hench
Eag
Criminal Court of
Allen County
Fort Wayne
Hench
Sod Corn Yields Forecast In Antioch Neighborhood
The Lafayette Courier notes that eleven hundred acres of sod corn southeast of Hoopston in Antioch are well developed this season. Farmers John Burk 400 acres Squire Moore 200 Hugh Heaton 480 and W F Youngblood 120 report heights from eighteen inches to three feet and expect yields of fifty to seventy bushels per acre if conditions stay favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antioch
Hoopston
The
Chronicle
John Burk
Squire Moore
Hugh Heaton
W. F. Youngblood
Lafayette Courier
Tent caterpillars plague farmers due to neglect
Tent caterpillars are a nuisance caused by farmers neglecting wild cherry trees especially black cherry in fence rows. Address by removing infested trees and applying remedies to fruit trees in summer. Web caterpillars require the same actions and immediate on tree destruction by banding or burning.
An Oregon Preacher and a Coldwell Sermon
A contemporary Oregon preacher is quoted in a Coldwell Noble county column as describing a tomb scene with guards and rifles. The note adds a Hard Shell Baptist style reminiscence by Rev Joab Powell and a preacher’s forest imagery of age and endurance in faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Christian Union
the Republican
Coldwell
Noble County
Jesus
Joab Powell
Dear Sir I Cure Blotches with Vevetine
A letter from Perrine, an architect and builder of Little Falls, asserts he suffered years of blotches on his face and neck. After using two or three bottles of Vevetine, the skin condition fully cleared. He believes it to be the best medicine for all impurities of the blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Mh. B. Stevens
Wia
Athena Street
South
Heston
Boston
Joy Street
H. R. Stevens
Perrine
Little Falls
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Fanny
Baltimore American
Hannibal Courier
Cincinnati Enquirer
Michigan City Mass
St. Louis Republican
Jack Strain
Connersville
London World
Fort Henry
French
Col. Delapline
Gov. Matthews
U.S. A
Wheeling
Register
Round House
Koosh
Fourth Artillery
Arme
Lieut
Lewis
Harper’s Ferry
Weat
George Zeppse
Parkersburg
Benwood
Chicago
Martinezburg
Union Depot
Commonwealth
Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago
Michigan Southern
Lake Shore
National Guards
18Th Regiment of National Guards
Martineburg
Davie
Catire
P. J. Donahue
Hornellaville
N. Y
New York and Erie Railroad
U. S
W. Va
Afl
H. Paence
Sir John’s
Fort Waye
Union Pacific Railroad
Omaha
Neb
Clark
West
ERIE
East Buffalo
Erie Railway Shipping Office
Hornellsville
Uurderer
Shreveport
Courtney
da Soto Parish
William Langley
Texas
Lee County
Lee
de Soto Pariah
Jackson
Langley
Mr. Courtney
William Lungley
Mass
Crellington
James
Corto
Boris
Fontz
Fortz
David E Fouts
Sen
Simmons
Pilea
Simons
J. H. Zeilin & CO
FRICE
Draggiste
Ldivorce
Allen Circuit Court
Laura M. Thompson
John E. Thompson
Wolke
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