Indiana Sends Two Democrats To Senate After Election
The article notes Indiana now has two Democrats in the U.S. Senate for the first time in sixteen years and mentions political maneuvering surrounding a silver bill as President Hayes weighs a veto. It also reports Joan Morrissey's victory over Auguste Schell in New York state senate race by about 4,000, with Morrissey backed by Republicans and anti-Tammany forces.
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New York State Senate
Augustue Schell
Morrissey
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United States
Brazil
Northern Pacific Railroad
New York
Kansas
Lincoln
St. Louis
Mississippi River
Congress
Rice
Ohio
Secretary of the Treasury
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Committee On Civil Service Reform
Whitthorpe
Committee On Naval Affairs
Frye
Clark
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Morrison
Ecein
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Cox
Cummings
Hewitt
Phillips
Committee On Banking and Currency
Lafayette Dispatch Suspends Daily Edition for Weekly Issue
The Lafayette Dispatch ends its daily publication and will print only a weekly edition. The move reflects limited local demand for three daily papers, and the Dispatch, after a valiant effort to survive, is forced to surrender to economic realities.
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Lafayette Dispatch
Ihs
Lafayette
Dispatch
Senator Voorhees Named to Morton Seat by Governor Williams
Governor Williams appointed the Honorable Daniel W. Voorhees to succeed Mr. Morton in the United States Senate. Voorhees is described as a man of great ability and is expected to attain a high position in the Senate. He is noted for past service to the democracy and is seen as deserving of the recognition from the governor.
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Wiliams
Daniel W. Voorhees
Morton
United States Senate
Voorhees
Senate
Williams
Indiana
Mr. Voorhees
Senator Morton
Ilo
Sylvanus F. Baker
Baker Ditch
Monroe
Jackson Townships
Allem County
M.H. Louder
Cavin Bimiere
D. G. DeVore
J. 8
Raycor
Lo’vlock P.m
Court House
Fort Wayne
M. H. Louder
Calvin Simmers
D. G Vere
J. L. Raynor
Calvin Simmcora
Dr. DeVore
WM. T. Abbott
Allen County
Ind
Ephraim Coblents
Scipio Township
John Schafer
Joseph Powell
Ihall
Ditech
Lito
Riddera
Patterson Faces Indictment Amid Bribery Claims
A South Carolina Senator Patterson may flee the country as a fresh indictment cites twenty four former white and colored legislators asserting they were bribed to vote for him for senior. The piece argues the Senate cannot tolerate his continuation amid this evidence.
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Patterson
South Carolina
Williams Defends Senate Bid Amid Paper Attacks
The radical press attacks Gov Williams over the senate race while alleging false charges. The Indianapolis News, aRepublican paper, states it opposed his election yet calls for fair play and condemns misrepresentation. Williams is praised for decency, restraint, and proper timing in his actions regarding the late Senator Morton.
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Gov. Williams
Indianapolis News
Morton
Congress
Senate control hangs on shifts in party lines
The piece notes a fragile Senate balance after Morton's death and Vorhees appointment. Republicans hold 38 to 31 with 1 independent. potential expulsions and replacements could shrink the GOP majority to 3 or produce a tied chamber. If Sharon stays away, Democrats could gain the majority via Vice President Wheeler's casting vote.
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Senate
Morton
Vorhees
Patterson
South Carolina
Butler
Louisiana
Wheeler
Sharon
Nevada
Russians Inch Toward Victory in Armenia and Plevna
Russian advances in Armenia appear decisive as Moukhtar Pasha’s forces falter. Osman Pasha defends Plevna stubbornly though surrounded. Reinforcements may not arrive in time as Russian numbers grow, signaling a likely collapse of Turkish resistance.
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Armenia
Moukhtar Pasha
Plevna
Osman Pasha
MacMahon Reconsiders Cabinet Amid Political Pressure
Marsuat MacManon pauses to align with the people as he reshapes his cabinet to be more moderate than the De Broglie ministry. The assembly’s will shapes the lineup with one or two pronounced republicans, signaling a likely resignation or graceful retreat and possible election of M. Grevy as successor.
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Assembly
de Broglie Mini
MacMahon
Senate
M. Grevy
Bill Reinstates Silver Dollar Amid Senate Doubts
The house passed the bill 163 to 34 to reestablish the old silver dollar of 4423 grains as legal tender for all debts except where contracts specify otherwise. Supporters see public sentiment backing it, while doubts remain about a senate two thirds majority and possible presidential veto. The piece accuses a Democratic scheme but counters with defense of Williames and party decency.
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Biano
House
Senate
Hayes
Governor Williams Delays Talk Before Morton's Funeral
Gary Williams refused to converse with either party until after Governor Morton's funeral. He then privately acted on his own judgment and appointed Mr. Voorhees. Williams traveled to New York and Washington as a state house board member. his mission carried no political significance. He is praised for delicacy and propriety, contrary to detractors.
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Morton
Indiana
West
Blue Jeans
Williams
Washington
New Yorks
Congress
New York
Samuel Jeu
Williama
Democratic Party
Chicago
Williame
Gary. Williams
Senator Voorhees A Indiana Lawyer and Orator
The article outlines Daniel W. Voorhees born September 26 1827 in Butler county Ohio raised near Covington Fountain County Indiana. He studied at Asbury University later practicing law with Lane and Wilson and partnering with Edward A. Hannegan. He served as US district attorney for Indiana and represented Terre Haute in Congress with interruptions. The piece praises his legal scholarship oratory and hopes for Senate distinction.
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Butler County
Litttle
Fountain County
Covington
Asbury University
Green Castle
Lane & Wilson
Crawfordsville
Edward A. Hannegan
Wright
Voorhees
Congress
James Wilson
Terre Haute
Buchanan
United States
Indiana
H. S. Washburne
Gen. Hunter
McDonald
the Sentinel
United States Senate
General Banning's Indian affairs bill aims to place under army control
Ohio General Banning introduces a bill to transfer Indian affairs to the War Department. The measure would place department officers in charge of Indian affairs, consolidate supplies, payments, and medical care through army branches, and abolish existing Indian service offices by July 1, 1878. A census of Indians would occur next year to guide rations, with a ban on liquor sales to tribes. Supporters argue it will end corruption. opponents warn of fierce resistance from Indian rings and contractors.
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Inter Ocean
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Commissioner of
Indian Affairs
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Price
Kelly
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Olive
England
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Blair
New Hampshire
Harrison
Ot Price
West
Boldera
Blount
Committee On
Page
Caliornia
Wood
Judge Strong's Letter Shadows Electoral Debate
A public letter from February 26, 1876 in the New York Labor columns voices reformist views by Judge Owen Strong on party loyalty, states rights, and the Louisiana returning board. It cites Strong’s Democratic sympathies, his role in the electoral commission, and accusations of partisan shielding when addressing the rights of states and suffrage.
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New York
Convress
Ansk
Congress
Guiler
Dustive Srong
Saprean
Grant
Supreme Court
Electoral Commission
Justice Strong
Louisiana Returning Board
Governors in Congress Count Reveals Bipartisan Presence
Twenty two former governors serve in Congress. fourteen sit in the Senate and eight in the House. The mixture shows gubernatorial experience spans both chambers, with notable figures shaping policy at the national level.
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Senate
House
Pleasant reception for Voorhees delegation at Terre Haute
A Terre Haute gathering honors the Indianapolis delegation led by J. B. Maynard and includes Gen. M. D. Manson and J. W. Dodd. Dinner at the Terre Haute House, then a welcome at Senator Voorhees residence with speeches by Mr. Hughes Hast and others, praised for hospitality and public spirit.
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Indianapolis Sentinel
Terre Haute
Indianapolis
D. W. Voorhees
J.B. Maynard
The
M. D. Mansop
Joseph W. Nichol
E. C. Buskirk
James P. Voorhees
Ed Henderson
John C. Shoemaker
George W. Russ
J. J. Cooper
B.C. Shaw
J. A. Smith
F. M. Trisaal
C. L. Jewett
R. C. Bell
Hughes East
Harry H. Francia
O. L H. Sullivan
Capt
A. E. Neal
Samuel H. Buskirk
James Miller
John W. Dodd
H. W. Hibbard
John McKinney
E. W. McKenna
Terre Haute House
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Maynard
Jewett
Scott County
Carleton
William Mack
Senator Bell
Fort Wayne
M. D. Manson
Crawfordsville
H. Buskirk
Fairbanks
Beauchamp
United States
Cologne
E. Henderson
Joy
J. D. Williams
Daniel W. Voorhees
O. P. Morton
B. C. Shaw
J. B. Maynard
J. C. Shoemaker
RB. C. Bell
E. B. Henderson
Bradley’s Rise and Fall as Judge in a Rumored Court Debacle
A verse portrait of Joseph Bradley, Camden-Amboy lawyer turned judge, who revised a major legal tender case and faced alleged corruption. The poem accuses him of bending justice for political ends, citing Florida and Hayes, and ends with a backward glance at his tainted ascent and damnation.
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Joseph Bradley
Chase
Bradley
Florida
Eata
Jilden
Hayes
Victoria Woodhull and society items in 1870s notes
Victoria Woodhull is a failure in England as a lecturer and plans stage work. Miss Blaine is disfigured by an extraction in the upper nose. A Madrid lady collects photographs of prettiest women for a Paris exposition. Senator Matthews wife is highlighted for wit and appearance. Several political and legislative notes from Washington and Ohio follow, with mentions of suffrage petitions, railroad surveys, and proposed constitutional amendments.
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England
Blaine
Madrid
Washington
Stanley Matthews
Philadelphia Bulletin
Gen. Sherman
Oregon
Ada Sweet
Chicago
Joan Pinkerton
Europe
Marie Stuart
Point Lnee
Gail Hamilton
Jennie June
Anna Dickinosco
Ben Butler
Ben
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Jennie
Gen. Butler
Anna Dickinson
Zach
Chandler
Ferry and Davis Washington Letter
A Washington letter portrays Senator Ferry as a pious, impeccably proper elder who never acts improperly. At breakfast he stares at a Georgia woman, then Senator David Davis playfully heckles him, turning the room into a light social scene as Ferry blushes and the others laugh. Ferry owes Davis a favor after the exchange.
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Davis
Washington
Senator Ferry
Presbyterian Church
Georgia
David Davia
Mr. Ferry
Murder at Lexington Indiana Involves Beavers and Robbery
A brutal murder occurs near Lexington and New Liberty Church in Jefferson County Indiana. John Beavers, 33, is detained after bloodstains and money are found with him. The victim is Riley, 60, an affluent local man. Beavers was arrested near the church and jailed in Madison.
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Beavers
Madison
Baltimore Circus Rider Thomas King Dies at 42
Thomas King of Baltimore who for twenty five years was a noted circus rider and famed in the sawdust arena for his daring leaps died in St Agnes hospital near the city on Friday. His last appearance in Baltimore was with Baroum's hippodrome as ring master. He was about forty two years of age.
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Baltimore
St. Agnes
Baroum
Hippodrome Aa Ringmaater
Had Sam Tilden spoken less, would not sway White House status
The remark suggests if Tilden had talked less during the previous winter he might now hold national power, calling him a dangerous talker when events settled. The phrasing implies strong political sentiment about his influence and conduct.
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Sam Tilden
New York
White House
Sammy
Castoria Adverts Claim Safe Teething Remedy
An old testimonial letter from Columbia May 1576 praises Castoria as a pleasant substitute for castor oil. It claims benefits for teething irritability, digestion, feverishness, worms, and overall health. The maker, J Ro Roskat Co. of New York, cites eight-child user families and urges others to trust the preparation.
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Ong
Mosers
J. Ro Roskat Co. N.Y
New Gros Grain Silks and Woolens Stocked in City
Bourettes and costumes cloths with matelasse cashmere in seal brown Russian green navy bronze for 100 dollars. Prints percales muslins white goods linens hosiery skirts shawls. The most complete stock of woolens in the city including cassimeres jeans tweeds beavers.
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