Moody and Sankey Land in New York for Future Plans
Messrs Moody and Sankey, Chicago evangelists, arrived from England last Saturday. Inquiries nationwide seek their plans, with Moody expected to rest with his parents in Northfield, Massachusetts, for a couple of months before arranging his program to visit and hold meetings across the United States.
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Messrs
Moody and
Sankey
Chicago
New York
England
Mr. Moody
Great Britain
Northfield
Mass
United States
Chicago Journal
United States urged to aid Cuban freedom and slaves
The piece argues Spain will send ten thousand troops to Cuba to crush the rebellion after six years of war. It notes England granted belligerent rights to Jeff Davis and condemns U S inaction while Cuban patriots fight for liberty and slave emancipation. It contends the United States should support Cuba if no other power does.
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Spain
Cuba
England
Jeff Davis
Atlantic
South
United States
Democratic leaders fault Grant for absence from Washington
The piece contrasts Democratic reactions to Governor Tilden’s travel with criticism of President Grant’s absence from the capital. It notes Tilden’s positions in New York and mentions trips to Long Branch Saratoga and Buffalo or Syracuse while the Democrats denounce Grant for being away, referencing Buchanan’s Bedford Springs habit as a benchmark.
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Sammy Tilden
New York
Long Branch
Saratoga
Buffalo
Syracuse
Grant
Washington
United States
James Buchanan
Bedford Springs
Pennsylvania
Republicans Win North Carolina Constitutional Convention
An August seventh election in North Carolina gave Republicans an 18,000 vote majority, despite expectations of a Democratic gain. The result sustains the current constitution and signals a Republican strength for the next presidential race.
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North Carolina
Old North
Temperance Politics and the Perils of a Separate Ticket
The piece argues that unity among reform-minded voters is crucial. It warns that nominating a distinct temperance ticket for state offices divides the party and thwarts reforms, rather than advancing the cause. The author highlights the futility and harm of treating reform as purely political.
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Friends of Temperance Reform
Wisconsin Temperance Ticket Threat Enfranchises Split Vote
The Rockford Register argues a Janesville Wisconsin convention to nominate a State Temperance Ticket would divide the Republican vote, offering no practical gains and aiding opposition while undermining genuine reform. The piece cites New York and Massachusetts as evolving temperance politics and notes Wisconsin’s liquor laws were shaped by Republicans.
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New York
Massachusetts
Janesville
Wis
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Friends of
Reform
Rockford Register
Jefferson Davis and the Rockford Fair Controversy
A southern exiled figure, Jefferson Davis, faced local opposition as Winnebago County critics argued fairs now chase crowds for money and sensational acts. They urged civil reception if invited, defended free speech, and claimed responsibility lay with organizers for Davis’s reception or exclusion.
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Jefferson Davis
Rockford
Davis
Winnebago County
Mr. Davis
Memphis
Kimball
Society
Board of Directors
United States
Northwest
Mocking Jeff Davis in Rockford editorials
A Freeport Monitor quip mocks Jeff Davis as unarmed during the rebellion. It claims Davis never carried guns and notes his safe Richmond retreat, jesting he had nothing to lay down but a disguise, an old hoop skirt and a woman's dress.
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Rockford
Jeff Davis
Jeff
Freeport Monitor
Giles
the Afonitor
Richmond
Consistency Question in Editorial Vows on Gratz Brown
A reader scolds Our Democracy for backing a drunkard while noting Monitor editorials favored Gratz Brown. The critic laments inconsistent newspaper stances and calls for principled voting beyond party rings and nominations.
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Monitor
Aonitor
Gratz Brown
Fates of Charley Ross and Balloonists Remain Puzzling
The article cites two enduring mysteries the vanished boy Charley Ross and the missing balloonists Donaldson and Grimwood, noting authorities and families fear they may never learn their fates.
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Charley Ross
Donaldson and
Grimwood
Pugh Denounces Thurman Platform Clash In Ohio
The Chicago Times comments on George E. Pugh refusing to stump Ohio for the Democrats. It cites Pugh opposing unlimited irredeemable greenbacks and backing strict law enforcement in Williamson county. The piece also notes reactions to Jeff Davis engagements and various editorials from Alton Telegraph to Rockford Times about Confederate figures.
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The
Chicago Times
George E. Pugh
Ohio
Thurman
Democratic Party
Inquirer
Pugh
Journal
Democracy
Roaring Bill
Williamson County
Illinois
Alton Telegraph
Jeff Davis
Py Antenagy
Chicago Tribune
Jeff. Davis
Rockford Fair
Davis
Sam
Sterling Gazette
Winnebago County
Rockford
Republic
Qchicago Journal
Jeff
Rockford Times
Agricultural Association
County
Kimballis
Rockton Herald
Ex Gov Graham of North Carolina Dies in Saratoga
Saratoga New York August 11 ex Governor William A Graham died at Congress Hall from organic heart disease. Born in 1800 in North Carolina he served U S Senate 1841 1848 was Whig Governor 1844 reelected later became Secretary of the Navy and was Whig Vice Presidential candidate in 1852. Other items include a Moline Illinois post office robbery and notes on a lightning struck cow and calf near Jefferson Missouri. The State Institute site location decision favored Lincoln Logan county Ottawa Decatur with Lincoln winning 4 to 2.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Wm. A. Graham
North Carolina
Congress Hall
United States Senate
Rook Islanpd
Ill
Benson
Moore
Barnum
Moline
Jefferson
New Orleans
Hudson
England
Asylum For Idiots
Lincoln
Logan County
Ottawa
Decatur
Various News Briefs from Across Cities and States
A collage of short items covers security warnings in Chicago and St Paul, travel plans of General Sherman, rail rate talks in Baltimore and Philadelphia, a Philadelphia area burglary attempt, voting registration opinions, a cabinet rehearings note, new industrial filings, Illinois Central railroad earnings, yellow fever outbreaks in Pascagoula with deaths, Fisk’s Grand Opera House sale and plans for a concert hall, Louisville Grange convention, a farmer’s suicide in Illinois, and related local updates.
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Pascogoula
Miss
Havana
Bradfield
Jay Gould
Sheridan Shook
Henry G. Stebbins
Fisk
Grand Opera House
Johan Strauss
Gilmore
Thomas
Strauss
Louisville
Grange
National
United States
Grobe
Tower of Nelson, Lee Co
Ill
North Carolina Blackberry Trade Booms in High Point Salem
Atlantic Herald notes how North Carolina residents in High Point and Salem have built fortunes from drying and selling blackberries. Children earn 60 to 60 cents daily, with quick drying and rain avoidance key. The market expands as scaled imitation port wine appears, and millions of pounds move through the railroad region after harvest.
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Atlantic Herald
High Point
Salem Reigon
North Carolina
Massacre of Mountain Meadows Trials Resurge Interest
The Mount a in horror story of the 1850s reemerges as United States District Court Utah revives public interest in the Mountain Meadows massacre. Emigrants from Arkansas pass Salt Lake region en route to California. attackers in disguise as Indians murder men women and children after a five day siege.
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Avia
United States District Court
Utah
Arkangag
Salt Lake Region
California
Saltake Valley
Mountain Meadows
Salt Lake City
Mormon Church
Ohio Democrat Proposes Candidacy For President
A letter from M. E. Balmat of Stark County Ohio dated August 2 1875 announces his bid for the presidency at half price. Balmat 40 describes himself as a Democrat and offers to communicate in German French and English. He urges interest from the public and mentions potential yearly savings.
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Ohio
Louisville
Stark Co
United States
George Washington
M. E. Balmat
Blue dress woman thwarts church contribution with pin mishap
A St. Louis girl in a blue outfit attempts to contribute to a church collection but a safety pin traps her pocket and purse containing $5, causing embarrassment as vestry members witness the moment.
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St. Louis
A Sad Blow From the Vicksburg Herald
A Vicksburg man on business in Louisiana visits a farmhouse for water. He remarks that rain is the great desideratum as a white headed girl and her mother react to his coarse language. The scene ends with the man walking away.
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Vicksburg Herald
Mary
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Temperance Politics
Fock- Jord Times
Notrolety
Ger
Lorigatrecht
Gordon
Jo. Johston
Wirz
Andersonville
Skeeper
Rockford Gazette
Winnebago (al) Gounty Agricultural Society
Inter Ocean
Sheredas
Order of Things
Dunlap
St. Pau
Minn
Ave
Gen. Sherman
New York Central
Erie
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Rouseville
Edsall
Twenty-eighth General Assembly
Fitz. John Porter
Secretary of State
Industrial Age Co
Noonan
S. M. Booth
Kewaunee
J. Jack
Hanson
Centralia
Springfield
Illinois Central Ilroad
Morton
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