Blaine as VP 1880 subject to convention decision
The following named persons have been confirmed by the Senate as Supervisors of the Census in Illinois James Wright 1st District David Sunderland 2d John W Bailey 3d IL IV McDowell 4th William A Northcott 6th B J Udell 5th The note references J G Blaine as Vice President in 1880 and pending Republican National Convention decision.
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Senate
Iinois
James (}. Wright
David H. Sunderland
John W. Bailey
IL. IV. McDowell
William A. Northcott
Wth
B.J. Udell
Republicans of Pennsylvania pick delegates at State Convention
The Pennsylvania Republicans convene to nominate delegates for the Chicago National Convention. The Chicago Tribune claims the delegation will oppose Grant, a stance the Journal disputes by predicting a Grant delegation and instructions for Grant.
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Pennsylvania
Chicago Tribune
Grant
Maine fusion rump legislature adjourns pending August
The Maine fusion rump legislature adjourned until next August after submitting questions to the Supreme Court, all ruled against them. Many expect they will not convene again, or only to create a case to delay the presidential election results. Their plan would seek duplicate returns to Congress to determine the legal government.
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Maine
Supreme Court
Congress
Grant on national unity and political tolerance
Ulysses S. Grant laments the Southern States' condition where social ostracism and threats silence dissent. He calls for citizens to engage in public affairs, express honest views, and support liberties of expression and voting for differing political convictions.
Beaugard and Hood rumors fuel southern war memory
The piece attacks Beauregard and Hood scholarships and a Hood orphans fund amid a broader feud over the Encyclopaedia Britannica dispute. It contrasts rebel icons with Lincoln and argues against gratuitous charity for Hood’s heirs, urging support for those who revere the fallen president.
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Beauregard
Karly
Jeff. Davis
Louisiana
Gen. Hood
Hood
Iood Orphan Memorial Fund
Brigham Young
Loud
Early
Soud
Lincoln
Davis
Jubal
Roses Fall from Grace in Stephenson County Editor Farewell
The Budget prints K T Stabeck valedictory as editor. A harsh critique follows of his tenure as temperance and editorial figure. The piece jokes that his next career in surgery may fail similarly and mocks his future ad placements with dubious doctors. It closes with a sarcastic warning about his fate.
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K.T. Stabeck
Stephenson County
Stabeck
Western woman’s baking powder plan ends in blaze
A Western woman who read of baking powder’s virtues attempted a home bake. Her husband arrived at the ruined cabin and remarked he would tolerate the plan only if she let the dog out before the explosion.
Political Obligations and Civic Duty in a Nation at Risk
The excerpt cites Col Ingersoll on protecting citizens at home and abroad and extends to party loyalty. It quotes The Stalwart arguing that a public office holder who benefits from a party must also support that party, framing political obligation as both national defense and partisan duty.
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Col. Ingersoll
Tle
Letter to the Sentinel on political attacks and Governor Cullom
Wat. Taylor of Nora argues against unsubstantiated attacks on Representative Maj. Tank and critiques calls to sideline Governor Cullom. He defends fair play, questions motives of opponents, and suggests limiting governors to one year if re-election is blocked. Dated Nora January 24 1880.
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Wm. Taylor
Nora
Daviess County
Warren Sentinel
The
Sentinel
Congress
Maj. Tank
Major Hawk
E.B. Washburne
Cullum
Cullom
Wat. Taylor
Nona
Rich Colorado Mining Firm Faces Stock Dispute
A Colorado mining company laments intensified troubles after a local paper copied its article. President Pearce responds to alleged stock theft by Freeport Journal locals, denying improper conduct and asserting the company is properly organized under Colorado law.
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Colorado
Muscatine Journal
the Tribune
Pearce
Tribune
Colorado Co-operative Prospecting and Mining Company
Freeport Journat
Navy letter from Lieut Norton aboard S S Nipsic
An 1880 naval letter describes a voyage from Hampton Roads to La Guayra aboard the S S Nipsic. Norton reports clear weather, seasick officers, and humorous anecdotes about belts napkins rings champagne and a man who stopped eating. He notes friendly locals and looks forward to anchoring at La Guayra in about three days.
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C. F. Norton
Sr. Thomas
S.S. Nipsic
Hampton Roads
Gulf Stream
Norton
Neptune
Eckhart
la Guaysa
Tam
Blue Beard
St. Mary’s
Mining stock warning from Colorado company official
The text warns readers about investing in a Colorado mining company. It notes deeds transferred to the company, stock issued as full paid, and business health, but claims blackmailers threaten to derail affairs. The local editor is accused of prying. readers are advised not to buy stock before dividends.
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Grant
West
Washington
Sherman
G. O. Pearce
Colorado
Pearce
Tribune
Britannica reprint praised by American publisher
The American edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica from J. M. Stoddard & Co. of Philadelphia is described as a complete library in itself. It will total twenty one volumes, equal to 225 to 250 ordinary volumes, and is urged as essential for families with children. The notice lauds the Britanica and praises Stoddard for a bold, successful effort against foreign rivals.
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Messrs
Moses Warren & Co
Chicago
J. M. Stoddart & Co
Scribner
Warren & Co
Stoddart & Co
Messrs. Warren & Co
Augustus N. Gage
Cucago
Ill
State Street
Taylor A. Snow
Encyclopaedia Britanica
New York
Messrs. J. M. Stoddard & Co
Philadelphia
Shooting Affray at Winslow Explodes in Revival Meeting
In Winslow on Friday evening January 30 two youths George Fosdick and Oscar Armigost clashed at a Wright & Bro revival meeting. Fosdick reportedly forced Armigost against a wall and down stairs near Webster's drug store, striking him repeatedly before the situation escalated into a shooting event.
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EpiTor Journal
George Fosdick
Oscar Armigost
Wright & Bro
Fosdick
Armigost
Webster’s
Revolver Fight Breaks Out in Winslow Incident
A disturbance near the town hall ends with Fosdick shot in the navel by a revolver fired from Armigost’s pocket. A bystander wrestles the weapon away before a second shot, Armigost flees home, Fosdick treated by Dr. Coulter. Officer Brady is arrested and later discharged for lack of affidavits.
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Fosdick
Armigost
Wm. S. Brady
Esquire Hunt
Brady
Servic
Winslow
Rd and
Bascles
Delayed Payments and Sidewalk Burdens Bemoaned in Cedarville
In Cedarville residents debate trade terms and late payments from farmers and merchants, noting many customers delay or never repay for months or years. The letter questions why property owners must fund sidewalks and street crossings when others avoid responsibility, asking if walks are meant for the public or only for landowners, urging accountability.
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Cedarville
The Dram Shops and the Air of Health in Boston
A Boston professor showcases a giant glass globe displaying animalcules in water and air. He links fermentation and disease to filth, breweries, and dram shops, warning that miasma from stagnant water and polluted air affects health and fuels epidemics.
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Bronson
Boston
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Encyclopedia Britanica
Moses Warren
A. N. Gaax
5Th Ave
City
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Augustus
N. Gage
Moses Wankin & Co
Hawk
Chicago /ribune
Cdrroll Co. Mirror
Maj. Hawk
Ywe
Jefferson
France
Davenport Herald
Methodist Church
Navy
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