Political Shakeups and Deaths Noted in 1880 Coverage
In 1880 reports Grant remains a presidential candidate subject to Republican National Convention. Dr Linderman, mint director, after weeks of illness, is dead. France's President MacMahon resigns amid cabinet deadlock. Jules Grevy elected to replace him. Little public excitement observed.
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Treasury reports large coin obligations paid despite rising coin reserves
After one month of resumption, the Treasury Department states that over 25 million dollars in coin obligations, including 1.4 million dollars in United States notes presented for redemption, have been paid during the current month, yet the coin in the Treasury has steadily increased.
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Washington News
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Philadelphia
House Committee On Commerce
Delaware River
City election calls for decisive mayoral choice
The upcoming city election looms as residents face a tax burden and a choice of leadership. The editor urges voters to elect a capable businessman as mayor, arguing for representation that protects local interests and fosters responsible governance.
Lapham Called Home as Blodgett Case Proceeds
Mr Lapham a Sub-judiciary Committee member for the Blodgett case in Chicago dies of a sister's sudden death. The remaining members Messrs Knapp and Culberson will conduct proceedings by consent of counsel on both sides.
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Blodgett
Chicago
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Culberson
Congressional committee probes Judge Blodgett case in Chicago
A committee with Messrs. Knott Culberson and Lapham sits in Chicago to investigate charges against U S District Judge Blodgett. If sustained the inquiry could lead to impeachment and removal of the judge.
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Culberson
Lapham
Chicago
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U.S
Blodgett
Judge Drummond Testifies In Blodgett Investigation Case
The Blodgett probe featured Judge Drummond on the stand. After twenty nine years on the bench he is known nationally as an able jurist. His examination did not harm, and his testimony largely favored the defense.
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Drummond
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Goodhue trial ends with verdict and four year sentence
Attorneys finished arguments Tuesday evening and the jury returned a guilty verdict. The sentence fixed by the jury is four years in the penitentiary. A motion for a new trial by defense attorney Mr Crain was entered and will likely be argued this week.
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Crain
Michigan senator vacancy widens as Chandler eyed
Senator Christiancy of Michigan has been nominated and confirmed as minister to Peru and accepted. His departure leaves a Michigan senate vacancy likely to be filled by the Legislature electing Ion. Zach Chandler. The old names Logan Carpenter Conkling Cameron Chandler are recalled as the mood turns to familiar faces returning home.
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Michigan
Peru
Ion
Zach Chandler
Logan
Carpenter
Conkling
Cameron
Chandler
Journal proposes city contract to save streets funding
The Journal suggests a radical change for next year in city business management. It argues much money is wasted on street, alley, and bridge work and that letting contracts to the lowest bidder could save funds to fight the streets or lower taxes.
Balance of trade favors U S with record 1878 surplus
A Bureau of Statistics compilation shows the U S balance of trade in merchandise rising from 1877 to a record 3804 542 571 in 1878. Gold flows into the country favored importers in the year just ended with about 1 074 178 more gold imported than exported.
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U.S
Bondsmen of Chas Goodhue in Rockford Propped by Million-Dollar Board
All of the bondsmen of Chas Goodhue are in Rockford. Most are bank presidents, and their combined worth exceeds a million dollars. The note mentions a deficiency of 4500 dollars as a hypothetical burden for the worried bankers.
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Rockford
Gazelle
Goodhue trial and McPotter disputed receipt affair
A reader letter reports on the Goodhue trial with focus on McPotter editor of the Freeport Bulletin. It questions a fraudulent receipt for taxes, alleges embezzlement risk, and critiques McPotter's testimony while linking press interests to local politics and the county organ.
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Potter
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Freeport Bulletin
Jacob Motter
Good
Williamstown Anthracite Colliery Fire Reported
Dispatch from Harrisburg notes a blaze at Williamstown coal mine the largest in the county. England’s ultimatum to the Citywayes leadership failed and the king calls up forces to resist British advance in the Zulu region. Paris reports the Expo lottery drawing began yesterday.
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