Political cartoon jab at Hayes era rivals in 1877
A Freeport Journal column mocks Republicans Democrats and Independents as the 1877 election looms. It jokes about Hayes and Blaine with a playful take on political alignments and public skepticism toward party leaders. The Bulletin’s tone is satirical, urging the voter to see Hayes clearly despite partisan bluster.
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Wheeler
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Columbia
D. L. Corbin
Haskell
Stanley Matthews
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Matthews
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Evarts
Senator Davis resigns Supreme Court post in 1877
Senator Davis tendered his resignation as Judge of the Supreme Court on March 4, 1877 and was sworn in as United States Senator on March 5, 1877, marking a swift transition between high offices.
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Supreme Court
United States
Hayes Inauguration Sworn In Amid Controversy
The Louisville Courier-Journal notes the inauguration of Hayes with the phrase We swore him in though critics question the legitimacy of the 1876 election. The article reflects tension over the outcome and ongoing public debate surrounding the event.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Hayes
Conundrum of our city’s Democratic organ
A terse editorial framing questions the dominant trait of the local Democratic organization claiming a surplus of idiatorial matter as the defining characteristic. The piece sparsely criticizes party discourse and hints at internal rhetoric rather than concrete actions.
Milkman Plantz House Fire Claims Child Name
Milwaukee milkman Plantz suffered a house fire in which one child died. The coroner jury ruled the child cremated and suggested excessive hot house forcing for young Plantz may have been a factor.
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Plantz
Early Grasshoppers Seek Delayed Spring Surprise
A Chicago Journal note jokes about grasshoppers emerging in an unusually late spring. The playful item laments the timing and quips that an early season would have been preferable for the cheerful g. h. population.
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Chicago Journal
Minister Washburne Visits Maine Relatives
Tion. FE. B. Washburne, United States Minister to France, is visiting relatives in Maine. He may soon visit his old home, Galena, and plans to return to Paris early in April unless President Hayes appoints a successor.
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Maine
Galena
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Hayes
Legal Gentleman Accepts Vague Postmaster Amendment
After the eastern mail distribution a courteous legal gentleman asked for mail at the general delivery. A voice corrected him that the vote was S to 7, not 80 to 9, and he gracefully accepted the change.
Hewitt Resigns as Democratic National Committee Leader
Hon A S Hewitt, longtime chairman and Tilden’s ally, resigns from the Democratic National Committee after proposing to arbitrate his master's claims. He pledged to abide by the decision when made, but was deemed ineligible by the party for that action.
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Tilden
National Democratic Committee
Supreme Court judges snub Tayes inauguration
Judges Clifford and Yield of the Supreme Court refused to take part in President Tayes inauguration as a partisan display. Clifford now claims unavoidable absence, an apology considered sufficient. a call to Judge Field to tell his side.
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Davis Signifies Voting With Republicans in Senate
Washington authority says our new Senator Davis intends to vote with Republicans on all political questions and to be placed with Republican Senators on Senate committees. The source adds that this aligns with expectations, noting Davis as honest and non partisan unlike Judges Clifford and Field.
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Dix Senator Key Mandates Cabinet Appointment
The excerpt argues Dix Senator Key is chosen as a peace offering to Democrats by President Tayes. It claims he supports the Constitution and Union, opposed by other Democrats, and notes his past as a rebel regimental commander and his defeat by a more orthodox Democrat after denouncing a fraud in the Oregon case.
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Public sentiment favors settling southern offices with southerners
The piece lauds President Stayes for a prudent choice of men and a firm, decisive leadership. It argues for filling Southern posts with Southern officials to foster unity and safety, accepting past tensions for national prosperity, and notes a typographical correction in a Latin quote that sparked sharp commentary from a rival writer.
New Hampshire election ends day with no returns yet
New Hampshire held its annual election yesterday for governor, legislature, and three Congress seats. The state has been Republican for over twenty years, yet two current congressmen are Democratic, elected amid the recent national tidal wave. Return results expected and House balance may shift.
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House of Representatives
New York Sun Dons Mourning After Election Vote
The New York Sun appeared in heavy mourning lines the day after the electoral vote was declared. The piece laments the loss for its patron Saint Tilden and endorsing party, predicting prolonged sackcloth and ashes for the party and its future reception.
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Sam Tilden
Sullivan Freed Again in Chicago Murder Trial
The Chicago case reports Sullivan, charged with killing Mr. Tranford, was acquitted after Judge McAllister again acted as his counsel. The jury returned a not guilty verdict despite public dismay.
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Quote attributions from Hayes and Wheeler spark party unity debate
The proverb about serving country first is paired with a Vice President Wheeler remark on rising above partisanship in the Senate. The exchange underscores early calls for national service over party gain and highlights leadership tensions in the administration.
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Hayes Promises Gold Backing and Prosperity for Four Years
With Rutherford B. Hayes as Chief Magistrate, gold at 1.0419 and specie payments to resume, peace and prosperity, and goodwill to all men are pledged as the guiding features of the Republic for the next four years, so mote it be.
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Rutherford B. Hayes
Republic
Remarkable Century for Newburyport Couple Minor
A Newburyport couple named Minor has just reached 108 years old. Residents celebrate their long life and enduring spirits as they enter what locals call their second childhood.
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Newburryport
Oshkosh Baptist Elder Dies Prompting City Notice
An Oshkosh Baptist church elder died recently and local papers planned a detailed obituary in their upcoming issue, noting the elder’s service and community role.
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Gentleman from Maine Faces Peace Policy Backlash
The remark suggests the Maine figure will not withstand the current demand for the peace policy, reflecting broad public sentiment and political pressure.
New Cabinet Names and Early Senate Reactions
The president sent seven cabinet nominations to the Senate including W M Evarts John Sherman George W McCrary Richard W Thompson Carl Schurz and David M Key. Senate discussion followed with Blaine's speeches and Evarts disavowed a supporting telegram while Hayes defended his choices and the nominations were confirmed with varying opposition.
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Resolutions Adopted by the New York Union League
The New York Union League met with John Jay presiding as Governor Marshall Jewell Peter Cooper and Judge Peabody on the platform. Resolutions affirmed GOP strength but warned of power by a lone electoral vote and a House majority. They urged fidelity to pledges sound principles and Cabinet nominees aligned with pacifying and uniting the Union under President Trayes Slayes.
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Pike County man names seven sons after days of week
Jim Knight, an eccentric Pike County man, christened his seven sons Sunday through Saturday. An unchristened infant son at his death was later named Last Knight, completing the weekday sequence.
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Snailgrass Questions Blow Glass Excitement
Snailgrass expresses confusion over the enthusiasm surrounding blow glass, insisting he believed the craft was entirely manufactured rather than crafted by hand.
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No deadlock risk in new cabinet while Mayes holds Key
The report states there can never be a deadlock in the new Cabinet as long as Mayes retains the Key, underscoring his decisive influence over leadership decisions and political stability.
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Illinois Senate and House pass early election bill in Chicago
From Springfield March 12 187% the first bill of the session became a law to enable Chicago city and township elections on the same day. The Senate concurred in amendments and the governor signed that night. The piece notes a strong lobby against bank reports and praises the constitution for required bank disclosures. It also covers wage priority for railroad workers, university visits, railroad liability ideas, a fish protection bill, divorce advertising penalties, and political appointments pending in the Senate.
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Presidential Electoral Map Says Hayes Has Broad Support
The New York Herald surveys electoral votes by region, predicting Hayes will win broad backing. It lists New England states totaling 34 for Hayes, Pacific states 15 for Hayes, Western states 88 for Hayes, and Northern states showing 166 for Hayes versus 63 for Tilden, arguing no section will refuse to recognize Hayes as lawful president.
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Garfield declines Senate promotion at president’s request
At the express request of the President, Gen. J. A. Garfield of Ohio declined his promotion to the United States Senate. The President reasons Garfield can be more useful to the administration by remaining in the House. The sacrifice is considerable.
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