Washington Letter on Election Night and Cabinet Row
Regular correspondent reports election night scenes at Democratic and Republican headquarters with cheers and glee. Tensions rise over postmaster and cabinet disputes as press dispatches, pensions, and cipher ties spark broad political critique and calls for Evarts or Schurz removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bn Cratic
Republicard Boom
Butler
Massaing
Ublican
Ne National Republican
CLC
Republican Cionil Committee
Reigs
Sam
P.O
Inington
Sutton
Zachariah de Swater
Michigan
New York Times
Hayes
Gof
Jeff Davis
Senate
York
Mountain Ram’s Head Embedded in Pine Leaves a Mystery
A mountain ram’s head is found embedded in a pine tree near Yankee Fork. The fight that left the ram half encased in wood explains the odd sight, with the Smithsonian to receive the tree section. A telegraph office joke about a father titled Esq. ends with a humorous twist. Avoid playing with mules or you may meet danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankee Fork
Ram No. 2
Smithsonian
John Blank
Esquire
Scenic Mountain Valley Views Along Potomac Line
Passengers on this line enjoy unrivaled mountain and river scenery from the Cheat River region to Harper's Ferry. The Shenandoah and Potomac gorges, historic battlefields, and the Alleghenies create a picturesque route with ample stops for travelers heading to Philadelphia, New York, or other eastern cities.
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Cheat River
Alleghany Mountains
Potomac Valley
Harper's Ferry
Shenandoah
Potomac
Philadelphia
New York
Sellers Cough Syrup and Liver Pills Ad
An early 20th century style medical ad proclaims Sellers Cough Syrup the most pleasant and efficacious remedy for coughs colds hoarseness and throat tickling with over a million bottles sold. It promises relief and benefits not found in other cough mixtures and is sold by druggists for 26 cents per bottle. Sellers Liver Pills are also recommended for liver disease constipation headaches fever and stomach and liver ailments and are sold for 25 cents per box.
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Rag Sheen Toy ‘Ong
Ava Vreouminster Street
Providence
E. Clark
Hunt
Hunts
Shepardson
Kidn
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Ishington
St. Louis
Republican Party
Department of State
Evarts
Schurz
Esq
Bright
Wm. E. Olaarke
H. M. Buckman
Stephenson St
Freeport
Ill
Brewster House
Baltimore
Ohio
R.R
Chicago
Washington
Rene “Theite
Eeen
McOle
Gen’s Ticket & Passenger Avent
Baltimore, Md
Saml Powell
Gerwan Insurance CO
Freeport,ill
Saraeeen
Total Assets
M. Hettinger
F. Gund
J Boyer
Stephenson
Jonathan Rover
R. E Sellers & Co
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Celurceh
Will H W. Thompson
Henry C. Carver
Association
Wentleman
E. T. Church
Charlotte
Mich
Prich
Journaal
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Racine
Fulter Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Burlington, Quincy
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Atchison, Leavenworth
Denver
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Rock Island
Fulton
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy RR
Taliows
Chicagro & Northwestern Railway
Council Bhuhs
Council Batts
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Qanaha
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Morrison, Sterling and Dixon
Ilinois Central Railroad
Dubuque, la Crosse
Beloit
Madison
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Clinton Junction
Wisconsin
Janesville
Oshkosh and
Green Bay
Western Union
Dexter Spring Buggies
Jacob Kline
Freeport, the
van Buren and
Bridg Atreets
On Mulding
B. Winger
C.& G. Cooper & Co
Stover Wind Engine Company
E. B. Winger
Gen
Illinois
Northern Illinois College
Griffith School of Reading and
Oratory
Aflente Metro
Board OF Trustees
E. R. Allen
Leander Smith
Orrin Cowles
Payson Trask
James McCoy
John Dickson
B. Robinson
N. W. Hubbard
D.S. Covert
Chay. Speers
E. B. Warner
Pennington
Allen A. Griffith
Orrin Cowles, Esq
Hodder
Journal Printing
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