Gala week in Washington marks Army of the Cumberland event
Last week featured a $60,000 bronze statue of Gen. Geo. St. Thomas unveiled by the Army of the Cumberland. The Supreme Court ruled that congressional trade mark registration laws are unconstitutional, voiding patents for marks registered with the Patent Office while preserving common law protection. The paper notes humorous jests about moving the journal into the basement but affirms the relocation.
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Washington
Association of the Army of the Cumberland
Gen. Geo. ST. Thomas
Army of the Cumberland
Supreme Court of the United States
Congress
U. S. Patent Office
Washburne for Governor Favored by Bloomington Editorial
A Bloomington column supports Ton E. Washburne for governor though uncertain of his candidacy. It lauds his past service and predicts a possible national role. It names other candidates like Oglesby and Callow, arguing the latter deserves a rest from office.
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Bloomington
Ton. E
Washburne
Sun
Paris
Lim
Washington
Washbuurne
Oglesby
J. Cosmith
Mwe
Callow
Republic
New York Returns Show Republicans Dominate Gubernatorial Races
Official figures list Cornell with a 33 676 plurality for Governor and Republican leads for Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Comptroller Treasurer and Attorney General. Washington reports Southern Democrats drafting a will to create a Captain Generalship and grant Grant lifetime appointment. No successor named for the Penitentiary Commissionership vacancy yet.
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New York
Cornell
Troskins
Josephb. Carr
James W. Wadsworth
Nathan D. Wenkell
Hamilton Ward
Tate
Washington
Genesa
General Grant
Long Jones
Democrats Plot to Steal Legislature and Presidency
The piece charges Democrats with planning fraud and lawlessness to shift control in Maine from a Republican majority of 38 and to undermine Senator Blaine. It accuses the Governor and council of withholding certificates to tilt the legislature and warns gains would ruin the party if the plan succeeds.
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Maine
Blaine
Washington Letter: Unveiling General Thomas Statue Honors
The long awaited unveiling of the General Thomas statue in Arlington drew thundering cannons and crowds of veterans and spectators. The 16 000 soldiers and thousands of mourners lined the procession for two hours, praising the hero whose statue cost 40 000 dollars and stands on a granite pedestal at the Arlington site. The piece notes political turmoil in the Democratic party and reflects on States Rights and the presidential race amid post election sentiment.
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Thomas Ecame
Potomac
Arlington
Thomas
Army of the Cumberland
Petersburg
Richmond
Lee
Democratic Party
Conefederiates
Patriors du
Ghen
North
Sayans
Grant Boom Across Chicago Press Views Grant as 1880 Nominee
Chicago interview collection shows varied praise for General Grant. Figures include MAYON STARRISON, EX-SENATOR DOOLITTLE, GENERAL LOGAN, JUDGE DICKEY, and DR THOMAS HOYNE, all endorsing Grant or indicating his strong candidacy and impact on national unity.
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Chicago
Louisville Courier-Journal
Gen. Grant
Grant
General Grant
Methodist Church
John A. Logan
Old Grant
Sonny
T. Lyle Dickey
Murphy
Thomas
Major Hawk Is Honored Representative From District
Major Hawk, congressman-elect for the Fifth District, traveled through the city en route to Washington to attend the opening of Congress. Mrs. Hawk accompanies him for the winter at the capital. The district touts his brave record and calls him a noble, upright leader who will safeguard regional interests and curb Confederate brigadiers.
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Major Hawk
Congress
Washington
Iank
Ank
Maj
Ilawk
Tie
Ile
Logan
Hawk
Cong
Smawk Poes
Mt. Carroll Mirror
Thanksgiving Festival in Baileyville and Campaign Endorsement
Baileyville residents prepare for a Thanksgiving festival at the M E Church to benefit Sunday School program while local voters endorse Major S Mawk for Congress. The piece highlights abundant crops, favorable weather, and appreciation for regional harvests as the community looks to winter.
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Bailey Isle
Cro
Heuce
Baileyville
M. E
Welcome to Grant Sparks Kentucky Hospitality in Response
Kentucky writer Henry Watterson rebukes the Chicago Times for mockery of a Grant visit, insisting Kentuckians would greet General Grant with hearty hospitality and public spirit rather than partisan scorn. He vows Kentucky welcomes would be generous and dignified.
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M.E. Stone
Daily News
General Grant
Grant
South
Kentucky
Henry Watterson
Gen. Grant
Louisville
The
Chicago Times
Chicago
Illinois
John Kemble
Marriage Bells Close With Cedarville Bride and Ridott Groom
The 1879 ceremony at John Stahl's Bidet Rev residence joined Miss Belle Stahl and Gustus Adams in a parlor wedding adorned with evergreens and autumn leaves. Guests shared a feast of chicken and cranberry turkey and presented 5 fine gifts including silverware and photo cases from Cedarville and Bellevue connections.
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Belle Stall
Ridott
Gustus Addams
Cedarville
John Stahl
Bidet
G. A. Sites
Freeport
John H. Addams
Mattie
Itutchison
My Parks
Miss Doebler
Agnes Addams
Maggie
Miss Wallace
Bellevue
Towa
Lizzie Addams
Brother i
Kate Stahl
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Bayard
Delaware
D. R. Looke
Nasby
G Grant
Perry H W. Smith
WM. Penninnon
Inter Ocean
Jonn Wentworth
Jong John
Blaine and
Conkling
Persimmons
Conklings
Pizen
Tha Ni Lee
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