President Hayes Rumor Campaigned Across States
The report traces President Slayes touring Ohio fairs then west to Fort Scott Kansas, reaching Springfield to meet Governor Cullom and attend the State Fair. A Saturday rumor claimed Hayes died of a stroke or paralysis at Fort Scott, but it is dismissed as a false canard likely started by an unscrupulous person.
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Slayes
Ohio
Ft. Scott
Kansas
Springfield
Cullom
President Hayes
Fort Scott
Joserit M. Barney
Joan V. Eustace
Enti Close
Republicans poised for clean sweep in national and state races
The piece argues that Republicans are thriving, exploiting Democratic mistakes, and will likely win the presidency, Congress, and state governments next year as times improve. It frames this as a natural outcome, not boasting, reflecting broad party strength.
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Congress
Democrats in heated national committee meeting quarrel
The national committee's session saw a sharp clash as Mr. Thompson Thurman’s manager argued for Ohio Legislature support to secure Thurman’s Senate seat, while Ewing allies warned they could strike back swiftly. High words and ill feelings followed, seen as harmful to the party yet beneficial for the country.
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Thompson
Thurman
Ohio
Ewing
Senate
California Republicans threaten Speaker Randall over committee vacancies
The election of four California Republican congressmen is expected to pressure Speaker Randall next session. Vacancies on key committees were left for California Democrats who did not win seats. If Republicans fill the vacancies, Democratic committee control could disappear, prompting reorganizations likely to face strong Republican opposition and challenge Randall’s authority. The dispute could cause significant trouble for him.
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California
Randall
Nandall
Plan to extend postal and commercial facilities by government aid
Congress faces a push to enlarge a prior partial plan to extend communications and markets abroad. The aim is to reach all interests, boost exports, and reduce British monopoly in South America where the U S buys coffee with cash but sells little in return. The argument highlights unfair profits to foreign agents and calls for legislation to aid American artisans and capitalists.
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Congress
South America
England
Mr. Eptror
Christaans
Golden Gate
Ulysses S. Grant
Grant
America
Golden Coast
South
Representatives
Messrs
Tucker
Cabell
North
County Convention Nominates for Treasurer and Surveyor
The County Central Committee met at the Opera House on September 30 1879 with Gen Chas Waite as chairman and A W Richards as secretary. W W Nutcheson was nominated for treasurer and Thram Shons for county surveyor. several delegates selected as committee members and Miles White re elected chairman. The piece urges Republicans to vote, pledging party unity and a strong off year victory.
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Opera House
Miles White
Chas, Waite
Lena
A. W. Richards
W. W. Nutchison
Thram Shons
Oneco
Buckeye
Henry Richart
Erin
D. H. Ide
Freeport
W. P. Emmer
R. Little
3D Ward
Jno
R. Wagn Lancaster
R. F. Rezner
Joel R. Beam
Rock Run
C. B. Young
W. Z. Tunks
West Point
Chas. Waite
Silver Creek
Brown
Dakota
Auman Florence
H.C. Best
Warlem
Wright
Jefferson
A. Frey
Kent
W. P. Naramore
Loran
A. K. VanHorn
Ridott
Geo
W. Loveland
Rock Grove
G. A. Bolender
Waddams
J. A. Boynton
Winslow
W.I
Gold accumulation cripples anti resumption push
General Hill house, Assistant Treasurer in New York, reports gold shipments still pile up in Treasury vaults while outstanding certificates stay nearly flat. He notes no demand for gold and a shift toward notes and silver certificates, signaling belief in resumption and potential use of silver vaults for gold. The piece closes with a political jab at Greenbackers and a forward-looking note on progress.
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Hillhouse
New York
United States
Lamar
Maine
California
Ohio
Mississippi
Campaigns and Elections Stoked Across States in 1880
The piece reports on violence in South Carolina where postmaster Frederick Nix, a Black Republican leader in Barnwell County, was shot in his office amid Democratic accusations and alleged local inaction. It also notes San Jose election results for W. A. Richards, a Republican candidate for County Surveyor, praised for the victory and his fit for the role, with emphasis on his brother, Capt. A. V. Richards, and a closing endorsement of a West Coast contractor and surveyor’s perseverance.
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South Carolina
Hamburg Hampton
Hamburg Butler
Frederick Nix
Blackville
Barnwell County
Nix
Republican Party
Trampton
Butler
San Jose
Cal
W. A. Richards
Richards
Surveyor Richards
A. V. Richards
Freeport Journal
Alena Gazette
Far West
Council Bluffs
U.S
Nebraska
Wyoming
Henally
California
Hutchison Named County Treasurer by Convention
Our County Convention met yesterday and ratified the people’s nomination naming Wallace W. Hutchison for County Treasurer. The action is described as simple justice to a good, faithful, and honest man.
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Wallace W. Hutchison
Not Guilty Verdict Echoes in Silent Cry for Justice
A poem-like reflection rails at lingering injustice and slave era wrongs. It contrasts southern pride with calls for mercy and truth. The piece laments bloodshed and the flag’s stubborn shine while warning that bias may again condemn the innocent. It invokes a nation’s conscience and warns of renewed guilt if fear silences accountability.
Washington Letter claims Grant returns amid nationwide praise
The Washington Letter extols Ulysses S. Grant arriving home to cheering crowds, urges reverence for his valor, and condemns Democratic figures and tax politics. It contrasts Republican prosperity with Democratic weaknesses, notes England’s distress, and recounts Confederate veteran reunions and General Sherman’s cautious reply about North Carolina gatherings.
Is LIFE WORTH LIVING by William Hurrell Mallock review
A brief notice of a new book from G P Putnam’s Sons with 323 pages priced at $1.50. The reviewer notes Mallock’s work treats life’s value against science’s denial of theology, praising the author’s use of scientific premises as argumentative tools and calling the book remarkable and worth reading.
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William Hurrell Mallock
G. P. Putnam ’S Sons
N. Y
C. G
Mallock
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Richmond
Salisbury
N. C
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W. T. Sherman
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Raleigh
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