Democratic Leaders Split Over Debt Cuts and Lincoln Assassination Talk
Democratic leaders condemn Republican debt reductions seen as nearly $800 000 a day in August while Brack Pomeroy tours the country arguing for assassination necessity of Lincoln. Gosebeck declares a state cannot secede as Aleck Stephens would deny, in a charged political climate. New York Mayor Hall pushes for Connelley to resign, sparring over accusations of theft as the feud continues.
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Brick Pomeroy
Lincoln
Hall
New York City
Connelley
Democratic
Ohio county Democrats vow to sink with party ship
A quip from Indiana's Ohio county Democracy suggests they will stand by their group if the party falters, declaring they will go down with the ship in a blaze of glory as banners are nailed to the masthead.
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Ohio County
Ind
Wisconsin Democracy Platform Praised in South
The Milwaukee Mews reports broad applause for the Wisconsin Democracy platform in the South with strong approval and comfort for the Tost Cause considered.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Democrats in New York City join outcry against Tammany frauds
The German Democrats of New York City join the public push to curb Tammany Hall corruption. They express strong willingness to work with the committee to prosecute the rough elements and bring offenders to justice.
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New York City
Maine Election Forecast Conflicts with Actual Result
The World predicted Democrats could win Maine as many Republican voters shifted south. The outcome, however, showed an eleven thousand Republican majority, contrasting the prognostication.
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Maine
Western delegation seeks English for vice presidency
A Western delegation reportedly asked ex Governor English of Connecticut whether he would accept a nomination for vice president, noting he had previously been a marginal candidate for the presidency.
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English
Connecticut
Debt funding to begin with new five per cent issue
The work of funding the national debt now begins in earnest. Proceeds from the new five per cents will be used by Secretary Boutwell to retire matured six per cents on or before December first, to the extent of one hundred million dollars.
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Boutwell
Chicago Tribune backs deferral of party at national convention
The Chicago Tribune suggests the Democratic party should meet in a national convention and declare itself defunct. A series of blows in Kentucky North Carolina Montana Wyoming California and Maine may make such a convention and declaration unnecessary.
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Chicago Tribune
Democratic Party
Kentucky
North Carolina
Montana
Wyoming
California
Maine
Committee of Seventy to Meet Behind Closed Doors
The committee of seventy formed at an anti Tammany meeting in New York will hold private sessions as they deliberate on how to prosecute city officials. When decisions are made on issues under discussion, they will be instantly announced to the public.
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New York
Chicago
Chicago Park Bill
Lafayette Park
Europe
German Responds To New York Orange Hibernian Row
A German speaker voices a sharp retort to a New York Orange Hibernian dispute. He says if they want fights they should return to their homeland to find them, suggesting Americans can avoid conflicts with such groups.
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New York
Beveridge Nominated by Illinois Republicans for Senate
The Illinois Republican State Convention at Springfield selected General Beveridge as the party’s candidate for the November election. The Chicago Journal praised him as a Western, patriotic, steadfast representative. Resolutions from the convention endorsed the choice as sound, firm, and worthy of broad Republican support.
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Half Told Debt Toll in New York City Looms
The Comptroller estimated New York debt at about 100 million while The Citizens argued it cannot be less than 125 million. Rumors persist that municipal liabilities are far higher, possibly not less than 200 million, with continued efforts to conceal true figures.
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California
Tammany Split with Factions in Turbulent Conflicts
Tammany divides as Tweed and Connolly face Hall and Sweeny in factional struggle. The latter demand Connolley’s resignation, backed by Tweed, who resists, signaling open conflict. The rhetoric forecasts a political purge as factions clash and “maurading” contenders threaten the Tammany power structure.
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Tammany
Tweed
Connolley
Hall
Republicans Urge Democrats To Vote Ticket Short Cutout
The Denver Rocky Mountain News argues Democrats should consider voting Republican to ease their difficulties. It suggests if Democrats understood themselves and the ideas of respected national leaders they would support the Republican ticket at least partly.
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The
Denver Rocky Mountain News
Themelves
Collapse of Reconstruction era parties after 1868 election
The excerpt notes that the Democratic party, once led by Tammany Hall, was crushed after the 1868 election. It declares the party reduced to factions the Ku Klux Democracy and the New Departure Democrats, both in a poor state.
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Democratic Party
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Speaker Smith to Open Legislature Session in Chicago
Hon W M Smith Speaker of the House plans to be in Chicago November 16 to open his branch of the Legislature. He believes the House adjournment resolution permits no other interpretation and predicts the Democracy will prevail except in Kentucky, leaving few towns or states under Democratic control.
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W. M. Smith
House of Representatives
Chicago
House
Kentucky
Political Convention Nomination in Illinois for Congress
A Springfield convention of the Republican party completed its work nominating General John A. Beveridge for Congressman at Large after contentious ballots. Resolutions praised Union victory, removal of political disabilities, and criticized Democratic governance while urging fiscal restraint, reform, and continued Republican leadership under Grant.
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Thomas A. Boyd
Clark B. Dart
General Ringkék
Jesse S. Hildrup
Beveridge
Rinaker
Gaeta Dubois
Tammany Troubles and Paris Siege News Mixed
Dispatches from Versailles report Thiers fearing for his life and readiness to pay part of indemnity. Bavarian church policy debate defies Ultramonite critics. New York notes Tammany opposition building a city government reform movement led by Samuel G Courtney. A Wisconsin Fair tragedy reports the horse Western killed aboard a freight car. St Louis propeller crew losses follow shipwreck Hurd. Moscow cholera intelligence arrives from Russia.
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Harrison
Russia
Chicago Park Bills and private interests in public spaces
The author roams Lafayette Park and nearby scenes imagining parks as public blessings yet condemns park advocates as elitist. He contrasts humane motives with eminent domain fears and recalls European and American park visions, noting gardens, concerts, and a botanic display plus a St. Louis excursion and city contrasts.
General Beveridge Addresses Convention Nomination Speech
General Beveridge appeared at the convention and thanked the group for nominating him. He pledged to serve as Congressman at Large with fidelity to the Republican party, honesty, and conscientious effort, denying any claim to greatness while asserting his dedication to duties and integrity.
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Beveridge
Judge McKean Urges Grand Jury to Enforce Utah Laws
September 19 report shows Judge McKean urging the Third District Grand Jury to treat Utah crimes with standard federal law. He says jurors should decide which cases to prevent from trial, stressing equal application of law and protection for compliant citizens. He condemns encroaching influence by certain men and calls for fearless law enforcement.
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McKean
Grand Jury
Third District
United States
Maine
Montana
Georgia
Arigona
Republic
Utah
Fragmentary Phrase About Sos Reputlen and Campaign
A garbled OCR fragment references Sos Reputlen engaging with a campaign through enthusiasm and impatience, but the text is incomplete and unclear. No verifiable events, dates, or affiliations are identifiable from the snippet.
Republican Nominations Named In Jo Daviess County
The Republicans of Jo Daviess County nominate R. S. Norris for treasurer and Milton Wadleigh for surveyor. George H. Pendleton comments that the Democratic party has no new promises and that past pledges have been broken, leaving people hopeful about the current slate.
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No wonder the Democrats cry out against the national debt
The remark frames the national debt as a constant reminder of a failed Democratic rebellion and hints at partisan critique of fiscal policy. It notes Democrats’ dissatisfaction with debt while implying broader political accountability.
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