Lynch Speech Highlights Color Line in Mississippi Race
The Chicago Tribune reports John R. Lynch, a Black candidate in Mississippi's Sixth district, defended his right to a seat while condemning election fraud by Chalmers supporters. The piece outlines the district’s creation to boost Republican votes, subsequent Democratic seizure, and Lynch's claim of over 5,000 stolen votes.
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Reforming the Democratic Party From the Inside
A political analysis notes Democratic splits over tariff policy after the Tariff Commission bill passed the House. The piece links divisions to the 1859- era shift from revenue tariffs, cites Hancock’s fall, and suggests tariff debate may define party fault lines nationally. It mentions Lena Voorhees, ex-Gov Hendricks in the West, and ex-Senator Baton of Cou.
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Republican Opportunity in the Southern States Crisis
A Washington report suggests Republicans plan to exploit Democratic Bourbon divisions in Georgia Mississippi South Carolina and Louisiana to win congressional seats. It cites Mahone in Virginia as a model and notes Republicans aim to recruit Independents or Readjusters to oppose regular Democrats while avoiding direct Republican branding to gain fair elections and civil rights for Black voters.
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Boycott as social discipline in Indiana saloon case
In Butlerville Indiana a man opened a saloon and faced community boycott. Merchants refused service and mail, forcing closure. The incident shows boycott as a tool to curb social crime, with the former saloon keeper eventually leaving the trade and being shown as an honored citizen.
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Saloon Plans in Butlerville Face Strong Opposition
A fragment notes the community’s reaction to plans for opening a saloon in Butlerville. It reflects high tension and expresses doubt that any future saloon attempt will succeed, noting the general mood and warnings from local voices.
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Russia as a Military Power and its Frontiers
The piece argues Russia depends on a large standing army to govern a vast multiethnic empire. It cites rail access from Poland to Moscow, stresses frontier fatigue from wars, and chronicles army sizes in 1812, the Turkish war, and 1876 77 campaigns, noting Prussia’s 1871 invasion of France with 1,350,000 men.
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The Disestablishment of Bells in Urban Life
The article argues secular bells face strict regulation while church bells retain certain privileges. It notes prohibitions on call bells and street noise, limits on musical hand bells, and potential injunctions against nuisance bells. It suggests muffling funeral bells and passing bells, with morality reminders now appearing in newspapers rather than church steeples.
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Georgia incident shows colored visitors console sick friend
In Georgia a colored woman suffering from colic drew about 100 sympathizing friends to her bedside. The door gave way and the house was wrecked as the crowd pressed in to console her.
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Freight schedules and connections on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul
Passenger trains eastbound run daily except Sunday while westbound freight operates daily except Sunday. Connections at Lan Park Junction link trains to Chicago with arrivals around 0:30 am. Holder and BsWeatt, agents, note Madison and Galena division routes, with specific station stops Freeport Milwaukee timings.
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