Gentle Prospects for the South After War’s End
The piece argues that Silver and Resumption bills will ease finances but not bring sudden prosperity. It calls for prudence in trade, predicts a postwar revival in south trade and agriculture, and urges disciplined households to sustain progress. It notes political shifts toward the West and South and mentions Mrs. Hayes's popularity in Washington society.
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Congress
Times
South
New England
Fraud and fires in 1870s news and politics
The article reports on alleged fraud linked to the Hayes presidency with references to the Washington Post and legal proofs ready for publication. It recounts a Memphis steamer fire on the City of Chester with confirmed deaths, including John Kernan, and notes political debates in Congress over Pacific railroad subsidies and Mexico treaty efforts.
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City of Chester
Beale Street
Memphis
John Kernan
United States Postal
G. A. Keller
Will Brown
Kernan
Thomas Kernan
Mr. Zeller
Oyster stew mix up causes drunken waiter confusion
A South Side oyster house scene shows a reportedly well known printer named Footstick, intoxicated, ordering oysters and then clam fragments appear in his stew. Footstick questions the chef as the waiter insists the dish was oyster stew, while editorials from The Graphic and Oil City Derrick remark on wealth and folly.
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Pootstick
Footstick
Indiana Democratic State Convention Nominates Slate
The Indiana Democratic State Convention met in Indianapolis on the 20th and nominated John G. Shanklin for Secretary of State Mahlon D. Manson for Auditor William Fleming for Treasurer Thomas W. Wooten for Attorney General and J. H. Smart for Superintendent of Public Instruction.
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John G. Shanklin
Mahlon D. Manson
Wm. Fleming
Thomas W. Wooten
J. H. Smart
New Orleans Pacific Railroad Bill Signed by Governor Nicholls
Governor Nicholls signed the New Orleans Pacific Railroad bill after transmission of his approval to the House. He expresses grave doubts the measure may raise state debt beyond constitutional limits but signs to honor the large legislative majority and jurist opinions nationwide.
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Louisiana
Nicholls
House of Representatives
General Assembly
Proposals and Allegations in Congressional Pay Remarks
The text discusses sending silver dollars to pay congressmen, noting that even fifty cents of silver would suffice for the Dirty Dads. It alleges counterfeit nickel payments might better compensate a congressman. It claims the New York Sun has spent heavily on detectives to prove Republican officials’ involvement in Louisiana vote counts, with proofs expected to surface pending Gov Nicholls actions in the Anderson case.
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Washington
New York Sun
New Orleans
Louisiana
New Orleans Times
Nicholls
Anderson
Vice President Wheeler Opposes Silver Remonetization
Vice President Wheeler declares the silver remonetization bill violates the nation’s faith and denounces the policy. He questions convicting figures like Anderson the returning boarder of Louisiana and remarks that figures such as John Sherman or Gen. Garfield could be targeted if present.
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Louisiana
John Sherman
Gen
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The Widow's Song on Home and Words of Kindness
A woman of experience shares a reflective line on marriage and home life. She notes that a kind word to a husband will carry more weight than harsh words or flirtation, highlighting prudent conduct within domestic life.
Beaumont lumbermen face railroad price dispute
Beaumont reports three local saw mills and the shingle machine may stop cutting for shipment after tomorrow due to rail rate hikes. An order for two hundred car loads was countermanded this week as charges rise. Also noted is Judge Pinkney, once judged insane, who has recovered and returned to the bench.
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Beaumont Lumberman
McDuff
Central
Pinkney
New York
Bloomingdale Asylum
Excuses for a Hard Life Reflect on Parental Strictness
A reflective meditation on how dissipated individuals blame strict parenting for their faults. The author argues that no excuse is easy and that personal cussedness persists despite parental discipline. The piece critiques reliance on excuses over accountability.
Illinois Supreme Court bars Chicago debt and tax anticipation
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that Chicago has hit constitutional debt limits and cannot legally increase indebtedness or anticipate tax collections. The decision closes avenues for emergency borrowing or tax anticipation financing by the city.
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Chicago
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