Hayes letter praised by many papers as clear and principled
A collection of excerpts from Republican and Independent papers lauds Gov. Hayes's letter of acceptance as strong and candid. The praise highlights its direct call for civil service reform and a single presidential term, with comments from Worcester to Detroit praising honesty, firmness, and leadership.
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Republican and Independent
Gov. Hayes
Worcester
Mass
Philadelphia
Tilden
Ballimore
Dayton Star Bien
St. Quincy
Hayes
Davenport
Iowa
Freeport
Ill
Jacksonville
Alartford
Nand
Frank
Square
Jug Dacs
Loston Globe
Wayes
Ohio
Cleveland
Jartford
Courant
N&t
T.ydournal
Buffalo
Pitteburgh Chronicle
Uizn
Raubuican
Galeng
Gavette
Rat
Wélia
Mer al
Republicah
Gavdnyey
Ofice
Pitsburgh Gazette
Detroit Post
Litton
Albany LY
Goy
Cincinnati
Detroit Tribune
Gen. Hayes
Farrinburgh Pa
Alain
Washington Chronicle
Tilden as a Ballot-Box Stuffer and Democratic Claims
The Chicago Journal accuses Samuel J. Tilden of leading a fraud to elect Hoffman as New York governor in 1868, alleging over 20 000 stuffed votes and naming Tilden as orchestrator with Tweed. It portrays Tilden as a corrupt figure aligned with Tammany Hall and mocks his presidential bid as unfit.
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Hoffman
New York
Griswold
George II Pendleton
A. C. Hessing
Boss Tweed
Tammany
Samuel J. Tilden
Democratic State Committee
Wim. M. Tweed
Tammany Itall
Tweed
Tilden
Mr. Greely
Mr. Tilden
O'Brien
fr.Tilden
St. Louia
Girter
Stuer
John ‘Morriskdy
Washington
Democratic decline and Republican praise in a political pamphlet
A Republican Magazine piece argues Democrats harbor disloyal and dangerous elements while praising the Republican Party for intelligence patriotism integrity and virtue. It claims Democrats corrupt national administration and urges loyal citizens to abandon the party for the safer option.
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Democratic Party
Hériestl
Rocracy
Reiley Pt Org
Republican Party
Republican Magazine
Ancient Adhesive Recipe From Eight Ingredients
A strong mucilage is described, capable of binding wood porcelain and glass. Made from eight “and ong-thint ors” with a gum arabic solution and a second solution of thirty grains of aluminum sulfate in two thirds of an ounce of water added.
Preventing Cough Tics With Gargle Remedy
A brief note suggests coughing fits can be prevented or cured by a simple dry ash gargle to stop throat tickling.
Hayes Accepts Republican Nomination for President in 1878
In a formal letter dated July 8, 1878, Rutherford B. Hayes accepts the Republican nomination for President at the Cincinnati convention. He argues for civil service reform, a nonrenomination pledge, a stable currency, federal school support, and peaceful reconstruction. He calls for restoration of Washington-era practices and hopes for national unity and steady progress.
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Gong Hines
Tor
Dion
Edward McPieret A
Tile Aan
Ay Howard
The
Ilan
Joseph H. Rainey
Othens
Republican National Convenom
United States
Cincinnati
Congress
Jone
Washington
South
Samuel J. Tilden, Laboring Man and Fraud
The piece accuses Samuel J. Tilden of using laboring man rhetoric while his iron companies in Michigan issued worthless drafts to workers. It alleges Tilden was a major owner in the Ishpeming mine and involved in Michigan Iron Company, resisting a voluntary fund to pay miners after bankruptcy. It portrays him as avoiding legal and moral liability while workers remain unpaid and shinplasters circulate in the Upper Peninsula.
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Tilden
Albany
Lake Superior
New York
Ishpeming
Iron Cliffs Mining Company
Negaunee
Michigan Iron Company
Clarksburg
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Gov. Tilden
Storus
Michiga
Gov Tilden
Wiliam Breiting
Samuel J. Tilden
Michiga Iron Company
Chicago Tribune
Republican Victory in Chicago Elects Heath Mayor
The Chicago Tribune reports a sweeping GOP triumph in Chicago with Heath winning in all eighteen wards by large margins. Democrats failed to split support with Kimball and McGrath, and Hayes and Wheeler were not on the ticket. The piece notes a strong push for a Republican President in November.
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Tyue
Chicago
Firshman
Hayes
Wheeler
Kimball
McGrath
Democracy
Jim McGrath
Heath
Chicago Tribune
NYC public schools seek return of corporal punishment
Four years after banning corporal punishment in public schools, principals across New York City are largely in favor of restoring the practice. The item notes widespread support among school leaders for reinstating corporal measures.
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New York City
Curiosities and Scientific Tidbits From Historic Press
A collage of notes covers metal etching best practices with acid baths, Yale’s Beabody Museum fossil slab from Franklin County Massachusetts, Banting style obesity cure claims with sargassa weed, Agassiz on Peruvian coral limestone and ancient pacific sea hypotheses, tobacco as sedative with alcohol-like reactions, a Hobart Town jury deadlock leading to a riot and discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientific American
Beabody
Yale College
Franklin County
Mass
Delaware
Detroit Free Press
A. Agassiz
Tilibichi
Peru
M.agassiz
Lake Titicaca
Hobart
Tasmania
Hobart Town
Surviving Signer Carrollton Declares for Independence
The lone survivor of the signers of the Declaration of Independence Charles Carroll of Carrollton signs a copy in 1826. He urges future generations to uphold civil and religious liberties and prays for universal liberty, declaring his age and long life in service of the nation. August 2, 1826.
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Washington National Intelligencer
Charles Carroll
Carrollton
Carroll
City of
New York
Jesus Christ
Cartes
Carrolton
Croquet versus Polo Spectacle Declared Heathier by A Contemp
A contemporary quips that croquet by several able-bodied men is less sickly than a large polo match on horseback. The remark contrasts two athletic displays to critique sports spectacle and health.
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Gov.Hayes
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K. B. Hayes
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