Southern Democrats resist interference in election results
General Weaves reports to the South that the hall has not been informed about Southern bulldozing and cites a claim by the Alabama governor that a Hancock victory would bar Republicans from the South. He notes Greenbackers feel disrespected as Democrats crush opposition, regardless of party label.
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General Weaves
Alabama
Hancock
South
Garfield’s
Congress
County Democrats threaten Greenbackers over September 4 convention
Democrats in the county warn that if the Greenbackers press ahead with a September 4 convention and ticket, they will retaliate against Skinner. The Greenbackers are accused of being influenced by Democrat actions and face a sharp response.
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Skinner
Campaign rhetoric on taxed fees and court restraint
The speaker accuses the Democratic party of resisting officers fee cuts and tax limitation, noting thousands of Democrats joined Republicans on these issues last spring. The Democracy is blamed for opposing reforms and a subservient Supreme Court overturned the people’s will.
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Democratic Party
Republican Party
Democracy
Supreme Court
Forged Pharos critique targets Fondulac paper
Tre Lemars Sentinel cites a fabricated Fondulac Chronicle quote urging despicable actions to influence votes. The Pharos alleges the Fondulac piece exists, but the Wisconsin paper denies such sentiment and charges forgery.
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Tre Lemars Sentinel
Fondulac
Wis
Seconsin
Pharas
Wisconsin
Pharos
Gubernatorial Candidates Clash Over Repudiation Issue
The New Albany Ledger-Standard notes Wallace Porter and Landers may debate publicly to settle splits among Democrats and Republicans, while Virginia Democrats press repudiation of the national debt. The North and South clash over platform unity and financial policy as the party nears power.
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Virginia
Richmond
Dem
South
Democrate
Democratic Party
Hancock Acceptance Speech Draws Mixed Reactions
Democratic critics tire of Hancock’s platitudes and demand stance on tariff finance and Chinese policy. Report cites Lt. Bolliday and Spiridey private Republican support as persuasive in Hancock’s favor, while editors warn the circulating item distorts history.
Hancock and Greenback push in the South amid mob opposition
The piece portrays Mr. Solliday as a Democrat ally of no coal influence in Fountain county and notes General Weaver’s claims from Alabama that a Hancock victory would inflame Southern hatred toward Republicans. Weaver cites Mississippi Governor West and a Montgomery mob incident as evidence of Southern strife and alleged Republican fraud and intimidation.
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Ulara
Solliday
Fountain County
Hampton Speech at Stauntec Ties Dem Principles to Civil War
Wade Hampton argued in Stauntec Virginia that Democratic principles mirror those for which Lee Jackson and Confederate soldiers fought. He urged supporters to remember blood shed on Virginia soil and challenged rivals by invoking the bloody shirt critique and party loyalty.
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Wave Hampton
Stauntec
Virginia
Lee
Jackson
Hampton
Confederacy
North
Republican Party
Wade Hampton
Democratic Party
Crowded Island Visit Highlights General Hancock Crowd
A traveler recalls Governor's Island meeting with General Hancock, noting a diverse, frenetic crowd of Confederates and pilgrims from many states. He reports Hancock's weary reaction to the hungry crowd demanding pledges for offices, contrasting with Garfield's calm farm-home reception.
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Governor’s Island
Hancock
Mississippi
Tennessee
Indiana
Arkansas
Connecticut
Louisiana
Texas
Second Dragoons
Gettysburg
Garfield
Life of Garfield and the Chickamauga Battle
General Garfield’s role in the Chickamauga engagement is recounted with focus on the stand at Rossville Road. The narrative describes Rosecrans’s maneuvers, the pivot of the battle, and Garfield’s calm directives that stabilized the shattered lines. It notes Captain Gaw’s role, the pursuit by Longstreet, and Garfield’s decisive steps to reorganize and hold at Rossville.
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Garfield
Chickamauga
Kirk
Rosecrans
Tennessee
Chattanooga
Bragg
Rossville
Glen House Rosecrans
Thomas
Chattancoes
Longstreet
Tho
Missionary Ridge
McMichael
Bond
Gaw
Negley
Wood
McCook
McClere
Mitchell
Crittenden
Roosecrane
Chattanooga Valley Road
Nickajack
Haits
Listyy
Dry Valley
Chattanooga Road
Garfield Heroic Ride at Missionary Ridge in Desperate Battle
A dramatic narrative follows Garfield astride a swift horse through Chattanooga terrain toward Rossville and Missionary Ridge. Despite belt torn clothing and bleeding hands, he advances with Rosecrans and Thomas, evading ambush by Longstreet’s skirmishers, and blasts through a cotton-field ascent to reach the fight, spurring his mount to safety as gunfire thickens.
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Aline
Mickajack Gap
Bridgeport
Urs
Senate
Washington
Thomas
Rosecrans
Garfield
Agan
Secrans
Rose- Ans
David
Jonathan
Aptain
Orderliesey
Rossvius
Chattanooga
Chattanooga Creek
Missionary Ridge
Rossville
Lafayette
Longstreet
Gartivid
Spucs
Jim Garfield
Gareld
Ley
Dan McCook
Knoxville
Gaw
McCook
Granger
Steadmab
Army of the Cumberland
Wood
Chickamauga
Battle of
B Jrr
War Department
Garfield's zigzag ride saves Union lines at Chickamauga
The account describes General Garfield leading a perilous pursuit through fire and smoke to reach Thomas, rallying Granger's relief reinforcements, and directing a bold counterattack that prevented Longstreet's break. A white dove's omen accompanies the moment before Garfield resumes action and earns a promotion.
Public Domain Unoccupied Land Figures From Land Office Report
The General Land Office tallies 3,580,242 square miles or 2,291,355,408 acres of U S territory. Old colonies hold 318,752 square miles. later States 1,514,883. territories plus District of Columbia comprise the remainder. Unsurveyed land percentages vary by state and territory, with Alaska showing vast untouched acreage.
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Uncle Sam
General Land Office
United States
Florida
Louisiana
California
Kansas
Minnesota
Oregon
Nevada
Nebraska
Colorado
Indian Territory
Womeing
New Mexico
Utah
Washington
Dakota
Arizona
Idaho
Montana
Alaska
The Columbus Reunion Planned for August Dates
The National Reunion of Soldiers will be held in Columbus Ohio from August 10 to 12 with President Hayes and General Sherman expected to attend. Garfield Logan and other dignitaries are named in letters received today. The Soldiers Association of the county will mobilize 1500 government tents for the event.
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Columbus
Ohio
President Hayes
General Sherman
Garfield
Logan
Soldiers’ Association
Ex-Congressman Read Dies in Hodgeville at 61
Louisville veteran Wm B Read former congressman died in Hodgeville yesterday after months of illness and mental decline He served four terms in Congress and fifteen terms in the Kentucky State Senate at age sixty two concluding a long public career
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Read
Louisville
Wm. B. Read
Hodgeville
Congress
State Senate
Markets Report From New York And Toledo Weights
New York and Toledo report mixed grain trading with wheat steady to weak and spring markets quiet. Prices show No 2 corn around 39 to 43 cents with ungraded and rejected lots noted. oats dull and eggs steady. lard and butter fluctuating as imports and regional demand shape activity.
Market Report on Flour Rye Wheat Corn Oats Prices
Philadelphia August 5 market summary shows flour and rye flour steady with Minnesota grades quoted. Wheat quiet and rejected at 110 dollars for No 2 red, corn in good demand with mixed prices up to 49 to 50 cents, oats quiet with No 1 white at 42 cents and No 2 around 41 cents.
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Philadelphia
Minnesota
Ighe
Vic
Live Stock Report from Buffalo August Market
CATTLE receipts total five head with light demand and dull butchers. Native shipping steers bring fair to good values. light and mixed butcher lots vary. SHEEP market quiet with common to good quality. HOGS steady with strong demand. Ohio Michigan feeders and mixed lots quoted. All sales completed with prices listed.
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Buffalo
Canada
Ohio
Michigan
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Landers
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Bolliday
Waluntesrs
Bmlack
Fort Wayne Sentinel
General Weaver
Greenback
Wheeling Intelligencer
Intelligener
West
Selma
Mississipi
Greenback Party
Weaver
Montgomery
General Burk
Mobile
New York
Super State Western
St. Louis
Mixea Ees
Aise
Logansport
Ieee Scaceseasess
Steres
Essenassesunsses
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