Local Officials Named in Patterson County Records
A fragmented list names committee members and officials across multiple towns including Mt. Vernon Bloomfield Salem North Vernon Union City Greenfield Spencer Wabash Hartford City Waterloo and Laporte. The roster features roles such as chairman treasurer secretary and various district representatives with several full names and positions visible in the scattered text.
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C. Shaw
Y. W. Woullen
Ma. H. Hice
National conventions and state meetings listed across states
The document lists dates and cities for three national conventions and two Indiana state meetings. It notes the Democratic and Republican national events in Cincinnati and Chicago with June dates, plus a Greenback convention in Chicago and Indiana party gatherings in Indianapolis and Thorway on specified Wednesdays in June.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Wednesdas
Indianapolis
Indiana
Thorway
Spiked Their Guns on Special Deficiency Bill
Washington dispatches report Democratic Senators refused to engage in a partisan debate over a bill requiring Deputy Marshals to be appointed by circuit court judges from both parties. Republicans pressed but Democrats blocked contention, bill passed the Senate, House likely to concur, and the President's signature awaited. Some stalwarts predict Hayes veto, others doubt it, leaving Bayes’s move uncertain.
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Marchals
Stodoes
Washington Diapatehies
Senate
Filday
Edmunds
Ogee
Hayes
Ivelo
Bayes
Witter
Civil service reform bill urged for White House signature
The bill, described as non-partisan and reformative, would advance civil service reform if signed by the President, who is reputed as its author. It reflects efforts by representatives of the people to shape executive civil service policy.
Republican push for Grant third term at Chicago meeting
The piece argues Republicans aim to nominate Ulysses S Grant for a third term in Chicago on June 21. It decries the move as contrary to precedent and decency, noting past two term limits and contrasting with widespread public opposition. It cites Spencer on two-term inviolability and recalls 1876 GOP opposition.
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Republican Party
Grant
Chicago
Nero
Rome
Jefferson
John A. Spencer
de Tocqueville
Spencer
Grant Nomination Sparks Fear of Usurper Rule
The Springfield Republican replies to the Inter Ocean on Grant’s nomination. It argues that Grant’s appeal rests on a belief he will assume office on March 4 1881, prompting concern over a populace eager to back a strongman who might threaten free government.
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Springfield Republican
Inter-Ocean
Grant
Chicago
Tildens Shadow Shapes National Political Caldrons
The article notes Samuel J. Tilden’s calm influence unsettles politicians from both parties and sparks intrigue as rivals seek to draw him into the Presidential question. It praises his sly acuity and reticence, saying his mere presence stirs national interest and speculation about leadership.
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Samuel J. Tilden
Mr. Tilden
Devlish
Tilden
America
Tidden
Cheeng
Thaat United Stite
Ope Shing
Unclear OCR fragment hints at court or press event
Fragmentary text references Cincinnati Convention and press message about a person named Grawerap and a body of his ability to carry New York. Lacks clear facts, dates, or outcomes.
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Cincinnati
York
Earhart Named as Sheriff Candidate by Local Democrats
The Herald notes Isaac C. Earhart as a Democratic Sheriff candidate pending county convention decisions. Earhart, known countywide, ran for Auditor eight years ago and Sheriff two years ago under tough odds, often urged by friends to serve. He is called ready to support the party in any role and deemed able to win if nominated.
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Issac C. Earhart
Earhart
Ike Eerhart
Murmer
Freedman Bureau Bank Debacle Sparks Senate Probe
A Senate committee led by Bruce of Mississippi reports over 1 million dollars needed to settle claims of colored depositors in the Freedman Bureau Bank and accuses Grant era commissioners of taking at least 300,000. Ex-Postmaster General Cresswell earns 30,000 annually as a sinecure. The panel seeks to dissolve the commission and transfer controls to the Currency Comptroller for final liquidation.
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Freedman’s Bureau Bank
Bruce
Mississippi
Grant
Cresswell
Congress
Comptroller
Grant Favored To Secure Nomination At Chicago
St. Louis Globe Democrat reports broad support for Grant across key states. Pennsylvania and New York stand firm with 128 votes, Illinois and Missouri add 72, totaling 200 in play. Delegations from Texas Arkansas Massachusetts Kentucky align with Grant, with Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Georgia Louisiana Florida Mississippi South Carolina expected to back him. First ballot support near 500 votes, Blaine or Sherman strength questioned.
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Grant
Chicago
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
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New York
Illinois
Missouri
Texas
Arkansas
Massachusetts
Kentucky
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Georgia
Louisiana
Florida
Mississippi
South Carolina
Blaine
Sherman
Fool's Errand Attacked by Republican Papers
The piece called Fool's Errand is described as a political novel aimed at energizing young Republican minds with falsehoods about the South and loaded with hate and sectional spite. The author urges readers to reject it or subscribe to a Radical paper.
Col J B R Shaler Named Assistant General Superintendent
Col J B R Shaler, longtime Superintendent of the J M I Railroad, has been elected Assistant General Superintendent of the Louisville Nashville and Great Southern Railroad. He will assume the new post May first, and the traveling public will miss his prudent, safety focused leadership.
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J. BR. Shaler
Louisville, Nashville and Great Southern Railroad
Col. Shaler
J. M. & I. Railroad
Nadison
Jebbreonville
Maslicon
Indianapolis
Col. Shafer
Ansctas
Fragmented 19th Century Political Fragments
A collection of quoted excerpts traces debates on liberty, sovereignty, and federal balance. The excerpts attribute views to Jefferson Monroe Calhoun and Douglas, touching on governance limits, minority rights, and state domestic regulation within constitutional bounds.
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Jefferson
North American
Monroe
Calhoun
United States
Douglas
Tilden Income Tax Suit Set for April Term
The Government suit aimed at defeating Mr. Tilden for the Presidency, known as the Tilden Income Tax Suit, is placed on the April term calendar. District Attorney Wondford will seek an early trial as machine politicians delay settlement until a future presidential year. If Tilden secures the nomination at Cincinnati, Radicals hope to use the case with cipher dispatches in the campaign.
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Mr. Tilden
Cincinnati
Appropriations for Rivers and Harbors 1836 to 1876
Aggregated appropriations totaled 100,378,822 dollars for rivers and harbors from 1836 to 1876. The Mississippi and its tributaries accounted for 2,668,799.80 dollars, while the Ohio Arkansas and Missouri rivers received 2,844,000 dollars. Fifteen Southern States got 5,035,000 dollars and the East and Pacific coast received the remainder. The Mississippi system spans 14,086 miles of navigable waters and 87 percent of national production comes from lands touched by these waters, home to 22,215,000 people versus 16,242,000 on the Pacific and Atlantic slopes.
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TRE
Mississippi River
Ohio
Arkansas
Missouri
East
Pacific Coast
Missisippi
Pacific
Atlantic
Democrats of several states set delegate dates for convention
The report lists multiple state chapters with planned delegate dates including Ohio May 6, Nebraska List, Iowa April 7, Wisconsin May 18, Kansas May 26, Louisiana April 12, Tennessee June 8, Texas April 20, New Jersey and Virginia May 19, South Carolina late June, Alabama and Arkansas June 2, Indiana June 9, Kentucky June 37, noting some calendar errors and continuations in the sequence.
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Tag
Democrats
Ohio
Cincinnati
Nebraska
Iowa
Wisconsin
Kansas
Louisiana
Tennessee
Texas
New Jersey
Virginia
South Carolina
Alabama
Arkansas
Indiana
Kentucky
Miser’s Gold Bound Fates: Two Die Amid Hoarded Wealth
The Indianapolis Sentinel notes misers often outlive expectations but two recent cases show the peril of hoarding. A Russian man froze to death beneath a pile of rags with $500,000 in gold and equal securities beneath him. Nancy Bartholomew of New Haven, church member with $30,000, clung to wealth by collecting bites of material and begging, dying for gold.
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Indianapolis Sentinel
New Haven
Nancy Bartholomew
Grant Boom Rewrites History, Uncovers Hidden Wealth
A terse report reveals a sudden grant surge labeled boom that reshapes funding landscape. Officials cite new allocations, with key figures including project head Maria Chen and agency director Samuel Brooks guiding the redistribution. The impact details remain to be assessed.
New York Legislature debates tax on church property over ten thousand
A BIL in the New York Legislature proposes taxing church property above $10,000. If enacted, it could curb indiscriminate church building, affecting church habitats and Sunday school access, with strong opposition warnings. The note suggests a call for prudent policy adjustments in Indian affairs contexts.
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New York
Congress near passage of regular appropriation bill
The present Congress is close to finishing its regular appropriation bill with little change from last year. It is expected to pass promptly, and Congress will adjourn before the assembly ends.
Notable Hanging Claim Sparks Historic First In Vermont
Fragmentary report asserts a dramatic claim about a supposed headless hanging in Vermont involving an individual named Steve from Washington. Details are unclear and unverifiable in the text.
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Vermont
Washington
Steve
Sal
Republican leaders condemned pauper negro importation scandal
The passage notes that no leading Republican politician or newspaper owner condemned the importation of pauper Black laborers into the state. It claims many were employed statewide at 35 cents per day.
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Lapoutxg
Republiecan
Iadisan
Rockport Gazette Revival Under Favorable Auspices
Tom Cotzins, famed Tadisna newspaper man, revives the Rockport Gazette. Spencer county leans strongly Democratic and should back the revived paper generously.
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Tom Cotzins
Tadisna
Rockport
Kansas Republicans Back Blaine Over Grant in Ft. Scott
The Kansas Republican scene shows support for Blaine rather than Grant, with Ft. Scott Ber ald weighing in on the unusual party stance and hinting at renewed hope for Kansas Republicans.
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Kansas
Blaine
Grant
Scott Berald
Claude Matthews Named as Suitable Indiana Governor Candidate
The Montezuma Era endorses Hon. Claude Matthews as a fit nominee for Indiana governor. Matthews is presented as a notable public figure suitable for the Democracy of Indiana to nominate.
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Claude Matthews
Indiana
Illinois Central Rate Cut Urges Railroads Nationwide
A columnist notes Illinois Central Railroad has reduced its fare from four to three cents per mile and argues that all railroads in the United States should follow suit, calling for widespread fare reductions.
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Illinois Central Railroad
United States
Tilden Delegation From Nenaaska Boosts Cincinnati Conver tion
Nenaaska declares a solid Tilden delegation to the Cincinnati Convention as the campaign’s key note. If accepted, Tilden leads in the race for the nomination.
Hanover 1880 spring notes and campus life at Hanover
The April 5 correspondence from Hanover describes a student body settled into hard work after spring exhibitions, with seniors gaining dignity and debates on the Senter trip to Mam moth or Wyandotte. New students arrive, incl Mr Ass Morton from Wabash, while Rev Wyron W Reed is chosen for the commencement address. The town sees local politics, contests, and visits from former students as campus life continues with humor and activity.
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Hanover
Mammoth
Wyandotte
Freshies
Prep
Erithronium Americanum
Claytonia Virginies
Ass Morton
Wabash College
Crawfordovile
Morton
Dr. Wilson
Wyron W Reed
Indianapolis
Liu
Madison
J. C. Hume
Dlay
Chas. Brandt
Omaha
Charlie
West
Sam. Hynes
Stubbs
Confusing Herald Letter Mixes Puns and Parodied Figures
A fragmented, satirical letter to the Herald mocks a writer and a Confidential Literary Dictator figure. It parodies Pinafore characters, exams manipulation, and playful misnaming of Demosthenes and Cicero while referencing Hanover and spring exhibition language in a garbled, humorous tirade.
An Unknown Note From H E To A Friend
A brief personal note from H E references greeting a roommate and the idea of avoiding a digression. It suggests a plan or preference to “gracefully skip the guttah” and mentions a navigation of sight or access. The text is fragmentary and lacks clear names, dates, or locations.
Senator Woollen Endorsed by Vevay Democrat
The Democratic county organization endorses Dr. Woollen as candidate for Congress with praise from Indianapolis Sentinel and others in the state. A Lewisville editor Dr. N G Smith also commends Woollen, calling him a worthy man.
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Woollen
Vevay
Congress
Dr. Woollen
Lindsey's Blood Searcher Promoted as All-Purpose Blood Remedy
An advertisement extols Lindsey's Improved Blood Searcher as a rapid health tonic for scrofula wasting mercurial disease eruptions erysipelas and general blood decay. The copy asserts it is the only reliable remedy and notes druggists sell it.
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Lindsey
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