Republican Fruits and the Republican Tree of Infidelity
A critical critique argues that Republicanism corrupts morals and politics, likening the party to a diseased tree whose fruits include infidelity, mob rule, and corruption. It cites Guiteau and a cabinet minister as exemplars, warns of rapid dissolution of fanaticism, and condemns the party’s alleged suppression of liberty and religion.
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Great American Republic
Cheex
Louisiana
Guitean
Bar of Justice
Republican Party
Guiteau
Remarkable stance by a stalwart on policy statements
A Stalwart leader’s high position prompts caution in political heresies though Arthur’s message avoids partisan nonsense. The space omits the full text but notes a wholesome shift from politics to business and general approval of the state paper. The silver certificate withdrawal recommendation is unlikely to gain public support.
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Arthur
Cmpress
Maessiga
Death of John W. Forney
John W. Forney a renowned journalist and statesman died in Philadelphia after a short illness. He left a spotless national reputation and was a powerful editor whose writings challenged debauchery and supported General Hancock's presidential bid through the Progress.
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John W. Forney
Patieot
Statesman
Philadelphia
Forney
Hancock
the Progress
Tragic fires devastate Vienna theater and Pittsburgh boarding house
This week saw deadly fires in Vienna where a theater burned killing seven hundred people, and a Pittsburgh area boarding house where between twenty and forty four residents perished early Friday morning. The blazes were reportedly sparked by a kerosene tap explosion.
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Vienna
Austria
Pittsburg
Unclear report on marriage rumor from cryptic text
The fragmentary note mentions David Davis and a marriage rumor with mysterious slurs about a woman and soap grease, but the passage is garbled and provides few coherent facts.
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David Davis
Guiteau Trial Defense Weighs Insanity Claim
The Guiteau defense rested with an insanity theory but refused to interview medical experts who had observed the prisoner. Prosecutors plan to call these experts next, likely affecting the jury’s view of guilt and whether the Stalwart venom shaped his actions.
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Cruitean
Guiteau
Frelinghuysen Confirmed for First Office by Senate
Frederick T. Frelinghuysen of New Jersey was appointed to the President's first office last Monday and the Senate confirmed the nomination the same day. The piece notes continued removals from office and hints at political reshuffles as July 2 approaches.
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Frederick T. Frelinghuysen
New Jersey
Senate
Arthur
Grant
Guiteau
Death of General E. B. Banning in Ohio District
General E B Banning former Democratic congressman for the Leenand Ohio district died suddenly last Saturday morning after weeks of illness. The death came as a shock to his family and friends as no cause had been announced.
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E. B. Banning
Congress
Leenand Ohio
Ilence
Jeffer son County Sabbath-school Assn Plans Next Year
The annual meeting at Christian Church elected officers led by President R J Hurlbut and Secretary W A Quigley. Township vice presidents were named, including W P Hendricks and John Tate. Resolutions urged stricter organization, focused study, and music to engage children with Rev Dr Henry Little noted for illness. Morris Chapel near Brooksburg to host next convention in May. W P Wendricks named State Convention delegate. Children’s main meeting featured Prof Martin and Rev Wright and Rev Soyder.
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Jefferson County Sabbath-school Association
Christian Church
W. P. Hendricks
Milton
John Tate
Shelby
Rob’t Stevenson
Monroe
J. Elliot, Jr
Lancaster
Wm. Kinnear
Smyrna
A. ©. Daan
Graham
Jos. Roberts
IF. M. Hill
Henry Little
Morris Chapel
Brooksburg
W. P. Wendricks
Fire damages dry goods store on Main Cross
An evening fire at the dry goods store of Messrs. Jack man and Humphreys on Main Cross caused $9,000 loss to stock with building lightly insured. Firemen secured quick control and minimal additional damage.
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Messrs
Jackman & Humphreys
Main Cross
West Street
Madison Insurance Company
This City
Northwestern National
Milwaukee
Amazon
Cincinnati
Telephonic Link Planned Between Carrollton and City
Arrangements by Howe of Carrollton and Beach of the Central Telephone Co aim to establish telephonic communication between this city, Carrollton, and Kentucky connections. A line will run from a waterworks tower to Snyder's distillery in Hunter's Bottom, with a fixed five minute charge rather than per word.
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Messrs. Howe
Carrollton
Beach
Central Telephone Company
Kentucky
Snyder’s
Hunter's Bottom
Land transfers and political notes from Bedford convention
Transfers record Madison, Smyrna, Saluda, Monroe and Graham townships with several 5 to 80 acre deeds. Bedford convention delegates favor Monfort first and Jones second, Poore third. Bachman Post G A R elects J D Simpson commander and others. A 17 year old dies from a severed artery after an ax accident. Lock No 1 work progresses and a horse injures its owner. North Madison Baptist Sunday school plans a holiday concert.
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Bedford
Trimble Democrats
Frankfort
J. R. O’brien
J. W. McCain
J. H. Moffett
Ziba Trout
Wm. Jenkins
W. H. Callis
J. P. Gillum
Walter Abbott
Fall Mahoney
G. D. Ewing
Warren Monfort
Thos
Jonez
Poore
Davin Loup Sentenced for Horse Theft in Tipton County
Local report states Davin Loup, arrested last July by ex Sheriff Nugent on suspicion of horse theft, was sent to the penitentiary by the Tipton County Circuit Court for stealing a horse belonging to Thos Neal. The article couples this with various county notices and community events.
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Davin Loup
Nugent
Tipton County
Thos. Neal
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