Editorial Notes on Politics and Events
Editorial notes discuss Sturgis village liquor ban and party politics with mentions of Blaine as delegate-at-large, tariff debate, New Hampshire governor candidate, and farmer vitality. It cites the St Marys Canal costs and federal control, Iowa and West Virginia backing Tilden, and a resigning comptroller of the currency to head a New York bank. It notes Pennsylvania’s delegate prospects and republican faction tensions ahead of Chicago.
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Chicago
Edmanda
Edmunds
New York
Morrill
Republican speaker voices on immigration and labor policy
The piece notes a speaker in thunder totes advocating protection for American labor and industries, mentions a bill to restrict foreign labor immigration, and references various political figures and conventions across states, plus commentary on the treasury surplus and political dynamics. It also covers weather events, cyclones, and a Michigan university census.
Vicksburg Herald Threatens Racial Domination Narrative
A piece claims the white race will not be ruled by blacks and favors removing black leaders, asserting southern states would rather kill them than submit. The author argues for immediate acceptance of racial hierarchy to adjust relations, portraying this as essential truth for national order.
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The
Vicksburg Herald
Tuy postal telegraph bill before house committee on post offices
The bill, without treasury funding and without expanding government staff, would establish a uniform low rate for distant post office telegrams. It would place the telegraph under government control as if built with tax money, yet avoid a private company monopoly and not deter private telegraphs.
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House Committee On Post Offices
Treasury
Atlantic Coast
Missouri River
Bank of England Coinage in Harper's May Issue
The May Harper's presents a timely clear account of the Bank of England detailing its history features and functions as the central financial institution.
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Bank of England
Harper's
Free trade urged by Detroit editorials on wool tariffs
The piece attacks Col. Eldredge and the second district Democrats for favoring free trade on wool while seeking protection, arguing only a Republican House can secure higher wool tariffs, and urging voters to back the party committed to tariff protection. It accuses Democrats of inconsistency and dishonesty in seeking protections for themselves they won't extend to others.
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Detroit Evening News
Col. Hidredge
Col. Eldredge
Washington
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Tontine House
Iuternational Throat and Lung Institute
M. Souviejle
Lafay
Republican state convention lists delegates to Chicago
The Grand Rapids gathering adopted resolutions and planned a future platform. Delegates chosen include R. G. Harr East Saginaw and J. A. Burrows at large, with alternates J. B. Moore Lapeer and B. Koon Hillsdale. District delegates span Alger Detroit to Sanilac and Macomb, with many alternates and varied towns. Judge Van Zile elected state central committee chair by acclamation, promising energetic duties.
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Chicago
Ill
Severn Ariten
Larga
Inres
District of Columbia
National Committee
Auc
M. Sabin
Minnesota
Joan A. Martin
Kansas
Republican National
Grand Rapids
Blaine
R. G. Harr
East Saginaw
W. Swift
Ishpeming
Samuel ©. Watson
Detroit
J.A. Burrows
J. B. Moore
Lapeer
BK. L. Koon
Hillsdale
Aaron B. Turner
Kent
G. W. Robie
Mason
Flest
R. A. Alger
W.S. Morsy
Flat Rock
W. I. Coots
John Greneel
J. L. Jacobs
Washtenaw
WY. A. Underwood
Lenawee
W. A. ¥Ranch
Monroe
BE. J. Marsh
K. C. Nichols
Calbouo
W. WH. Powers
Barry
John @. Sharp
Jackson
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H. Koon
Branch
D. T. Read
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J. Andrews
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W. I.babcack
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Leo
W. M. Stockholder
St. Joseph
H. F. Thomas
Allegan
Geo. W. Webber
Tonia
van Zile
Charlotte
State Central Committee
Conventuat First Diatrict
William Livingston
Walter T. Curis
Burton Parker
Bs. Resrison
Hilledale
Ainger
V. R. Pond
Shiawasses
Charles M. Martin
Montealu
Seteeos
Shaw
Newaygo
J. M. E8ch
Carlevoin
Fenth—Green Pack
Iorco
J.C. Rockafellon
Clare
T. B. Burch
Grand Traverse
E. Holland
Houghten
The Limitations of Extreme Athletic Training
The piece argues that basebah roller skating sculling rowing and wrestling captivate the public yet overexertion harms the body and mind. It cites Heenan Morrissy Morrisey Walker Brown Renforth and Dr Winship as examples of early death linked to extreme physical culture noting mass practice should favor moderate exercise and light training over intense nervous strain.
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Sullivan
College Ust
Heenan
Morrissy
Morrisey
Walker Brown
Cavenan
Renforth
Dr. Winship
Ava Rule
Houng
Ichiolegaim
Enduring Muscle Fads: A Scholar Warns Against Extreme Athletic Training
A critic argues that college authorities should curb excessive sports culture. He cautions that vigorous gym routines and specialized diets can harm healthy students. Historical examples from Greeley to Napoleon emphasize normal constitution over muscle-bound trends. He urges sensible outdoor activity and moderation.
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Jug
Horace Greeley
Tribune
William
Germany
Trafalgar
Talavera
Waterloo
Slavery Debate Exposes Northern Moral Stand Against Slaveholding
In the Senate discussion of Blair’s education bill, Senator Vance claims Massachusetts profited from slavery and sold slaves southward, while Henry Ward Beecher argues the North’s moral stance ended slavery, not profit. Beecher cites Massachusetts legal decisions and New York emancipation measures as proof that public opinion and law ended slavery early in the North.
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United States Senate
Vance
North Carolina
Massachusetts
South
North
Conal
Maine
Oregon
Henry Ward Beecher
Wendell Phillips
Senator Vance
Mr. Beecher
New York
Eame
Alwayy
The South and North on Slavery and Character
The piece attacks southern slavery as unprofitable and tyrannical, contrasting it with northern industry. It blames racial and moral traits for the South’s persistence in slavery, arguing climate or soil are irrelevant and that bad blood, indolence, and tyranny rooted slavery in the South from the start.
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South
Utah
Oregon
Molech
North
New England
Morrison tariff reform draws mixed support from papers
The Morrison tariff bill draws little happy agreement across editorials. Some see it as a small free trade step, others oppose it as meddling that harms business. Editorials also discuss Lacey for governor, temperance pledges in Chicago, Lincoln stock prospects, and party unity for the next presidential race.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Congress
Preacher’s Sermon Tale Angers Youth
A Rev J Hyatt Smith story about his life daughter in church prompts her to ask if the tale was true. She sighs she thought the preacher was merely preaching. The incident reflects the tension between sermon drama and truth.
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J. Hyatt Smith
Hnls
Dickey
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