Germans and the 1880 election in New York and Indiana
A fragment from a 1880 account discusses German voters in America, noting many aligned with Democrats yet questioning long-term loyalty. It recalls a speculative wager on a Republican victory and questions why Germans favored monarchist or democratic sides, predicting shifts before November.
Conkling Warns of Texas Split and Utah Threats
In a New York speech Senator Conkling warned that Republicans would push to divide Texas into five states under the admission act, boosting southern representation, while Utah and New Mexico might join as new states under Democratic control. He condemned Mormonism and warned it would spread if Utah were admitted, calling for release from federal control. The piece also covers Alabama Democrats backing Hancock and contrasts southern votes on rebel claims with Democratic rhetoric.
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Ohio Campaign Forecast Rich in Electoral Plans
A Cleveland dispatch from September 21, 1880, details Republican strategies to mobilize support after Maine results. The memo envisions Ohio and Indiana as key targets, claims a strong German vote edge, and predicts October outcomes could exceed November results, with emphasis on canvassing and party alignment.
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Political turbulence and reform talk across states
The piece surveys political clashes and social tension as Republicans push for straight tickets, Maine and Ohio figures gain prominence, and pension debates surface in Georgia. It notes Denton Reed’s esteem in Ohio, Schurz in Cleveland, and Republican efforts to mobilize in Virginia, Alabama and Georgia while warning of Democratic coalitions and tax-supported pensions for former Confederates.
How a Town Got a Queer Fame in Tombstone Arizona
A tale explains Tombstone Arizona’s name from two prospectors who found a rich ore ledge and exclaimed we have found our tomb stones. The camp became the town, and the brothers held a half-interest in the mine worth a million dollars.
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Odd Tales and Public Scenes From a Bygone Era
A collage of anecdotes spans circus life and murder relics, with James Cooke praised as a refined performer and a glimpse of Booth’s brain kept in formal jars. A San Francisco school discipline tale ends as teachers uncover a hidden baby garment sewn into a pupil’s split clothing.
Franch boy witnesses father hanging horror in town
A fragmentary report tells of a boy who discovered his father hanging and, instead of cutting him down, fled to raise help. The account describes the chaotic scene, a failed rescue attempt, and confusion surrounding the events and motivations.
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Hidden Passage and a Cold Night Intrigue in Me
Fragmentary OCR reveals a tale of a nighttime encounter at a door. A roguish visitor demands entry, argues with a woman keeper, and is admitted after a cold stand off. The narrative mentions secret passages, a fortress, and a murder tied to Emperor Paul I.
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