Matthews Named to Supreme Court Despite Senate Rejection
Hayes nominated Stanley Matthews of Ohio for the Supreme Court. Senate approval came only by one vote as Garfield began. objections centered on ties to corporations and railroads. A Washington letter condemns the confirmation as degrading the court and warns of railroad influence over nominations and elections.
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Stanley Matthews
Ohio
U.S Supreme Court
Hayes
Senate
Garfield
Matthews
Washington
Supreme Court
Jay
Marshall
Congress
Fdimunds
Thurman
Bayard
Wit Dow
Water Waste and Metered Supply for New York City
Discussion on water usage in New York highlights wasteful consumption and the potential of metering to curb it. Proposes measuring household water by meter and self closing faucets with a tiered pricing scheme to deter excessive use. Suggests monthly gauging to address seasonal spikes in demand.
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Moine
Rock Island
Scribner
Providence
New York City
Iowa Greenbackers nominate state ticket at Marshalltown
The Greenbackers of Iowa at a late convention in Marshalltown nominate J. M. Clark for Governor James M. Holland for Lieutenant Governor A J Abney for Supreme Judge Mrs Mary E Nash for Superintendent of Public Instruction A protest arose over a female candidate with law concerns and delegates warned she could be barred by state law. The convention also adopted pro Irish Land League sympathy and urged direct vote for President Vice President and US Senators.
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Iowa
Christendom
Land League of Ireland
United States
Greenback Party
Ridicule of Grant Over Garfield and Conkling
The piece notes critics who mocked Grant for favoring Conkling but praised him for Garfield's election less than a year earlier. It labels such shifting stance as ingratitude and, more strongly, meanness and toadyism toward those in power.
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Grant
Conkling
Garfield
Evictions in Ireland Trigger Widespread Irish Dissent
The piece reports on forcible evictions in Ireland by British troops sparking hostility, riots, and arrests. It cites a Limerick dispatch showing families turned out in ruins and hungry soldiers. a Hyde Park meeting of Irish Land Leaguers calls for government suspension of evictions and Forster’s resignation, with Parnell denouncing the government and urging resistance.
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Ireland
Limerick
Kennedy
Cece
Ahother
Coldstream Guards
Her Majesty
England
Irish Land Leaguers
Hyde Park
London
Col Hare
Parnell
Irish eviction term shocks Irish speech in Thurlé remarks
Archbishop Croke warned the English government against further Irish tenant evictions. He said eviction is scarcely known elsewhere and describes it as depopulation and a flight of people abroad in search of livelihood, fostering a spirit of vengeance against a great empire that once treated Ireland worse than any dependency.
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Reland
Croke
Catholic Church
Thurlé
Ireland
Eviction in Ireland draws military force to front lines
A telegraphic report from Dublin describes Irish land tenants driven from their farms as rents soar. British troops, including the Coldstream and Scots Guards, cross bridges to enforce evictions while authorities try to quell violent protests and protect resident families amid widespread distress.
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Ireland
Dublin
New Pallas
Limerick Junction
Scots Guards
Army Hospital
Army Service Corps
Hest
Tenafit
Star Route Scandal Probe Hints Indictments Likely
The Star route investigation led by General Jamies and Attorney General McVeagh aims to expose frauds with possible indictments. J. B. Elkins, former Mexico House delegate and son in law of a U S Senator, is among those likely charged. Elkins branched into mining speculation and partnered with R C Kerns in Star contracts while employing others in New York.
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Jamies
McVeagh
J. B. Elkins
House of Representatives
Mexico
United States
Elkins
Dorsey
Senate
New York
R. C. Kerns
St. Louis
Merne
Indictments Expected for Former Officials in Grand Jury Mention
Ex Congressmen McKibben and Dorsey appear among those named for possible prosecution. J B Price of Missouri, ex Auditor McGrew and deputy Sally, Brady aides, and McCormick may face charges. Trials will require many witnesses from distant western regions as proceedings begin.
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McKibben
J. B. Price
Missouri
McGrew
Sally
Brady
Dorsey
McCormick
Grant angry over Conkling affair and reelection stance
A New Orleans dispatch reports Gen. Grant is irritated by the Conkling affair, says Conkling deserves reelection, and blames White House pressure, not Garfield, for the newspaper abuse. He denies bank connections, downplays jewelry rumors, confirms a successful Mexico mission, and plans trips to St Louis, Galena, and Chicago.
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N. Y. Times
New Orleans
Grant
Conkling
Senate
White House
Garfield
Jones
Nevada
Young
United States National Bank and Marine Bank
Mexico
Gen Grant
St Louis
Galena
Chicago
Bismarck's stance on Mormon preachers in the German Empire
The piece praises Bismarck for forcing Mormon preachers to stop or leave the empire, arguing his firm policy yields swifter results than U.S. leaders. It suggests adopting similar measures at home to curb what it calls corrupt national institutions and references Garfield's choices in politics.
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Bismarck
German Empire
Ile
Empire
Garfield
Joe Smyth
Conkling
Newspaper Error Sparks Mild Public Amusement
The Sterling Gazette notes occasional misprints in its busy column slate. Amid many topics, readers find a stray blunder or garbled line, yet the paper continues to deliver a wide range of business locals and community notices.
Roscoe Conkling A Portrait From the Cambridge Chronicle
The Cambridge Chronicle lauds Roscoe Conkling from Utica as a young reformer who rose to national prominence as a congressman and senator. It notes his integrity, oratorical skill, and long service, contrasting his modest wealth with alleged attacks labeling him corrupt or unscrupulous.
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Utica
Roscoe Conkling
Congress
Hle
Oneida County
Commonwealth
Cambridge Chronicle
Who Runs the Machine in New York Legislature
The article accuses Senator W. H. Robertson, the Collector of the Port of New York, of controlling patronage to crush Republicans in Albany. It questions Conkling Platt and asks where their machine is while Robertson holds thousands of offices and fat favors tempt legislative leaders.
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Conkling
New York
W. H. Robertson
Port of
Senate of the United States
Albany
Platt
Robertson
Thunderbolt Kills Couple and Horse Near Des Plaines
A Cuiiaco dispatch reports that yesterday afternoon a lightning bolt killed Henry Nieman and his wife, who were driving home near Des Plaines under an umbrella. They were found sitting upright in the buggy. Mrs. Nieman’s dress had burned nearly off, with no marks found on either.
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Cuiiaco
the 3d
Henry Nieman
Des Plaines
New York Times Hates Conkling Over Founder Alliance
The article notes the New York Times opposed Conkling for not aligning with its founder against Andrew Johnson in 1566. It also says the Tribune criticized him for not joining its founder with the Democratic party in 1872.
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New York Times
Conkling
Andy Johnson
the Tribune
Washington National
Republcan
Anti Monopolists warn of railway and telegraph control
The National Anti Monoply League warns that rail and telegraph monopolies aim to control the U S government. It cites Granger decisions as public rights gains and fears schemes to pack court and Senate to dominate executive and legislative branches.
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National Anti-Monopoly League
Great Railway and Telegraph
United States
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
Senate of
US Senate Committee On
Hartzell Aids Freedmen in Ohio Church Effort
Rev J C Hartzell spoke in Columbus Ohio on May 22 for the Freedmen's Aid Society at two major Methodist churches. The day raised about eight hundred dollars for the cause, up from eighty dollars the previous year. Hartzell also serves as secretary of the Southern Freedmen's Aid Society and will turn thirty nine while in Chicago on the issue date.
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Southwestern Christian Advocate
J C Hartzell
Hartzell
Columbus
Ohio
Freedmen’s Aid Society
Chicago
Southern Freedmin’s Aid Socty
South
Boat capsizes at Rome Indiana claims four lives
A small Saul boat containing two men and two women capsized in the river at Rome Indiana yesterday. Benjamin Server and his wife, a young Lipunter Indiana couple, drowned. A ten year old boy named Pecows also drowned nearby on Friday.
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Saul
Rome
Ind
Benjamin Server
Lipunter
Pecows
Bucklon's Arnica Salve for Cuts and Sores
Bucklon's Arnica Salve claims to heal cuts bruises sores and skin eruptions including chapped hands chilblains corns and salt rheum with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Sold by Richards & Selrbeok at twenty five cents per box.
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Bucklon
Arnica
Richards & Selrbeok
Doyle found guilty in forged bonds case at Chicago trial
The jury in James B Doyle’s Stark county granger case returned a guilty verdict after a weeklong trial in the United States District Court in Chicago on an indictment charging forging United States bonds.
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James B Doyle
Stark County
Granger
United States District Court
Chicago
United States
Cure for Itching and Scaly Tumors Promoted by Cuticura Remedies
Prominent testimonials claim Cuticura Resolvent purifies blood and aids cures for itching scaly and scrofulous humors. Letters from users in Detroit Chicago Providence and Boston praise rapid relief after tried physicians offered no benefit. Also advertised are Cuticura Soap Jelly and Shaving Soap with prices and free mailed catalogs.
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Cuticara
Weeks & Potter
Washington Atreat
Boston
Maas
Arafor Aslo
Cuticura
Cuticurs
Bara
Barbera
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Moline, Ill
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Sterling Gazette
National Anti-Monopoly League of America
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Harper & Brothers
Detroit
Will McDonald
Dearbornst
Qeo. W. Brown
Marshall Street
R. A. Steele
Illinois
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Colline
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Pike
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