The Late Elections and State Results Summary
The report notes New York Democrats won large margins in city races and gained statewide strength though likely no legislative control. Minnesota and Massachusetts show Republican leads with gains. Wisconsin may require adjustments to a small Republican margin. Prohibition votes cited. Ku Klux violence in Mississippi. Virginia contested with Readjusters prominent. overall light statewide turnout with Virginia as an exception.
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New York
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Mississippi
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Colorado
Maryland
Virginia
London sparks talk of water fuel for engines
The article recounts hopes that water could replace coal in engines through a chemical change. It notes hydrogen extraction in London, Keeley paints history, and Dr Charles Holland reportedly advances the idea. A Patterson New Jersey locomotive tests the water fuel, showing smoke and cinders reduced but not burning the handkerchief.
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London
Keeley
Charles Holland
Patterson
London Mayor Inauguration Ushers Seven Hundredth Year
The London mayor inaugurates a seven century old office with ceremonies rivaling great state events. The office has seen steady tradition since its foundation and the mayor holds authority and pride comparable to leading U S governors with a salary akin to the U S president.
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London
Hng
Illinois
Iowa
Wisconsin
United States
Irish Catholics Torn Between Land League and Pope
The piece notes a clash in Ireland where patriotic Catholics are torn between defending the Pope and supporting Land League aims. It cautions that widespread Land League fervor may misdirect efforts and harm Ireland's future.
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Land League
Ireland
Land
England Talks Of Ruling The World In 16th Century Pride
The text boasts of English dominance in the globe during the 16th century and predicts Britain will lead in key ceremonies at Yorktown and Westminster Abbey with bands playing Hail Columbia. It frames England as affable and pledged to salute American symbolism.
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Globe
England
Yorktown
Westminster Abbey
Columbia
Phrase controversy swells as unnamed figure sparks backlash
The text mocks a vile slang term linked to a nameless figure whose notoriety grows, with critics calling for him to be hung. It notes a new discoverer claiming to be Vice President and expresses anger toward David Davis.
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David Davis
VARDERBILT Plans to Harness Drying Great Lakes for Rail Shelter
The text humorously suggests Varderlbilt believes the Great Lakes will gradually dry up. It fears he may not live long and quips that he should buy up all boats and timber from the lakes to build a fleet and run railroads to gain shelter in old age.
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Varderbilt
Venice City of the Sea Is Replaced by Streets
Reports claim Venice once famed as the city built on water will lose its canals. Smaller waterways will be filled and streets laid, while the grand canal will serve as a harbor for ships.
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Evrry Hay
Vieni¢e
Veni¢e
Indiana man seeks embassy link to St Petersburg
Fragmentary text notes an Indiana man named W. Fostzn aiming to locate an embassy to St Petersburg. It mentions Arthur may help find the place and references daily travel without clear specifics.
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W. Fostzn
Indiana
St. Petersburg
Arthur
The Women's Bank of Boston Finance Tale
Mrs. Sarah E. Howe operated a Boston banking house promoting female customers by offering 8 percent interest. The venture drew deposits totaling $409,000 but ended with Howe jailed and depositors losing confidence and funds.
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Women's Bank
Ite
Sarah E. Howe
Boston
America
Public Schools Stock Of Books By The Million
The article lists large annual figures for school books used in public schools including higher arithmetics and geographies, with millions of copies across many subjects. It notes districts spend about 5 million dollars yearly on new books and questions publishers profits from constant new editions.
Brigham Young's Descendants Serve In Public Roles
The Peoria Journal notes that one of Brigham Young's sons teaches at West Point while another grandson trains there, and a different son who died recently was a Naval Academy graduate with a U S navy commission. It argues this shows hypocrisy in condemning Mormonism yet rewarding it with public positions.
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Peoria Journal 14
Brigham Young
Military Academy
West Point
Naval School
Annapolis
United States Navy
Politician Editors Trade Barbs Across Indiana Ohio
Interest in Indiana and Ohio politics grows as Indianapolis Journal editor John C. New and Cincinnati Commercial editor Halstead trade insults. The Republican editors exchange taunts with claims of brains and honesty amid a playful regional feud.
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Ohio
Indianapolis
John C. New
Halstead
Cincinnati
New
Illinois
Iowa
Editor of Quincy Herald Faces Outcry Over Garfield Article
A reader condemns the Quincy Herald editor for endorsing violent poetic justice against James A. Garfield. The letter urges deriding the editor as unfit for leadership and cites the editor's stance as unpatriotic and dangerous rhetoric.
C. O. D. Baby Comic Debt Moment Recalled
A wit and wisdom note recalls a physician humorously confirming a newborn is marked C. O. D. The father, slow to pay, instantly digs into his clothing and settles the bill after the joke. The anecdote is cited from a medical journal as a real occurrence.
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One
Medical Journal
Evarts Father of Ten Daughters Faces Three More Weddings
The article notes Hon. Wo. M. Evarts has married off seven of his ten daughters, with the seventh marriage recently occurring. the groom is a partner in Evarts' law firm. The veteran statesman faces three more weddings ahead as he endures the social “music.”
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Wo. M. Evarts
Evarts
Entomologists Warn Cotton War Against Insect Pests
The cotton crop of 1880 suffered about 15 million dollars in damage from the cotton worm. Other pests including the cabbage worm army worm curculio Colorado beetle chinch bug weevil and more likely cause ten times that loss. The future of U S agriculture hinges on effective pest control.
Virginia Pride and a United Future in State Debt
Virginians mostly unite on state pride and view 1862 partition as a war measure. A reunion hinges on resolving the old Virginia debt question, with the current election likely deciding it and making West Virginia a historical term.
Tax Rockstand Turners Shifts Bezirks Alignment
The Tax Rockstand Turners Association ends its UMB allegiance and joins the Central Illinois Bezirk following the Moline chapter. The two Bezirks east of the Mississippi were previously the only memberships from the region.
Physicians of our lamented ex President refuse remuneration
The physicians of our late President Garfield have not accepted any remuneration and will not accept. They would likely accept a check from the National Treasury if Congress insists. They deserve to be properly compensated for their best efforts, even if the result was modest.
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Mes. Garfield
Congress
National Treasury
Greeks Unveil Byron Statue in Missolonghi
Last Sunday in Missolonghi a statue of Lord Byron was unveiled in the open with a vast and enthusiastic crowd. The event honors Byron’s memory and Greece’s aspirations for independence and recognition.
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Lord Byron
Greece
Missolonghi
Byron
Chicago claiming mining capital wealth and status
Chicago papers contend capitalists in Chicago own two and a half billion dollars in mining stock across the nation. They declare Chicago the mining capital of America, a claim echoed by Chicagoans after nationwide quotes with questions were circulated.
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Chicago
America
Charity fair nets 50000 for Jewish Orphan Asylum
In Cincinnati a charity fair raised fifty thousand dollars for a Jewish Orphan Asylum to be established in Cleveland. The effort highlights strong support from the Jewish community for aiding orphans and funding the new facility.
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Cincinnati
Cleveland
President Arthur Limits Access to Offices via Department Heads
President Arthur declares he will not be approached by office seekers directly. He orders all applications to be addressed through the heads of the departments, centralizing recruitment and ensuring formal channels for consideration.
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Arthur
Daxona Aims for Debut in Congress Session
Daxona feels herself ready to debut in Congress as she grows in influence. It is probable her ambition will be realized during the upcoming session.
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Daxona
Congress
Squirrels Attack Man in Kingston Estate Raid
Dispatch reports a large group of squirrels attacked a man in Kingston Ontario, scratching and biting him badly as they swarmed the area during an apparent foray.
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Kingston
Ont
Secretary Folger to Start Treasury Work Next Saturday
The new Secretary of the Treasury Judge Folger will begin his duties next Saturday.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Judge Folger
Election Violence at Marion Station Mississippi
Four white men were killed and two wounded at Marion Station near Meridian as armed Black residents fired on polling whites during the election. Sheriff’s posse tried to seize Ed Vance and his followers. John Vance was killed and A G Warren died in the standoff. Ed Vance and others escaped, Will Vance captured, and several others wounded. Yazoo County reports a Democratic majority around 1200 with light Black turnout.
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Marion Station
Meridian
Mass
T. Harvey
Ed. Vance
Yazoo County
Ed Vance
John Vance
A. G. Warren
Will Vance
Hardin Jones
Vance
A. T. Harvey
Josarnett
Ft Segars
Vince Segara
James Hodges
Levi Moore
Fredericksburg
Stafford
King George County
Democratic State Committee
Richmond
Readjuster State Committee
Readjusters
Cameron
House
Mahone
Patti the queen of song faces waning fame in America
The article argues Patti has lost freshness and public glow. It notes low New York seat sales and questions interior reception. It recalls her Madrid birth, rise with Gottschalk, marriage to the Marquis de Caux, later separation, and support from Nicolini, ending with a judgment on early success.
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Texas Capitol Burned in Austin Fire
Fire in Austin destroys the Texas State capitol and the Republic of Texas archive with losses around 300000. The Alamo monument and battle age remains reportedly ruined amid suspected arson and widespread excitement.
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Austin
Texas
Republic of Texas
Alamo Monument
Train Robber Sullivan Delaney Sentenced to Twenty Years
Sullivan alias Delaney, one of the few men sentenced at Little Rock Arkansas to twenty years in the penitentiary for robbing a train on the Iron Mountain Railroad, aged 73. The report notes the date as the day of homesickness and mentions three inches of something.
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Little Ock
Ark
Iron Mountain
Deater
Peoria Mayoral Victory and Local GOP Gain Highlight City Vote
In Peoria Frank Hitchcock, Republican, won the mayoralty by a wide margin as GOP gains swept three aldermen into office. The city council will have a Republican mayor, marking the first party carry in years with a light turnout under 26,000 total votes.
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Frank Hitchcock
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Stephens
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Gare
Connecticut
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Newendon
Groton
Storington
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Thursday's Dispatches: Early Election Returns Across States
New York politics show mayoral races with Law among Republicans leading over Demo craft, plus sheriff and Congress results. Minnesota reports Hubbard poised for large victory. New Jersey returns split Senate and Assembly with gains for Democrats. readjusters contest ongoing with a sizable union ticket lead.
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House of Assembly
Republilcand
Readjusters and Republicans in tight state races across the Midwest
Early returns show Camer on favored by Readjusters with a hoped for majority on joint ballot. Democratic gains reported in several towns, while Republicans claim statewide victory potential. Nebraska returns slow with a Republican majority around 20,000 and small state ticket interest.
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Prohibition
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Rusk
Falk
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Cameron
Readjuster
Wisconsin
Democratic State Central Committee
Republican State Central Committee
Flood Damage Totals Seen in Quincy Area and Levee Plans
The Quincy area reports slow river recession delaying business recovery. Levees will be built from the north end of the Say levee to Quincy 16, with repairs on damaged banks. Estimates list losses across districts totaling about 3 million dollars, while government tow boats and barges head to Plum Point to begin river improvement as water permits allow.
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Say Levee
Quincy 16
Warsaw
Indian Grave
Sny Island
Quincy Bay
Alexandria
Keokuk & St. Louis
Sny Levee
Pete Kirns
R J. Wheeler
Plum Point
Lake Providence
Mississippi
Improvement Commission
Relief funds urged for Michigan sufferers
E C Colton chairman of Port Huron relief writes J S McDonald secretary of Michigan relief in New York. He says sickness stems from defective shelter and exposure and that stock is sold for food and shelter. He estimates 2,200 families in St Clair Sanilac and Huron counties need 100 dollars each, totaling 200060, warning lawlessness and demoralization rise unless cash relief is provided.
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E. C. Colton
Port Huron
St. Clair Sanilac
Huron
Bank examiners estimate half saved from wreck at Nugent Co
The examiners of the Mechanics' National Bank in Newark New Jersey believe that 50 percent will be saved from the wreck and that whatever can be recovered from Nugent and Company will raise that total.
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Newark
N.J
Nugent & Co
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