Barnum Democrats Meet Over Forged Chinese Letter
A New York Friday night gathering of Barnum chairmen and allies, including Abram Hewit and Bradley Smalley, claimed no complicity in a forged Chinese letter. They did admit printing thousands of facsimile copies from electrotype plates and distributing them nationwide. The group urged local Democrats to investigate alleged election frauds, while critics call the move partisan demagoguery. Fraud at polls, if proven, should be punished, they say.
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Barnum
New York
Abram Hewit
Bradley B. Smalley
Vermont
Barnum Committee
Alabama
Democratic Fraud Alleged In Alabama Congressional Counts
Washington dispatch to the New York Times claims Bourbon Democracy officials manipulated ballots in Alabama. In the Second District Republican Paul Strobach allegedly lost about 3 500 votes to Democrat Herbert after ballots were diverted. Similar manipulation is alleged in the First and Fourth Districts with Republicans leading on returns but Democrats counted in.
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Washington
New York Times
Alabama
Congress
Paul Strobach
Herbert
Strobach
Gillette
Herndon
Forgery and Perjury Allegations in Chinese Labor Letter
The defense witnesses in the Philp Chinese forgery case confess they were hired by Democratic managers to commit perjury. The two are jailed awaiting Grand Jury action, while those who hired them face consequences for using fraud to influence an election.
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New York
Morey
Barnum
Garfield
The Crime of Forgery
A reader argues that forging a document or signing as an authority figure is a growing threat. The letter warns abuse of authority could destabilize government, noting varying legal penalties and dangers in incitement during public excitement.
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Anotfer
Excursion Parties Tour Western Lands From Multiple States
A large group from Illinois Iowa and the East left Tuesday evening over the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific for Western Iowa Nebraska and Dakota to inspect salable lands. Similar parties over other rail lines are touring the western frontier drawing thousands of people. Massachusetts population is 1 783 085 with 66 044 more females than males. The text notes county name spellings and local antiquities.
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Illinois
Iowa
East
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Nebraska
Dakota
Chicago and Northwestern
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Chicago
Burlington and Quincy
Massachusetts
Census Bureau
Berne
Berkshire
Bristol
National elections and six year presidency proposal
An exchange argues that campaign time costs the country at least a hundred million dollars in lost production. It favors extending the President's term to six years and restricting re election. Illinois voters recently approved longer county terms as a precedent.
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Illinois
United States
Ilinois
Illinois presidential and governor election returns tabulated
The article reports Illinois presidential results Garfield 311,205 Hancock 277,454 and others totaling 621,184 with Garfield ahead by 40,761 and statewide governor results Cullom 312,505 Trumbull 270,380 Streeter 20,589, Cullom ahead by 36,176. It compares state totals to four years ago and notes party shifts and Greenback changes.
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Illinois
Garfield
Hancock
Weaver
Dow
Cullom
Trumbull
Streeter
Tilden
Tyo
Army General Sherman cites manpower strain and post consolidation
In his annual report General Sherman agrees with General Sheridan that the army lacks enough enlisted men for heavy duties and is overworked. He urges selling many small frontier posts and concentrating forces at strategic points to speed deployment and protect stores. He also argues coast defences are largely unnecessary and that commercial cities should rely on the Navy for safety.
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Shermen
Sheridan
Teraitones
Strapetic
A Terrible Fire At Minnesota Insane Asylum
A wing of the Minnesota Insane Asylum at St Peters burned on Monday. Losses reach 29000 with no insurance while the building valued about 500000 housed over 600 inmates. Cause unknown and death toll uncertain with reports of twenty to fifty lives lost. some inmates perished from cold and exposure.
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Minnesota
Early Training in Military Studies for Youth
The Adjutant General of the regular army emphasizes the value of early and partial military instruction for youth. The program fits with schooling, does not hinder civil education, and fosters lifelong militia affiliation, boosting state capability to provide trained officers in emergencies.
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Adutant-General Drum
Editor’s take on Hancock Hendricks ticket split in 1880 issues
The Rock Island Argus editor argues the defeat stemmed from an unpopular vice presidential pick and a court ruling favoring Republicans. He says Hancock’s weak running mate hurt the ticket and Hendricks’ Indiana appeal faltered under legal scrutiny.
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Rock Island Argus
Hancock
Hendricks
Ndiana
Arthur
Harlows Stewardship
Extracts from the Secretary of State report praised Col Harlow for efficiency and urged reforms. It notes pardons, citizenship restorations, extraditions, and county incorporations including Cable and Rock Island. The State Library praised, newspapers praised, and many corporations formed under general incorporation laws with suggestions for annual reporting.
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Illinois
Col Harlow
Harlow
Joliet
Cheater
State Reform School
Pontiac
Lion
Cable
Mercer Co R.R
Rock I Sland
State Library
Moline
Rock Island
Secretary urges clear weights and measures law and state house upgrades
The official argues that no business under state authority is being transacted by listed firms and calls for a definite weights and measures law. He urges finishing the State House promptly to cut heating costs by at least 25 percent, recommends elevators, and praises his subordinates and assistants.
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State House
Dennis Kearney Retires and Local Election Skepticism
Brief comment on Dennis Kearney retiring to private life and preferring mule work to reforming a doomed government. The Mobile Register deems the election result meaningless and vows to continue spelling nation with a small n. In Boston a season ticket prize headlines a lecture course. The piece notes scarce Republicans who opposed Gen Arthur’s nomination, Ireland’s shooting season, landlords falling daily, and England becoming a Democrat for revenue.
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Dennis Kearney
Dennis
Mobile Register
Nation
Boston
Arthur
Ireland
Down
Illinois State debt cleared with 2810511 total reach
The entire outstanding indebtedness of Illinois is listed as 2810511 dollars with 23600 called in but not surrendered by holders. The balance is due January 1 and interest will stop then whether presented or not. After payoff, about 100000 remains in the state treasury for current expenses. Garfield is celebrated for holding multiple offices and entering the White House with his family if his mother lives to March 6.
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Illinois
Garfield
Congress
Ife
White House
Iowa backs Allison for Treasury. Hitchcock eyed for Interior
Iowa favors Senator Allison for Secretary of the Treasury while Nebraska suggests ex Senator Hitchcock for Interior. The former seems a strong choice. the latter appears questionable given his age and capacity for demanding duties.
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Iowa
Allison
Nebraska
Hitchcock
Interior
Mining Disaster Hits Stellarton Area Killing Horses and Workers
A Halifax Nova Scotia mine near Stellarton suffered a gas explosion due to improper ventilation. Twenty four horses died and 30 to 45 workers are reported dead or missing as gas prevented outsiders from reaching trapped laborers.
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Halifax
Nova Scotia
Stellarton
Legislative District One returns trio of elected reps
In Rock Island and Henry counties the vote totals show J W Simonson 12 7164 percent A R Mock 12 805 P O Mara 12 323 as Representatives elect. J W Foy the defeated candidate earned 6 667 votes, far less than each winner.
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Rock Island
Henry
J W Simonson
A R Mock
P O'Mara
J W Foy
Garfield Wins Third District Seat in Minnesota Contest
Minnesota voters gave James A Garfield 135 370 votes in the Third District to re elect him to Congress. His majority was 12 061 over Ignatius Donelly’s contesting faction, who opposed his reelection as the Democrats sought to oust him last winter.
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Minnesota
Garfield
Washburn
Congress
Ignatius Donelly
San Francisco recount demand looms in heated congressional race
The text notes serious errors in the vote count in San Francisco. Republicans plan to demand a recount to try to elect their candidate for Congress against Rosecrans and to secure Garfield's party majority.
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Tjuere
San Francisco
Congress
Rosecrans
Garfield
Scott County Soldier’s Monument Cornerstone Laid
Corner stone of the Scott County Soldier’s monument in Davenport was laid Thursday with no ceremony. Completion is expected about December 1 with Gov Gear and other prominent men present for exercises.
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Scott Co
Davenport
Gov Gear
Junce Forcer Aims For Chief Judge Victory In New York
Republican Junce Forcer expects a narrow statewide win with a 40 thousand plus edge over Garfield electors, with the main margin shift concentrated in New York City and Brooklyn, shaping the race for Chief Judge of Appeals.
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Junce Forcer
New York
Brooklyn
Local Letters and Market Outlook Stir Regional Readers
Wooster resident Mr Arnold F Roth praises St Jacob s Oil for rheumatism relief and recommends it to friends. The Union editor faces a rivalry with Argus rival Prof Sillifule while a Union man aims to reclaim the title. New York grain exports are projected at 125 million bushels for the year ending January with 117 million by November 1. Ireland s situation grows more threatening as England s troubles widen beyond Africa.
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Arnold F. Roth
Wooster
Ohio
St. Jacob's Oil
Union
the Argus
Prof
Sillifule
New York
Appointment to U S Senate by Louisiana succeeds Spofford
Super T G Mannino is appointed to fill the U S Senate seat from Louisiana following the death of Spofford. The transition assigns Mannino to the ongoing legislative term amid the vacancy.
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Super T.G. Mannino
Spofford
U. S
Principle Driven Voter Urges Informed Choices
A speaker urges voters to act on clear personal conscience and justice. He notes one can be right by principle even if not on the winning side and advises individuals to inform themselves and vote for the most deserving candidates.
California Electors Favor Garfield Arthur in Electoral Vote
California completes electoral slate with five Democratic electors and one Republican. Garfield Arthur tally reaches 214 votes while Hancock English gets 155. With 185 needed for a choice, Republicans hold 30 votes beyond the required minimum.
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California
Garfield
Arthur
Hancock
English
Garfield resigns from Congress and Senate bid
General Garfield resigns as representative of Ohio's 19th District and will also sign to become U S Senator elect from Ohio to assume the presidency on March 4.
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Garfield
Congress
Ohio
U. S
Why the London coal price baffled Chicago readers
The Inter Ocean notes that Pennsylvania anthracite costs Chicago 7 dollars per ton yet sells in London for 450 dollars. The paper asks why such a vast price gap exists without offering an explanation.
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Inter-Ocean
Pennsylvania
Chicago
London
Inter Ocean
Wheat shipments from New York to Europe rise this year
For the first ten months of this year 117000000 bushels of wheat were shipped from New York to Europe. Officials say the shipments for November and December will be larger than ever before.
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New York
Europe
Cyclone Wrecks K Foc HIE Louisiana Church College
A cyclone struck K Foc HIE Louisiana Tuesday evening destroying a church and a ladies college. One man was killed and many others seriously hurt. The storm caused extensive property damage across the town.
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K Foc Hie
Louisiana
Damaged Faces Prompt Calls for Unfashionable Repair
A fragment condemns worn looks with a hyperbolic claim that those faces should be placed in a hydraulic press to restore their natural shape. The text reflects crude outrage and satirical grotesque rhetoric.
Kansas surpasses pledge for Garfield with sixty thousand
Kansas exceeds the promised 60 000 for Garfield by reaching about 62 000. The state total vote runs near 200 000.
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Kansas
Garfield
Heavy Snowstorm Reported in Northwest
Deadwood reports a heavy snow storm in the northwest with temperatures dropping to four degrees below zero on Tuesday morning. The cold blast affected travel and school operations statewide.
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Deadwood
Nebraska Greenbackers Trail With 3,800 Votes
The Greenbackers polled 3,800 votes while the Republican majority stood at 15 with over 22,000 votes. The result shows a substantial GOP lead in the election.
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Nebraska
Greenbackers
John Kelly on the Defeat in The New York Express
John Kelly writes in the New York Express that the Democracy suffered a severe and unexpected defeat. He credits superior Republican numbers organization and leadership and asserts voters chose Garfield over Hancock. He calls for brave resignation and faith that sound principles will prevail.
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John Kelly
The
New York Express
Republican Party
Garfield
Hancock
Crop Reports Reflect Wheat Rise in US for November
The Department of Agriculture in Washington reports US wheat production up by 31 million bushels since 1879. Area planted increased enough to offset lower yield per acre, with Minnesota and California showing higher yields on average. Oats decline noted, area up 1 percent but yield down. North Atlantic output improved while southern states suffer declines. Kansas and Nebraska faced very poor crops, Iowa and Minnesota strong, others near average.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington
United States
Minnesota
California
North Atlantic
Delaware
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Hewitt’s Role in Forged Chinese Letter Matter
Judge Davis contends that the forged letter gained life only through Hewitt and the National Committee. The judge says the letter would have remained a silly forgery if not publicized with Hewitt’s endorsement and the committee’s backing. He clarifies no one accuses Hewitt of forgery, but credits his course with elevating the fraud.
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National Committee
The Illinois and Michigan Canal Extension Worded in Political Opinion
The article urges swift action to extend the Illinois and Michigan Canal from Hennepin to the Mississippi River. It credits Gen Tom Henderson with leading the push and notes a return to Republican control could renew congressional attention and momentum for legislation.
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Illinois and Michigan
Hennepin
Mississippi River
Tom Henderson
Geneseo Republi
Neon
Letter From a Kansas Pilgrim
A traveler from Atchison writes to the Dispatch reflecting on Atchison as a rail hub, its thriving commerce, schools and churches, and Kansas politics. He notes Kansas Republicans hold a strong majority, contrasts with Missouri, mentions Ford and Greenbackers, and ends with a playful jab at party factions before signing as R James Abernathey.
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Kansas
Atchison, Kan
The
Dispatch
Atchison
Kansas City
Chicago
Quincy
Hannibal
St Louis
Council Bluffs
Lincoln
Nebraska
Colorado
New Mexico
Pacific Coast
City of Mexico
Hancock
Anderson
Missouri
St Joe
Missour
Ford
Moline
R James Abernathey
Financial and Railroad Developments Dominate Boston Economist Read
The Boston Economist reports rising dividends signaling strong business, cheaper telegraph and cable rates expected to widen prosperity, and major railroad projects including a New York Central East River bridge and Montauk Point grain station. It notes Westward railroad activity and ample crops expanding markets, with a grim episode of forged letters used in Henry county campaigns.
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Dominion
Pacific Railroad Syndicate
Far
New York Central
East River
New York
Long Island City
Montauk Point
Long Island
Europe
Liverpool
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