Political rancor and ballots in the 1880 race debated
In excerpts from newspaper columns and speeches the piece contrasts 1864 leaders with Hancock, critiques Democratic power, and cites threats of ballot stuffing and Southern politics. It links Alabama and Mississippi sentiments to the broader battle over elections and federal control.
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Railroad gauges changed on New York Pennsylvania Ohio line
Tens of thousands of feet of track were adjusted on the New York Pennsylvania and Ohio Railroad to convert from six foot gauge to standard gauge. Between Cleveland and Leavittsburg 267 miles of track were reshaped with rails moved 7 3 4 inches and new spikes set. The operation involved 2000 workers, began Tuesday morning after a Monday night staging, and completed by 2 30 in the afternoon allowing regular business to resume at 2 20 P.M.
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