Democrats ready to face voters over repeal of bull dozing laws
April 18 1879 dispatch notes Democrats fear no veto of appropriation bills containing repeal of bull dozing laws. They claim unity unseen in 25 years and vow to appeal to the people if Hayes presses. Telegraph reports a national immigration aid society forming in Washington led by Wincom McPherson and Grernek, seen as Radical Negro colonization scheme.
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Lawa
Hayes
t@e
National Immigration Aid Society
South
North
Wincom
Radical
Ep. McPherson
Grernek
National
Radical Negro Colonization Society
Jim Braine
Z. Chandler
Senator Jones Rips Democratic Party Attack on Civil War Policy
Senator Jones of Nevada denounces the Democratic party and cites alleged Radical policies such as Grantism and Federal supervision of ballot boxes as part of the “civilization of the period.” He asserts the country remains unafraid of the protracted Radical war rhetoric and warns against Radical editors and supporters.
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Sar Jones
United States
Nevada
Jones
Cincinnati Election Compare Predicts Democratic Governor Win
A late Cincinnati result matched last October in Democratic gain ratio across the state, suggesting a governor's race victory next fall by over 10 000 votes. The piece quotes observers calling the previous GOP triumph a great victory.
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Cincinnati
Quote on rebellion claims and political exile threat
A critic denounces alleged activists who claim a new rebellion is underway and warned that if Democracy wins control of both houses President Hayes would be Mexicanized and expelled from the country, a claim presented as fear mongering.
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Congress
Hayes
Racial Tension Feeds Debate Over Conventions
In Evansville political circles a question arises about how many negro delegates can be accommodated without empowering black influence in Republican conventions. Estimates range from 100 to 500 as the discussion intensifies.
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Evansville
Senators vote on Bett admission amid party split
Indiana's Senators backed Bett of New Hampshire for admission as did several Democrats. Conk KLing and Carpenter, Republicans, opposed. The case proceeded on its merits, a novel approach. Republican papers avoid noting General Braun of Wisconsin becoming chair of the war claim committee.
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Bett
New Hampshire
Conkkling
Carpenter
General Braun
Wisconsin
Congress
Kansas Protest Grows Over Negro Emigration Plan
Readers in Kansas voice opposition to the proposed emigration scheme as farmers and working men join loyal supporters in raising protests. Managers report ongoing petitions and discussion as the issue garners attention.
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Kansas
One Congressman Supports Rebel Claims Says North Carolina GOP
A fragment notes only one current member of Congress backs rebel claims, claimed to be elected by North Carolina Republicans. It also reports Wyandotte Kansas residents threatening a $500 per negro tax and arming themselves if needed. The text mentions Heilman on the District of Columbia committee with unspecified expected actions.
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Congress
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Republican Party
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Wyandotte
Kanaan
Cincinnati Mayor Elect Found Ineligible
A newly elected Cincinnati mayor is declared ineligible, a finding that could turn Republican losses into a total defeat and reshape local political dynamics.
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Cincinnati
Daily World Chronicle: April 9 to 15 Highlights
Reported events include Chief Moses alleging agents steal half tribal annuities, Coffeeville fire, Madison ice breakup and shipping damage, St Louis beer shipments to Mexico, April 11 Memphis welcome for Boyton, Carl Beck’s death, Szegedin relief funds, Chinese anger over anti Chinese bill, Szegedin water depth, Speaker Randall’s committee announcements, April 12 deaths and lotteries, New Albany temperance wave, national immigration aid society, April 14 prairie fires near Fort Stevenson, Lincoln icebound, attempted assassination of the Russian Czar, Cairo fire damage, Collinsville tornado, Pensacola hail, Jefferson birthday in Charlotteville, Boyton’s Helena arrival, Bear Creek gold, Mexican Congress on Texas raids, Michigan election GOP lead, and Texas congressman-elect Columbus Upson.
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Indiana Game Law Prohibits Hunting Certain Birds and Deer
The new game law of Indiana bans killing or trapping deer from January 1 to October 1. It also forbids killing or destroying quail or pheasants February lat to September lat, prairie chickens February 1 to September lat, and prohibits netting trapping killing or injuring turtle doves meadow larks robins mockingbirds bluebirds wrens sparrows redbirds pewees thrushes martins swallows orioles yellowhammers or catbirds or disturbing their eggs. It also bars netting trapping killing or injuring woodcocks from January 1 to July 1.
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Indiana
Grant's politics praised for doing what is right
The Baltimore Herald notes Grants view of politics as acting on conscience. The New York Sun recalls this stance as guiding him to warn Whisky Ring suspects before Bristow and Wilson had gathered evidence.
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Baltimore Herald
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New York Sun
House rules revised as Congress leans to general business
Special correspondent reports April 10 1879 from Washington that the House has adopted reforms to rules benefiting Speaker and committees and aims to resume general business. Stephens proposes 500 million treasury notes backed by bullion, with silver free coinage debated. Senate acts on yellow fever measure, Bell of New Hampshire case ends. A radical movement threatens southern agriculture and harms black migrants, amid partisan rhetoric.
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Hayes
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Bell
New Hampshire
South
Windom
Austin
How They Are Getting Negroes to Colonize in the North
A private Louisiana letter exposes alleged Republican tactics to lure southern Black workers north with promises of government land ten years credit and supplies. It alleges migrants see exaggerated benefits in illustrated handbills while warning of white violence and asserts Black voters already influence local offices.
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Carroll Parish
Louisiana
St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
Kansas Commences to Kick
The Enquirer's St. Louis special summarizes Kansas residents in St. Louis voicing alarm over large migrations of negroes from Mississippi and Louisiana. Citizens fear burdens, scarce work, property decline, and disruption of white immigration, urging caution on aiding exodus and condemning patriotic neglect in encouraging departures.
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Cincinnati
New Hampshire Man Wins Name Change to Rutherford B Hagen
Max Ebenezer Leathers of New Hampshire secured a name change from the legislature to Rutherford B. Hagen. He already plans his next move a consulate.
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Max Ebenezer Leathers
New Hampshire
Rutherford B. Hagen
Philadelphia
Chronicle-Herald
Death of New York pawnbroker Uncle Simpson and his three balls
From Our Own Correspondent reports the death of William Simpson the venerable pawnbroker behind the three golden balls. He built a vast business in New York, aided many customers, and amassed a fortune with a suburban estate. The piece also covers Gilmore's Garden dog show and the Talmage trial in Brooklyn with mixed tones of admiration and satire.
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Walter Stevenson
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Madison Avenue
Bella Golden troupe debuts in Divorced at Jackson
The Bella Golden troupe presented a moral drama in Jackson with Bella Golden as Helen Faraday praised as a powerful actress. Martin Golden played Frank Faraday and Mary Miller was Wiss Dicer, with Makepeace Thackeray Blaise by Harry Riobinson. Prof Gibler’s Band provided acclaimed music. the Dispatch lauds the Golden Combination as outstanding and deserving full houses.
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Falling interest rates shift mortgage renewals to 5 percent
The Boston Transcript notes that future money rates will be lower than in the past as many have funds to invest. Agents of capitalists seek mortgages on real estate that have nearly expired and offer renewal at five percent annually, sometimes even less. Securing six percent on safe mortgages may become difficult.
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Boston Transcript
What the term shaughraun means in Irish slang
The Boston Transcript explains that shaughraun roughly means tramp or loafer not aimed at persons, with usage like He's on the shaughraun. Pogue in kiss is the same style. Arrah is a girl's name and Arrah-na-Pogue literally means Arrah of the kiss. Colleen Bawn means a white or fair girl.
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Boucicault
Boston Transcript
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An assortment of quotes on newspaper criticism and the press. The Philadelphia Star condemns boastful disdain for critics while the Plymouth Democrat argues that honest men fearlessly stand by their clean records, whereas unscrupulous wealth invites slander.
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Plymouth Democrat
Prediction and satire from historic editorials
The Franklin Herald quotes Frank Blair predicting Grant’s removal from the White House. The Bismarck remark claims beer fuels democracy and whisky is preferred. The Shelbyville Democrat vows to keep exposing frauds despite the Grabba libel law.
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U. S. Grant
White House
Washington
Franklin Herald
Shelbyville
Unclear excerpt notes luck with horse shoe and Chandler
The fragment notes luck of picking up a horse shoe versus being grabbed by a mule. It mentions no man has been hung in Michigan since 1830 and references the strong influence of Zack Chandler in the state.
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Michigan
Zack Chandler
Northern Texas Prosperity Praises From Dallas Herald
The Dallas Herald reports Northern Texas tillers of the soil produce ample provisions with corn meat and cotton cattle crops yielding clear profits. They are growing wealthy and may rival Kentucky's bluegrass prosperity within fifteen years. Also noted are contrasts in Garfield speeches and a quip about Adam and Eve. A brief item mentions the Grand Duke Michael Alexandrowitch of Russia at four months with a household of 15 and an 18125 roubles allowance for his table.
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Texas
Dallas Herald
Kentucky
Michael Alexandrowitch
Russia
New York City payroll surpasses Washington salaries
A New York City government payroll includes 36 men earning higher salaries than most in Washington outside the President. The piece notes the need for top talent to manage and boost municipal debt. The column then mocks a Pennsylvania judge's ruling that an unmarried woman is not an old maid until after her 35th birthday, calling it a jest for the ladies.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Rights and punishment echoed in Pennsylvania commentary
A South Bend Tribune note contrasts capital punishment for killing a stranger’s wife with prison for killing one’s own spouse in Pennsylvania. It also critiques Jae-Gov. Blue Jeans vetoing a medical bill for citing scripture, labeling him not a Bob Ingersoll figure.
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Pennsylvania
Jae-Gov
Blue Jeans
Bob Ingersoll
South Bend Tribune
Why is a true woman like a hinge
The line quips that a virtuous woman is akin to a hinge worthy of admiration, suggesting she provides support and movement in life.
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Sam
Obituary Notices From Poseyville 1879
Deaths recorded at Poseyville include Rev. Joan Schraper aged 87 and Wa A Weaver aged 26, both announced in April 1879. Schraper died on April 14 and Weaver on April 12, with services noted in the Poseyville area.
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Schrader
Poseyville
Joan Schraper
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