Washington Letter on Hayes Administration and Evarts Power
Washington Letter discusses Hayes era control, Evarts as potential regulator, and Cabinet dynamics. It argues Evarts lacks party support, Blaine’s influence, and the likelihood of discord in federal politics, with references to Sherman Schurz and Chamberlain and a call to bury Civil War memories.
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Washington, D. C
Tun Eniron
The
Register
Quarts
Evarts
Hayes
Devens
McCrary
Schurz
Sherman
Eivarts
Blaine
Maine
Morton
Conkling
Chandler
Ohio
New England
Boston
Nemo
Actor John Raymond Shown as Colonel in Lynn Play
After the performance Mr John JT Raymond portrayed Colonel Sellers to the crowd. An ardent temperance advocate urged him to sign the pledge. The critic said the role was done perfectly until wine spoiled it, drawing smiles from the actor through the following hour.
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Tor
John JT. Raymond
Colonel Sellers
Lynn
Coronel
Anna
Boston
Hub
Miss Dickinson
Booth
Jarrett & Palmer
John McCullough
Forrest
W. W. Tillotson
Rignold
P. T. Barnum
Ilias
Barnum
Gilmore's
Newton
Hell Gate
Cooper Institute
Our New York Letter 1877 Dust Storm and Crime Tales
Our New York Letter reports a Sahara like dust storm choking the city amid prideful street cleaning jabs at reform. It details the Jewett & Sons explosive tragedy, Governor Tilden’s risky horseman habits, a dwarf killed by hydrophobia fears, Anna Dickinson’s combative debut, Booth’s theatre closing, Barnum’s return, and political chatter on Hayes and national affairs.
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Governor Tilden
Jim Fisk
Anna Dickinson
MecCullough
Booth
New York
Tin Register
Dhat
Sahara
London
Reau
Brooklyn
Peelera
Oarekalls
Jewett
John Jewett & Sons
Anit
Orville Jewett
Tilden
Albany
Central Park
Corrand Central Depot
Richardson
Anna
Lucky I Hayes and the 1860s political web hunters
The piece taunts President Hayes as unlucky and enmeshed in partisan intrigue. It chronicles alleged influences by Grant, Cameron, Jay Gould, Tom Scott, Wells, Brad ley, Gray, and the Pacific Railroad, framing Louisiana troops, Returning Boards, and congressional foes as factors shaping policy and power in a turbulent era. It warns of Army withdrawal and looming Congressional action, highlighting a charged partisan conflict.
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Mr. Tayes
Grant
Cameron
Jay Gould
Tom Scott
J. Madison Wells
Joe Bradley
John A.O. Gray
Lexus Pacific Railroad
Supreme Court
Blaine
Ciquinnati
Hayes
United States
Mr. I Hayes
Louisiana
Packard Wella
Congress
Packard
Louisiana Returning Board
Chamberlain
Garrigan
Phillips
Binins
Morton
It Should be Cut Down The Presidents Salary Reform Call 1881
The piece argues the President's pay rose to 50000 from 25000 due to Grant influence and party control, notes failed attempts by Democrats to reduce it, and asserts a frugal White House, with Hayes living modestly. It urges the new House to restore pay to Grant era levels, claiming the constitutional rule on pay does not apply to Hayes.
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Grant
Congress
Senate
Hayes
White House
Ohio
House of Representatives
Ife
New York Sun
Advice worth taking is careful and rare
Public figures attract advice from many. The writer argues advice is valuable only when grounded in knowledge and self discipline. People should mind their own business rather than meddle in others affairs unless invited.
London Butter Ruse Sparks Waste Trade Scheme
A London soap-boiler decorous in his counting-house is lured into a contract by a drummer offering to dispose of factory refuse for payment. The deal, sealed over sherry, leads to a confession that the rubbish will be used to produce cheap but ter, revealing a cunning waste-collection scam in England.
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England
Blaine and Hayes clash over party loyalty in 1877 letter
The Boston Herald prints J. G. Blaine’s strong rebuttal denying a New York conference with Gov. Chamberlain and Gov. Packard. The letter defends Blaine as the real Republican, attacks Hayes, and cites New Orleans tax figures to illustrate misrule and rising costs.
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J. G. Blaine
Boston Herald
Columbia
Gov. Chamberlain
New York
President Hayes
Gov. Packard
United States Senate
South Carolina
Rutherford B. Hayes
Boston
New England
J. G. Rua
Avunusta
Blaine
New York Tribune blamed for fraud in Hayes era politics
A harsh critique accuses the New York Tribune of persistent partisanship during Reconstruction and the Hayes canvass. It denounces the paper for defending Radical abuses in the South, supporting carpetbagger schemes, and betraying honest Republicans while predicting a reckoning against stolen power and misrule.
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New York Tribune
Radical Party
Returning Board
Hayes
Tribune
Packard
Chamberlain
South
United States
Carlina
Louisiana
South Carolina
Florida
Boston Gentleman’s Last Wish About Gaslight Stock
A Boston financier once a leading Manchester Gaslight holder died soon after its start. His pastor sought to comfort him on death’s door, asking if he regretted anything. He confessed regret at not taking more gas stock, predicting a major future. Subsequent years proved his forecast.
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Boston
Manchester Gaslight Company
Terms of Sale For Edward Homer Commissioner
One third of the purchase money cash in hand and the balance to be paid in nine and eighteen months from date of sale. Purchaser to execute big notes with approved security drawing interest at six percent from date. Waiving valuation and appraisement laws for deterred payments. Sale to commence at 10 oclock A M on said day.
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Lawa
Edward Homer
Appointment of Administrator for Elizabeth Graham Estate
Notice announces Thomas J. Truscott appointed administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Graham, deceased, of Pose County Indiana. The document asserts the estate is solvent and sets forth the administrator’s role and authority.
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Elizabeth Graham
Pose County
Indiana
Karate Ia
Thomas J. Truscott
Apis At
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OUR
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Dicker
Sun
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Crescent City
Stephens
Weepen S. Stephens
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Ee Cayenne Nee Champion Post
Knox & Universal
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William Price
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