Washington letter on civil service and debt reduction
Our Washington letter from April 20 1877 discusses unpaid mail contract claims totaling 599000 and a larger needed sum, criticizing the administration’s delay and debt- reduction rhetoric. It also notes political maneuvering around Hayes and Packard, army size debate, and a letter from Charles Francis Adams to Samuel J. Tilden asserting Hayes’s fraud taint.
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Washxerton
D. C
Register
Congress
Jones
Smith
Robinson
Hat Aman
Daniel Danser
New York
Danser
Hayes
Packard
Siesia
Jeno
Brotherly Republican Letter Attacks Hayes Policy
Ex Senator Rex Wane of Ohio vents indignation at President Hayes in a New York Times letter. He accuses Hayes of betraying emancipation goals and allying with enemies of the colored race, condemning the administration for suppressing former freedoms. The volley targets party unity and hints at plans to undermine Hayes. BF. Waps.
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New York Times
Rex. Wane
Ohio
Jlayxs
Bluff Ben
Jefferson
W. IL. Painter
Washington
D. C
President Hayes
Cincinnati
South
Congress
Hayes
Gor
Bun. Wann
Davyzs
Hayes election mystery and Packard defeat puzzle
The Omaha Herald notes confusion over Hayes being elected while Packard apparently won more votes, highlighting an ugly conundrum that puzzles Elaine Pitt Kellogg and others. Also described is a three wheel clock attributed to Benjamin Franklin ownership at Old Kinga's Arms Inn Jiancastey England to be sold in May with other historical objects.
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Packard
Hayes
Elaine
Pitt Kellogg
Omaha Herald
Rep
Sey
Benjamin Franklin
Kinga's Arms Inn
Jiancastey
England
Countries Using Suez Canal Traffic Last Year
A historical report notes ten distinct nations utilized the Suez Canal last year with England handling about four-fifths of the traffic. The total tonnage reached 3,072,107 with England accounting for 2,343,512 tons.
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England
Bureau Veritas of
Paris
Gay Packard's bid for Governorship gains vs Havorn's bid
The WV Times notes Gay Packard's strong gubernatorial bid compares favorably to Havorn's pursuit of the Presidency, signaling potential leadership shifts and political contest ahead.
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Gay
Packard
Havonr
Cor
WV. Y. Times
Our New York Letter from 1877 Tweed and Equitable Report
New York April 20 1877 Our Own Correspondent reports Tweed’s confession and the state’s reaction as Attorney General weighs proof, the Equitable Life report declares solvent strength and strong officer credit, while a rising cat nuisance prompts new controls. Also notes on steamship wrecks, a Japanese lawyer, Anna Dickinson theater impact, and Barnum’s elephant Borsen’s mischief.
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Tweed
Gov. Morgan
Borsen
New York
Epitor
the Register
Scotch Kirk
Albany
Equitable
Morgan
Fulton Ferry
Neas
Jong Branch
Amerique
Sam
Yamada
Anna Dickinson
Gilmore's Garden
Barnum
America
bin Domicile
Tadix
Husband Keeps Washing Promise Yet Wife Remains Unhappy
A husband told his wife six months ago he would let her hang out the washing on the line. He has kept the promise but she still remains unhappy.
Political currents and baseball in Indianapolis in 1877
From the Capital dated April 23 1877 the writer describes intense party competition in Indianapolis with Republicans facing internal strife and Democratic gains on the north and south sides. Ward layouts, council majorities, and trials within Radical and Hayes factions are noted alongside local aldermanic nominations and a baseball recap where Indianapolis defeats Louisville 2 to 1.
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Indianapolis
the Register
North Side
Cavan
Hayes
J.T. Dunn
W. H. Beubing
W.F. Snyder
R. McGill
I. W. Strafford
Sth
Louisville
Louisvilles
Quest
Flint
Rocap
Moreanon
Toosman
War claim details for Wells family in Louisiana records
J Madison Wells and family of Rapides Parish Louisiana file a small war claim before the Southern Claims Commission. The itemized list includes J Madison Wells and relatives Fanny M. Wells Ida Wells Mrs M L Wells and other named entries, with notation of Michael B. Wells in the estate.
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J. Madison Wells
Rapides Parish
Louisians
Southern Claims Commission
Fanny M
Ida Wells
Mra
M. L. Wells
Michael B. Wel
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Sess
Rmony
Indiana
J. Tilden
Thomas A. Hendricks
Louisiana
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Returning Board
Rutherford B. Hayes
Wm. A. Wheeler
National Returning Board
Judas Bradley
Boston
J. Uupex
United States
Charles Francis Adams
Adama
OUR
Wayes
Y. Evening Post
Adams
House of Representatives
Samuel J. Tilden
William J. Reed
Corliss
Providence
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McCrary
Sherman
Sheridan
Augur
New Orleans
Great Britain
Caeoun Bakers
Norway
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France
Spain
Greece
Sweden
Russia
Austria
Denmark
Portugal
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Vane
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Turkey
Belgium
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Secovee
Wee
Madison Wells
Commission
Wolla
Republica
Philadelphia
Board of County Commissioners
Posey County
Main Street
Church and Tavern
New Harmony
Peter Heckman
Beetween Steam Mill
Joseph Pisely
Board of Commissioners
Uie
Main and Tavern Streets
Julius C. Miller
Tavern Streets
Poosey County
Henry Schafer
Eeeiee
Ohio Tool Co
Sandusky Tool Co
Disston and Spear & Jackson
Ames
Knox & Universal
Géneva
Monroe
Fred P
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