Blaine’s Bloody Shirt Harangue in the Senate
A Maine senator Blaine defends a resolution for investigating southern elections, while Ohio's Thurman delivers a swift rebuke. The piece portrays Blaine as seeking to inflame sectionalism to boost Republican fortunes, urging the public to bury radicalism for national peace.
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Blaine
Maine
Congress
Senate Chamber
North
Thurman
Ohio
Union
South
United States
Republican Party
Senate
Maine Political Shift Sparks GOP Questioning Power
A provocative social media query asks if Maine has also become an intimidated state as a Republican majority of 15,000 suddenly collapsed this year, signaling a volatile political climate and surprise outcomes.
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Maine
Washington Letter on Conkling Blaine and Hampton in Senate
Our Washington Letter discusses Senator Conkling’s stance on Hayes New York Custom House appointees, Blaine’s wit and faults, Thurman and Lamar speeches, House debates on appropriation bills, and Governor Wade Hampton’s unexpected Senate election. It argues South Carolina’s influence, sectional politics, and Hampton’s anticipated welcome. Austin.
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Washington, D. C
R&aister
Senator Conkling
Hayes
New York Custom House
Conkling
New York
Blaine
Senate Chamber
Boston Traveler
Bangor Whig
New York Tribune
South
Senate
Thurman
Lamar
House
River Harbor
Wade Stampton
South Carolina
Hampton
Austin
Bloody shirt speeches and political fevers noted
The Albion Journal contrasts Republican talking points and supposed outrages with reality. It cites Congressman Chalmers Missouri district history showing a small GOP majority and questions the sincerity of party attacks. It mentions Democratic reforms and newspapers courting candidates for governor to repeal birthright provisions.
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Congress
Radical Party
Heilman
Evanaville Journal
Chalmers
Albion Journal
Republicans say they can elect the governor next year
New York Republicans express their belief they can elect the governor next year if the Greenback party maintains organization. The item notes a few more Democrats are drawn into the discussion.
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New York
Greenback Party
Republican fears over the 1st Amendment history
A quoted remark asserts the Republican party regrets the constitutional first amendment, claiming it was imposed by federal force and imperial decree, reflecting a heated interpretation of U S political history.
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Republican Party
Dr Mary Walker in New York a Curious Figure in Society
Our New York Letter reports Dr Mary Walker as a bold, male attire wearing figure provoking crowds and police attention. The piece also reviews Sheridan’s trial with Ben Butler as witness, Col Mapleson’s opera venture, and critiques the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. It notes political satire and a sweeping impeachment case against Justice Walter S. Pinckney for drunken conduct and corruption in a city court.
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New Youk
Mary Walker
Phil. Sheridan
Ben. Butler
Col. Mapleson
Societies For
Eptror
the Register
Mary
Washington
Windsor
Walling
Phil
Sheridan
Louisiana
Armas
Benjamin
London
Academy of Music
Minnie Hauk
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
Earl of Beaconsfield
Anthony Comstock
Society For the Suppression of Vice
Hans Makart
Charles the Fifth
Antwerp
Walter S. Pinckney
Justice Pinckney
United States Supreme Court
Pinckney
The British Wheat Supply and U.S. Exports
The piece argues Britain is the top buyer of U.S. agricultural products, especially cotton, but faces growing competition in breadstuffs. It tallies nine month grain imports for Britain by country, totaling 105,401,926 bushels, and cites a humor note from a Philadelphia weekly.
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United States
Great Britain
Michigan
India
Indian
Africa
Cape
Australia
Russias
Isee Sie
Ensewe'ag
British Indies
British North America
Questions Answered on Tilden and Income Tax Prosecution
A Coles County letter argues that George Bidle, reflecting Illinois views, asks why Tilden faces tax law action while many New York capitalists opt for non disclosure. The reply states hundreds avoided full income tax reporting, across parties, but Tilden is singled out due to his 1876 presidential candidacy and alleged Republican conspiracy to deny him the presidency.
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Illinoia
J. Tilden
United States
Mr. Tilden
New York City
Tilden
George Bidle
Coles County
New York
Republicana
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Bidle
New York Sun
Indiana State Auditor Reports Record Finances Amid Political Skirmish
Indianapolis dispatch notes the Indiana State Auditor’s annual report to the governor highlights $1,660,777.61 receipts and $1,257,356.20 cash on hand, signaling the best treasury condition since statehood. The piece covers Democratic fiscal policy praise, Senate balance of power with Poindexter and Majors, potential gridlock with Lt. Governor Gray, House Speakership contest between Cauthorne and Osborn, and Voorhees likely election to the Senate amid Democratic control.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Indianapolis
Indiana
Poindexter
Majors
Davis
Senate
Cauthorne
Vincennes
Osborn
Elkhart
Dan W. Voorhees
Rumored Scheme Against Voorhees in Indiana Fight
A Cincinnati Inquirer article lauds Senator Voorhees for overcoming Republican gerrymanders and a hostile campaign. It condemns attempts to deny his victory and urges Democrats in the Indiana legislature to support him, noting forthcoming elections and potential opposition. It also mentions Delaware and Virginia adopting the whipping post.
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Voorhees
Indiana
Oddy
Senator Voorhees
Cincinnati Inquirer
A Few Patriotic Republicans Blaine Snubbed
Special to N Y Sun reports Blaine failed to secure support for his bloody shirt resolution in the Senate. Wadleigh opposed it, urging the Patent bill, as Blaine patrolled the Republican ranks in a moment of defeat.
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Enquirer
Washington
Senate
Blaine
Wadleigh
New Hampshire
May Fiske Defends Low Neck Attire in Montreal
May Fiske remarks that British blondes’ scant dress in Montreal aligns with the viceregal court’s fashion, drawing censure for modesty and propriety. The controversy centers on current tastes and royal style, reflecting colonial attitudes toward dress codes.
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May Fiske
Montreal
Miss Fiske
Death of Henry Robinson in his 56th year
Henry Robinson died on Friday night December 13, 1878, at age 55. The obituary notes his long life and passing.
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Robinson
Henry Robinson
Taxes for 1878 in Posey County Indiana
The notice lists tax collection details for Posey County Indiana for 1878. It includes tax rates per township, dog taxes, payment deadlines by April and November, penalties for delinquency, and instructions to examine receipts and identify township when paying. The treasurer George Naas states office in Mt Vernon and urges prompt payment. A stray notice follows about two yearling steers taken up near New Harmony, appraised at six dollars each, with identifications and the local J P William Read.
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Totice
Posey County
Indiana
Mt. Vernon
George Naas
Flisha Bailey
New Harmony
James N. Johnson
John J. Whitehead
William Read
J. P
Grand Display Of Fancy Furniture at Parlor Store
A dealer on Main Street advertises a sale of furniture and related items including brackets, pictures, frames, stereoscopes, motes and music. Calling cards with names are printed. Sale promises prices marked down for current times and asserts no underselling.
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Main Street
Peter Heckman
Deta Veo & Feretnon
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