Political Bias in Maine Court Ruling Probed
The Delphi Times repeats criticism of Maine Supreme Court decisions as partisan, contrasting 1877 and 1880 opinions. It alleges reduction of constitutional provisions for political ends, arguing courts bend to party bias and urging public verdict at the polls. It cites named figures and observers on immigration and voting tactics.
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Indiana
South
Greencastle
Perry
Williams
Judge Carleton
Indianapolis
Supreme Court of
Maine
John Appleton
C. A. Walton
W. Walton
W.G. Barrows
John A. Peters
Artemus Libbey
J. G. Dickerson
Jos
W. Symonds
Witt Virgin
Chas. Danforth
Supreme Judicial Court of Maine
Court of Final Appeal
Delphi Times
George W. Miller
Washington Letter on Tariffs and Canal Question 1880
The Washington letter discusses tariff politics with steel rails, the Rules Committee, and Senate battles over insurance claims. It highlights Panama Canal surveys by De Lesseps, Monroe Doctrine warnings, and calls for American-led construction and control. It also reflects on Tilden’s 1868 speech urging tax cutbacks and constitutional government, and ends with a note on diphtheria cures using brimstone gargles.
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Washixoton
D. C
House
Randall
Appropriations Committee
Pennsylvania
Blaine
Grant
Senate
Thurman
Edmunds
Alabama Claims Commission
Judiciary Committee
United States
Panama
M. DeLesseps
France
United States of America
McKay
Hayes Urges Hauunpn for Supreme Court Seat
The text claims Hayes aims to place Senator Hauunpn of Vermont on the Supreme Court to replace Swayne of Ohio. It criticizes Epmunns as a hardline Republican partisan and warns that his confirmation would threaten public liberty. Democratic Senators McDonalo and Vontures are expected to oppose Epmunns.
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Ear Hayes
Hauunpn
Vermont
Supreme Court
Swayne
Ohio
Epmunns
New England
Supreme Bench
EpMomps
McDonalo
Vontures
Eomunps
Petersburg Democrat Claims Forthcoming Facts Will Shock Republicans
A Petersburg Democrat asserts possession of facts that remove fears of the election result and promise revelations to astonish Republicans, declaring the first district redeemed. Moruano, a Pittsburg delegate, at the Pennsylvania Republican convention praised Grant with a crown remark.
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Petersburg Democrat
Moruano
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Grant
Se Born Snarrsout
Blaine
Tate District of Columbia
Grant Negro
Grant poised for nomination amid rival claims and party shifts
The piece discusses Grant as the probable Republican nominee with questions about his acceptance. It mentions Hayes as a potential court reformer, suggested appointees from Ohio and New York, and a failing Blaine bid. It notes delegates and regionally varied support, including Pennsylvania and the solid south backing Grant.
Amendment Critique of Registry Law and Election Timing
The Pike County Democrat argues that a registry law invites perjury and fraud by false oath and would disenfranchise distant voters, urging rejection of the registry amendment while endorsing retaining the presidential election timing shift as prudent, though the rider taints the measure. It warns honest voters could lose the franchise and stresses the amendment risks hardship for renters and mobile workers.
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Pike Co. Democrat
Grant Nomination Bets Stir Pennsylvania Delegates
Washington dispatch reports Pennsylvania Republicans back Grant as part of a broader plan shared with New York and Illinois. Sherman appears despondent over lack of support and fear of a Grant endorsement sweep. Hayes also unsettled. Sherman supporters worry he may break from Grant if gains fail to materialize.
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Washingtons
Jeffersons
Madisons
Washington
Mr. Tilden
Albany
New York
New York Sun
Ear Grant
Friends of
Grant
Pennsylvania
Blaine
Hayes
Sherman
John
The Czar Employs Three American Detectives
The Czar has three American detectives in his employ. They spend much of their time getting puffs in the newspapers. Bismarck is described as a great beer drinker with a fondness for schooners, earning him the rank of admiral.
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Bismarck
A Cruel Hoax
In Virginia City, a man casually notes a local woman as George Brown's widow hoax target. His wife overhears and reacts in panic, then the couple resumes supper with a changed, sour mood for the evening.
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B Street
George Brown
Brown
Virginia City Chronicle
Dr Sage Catarrh Remedy Praised as Old Reliable Cure
Reputable remedies for chronic nasal catarrh include Dr Sage Catarrh Remedy, praised for permanent cures and claimed as a standard treatment. Its former proprietor once offered 500 dollars for a cure it could not achieve, with the product sold by druggists. Also mentions a quarrel between Hammerlin and Hayes, a note on leap year and Susan B Anthony, and a rolling cheese jest.
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England
Dr. Field
Dr. Sage
Marriages Shared by Wargrave Lyon and Benton Hardy
Notices report two 1880 marriages in Harmony township. James Hargrave wed Lou Lyon at the bride’s mother's residence with Rev. Culmer officiating. Bentley Bexton married Mamie Wianpy at a residence in Harmony township by William Read, fsq.
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Wargrave—Lyon
G. F. Culmer
James Hargrave
Lou
Lyon
New Harmony
Benton—Hardy
William Read
Bextamty Bexton
Mamie Wianpy
Harmony Township
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OUR
Samuel J. Tilden
Columbia County
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Tilden
Con. Boynton
John Sherman
Rach Perkina
United States Supreme Court
Allen G. Thursan
Santorp HE. Cutren
B. Sherman
Heisman
Union Hall
Bes
Jebn Will. A. Twigg
Frances J. Vandegrift
Bank of the New Harmony Banking Company
Evansville National Bank
Evansville
Edward Murphy
Jacob Breith
East Main Street
Owen
Tord
Lewis J. Lane
Posey
County
Frank D. Bolton
Moses Lane
Bethel Township
George W. Curtis
Janlow
Posey Circuit Court
Hovey & Menzies
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Hannerbal Hammerlin
Philadelphia
Susan DB
Anthony
Mr A
Rolling Cheese
Thrall & Mumford
Yhrall & Mumford
New Harmony Theater
Rudolph H. Strong
Mostyn Hall
Lasnaan
Lulu
Sir Thomas Mostyn
Jack Wynne
Sir Watkin Williams Wynne
Clarence Scisson
Farmer David Wright
Russel Jordan
John Evans
Peter Williams
Billy Buck
Geraldine "Mostyn
Wynne
Susan Wright
Dame Wright
WEYL
W. Jones
Norman Bellinger
Mollie D. Stoker
Clara Kilbinger
Mollie Bennett
Fannie Carr
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