Washington Letter from 1873 on Hayes Schurz and issues
Our Washington letter reports looming friction between Hayes and Schurz over investigations into the Indian bureau, notes Smith's rehabilitation, questions cabinet favoritism, and discusses the Senate silver bill, pensions for Mexican and frontier wars veterans, and a failed woman suffrage amendment vote. Austin.
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Schurz
Smith
Hayes
Indian Bureau
J. Li. Smith
Ohio
Missouri Reformer
Anderson
Vernon Parish
Senate Committee
Senate
Thurman
South
RFE
Congressional
Star Chamber
Polk
House Committee On Judiciary
Congress
Austin
Peace terms and Turkish fate loom in European talks
The British Ambassador in Constantinople warns peace terms threaten the Turkish Empire. Sir William Vernon Harcourt says independence and integrity are ended, yet Turkey may still gain a European role after the conference. A Returning Board counsel argues votes were legally eliminated, a practice called elimination. Aalowa Squire saw a death sentence overturned by a higher court after allegations of flogging.
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Constantinople
William Vernon Harcourt
House of Commons
Turkey
Europe
Returning Board
Russia Faces Bankruptsy as Treasury Struggles With Debt
The New York Sun analyzes Russia’s finances after an imperial ukase postponed thirty six million roubles in debt payments. It notes declining revenues in most tax areas, rising war costs, and warns creditors may face default if the empire cannot mobilize foreign capital or new measures.
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Russia
Greig
Ingland
Egypt
New York Sun
Leas Court and More Military in Louisiana Rule
A Civil War era note cites General Sheridan calling Louisianans banditti and says they can be ruled only by military force, reflecting Union military authority and Reconstruction debates as reported by the Cin. Gazette (Rep).
Our New York Letter 1878 Salary Scrim and Public Figures
New York correspondent reports a Board of Education cut of ten percent for teachers, while noting 474 city officials earn high salaries. The letter mocks politicians and cites comparisons with federal pay, then recounts society scandals, health rumors about Thomas Lord and Morrissey, and remarks on Rev Bob Ingersoll’s Hell lecture. It also covers two high‑profile arrests, a charity ball, and a January wave of 129 city failures amounting to over seven million dollars, signaling ongoing commercial strain.
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Patthis
Mike
Strirate
Beening
U.S
Washington
New York
United States
County of
Secretary of the Treasury
Supreme Court of the
City of
Eack
Tammany
Zelegrara
Thomas Lord
Lord
John Morrissey
Florida
Bright
Craig
Chickering
Hell
Bob Ingercoll
Rosidel
Ilinois
Europe
Free America
Frank Leslie
Hugh J. Jewett
Erie Railroad
Leslie
Philadelphia
Jewett
Flora McFlimseys
CG Governor General of
Canada
Lord Dufferin
Wtav
Southern Indiana should unite for State tickets
The Evansville Journal argues southern Indiana delegates often split votes in conventions, letting center and northern areas win. It urges concentration of candidates in the 1st Congressional district to secure representation on the State tickets and avoid the repeated divide-and-conquer pattern.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Lmvansville Journal
A New Douglas in the Field For Senate
The Register endorses Colonel R. W. Townshend as a fitting Senate candidate noting his efficiency as Congressman. The Washington Post praises Senator Thurman’s health and intellect as a strong obstacle to Governor Trendricka’s 1880 presidential path.
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U.S
Register
R. W. Townshend
Congress
Alt. Carmel
Trendricka
Thurman
Washington Post
Contractionists Organized and Financial Power Defined
The WV Y Tribune notes that organized contractionists now possess emergency machinery enabling eastern financial corporations to act in unison on a single day’s notice. Their consolidated power could resist any congressional action, effectively binding government response.
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WV. Y. Tribune
Hendricks Seen as Likely Leader for Vast Voter Body
The Vicksburg Herald notes Tom Hendricks is sound on financial matters and other critical questions, counting his possible selection in 1880 to preside over about forty-five million people.
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Tom Hendricks
Vicksburg Herald
Real Estate Auction Notice in Posey County
Description outlines multiple parcels in Township 4 South Range 13 West totaling 40, 40, and 158 acres for sale if rents and profits fail to cover execution costs. Public sale of fee simple interests may occur to satisfy debts. JOAN L. WHEELER Sheriff Posey County Hovey & Muyors Attorneys for Plaintiffs.
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Posey Circuit Court
Isaure Nettleton
Nelson G. Nettleton
Richard Ford
Court House
Mt. Vernon
Posey County
Indiana
Said
Towit
Joan L. Wheeler
Pista
Hovey & Muyors
Isaac Williams
Wabash Township
Gibson County
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New Harmony
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Washington, D. C
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Maskerg
Wherife
Tesa
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Lynn
Harmony
Bethel
Robb and Smith
Robinson and
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Robb
Alfred D. Owen
Margaret Grant
Julius C. Miller
Osey County
Julius €. Meller
John B. Deig
George Naas
D. M. Schineex
Eaving
Main Street
Tabs Vern
D. M. Scunee
Edward Homer
Cassa Williams
State of
George M. Wiley
Weeden Stephens
George W. Curtis
Evivan M. Srexcen
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James Vick
Rochester
N.Y
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