Outrageous conduct cited in Republican ranks in Philadelphia race
Philadelphia Telegraph urges immediate action as Republicans condemn the regular party in the Gray district Senate race. War-morn accused of carpetbagger wealth. Secretary of State Bovre testifies Warmorn saved over a million from office. Chicago warns of Administration Ring corruption led by the President’s brother-in-law ORVILLE. President urged to intervene.
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Supreme Court fixes Civil War dates in 1861 1865
The rare Supreme Court ruling sets the Civil War from April 19 1861 to April 2 1865. Ber Harper's Weekly hires Nast for cartoons mocking Republican opposition to Grant. Hemmed by editorials and satirical notes, the item cites Merker in California and Hancock in North Carolina, with chatter on Schurz Trumbull Sumner and a Halifax treaty rumor.
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Taxpayers urged to suspend railroad tax amid project woes
Epiron Register notes years of delays on the Mt. Vernon to Grayville railroad, unpaid labor, and contractor schemes. It calls on county taxpayers to petition the County Board to halt railroad tax collections, arguing money in the treasury is loaned to bankers at usurious rates. The March meeting date is highlighted for public action.
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Political Intrigue and Press Notes From A Turbulent Era
In England the grand legislative game buzzes as Campbells seeks a seat and Schenck resists testing the district, while Campbells offers to resign and restart the contest. Warier’s relative publishes a popular juvenile serial at Nar Verry's Museum, with a striking First Love engraving for subscribers. The Crayton Committee details expose bribery and larceny linked to a Radical senator, provoking expulsion debates, and Hartford Post scorns New York Customs as dead weight urged to exit. A Attica powder incident ends with a visit to a surgeon.
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Indiana Inventors Patented Weeks Ending February 6 1872
United States Patent Office issues to Indiana inventors for the week ending February 6 1872 list includes J H Redfield Grain Cleaner and Separator J F Applegate Dumping Wagon W P Dugdale Universal Shaft Coupling W H Dodge Counter Link and Plug Borer T F Fry Carriage Hub W W Gray Tand Marker W Kenyon Comic Frame for Bee lives C Lomax H Lindley Boot Crimping Machine J W Wharton Tucking Device for Sewing Machines plus other filings by Cox & Cox as patentees’ agents.
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Emergency First Aid for Fainting and Fits
Practical guidance from Hall's Journal of Health on recognizing fainting epilepsy and fits, with recommendations to loosen clothing, avoid noise, use cold applications, and keep the person safe. Additional notes discuss dizziness, Carl Schurz, and political commentary on Grant and reforms.
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Political satire and short items in a 19th century paper
A Civil Service catechism parodies exam routines and party bias toward the Democratic party. Other fragments quote English writs on potatoes, a Virginia wedding tale over a twenty five cent fee, and partisan quips about Grant. The column includes jokes about Republicans, race, and protectionism quotes.
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