Brother-in-law troubles haunt President Hendricks in foreign notice
The New Orleans Times relays a European critique of Thomas A. Hendricks and his Danish ambassador relative, Mr. Cramer. It mocks German ties and language issues, alleging his conduct harms U S prestige and suggests recall would ease service to the United States. The piece frames Mrs. and brother-in-law dynamics as a national embarrassment.
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North Carolina Legislature Debates State Debt in Landmark Speech
A colored legislator frames the state debt issue by asking how a bankrupt government can pay a debt. He challenges the chamber and public, declaring that every man inside and outside is a counterfeit, highlighting concerns over the state’s finances and credit.
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North Carolina Papera
Guan party dissolves as resignations, prison terms rise
Resignations and sentences to the penitentiary are fast breaking up the Guan party in the country. The political fallout is spreading, with prominent figures stepping down or facing confinement as authorities push for reform.
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Gar
Sumner Proposes Senate Inquiry Into Arm Sales to France
The Senate resolution by Mr. Sumner seeks a full, prompt inquiry into 1870 arms and war materiel sales by the Ordnance Department to French agents. It alleges a $4,000,000 profit to a military ring and associates, plus alleged War Department cartridge manufacture for France, linking secrecy and mercenary aims to treasonous acts in aiding a foreign power.
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Florida
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New York Sun
Frank Blair Defends Grant and Attacks His Presidency
In a frank Marble Room discussion Frank Blair praises Grant as a powerful leader but criticizes his lack of principles and party loyalty. Blair warns Americans risk despotism under Grant, citing personal rule and influence of business interests over public good as a danger to democracy.
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Chicago Tribune
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Washington Chronicle
Louisville Cour
Shoeing Horses By Respecting The Frog
An 19th century note criticizes blacksmiths for trimming the frog of horse hooves and warns that paring the frog harms hoof health. It urges finding a skilled smith who levels the hoof without using cautery, claiming better health and performance for work horses.
Interest on the School Fund Loan Opinion by Hanna
The Indianapolis Journal notes Attorney General Hanna's lengthy reply to Milton B. Hopkins about whether the 1871 act requires all school funds loaned by counties to bear 8 percent interest or only portions received through distribution. Hanna argues the legislature intended 8 percent on all school loans, citing precedent and the law’s supplementary nature. He would, if possible, require 8 percent in advance on all such loans, believing no legal barrier blocks this construction. Your obedient servant, B. W. Hanna.
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Milton B. Hopkins
Hanna
Deming
Miller
U.S
B. W. Hanna
Sumner’s Amnesty Bill Sparks Racial Debate in Maryland
In a pointed editorial from Hioton, Md., a Democrat attacks Charles Sumner and the Amnesty bill, condemning Africanization as a threat to white supremacy. The piece claims the measure would bring social equality, provoke strife, and hint at violence, while praising existing racial barriers and accusing Sumner of fanaticism.
Brownlow and Grant ignite Senate tirade debate
The Washington correspondent notes Parson Brownlow’s personal explanation in the Senate amid charges he caused a Tennessee uproar and sought refuge in the United States Senate from the penitentiary. The reading was repeatedly interrupted for abusive language, drawing praise from scant loyalists. The item also touches on Grant, Swivt, Wilson, and other political across Washington and rumors about corruption in the Government Printing Office.
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Louisville Ledger
Brownlow
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Senate
Parson Brownlow
House
Beck
Tennessee
United States Senate
House of Congress
Treaty lapses into no agreement over Alabama claims
In a 1871 conference the Alabama claims were described by President as acts by vessels from British ports. The two sides failed to reach a real agreement despite signing, with British and U S commissioners diverging on the claim's scope and the proposed amicable settlement. A Times note and unrelated anecdotes follow.
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