Political attacks mark nominations and embezzlement claims
The Republican caucus backs Governor Noyes for U S Senator amid uproar over alleged theft of $14 000 from the Treasury. The piece compares this to Democratic praise for Fernando Wood as Speaker, and quotes anger over fiscal corruption. Other notes cite tax resistance by Misses Smith of Glastonbury and debate over Chief Justice nominees including Mr Cushing.
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Public opinion curbs power as Williams quits Chief Justice
The iron-willed Grant withdraws Williams from the Chief Justice post, signaling press-driven limits on authority. This result boosts hope for republican institutions and shows the people’s voice remains strong, averting dictatorship for now.
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Grant
Williams
Rumble de Bum Inmate Rumor Ends in German Gold Heirloom
Bartle nicknamed Rum ble de Bum long a Peoria County Poor House inmate. The keeper has received letters from Germany stating he has inherited $27,000 in gold, illustrating the odd profits of a single line of business.
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Germany
French agitator Rochefort alive after ship voyage to penal colony
Reports say Henri Rochefort remains alive despite death notices and arrived safely at the penal colony. He endured sea sickness but is otherwise in good health according to the French Government.
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Henri Rochefort
Republican press mocks Elliott speech in Congress
The excerpt notes that partisan writers overstate Elliott's remarks to show clever speech writing. An Ohio Baptist quips after forty years of service to the Lord and wealth, calling it a stubborn pursuit.
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Bard Steddin
Inauguration Day as Ohio Elects Governor Allen
Columpus Ohio reports a grand January inauguration with Gov Noyes presenting Gov elect William Allen. A midday procession from Cleveland to Columbus featured military companies, bands, and a public oath ceremony at the Executive Chamber. Allen urged frugal governance and tax relief amid a recent money panic and anticipated constitutional changes.
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New Harmony Grammar Pupils Pass Fourth Examination
New Harmony School reports the Grammar Department pupils who passed the fourth examination on January 9 1874. The grading uses a rigid 100 point standard with the best score nearest to 100. Names include David Wilsey John Kilbinger Dalton Althouse Effie Cole Fanny Fretageot Brock Stethmatt Martha Burton Alfred Cammie Charles Collins Mollie Bennett Louisa Sibley Lilly Ford Willie Mott Eugene Ferguson Sarah Smith Lottie Holton Alice Holton Lilly Husband Harry Husband Harry Snyder Emma Miller Lily Alsop Willie Holton Jane Taylor Della Schnee Thomas Anderson Zella Heckman Carrie Breith Halleck Graddy Nannie Freingeot Katie Ferguson Ligzie Arnoldy Frank Armstrong Eunice Williams and others.
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C. Coy
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John Kilbinger
Dalton Althouse
Effie Cole
Fanny Fretageot
Brock Stethmatt
Martha Burton
Alfred Cammie
Charles Collins
Mollie Bennett
Louisa Sibley
Lilly Ford
Willie Mott
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Harry Husband
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Halleck Graddy
Nannie Freingeot
Katie Ferguson
Ligzie Arnoldy
Frank Armstrong
Eirgie Alsop
Csdssleectsee
Philip Noldebar
Emma Baldwin
George Carr
Nora Rawlings
Would-Be Usurper Davis Faces Texas Crisis Dispatch
Washington dispatch from Jan 12 1874 reports President Grant rejecting federal troops to resolve Texas election disputes. Governor Davis defies Texas Legislature, while Democratic and Radical factions prepare to act. Davis issues proclamation suspending claims of legislators until legal validation.
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Texas
Supreme Court of Texas
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Galveston
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T. J. Bell
Throckmorton
J. Davis
Counterpoint on vengeance and a Kansas gunpowder trap
A Boswell Johnson exchange on when death by self action is justified. A Kansas farmer lacks shot and uses fever pills in a midnight defense injuring two burglars, one killed. Sheridan Knowles attributes the line It is too thin to Alasco.
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Alasco
Rose of Arragon
Daniel Perry
Bethel Township
Posey County
Indiana
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Benj. H. Elder
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Political Currents and Oddities in Republican Circles
The piece notes a stir in Republicans over Caleb Cushing’s possible nomination for Chief Justice and Grant’s threats to dismiss rivals in Texas. It suggests Grant may align with Democrats, reflecting discontent with GOP leaders. It also mentions Worcester’s Havana arrival, a Bible Society presidency in Kentucky, a Marion Ohio wedding, and eight Smiths in the Ohio Legislature with nicknames.
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Kentucky
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Louisville
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