Washington Letters Open Political Strife and Reform
From Washington January 11, 1878 reports on Hayes fear of impeachment, Wheeler rivalry, and senatorial influence. Notes on woman suffrage convention led by Mrs Stanton, bond issues, and Congress resuming with Voorhees on finance. Stephens seeks removal of political disabilities. officer reductions discussed. Also New York items on immigration, debt decline, Tweed case, Beecher, a suicide before marriage, a parade of pets versus babies, and cultural notes.
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Hayes
Wheeler
William KE. Chandler
Tilden
Hendricks
Senate
Stanton
Congress
Indian Bureau
New York
Castle Garden
Uncle Sam
Kelly
Aldermanic Committee
Plymouth
Beecher
Christ
J. B. Ford & Co
Dars
American Museum
Lydia Thompson's Clothing Economy Cites $250000 Value
A thrifted clothing economy claim puts Lydia Thompson at a value of 250000 dollars. The assertion credits careful buying and frugal habits as the basis for this estimate.
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Lydia Thompson
Hendricks Seen as Nation’s Next President in 1880
The Stockport Gazette lauds Thomas A. Hendricks of Indiana as a clear and principled leader whose open, manly stance outshines rivals. It argues Republicans belittle him as a "straddler" yet predicts a bright future should providence spare his life, asserting his likely ascent to the presidency in 1880.
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Indiana
Hendricks
United States
Thomas A. Hendricks
Stockport Gazette
England
St. Louis Times
Long Heads and Jealous Husbands in Odd News Snippets
A barbershop wig anecdote leads to a gag about lawyers long heads while a dying husband jokes about his wife’s future. A Washington correspondent notes J Willis Macward, Florida’s ex Senator, sought Belgian mission and Liverpool consulship before taking a post office watchman role. A dry goods clerk and a heavy farmer’s wife scene ends with a lone reporter lamenting catastrophe from the curb.
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Washington
J. Willis Macward
Florida
Liverpool
Ancient Predictions The Fate of Turkey and World Powers
The article argues Russia will seize Constantinople and the Bosphorus, undermining England and India while predicting doom for Turkey and Poland. It cites Napoleon and Alexander, the Taltsit remark, and Mother Shipton prophecies, linking Crimean War events to future outcomes and ending with a quip about crammed exams.
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Schipka Pass
Turkey
England
Russia
Constantinople
Bosphorus
Dardanelles
Europe
Asia
Alexander
Napoleon
Talsit
India
Peter the Great
Poland
Hungary
Jock
France
The
Bull
Porte
Paris
Herzegovina
Bosnia
Bulgaria
Montenegro
Servia
Senator Voorhees Delivers Grand Western Idea Speech
Washington January 15 Senator Voorhees delivered a two hour and fifteen minute address praised for its solid facts and pure English. The speech drew crowded galleries and a near to quorum in the House. Reactions from Republicans and Democrats were cordial and favorable, with remarks likening his influence to prominent historical figures and urging prudent conduct in politics.
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Washixaton
Senator Voorhees
Senate
House
Great West
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