Political Commentary on Blaine and Hayes in 1877
From Our Special Correspondent notes Senator Blaine’s Woodstock speech shows a belief that the administration seeks foreign conflict to dodge domestic financial issues and shape party strategy. The piece criticizes Maryland GOP corruption links, discusses Washington monument plans, Oldest Inhabitants club, and Southern travel plans including White Sulphur Springs with mention of Governor Vanzandt’s Rhode Island address and Hayes administration outcomes.
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Hartranft Shifts Blame Over Despatch To Corporal Tanner
General Hartranft seeks to throw responsibility for a silly despatch onto Corporal Tanner claiming the message was prepared and transmitted by him. Initially proud of the dispatch, Hartranft faced newspaper ridicule and then blamed a crippled corporal for the error involving Queen Victoria and Grant.
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Monument under way for Douglas statue completion
The Douglas monument project has begun with sapphire of granite under consideration while bhoutl limestone is suggested as an alternative material.
New York Fourth Brightens With Museums Dogs and Town Gossip
From Our Own Correspondent in New York on July 6 1877 reports a quieter Fourth of July. Public displays were muted as residents sought calmer pleasures at Rockaway Beach and Coney Island while the city opened the National Anatomical Museum. New dog catching schemes yielded 900 dogs removed, with Spitz dogs dominating the haul. Russian horse exhibitions drew crowds to Fleetwood Park and tax assessors valued city property near one point three billion dollars. Vanderbilt heir Oakey Hall faces jail risk amid theft charges. Tilton sails for Europe. Bennett hires Hall as Eastern correspondent amid family tensions.
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John Kilbinge
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Johanna Mitz
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Idiana
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Robert Owen
Thexeby
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Indictments and political tension over Wells and Anderson
The Grand Jury in New Orleans probes Wells and Anderson of the Louisiana Returning Board amid claims of perjury and political influence. The White House and Gov Nicholls weigh in on whether indictments violate an understanding about federal support for Packard. A turbulent scene unfolds with newspapers and readers watching for official action and the political fallout across parties and states.
Order on officials rights sparks press debate
The New York Sun argues the presidents circular infringes no individual rights while limiting officers from political participation. Chicago Tribune disputes this, saying the order suppresses official influence and misleads the public in a clash over interpretation.
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Wells’ Mind Made Up on Prosecutions at Returning Board
Wells vows vigorous prosecutions over the returning board while the future may change course. A movement seeks indictment of Stanley Matthews and John Sherman as accessories to perjury and forgery in indictments against the returning board. Wells will act after consulting Anderson. Friends say he is resolved that if punishment comes for actions that made slaves president, the returning board will not bear it alone.
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Posey County 1877 white and colored enumeration list
Public notice lists the 1877 census by township in Posey County Indiana with counts for White and Colored populations and totals. Auditor Alfred D Owen invites inspection for corrections. includes a note on the Posey County Agricultural Society fair dates and officers. An administrator is appointed for the estate of John Kilbinger with solvent prospects.
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Posey Circuit
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Princeton Street
John L. Wheeler
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