Democratic Platform Resolutions Adopted by Indiana Democrats
The Indiana Democracy adopted a January 8 1870 delegate platform condemning centralized power. It affirms federal union constitutional respect, opposes reconstruction invasions of state rights, defends Supreme Court independence, calls for tariff reform and greenbacks, condemns bond policy, favors national bank abolition, urges currency expansion, and rejects fifteenth amendment ratification and Know Nothingism in naturalization policy.
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New York Tribune Nurtures Theatres And Public Good
The New York Tribune reflects that theatres and salutary institutions in a large city can enhance public security, lift spirits, and seed education. It argues these venues spur good thoughts, worthy impulses, and widespread beneficial influence.
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New York Tribune
Tafton Taftonbury and the Evening Advertiser job
In a cold city night a street boy named Tafton Taftonbury sells papers and dodges danger when offered a dark job behind a back alley barrel. He helps police trap two criminals, earns a night in custody, and learns investigators seek him for a long lost heir estate.
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Evening Advertiser
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Riose Street
No. 19
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Tafton Taftonbury
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Mining Under the Sea Copper Mine Terror and Awe
An Eng land copper mine extends under the sea where waves hammer the galleries. Thunderous water storms force miners to surface while copper lodes glow and iron veins ripple through rock. A massive wedge holds back the flood as three gallery tiers hide daily peril and the visitor recoils in dread.
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England
Belknap hints at opening West Point to colored cadets
Secretary Belknap states that West Point must come under enfranchised inclusion and that four millions of men are entitled to fair office access. He implies eventual representation for colored cadets, arguing the negro must rise to military and civil leadership, urging readiness to accept race-based leadership over whites.
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Belknap
West Point
Logan’s Gymnastic Shift Sparks Dem Party Talk
The Chicago Democrat notes indications that John A. Logan is preparing for a political move toward the Democratic party. It suggests he seeks future preferment outside his recent line and fears a return to the party that started his career. The piece implores avoiding Logan, urging Butler Sheridan or Grant instead.
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John A. Logan
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Butler
Sheridan
John A. Lognan
Chicago Democrat
Radical press claims motive in Motley removal
The Philadelphia Age asserts the President fired Motley to spite Sumner over opposition to the San Domingo plan. It adds General Grant plans to attack Radical Senators who opposed his favored project.
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Philadelphia Age
Mr. Motley
Sumner
San Domingo
General Grant
Draw Poker on the Ohio Delivers Bluffing Tale
An elderly Illinois man recounts a bluffing game described as four well dressed players using pasteboard cards with pictures and spots. The scene includes bets of four and five dollar notes, quotes like Kings up and three queens, and a remark about lunacy and amusement as port approaches. A widow in Marysville Cal shows grief by shaving her hair and tarred scalp in homage to her late husband.
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Marysville
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Blue Tulip Year Predicted for Holland in 1870
A Dutch horticultural prediction declares 1870 a wonderful year as a successful grower may raise a blue tulip and win a large prize. Holland already catalogs about 600 tulip varieties.
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Holland
Republicans boast of strong field for next Presidency
The Republicans claim Democrats will struggle to find a candidate for the next Presidency while listing potential names such as Seymour, Ntoftman, Hendricks, Pendleton, Gen. McClellan, Gen. S Hancock and others of their stamp, asserting ample material for selection.
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Seymour
Ntoftman
Hendricks
Pendleton
Gen. McClellan
Gen
S Hancock
Whittemore Choked Off in Debate, Citing Fear of Reprisal
The Boston Post notes Whittemore was cut off in a Congressional debate due to fear he might reveal damaging information. The piece highlights a climate of vulnerability among many in the same position, limiting his ability to speak freely.
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Boston Post
Curious Punchline About Punctuation And Telegraph Gift
A stranger asks the youngest apprentice about punctuation rites, joking that a comma appears when he gapes and a paragraph when he wants tobacco. The first telegraph instrument, once owned by Alfred Vail’s eldest son of Morriston New Jersey, will pass to the New Jersey Historical Society on the owner’s death.
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Alfred Vail
Morriston
N.J
New Jersey Historical Society
Marriage vow proposal shocks Cleveland readers
The Cleveland Leader editorial cartoons a marriage service proposal suggesting to alter the vows to ask who dares take this woman with the groom replying I dare, calling the idea an affront to traditional ceremony and moral standards.
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Cleveland Alerard
Peculiar Pranks in Lockport End With Fire Incident
In Lockport a resident reported to have set fire to a dog after covering it with kerosene oil, a curious act of misguided amusement. The incident highlights troubling cruelty by a member of the community and may prompt local concerns.
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Lockport
Southern correspondent recalls praise through emetic memory
A Southern correspondent describes a hotel scene with rhetorical praise that unsettles the reader. If recalling the event acts as an emetic, the underlying reality must have been far more disturbing than the surface flattery.
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Old Gent Complains of Caterpillar in Soup
An elderly diner denounces his soup with a caterpillar, while the waiter retorts in a jocular manner about seasonal pests. The exchange displays a comic, slightly saucy tone typical of light local humor.
Siamese Twins Absent North Carolina Return
Pee Chang laments longing for North Carolina while Eng stays in Europe. Chang doubts returning home without his twin, expressing a desire to stay together despite distance and separation from familiar ground.
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Pee Chang
North Carolina
Eng
Europe
Chang
Dickens and the Church Moral Debate in Public Press
The piece critiques church members who claim moral superiority while profiting from sharp business practices. It contrasts Charles Dickens as a virtuous, generous figure with the Pharisaical attitude of judging him. The author urges churches to show true moral living before judging others.
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Charles Dickens
New York Times
Wall Street
Logan Opposed to Pensions Cited by Soldier's Friend
A periodical letter argues General Logan influenced counties to vote against pension payments. It claims G A R leaders favor pension agents and urges Illinois voters to oppose Logan in the U.S. Senate race. The writer contends Logan has offered no advocacy for private soldiers and urges soldiers to seek opponents of Logan at the state election.
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Gen. Kogan
United States
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Chinese washerwomen form anti Chinese laundry union
Nearly a hundred laundry workers in San Francisco sign an agreement to establish a Woman's Co operative Anti Chinese Laundry Association. The aim is to secure laundry business they allege is lost to Chinese competition.
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San Francisco
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