Virginia Democrats vow to carry the state in fall vote
Editor notes leading Democratic hopes in Virginia as they promise to pay the state’s debts and rally against Republicans and carpetbaggers. Mentions Confederate veteran Senator Manone, Hancock support, and possible 1884 platform. Discusses Morton as minister to France and Frye’s Maine Senate win. Signals another potential Republican legislature and looming extra sessions.
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Republicans Seize Senate Aim to Take Virginia From Democrats
Having gained control of the United States Senate, the Republican Repudiation party pledges to wrest the State of Virginia from the regular debt paying Democracy. They claim the glory of such a victory is theirs to win.
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Republicans Push Garfield Toward Extra Congressional Session
Fragmentary excerpt notes Republican politicians pressing Garfield to call an extra session of Congress. It questions the impact on business interests and hints at Radical press reaction, leaving the broader consequences unclear.
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Senate Debate Marks Repudiation Question Rise
The repudiation issue has moved from Virginia to the United States Senate. Backed by the full Republican strength and Vice-President Arthur's casting vote, it has scored the first win.
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After-Party Chatter Of Politician Woes In Indiana
After voting ends, southern negro politicians lament and Indiana office seekers join in the derision, as the scene turns toward post election disillusionment and public scorn.
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Senate in hands of Manone and Co says The Enquirer
The Enquirer declares the Senate is controlled by Manone and Co with Manone, the Virginia repudiator, as chief organizer. It asserts thirty seven Republican members form the core of the new firm, labeling the group as the Co.
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Senate filibuster sparks call for extra session and Indiana purge
The text accuses Radical leaders of seeking power and reports Indiana Republicans loafing in Washington. It notes filibusters to block funding and apportionment bills, prompting an extra congressional session to pass them. It also claims Tyner Brany and the Indiana group will be removed from the postal department.
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News of the Week highlights and political hints
A compilation of brief items notes corn at 85 cents a bushel in Sioux City, predicted Chicago flood, large-scale Chinese arrivals in San Francisco, election costs in Vanderburgh County, and various political maneuvers. Reports cover Secretary Blaine’s illness, Matthews renominated for supreme judge, a Czar assassination site church, and multiple state political shifts including Wisconsin bribery allegations and Virginia party realignments.
Pardee Nominated for U.S. Circuit Judge Seat
Don A. Pardee, a Civil War veteran and former Major in Gen. Garfield's regiment, is nominated to the United States Circuit Court in place of Mr. Justice Woods. He settled in Louisiana after the war and now stands as a President's friend and a favored life-office candidate.
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United States
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Flowers From Royal Wands and the Royal Garden
A Washington report notes Senator Mahone of Virginia received a bouquet from the Government Gardens after voting with Republicans. The New York Sun calls it a sign of presidential reward and patronage, viewing the gesture as an affront to Senate dignity and a vile odor.
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German Emigration Sparks Imperial Alarm and Costs
The text notes strong imperial concern over large German emigration, with Bismarck ready to curb skilled workers leaving. German statisticians say America has benefited about 2 billion dollars in fifty years. Chicago funerals are famed for grand expenses, even among the poor, with laboring funerals costing 60 to 100 dollars, driven in part by Irish competition.
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Idaho vows crackdown under new opium law
Idaho pledges strict enforcement of a new opium act to curb the growing vice of dealing and smoking. The measure aims to crush illicit use and trafficking, signaling firm government action to restore public order.
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Truth About Bowies Famous Knife and Duel Tale
A San Francisco Chronicle account recounts James Bowie of Maryland who moved to Mississippi in 1824, his duel with Judge Crane at Natchez, Bowie's rise as a knife inventor, and acts defending the weak, including freeing a slave and aiding a Mississippi heiress. It notes his death at the Alamo with Travis and Crockett and claims Mrs. Dickinson and a colored survivor corroborate.
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Washington Democrats thwarted by Mahone vote in Senate
Special to the Register from Washington on March 17 1881 notes Senator Mahones defection shifts the Senate toward Republicans while Garfield attracts mixed praise. It questions Mahones motives cites patronage and hints at future extra sessions, while predicting Senate organization and bank deposits alongside possible Douglass marshal appointment.
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White House
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Berlin farmers warn against American grain and meat competition
A convention of farmers in Berlin declares American competition in grain and meat a great danger to German agriculture and cattle raising and calls upon the Government for effective measures to avert the peril.
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Indiana Politics and Scandals Dominate March Session
In Indianapolis on March 21 1881 reports describe a slow special session with frequent quorum losses. A whipping-post bill failed to reach a constitutional majority. Republicans face gerrymander fears and open talks of rail-fence district reshaping. A dying Rep Berryman is highlighted as an able Republican. Late returns show total votes near 170k with amendments mostly approved except first. Many city campaigns expected to be contentious amid Republican discord and possible Democratic gains.
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Berryman
Marion, Shelby & Bartholomew
Morton
Holloway
Wildman
Johnson
Jefferson County
Madison
Chapman Morris
Underground Railroad
Man Denies Wish To Reach Centenarian Status
Joshua L. Smith allegedly committed a homicide in Fond du Lac Wisconsin on his 99th birthday. He had long asserted he did not want to live to be a centenarian.
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Joshua L. Smith
Fond du Lac, Wis
Huncer, Lovisa Shepard Wed in Bethel Township
On Sunday March 20 1881 at the bride's father residence in Bethel Township William Read Esq united William D Huncer with Miss Lovisa Shepard in marriage in a ceremony conducted by William Read.
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Bethel Township
William Read
William D. Huncer
Lovisa Shephard
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