President’s extra session visit sparks District reception plans
From Our Special Correspondent in Wasurthcron D C May 4 1877 a letter discusses a proposed grand reception for the President in New York before Congress meets in extra session. It notes Republican leadership contests for Speaker and debates over army use in South Carolina and Louisiana. It reports calls to reduce force, relocate troops, remove wood pavements, and appoint local citizens to office, contrasting Grant and Tilden era aims with Hayes administration hopes.
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Register
New York
Congress
Randall
Garfield
Banks
South Carolina
Louisiana
House
Hayes
Board of Public Works
Washington
Grant
Mr. Tilden
Tilden
Nemo
Queen Victoria Declares Neutrality in Russo Turkish War
Queen Victoria announces strict and impartial neutrality as war begins, urging subjects to obey neutrality. Britain readies navy and army to monitor belligerents while prepared to defend Constantinople if Russians advance. The Times reports Western Europe will back England, with France joining in absolute neutrality and reserve.
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Victoria
Russia
Turkey
England
Constantinople
Europe
London Times
France
Prices Rise Abroad and Labor Compensation Questioned
The Philadelphia Star notes that European hostilities push up prices of staples like flour beef and pork and asks whether labor wages will rise proportionally. It argues that a few may profit while the masses suffer under higher living costs.
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Europe
Philadelphia Star
May Day in New York and the Post Office Accident
Our New York letter reports May Day crowds leaving streets strewn with debris and crowded lodging, a roof collapse at the new Post Office causing three deaths, and a Fulton Ferry accident amid ongoing coaching season enthusiasm. It notes architect Mullett’s role, art market sales, and the spread of chromes via the Hel iotype process, with war notes and a playful take on Grand Dukes visiting the Hudson.
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New York
THE
Register
City Hall Square
Mullett
Treasury Department
Fulton
Brooklyn
Great Bridge
Col. Kane
Brunswick
Jehu
Johnston
James R. Osgood & Co
Boston
Champs
Hudson
Indianapolis 1877 City Election Report and Temperance Surge
From Indianapolis May 7 1877 news notes describe Radical victory in city elections with about 14 000 votes and numerous Republican weaknesses. A Negro councilman is cited among Radical gains while temperance meetings draw 1800 pledges and 420 signers at a Masonic Hall. Saloons fear the drive. some saloons close as ladies wear white ribbons and urge pledges. Baseball struggles and a Syracuse Stars visit are noted. The New York Herald backs a Hayes Thomp son new party scheme, met with South opposition and criticism in the Memphis Appeal.
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Indianapolis
Ind
The
Register
Masonic Hall
Buck Beer Club
Syracuse Stars
Higham
the Stars
Anon
Hooster
New York Herald
Hayes-Thompson
South
Memphis
Secretary of the Navy
Congress
Republican Despondency After New Orleans Withdrawal
The Monticello Express reports the troop withdrawal from New Orleans collapses the Packard government signaling the end of Republican dominance in the South. It argues no Republican ticket will be elected south of the Mason-Dixon line and criticizes the president’s conciliatory policies toward the Ex-Rebel Democracy as futile while Northern readers denounce the surrender.
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New Orleans
Packard
South
Mason and Dixon
North
Monticello
Whandispakomen Aividsky Map Plot Teased
Alexander paces before his tent muttering about a wave of a Sandbag Sheriff. A Cossack enters with cryptic orders for Dibtubrich and Nekopoitchitsky to raise their flag before nightfall as Ivan Bull is alerted.
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En Alexander
Alexis
Dibtubrich
Alex
Ivan Bull
Nekopoitchitsky
Morton holds fence on Hayes policy in Journal feeler
The Wayne Sentinel notes Jess So Morton does not commit to Hayes policy nor oppose it. He keeps the Indianapolis Journal grinding as a feeder and will back the winning faction once identified.
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Morton
Hayes
Indianapolis Journal
Wayne Sentinel
Mr. Wade
Wendell Phillips
Wisconsin
President Hayes
Andy Johnson
Andy
President's Peculiar Position Prompts Early Editorial
The Cincinnati Times (Rep) remarks on the eagerness for any explanation from a president occupying a uniquely singular office. The tone implies impatience from readers awaiting clarifications amid a charged political climate.
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Cincinnati Times
Williams for president Hampton for vice president ticket urged
A West Virginia newspaper endorses Blue Jeans Williams for president and Wade Hampton for vice president as a strong 1880 ticket, while Indiana Democrats should name Hendricks. It favors Hendricks and Trampton as a rival ticket and cites electoral prospects. The piece also covers patent expiration, sewing machine prices, and political commentary on Hayes.
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West Virginia
Williams
Wade Hampton
Indiana
Hendricks
St. Louis Times
Trampton
Dan Rice Circus at New Harmony May 17 1877
Advertises Dan Rice Circus at New Harmony with trained horses goats and riders. Admission fifty cents for full show. Praises the equestrian goat Joe and Willie Showles, claims grandest best show in years and urges public attendance. Also notes a separate Commissioner sale of real estate in Posey County set for May 21 1877 beginning near Section 28.
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Dan Rice
New Harmony
Joe
Dan
Excelsior
Willie Showles
Circuit Court
Posey County
Adaline Johnson
Truman Johnson
William Price
James Hunter
Cnaing
Nighteen
E. West
Indiana
Court of
Henry Fitton
Owen
Weeden
Stephens
Posey Circuit
Jacob Huff
Huffman & Anuff
Philip Wagner
Ann Wagner
Mt. Vernon
Lndiana
Joan L. Wheeler
Hovey & Menzies
Alys
Prim
Board of Commissioners
Main and Tavern Streets
Julius C. Miller
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Dry Goods and Nations
Frank Smith
This Place
Vicinity
Elizabeth West, Thomas DR. West
Guardian’s Safe
George M. Wiley
Elijah M. Spencer
Queriff
Board of County Commissioners
Main Street
Jacob Breith
Church and Tavern
Peter Tweckman
Joseph Pisely
Henry Bchafer
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