Washington Letter on Administration Paper and Political Moves
Washington correspondence comments on an Administration affiliated newspaper delaying launch, Hayes cabinet dynamics in Ohio, and Schurz restraint. It notes South Carolina and Mississippi reforms, urges Louisiana inquiry, cites Arkansas native seeking U S Marshal post in Massachusetts, and discusses Evarts and Conkling influence in New York politics.
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Washington, D. C
Forus Epiron
THE
Register
John Lynch
Administration
Lynch
Hayes
Schurz
Ohio
McCormick
Scharz
South Carolina
Parker
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
U.S
Massachusetts
Evarts
New York
Conkling
Evaris
Senator Conkling
A. Guit
Land title dispute over botanical gardens near Capitol
The article discusses a government land dispute over valuable ground near the Capitol known as the Botanical Gardens. Descendants of original owners claim the United States never fulfilled conditions of the land ceded, highlighting a potential defect in federal title to much of its property.
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United States
Botanical Gardens
Capitol Building
Hayes Drives Off with Weak Man Theme in Debate
The article denounces Hayes as a dreary prosy leader and questions his intellect while recounting a rifle match where Americans defeat the British. It notes a Welsh invention of a sword-armed cannon and reports wheat orders from Kentucky to Illinois, before discussing Mormon succession and a Beecher compromise suggestion.
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Hayes
White House
Frank Pierce
Hawthorne
Mustard Pass Sparks No Political Significance
Mr. Secretary Sherman asked a Mansfield waiter to pass mustard and said he spoke only for himself not for the president. The waiter delivered the mustard and stated there was no political significance to the act.
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Mansfield
Sherman
Burlington
Bargain Purchases Spur Criticism of Hayes Appointments
The Hastern Argus accuses Hayes of selling out to secure office by appointing Anderson, the Louisiana returning board rascal, as deputy Collector in New Orleans. The piece suggests Hayes is merely executing terms of a prior bargain and bearing infamy for the act.
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Hayes
Anderson
Louisiana Returning Board
Rascal
New Orleans
Hastern Argus
Posey
Indiana
California Democrats Celebrate Big Win
The piece hints at a strong Democratic wave with California described as gone Democratic and the Republican party declared dead. It predicts Indiana will also swing Democratic next year by about 25 000 votes.
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California
Indiana
Pointing Out the Reasons Worded by Ohio Republicans
The Utica Observer notes the Ohio Republican press concentrates on arguments why Democrats will win this fall in the state. It highlights political framing and campaign messaging influencing Ohio voters.
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Ohio
Utica
Sunken Hope in GOP Speaker Race Quiet at Free Press
The Detroit Free Press notes a lull in discussions over electing a Republican Speaker for the 45th Congress as the House seeks leadership. The piece reflects a paused phase without clear frontrunner or timetable.
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House of Representatives
Detroit Free Press
Seymour Times Declares De Facto Invite Plan
In a playful note the Seymour Times suggests taking action locally to invite the president to Seymour, joking about doing it themselves and inviting readers to participate.
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Seymour
Seymour Times
Rifle shooting triumph at Creedmoor preserves Centennial Trophy
Our New York letter details the rise of rifle shooting as the dominant recreation, with Creedmoor events drawing vast crowds. The international match on September 13–14 pitted Americana against Britain, the Americans winning 3334 to 3242 by 92 points, keeping the Centennial Trophy at home and slated for presentation at Gilmore's Garden on the 18th.
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New York
THE
Register
Uncle Sam
Yale
Thames
Hammersmith Bridge
Jess
Saratoga
Carnell
Creedmoor
Markeman
Gilmore's Garden
Ravix
Hayes Defying the Law and Threats of Imprisonment
The Buffalo Courier quotes the Buffalo Commercial accusing Rutherford B. Hayes of conspiracy with John Sherman to intimidate Alonzo B. Cornell. The alleged crime could bring a fine up to five thousand dollars and up to ten years in prison along with disqualification from federal office.
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Hayes
Andrew Johnson
Rutherford B. Hayes
John Sherman
Alonzo B. Cornell
United States
Republican State Committee of
New York
Mr. Hayes
Buffalo Commercial
Buffalo Courier
A Monument Barred by Hayes During New York Sun Line
The New York Sun recalls Ben Butler urging Hayes and veterans at Dayton to honor the Union and Constitution, while Hayes fumbles the moment by yanking the string and breaking the monument before unveiling it, amid debate over abandoned black Republicans in the South.
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Ben. Butler
Hayes
Dayton
South
New York Sun
Prince of Wales backs relief funds at Masons meeting
The Prince of Wales and the Grand Master will move two grants totaling 300 guineas for St John’s fire relief and Peru earthquake distress, while Mr John Clabon will propose a 1 000 guineas gift to the Indian famine relief fund.
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Prince of Wales
United Grand Lodge of Free Masons
St. John’s
N. B
Peru
John Clabon
Indian Famine Relief Fund
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