Davenport Exposes 1868 Naturalization Fraud Tide
The New York Tribune discusses John S. Davenport's inquiry into 1868 naturalization frauds. It details 60,000 to 70,000 bogus certificates, judges Barnard and McCann, professional witnesses, and Tammany Hall involvement, with Davenport pushing safeguards while facing Democratic attacks and impeachment pressure.
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New York Tribune
John S. Davenport
Congress
Davenport
Wallace
New York
Union League Club
Barnard
McCann
Court of Common Pleas
Tudge Cardozo
Jarvis
TeCunn
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Ahand
Susicion
Brady
Voers
Supreme and
Superior Courts
Vrady
Prince Street
Connecticut
Barnard’s Court
August Belmont
John T. Hoffman
William M. Tweed
Peter B. Sweeney
John J. Bradley
William H. Vanderbilt
United States
Courtney
Patrick Goff
John Moran
John Ward
Patrick McCaffery
Winchester
Putnam
Orange
Rockland
Goit
Kings County
Saratoga County
Democratic Committee
Murray
Demcratic National Committee
Tweed
Tammany Hall
Tammany
McCann and Barnard
Fernando Wood
Democratic Party of the Nation
Texas hate threats against a Republican speaker in Brazoria
A Texas customs inspector reports death threats from Democrats after a May speech to Black voters. He says Dr. Ascham and others warned him to stay away or "be put out of the way," and a wealthy planter Joseph Bryan echoed calls to silence him. He fled to Galveston to seek protection.
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Washington Telegram
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Texas
Atty
Devers
United States
Burns
South
Bessels
Galveston
Tex
J. R. Burns
E. L. Pease
Velasco
San Bernard River
Brazoria
Berks County
Benton
Dr. Ascham
Santee
Mr. Bryan
Nan
Boys in Blue campaign orders urge veterans to back Garfield and Arthur
A series of General Orders from the Union Veterans' Union calls for the organization of the Boys in Blue to support Garfield and Arthur. New York instructions specify company caps at 50 to 100 men, muster rolls, and weekly progress reports to Republican officials.
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Boys In Blue
Manitow
Col
Col Drake DeKay
New York City
Garfield
Arthur
Union Veterans’ Union
Buyz
National Committee of the
U.S. Gran
Drake DeKay
Anhuinot
New York
J. C. Reed
Republican State Committee
Fifth Avenue Hotel
C. R. Coster
Canal Street
Charnes K. GraHan
New York State
National Committee
Notable rise in assassination cases cited in 1880 report
The document notes multiple killings including a recent fatal attack on a man who had earlier cared for the killer during delirium tremens. Dr. Aschorm was tried in Brazoria and acquitted on insanity grounds. Names Amos T. Bisseun and official stamps from Clerk Groves C. Revers in July 1880.
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Aschorm
Brazoria
Amos T. Bisseun
A. D
Grovce C. Revers
United States District Court
James ‘S
Spaun
Instructive Figures on Government Losses by Administration
A Washington treasury table shows total losses from fraud and carelessness across administrations from the beginning of the government to the end of Grant. It notes the highest percentages under Van Buren, Monroe, and Tyler, with Republican eras reducing losses to as low as 34 cents per thousand, compared to Democratic periods.
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Treasury
Washington
President Grant
van Buren
Monroe
Tyler
Buchanan
Grant
Lincoln
Hayes
Adams Adee
Incereace
Jefferson
Madigan Sereene Rarwece
Ee Wenere Sons
Adams i Oe
Rees
Jackson
van Buren i
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Polkoe
Cece
Sueewe Taylor Re
Pierce Fulmo
The Democratic Record Dissected
A political critique notes hypocrisy in discourses on principle. It recalls 1861 when the Democrats supported a platform, contrasting past actions with present boasts. The piece reflects partisan argument and historical references.
Republican Rule Ruined the Country, As Claimed by Democrats
A Washington Republican article argues that Democratic claims of Republican ruin are false, citing 20 years of Republican rule raising exports, railway mileage, and population while contrasting debt and trade figures with Democratic misrule. It asserts Republicans improved the economy and national strength despite opposition rhetoric.
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Washington
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Hancock
White House
Jere Black
Gen. Hancock
Jeff Davis
Alec Stephens
Awake in Bed: Master Peter Puzzle and Live Nonsense
A man reading letters from children encounters a surreal visit from Master Peter Puzzle and a chorus of playful characters like Great Grandfather Mathematics and Sister Enigma. The tale blends whimsy and danger as his nose is bitten and his own body becomes a stage for riddles and tricks. The climax reveals his hands stained with blood from Jersey mosquitoes.
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Peter
Peter Puzzle
Uncle Algebra
Father Acrostic
Enigma
Mr. Chess
Johnny Checkers
Isade
Franklin Square
North Pole
Christopher Columbus
Christopher
Jeremiah Rebus
Ninety-ninth District
Mr. Rebus
Gueas
Emma
Master Peter
Mr. Rodmas
Sister Enigma
Clarence Conundrum
Brother Riddle
Mr. Conundrum
Old Numbskull
Eight Hundred Million Debt Paid in Fifteen Years
Analysis contrasts Republican debt reduction 837,104,823.68 principal canceled in fifteen years with Democratic record 1847 to 1861, noting debt rise and treasury cash decline. It cites 4 percents at premium and 6 percents sold near $89.10 per $100, while 1860 loans cost 12 percent.
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Washington Telegram
New York
Labor Party Convention Nominates Garfield and Arthur
The Independent People's Labor Convention met in Sharon Pennsylvania on July 29 to nominate for President and Vice President. James A Garfield led the ticket with 74 votes to Hancock 26 Weaver 25, producing Garfield's unanimous nomination and Arthur for Vice President by acclamation.
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Independent People’s Labor Convention
Sharon
United States
W. H. Taylor
National Committee
B. Smith
Virginia
John L. Jones
Pittsburgh
J. R. Rogers
Indiana
N. Venhany
Connecticut
R. Sullivan
Iowa
Jones
New York
Taylor
Cleveland
James A. Garfield
Perkins
Ohio
Hancock
Johnson
Linden
Maine
Weaver
Spalding
West Virginia
Staten
Garfield
Colorado
Maryland
New Jersey
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Eaves
Sdelingsteegdenes
Free Ballot Deception Seen In Southern Affairs
Daily evidence shows the Cincinnati Convention pledge for a free ballot was a delusion and snare. Democrats count on distracting voters from true conditions in the South. A table from official sources is presented for clear reading. An Alabama boy named Paris Green died after eating Paris green.
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Cincinnati
South
Alabama
Paris Green
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