Rutherford Hayes and Wheeler Named Candidates
For Present: RUTHERFORD B. HAYES, or One. For Vice PesIDENT: WILLIAM A. WHEELER, of New York.
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1876
Page
2
For Present: RUTHERFORD B. HAYES, or One. For Vice PesIDENT: WILLIAM A. WHEELER, of New York.
The article assesses the St Louis Convention ticket favorably for popularity and strength while criticizing the platform as weak. It argues repeal of the resumption act would alienate voters and predicts Hayes and Wheeler will prevail due to distrust of the Democratic party over its Civil War record.
Pursuit of the retiring Sioux leads to a brutal hour long engagement. Nine soldiers are killed and twenty wounded as Sioux fire from high ground. Crows and Snakes counterattack. Sioux retreat after heavy losses with many dead and wounded on both sides. Crows decide to return home amid perceived lack of support.
A fragmented market listing shows items such as prunes beans peas dried apples peaches coffee and soap bars. It notes price ranges from 50 cents to 100 dollars for teas and cider vinegar at 35 cents per gallon and salt at one quarter pound.
A report from Gon Crook's Rose Bud line describes a five hour battle near Rosebud Creek Montana Territory where about 2000 Sioux led by Sitting Bull clashed with 1300 troops under Gen. Crook. Captured details include charges by Capt. Mills and infantry maneuvers as Crow and Snake allies attempted to press the Sioux back amid heavy volleys. The dispatch notes a countermanded order and ongoing Civil War era style scouting.
Remarks on Tilden's nomination broadcast via telegraph provoke Democratic party frustration. Critics say his insufferable comments threaten party unity and could spark backlash ahead of key campaigns.
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