Grant third term letter causes muddle and intrigue
The Quincy Whig reports on General Grant's third term letter stirring confusion with conflicting interpretations. It details the origins of a forthcoming formal letter, the Pennsylvania platform’s influence, and the presidents’ discussions with Ohio figures. It also covers a $47,000 theft from the Treasury cash-room, the larger $800,000 shipment, and subsequent investigations led by the Secret Service.
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Grant
Pennsylvania
Edwin Cowles
Cleveland
Broan
Treasury
Park Bank
New York
Express
Spinner
Secret Service Bureau
New York Customs Frauds Brought to Cabinet Attention
A leading New York merchant seeks government aid to fight widespread customs frauds. He reports drastic undervaluation of goods by up to ninety percent and says corrupt insiders enable schemes in bonded warehouses. He urges Secretary Bristow to continue efforts to clean up the department.
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New York
Washington
Ify
Bristow
Treadwell & Co. Apricultura
San Francisco
H. Talcott
H.B. Clutlin & Co
Newark
Corrinac
Utah
United States
March
New York Evening Post
Washington Dispatches
Lookout Station
Harper’s Ranche
Grange
Britt County
Messia, Adger and
Wick
Federal Union of Agricultural Laborers of
England
Mississippi Valley
D. P. Cloyd
Dardanelle
Arkansas
R W. Wisbard
Curtis
Cortreal
Asanas
Church of New Jerusalem
America
Chauncey Tilas
G. A. Plantz
Ohio
W. L. Hinckley
F. A. Dusen
Nathan Flobert
E. P. Walton
Georgia
Wm. P. Heyden
Maine
E. C. Mitchell
Minnesota
J. P. Stewart
Missouri
George Guthe
United States District Court
Chicago
Blodgett
Matt Carpenter
Samuel F. Miller
Supreme
United States Court
United States Circuit Court For
Nebraska
Douglase County
U. P. Missouri River
Union Pacific Company
Taz Democrata Scheme Overshoot in New Hampshire Senate Ballot
The article describes a Democratic effort to tilt the New Hampshire House by manipulating roll calls and election certificates. It notes Republicans hold a larger credential count and have chosen a Speaker, while Democrats attempt to organize the Senate, with five Republican Senators abstaining. Courts may be asked to settle the seating of two defeated Democratic candidates.
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Taz Democrata
New Hampshire
Hays
Democrata
Senate
Repubican
Council
Strikes Viewed As Harms From Aimed At Working Men
The New York Times argues strikes mislead workers who follow leaders for pay or notoriety. It cites Blackwell’s Island Charity Hospital data showing strikes increase inmate numbers after about ten days. Strikes drive employers to self defense, damage families relying on weekly wages, and spread broader economic misery.
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The
New York Times
Charity Hospital
Blackwell's Island
New York
Grant third term letter blamed as political blunder
The piece argues Grant's denial of a third term was a misstep that fed Charisma critics and fed reactionary Republicans. It asserts the Republican party was not endangered by Cesarism fears and mocks opposition papers whose main weapon is the third-term scare.
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Grantor
Grant
Republican Party
Gen. Grant
Gen
Sabbath Observance and Memorial Day Controversy
A Sunday sermon by Rev. Hoffman on Sabbath propriety and Memorial services weighs public sentiment versus Puritan views. The piece argues many oppose desecration, notes Grand Army and Governor disputes, and preserves that individual judgment governs religious duty.
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Hoffman
Sr. Hoffman
Ura
Hollman
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army
Quincy
Sandsy
Mery
Sabbath Controversy Over Memorial Services Divides Opinion
A newspaper column debates whether attending memorial services on a Sunday desecrates the Sabbath. It contrasts Mr Hoffman's strict view with others who see no violation, noting implications about church attendance, civilizing effects, and political use of memorials. The piece questions motives and emphasizes individual opinion on sacred time.
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Jesst
Mr. Hoffman
Hoffman
Meno
New York Masonry Opening Marked by Grandeur and History
The opening ceremonies of the new Masonic Temple in New York last Wednesday drew vast crowds, with about 24 000 participants at the dedication and 10 900 Masons at the cornerstone event. The building, begun in 1870 and finished recently, is described as among the world’s most costly Masonic structures, surpassing most others in scale and influence.
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New York
Freemason's Hall
London
Bec
Prince of Weles
Great Britain
United States
England
Zimas
Boston
Grand ‘Lodge of England
St John’s Lodge
Grand Lodge of England
Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge of Ancient Masons
Grand Lodge of
Republic
St. John's Grand Lodge
Phillipa, Herring & Co. Grand Lodge
New
Mayor fixes labor price in New York public works
A city order cuts wage from two dollars to twenty cents per hour for eight hours of work. Laborers complain that the move comes from Democrat leadership, arguing it breaks campaign promises and slashes earnings. They accuse opposition papers of exploiting the issue after a period of political intoxication.
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New York
Tammany
Wewers
Raat
C.c
Revivalists Moody and Sankey Hold London Convention 1875
A letter from the Rev. Mr. Jones, former pastor of the Congrega tional Church at Macomb, details Moody and Sankey’s London revival convention at Her Majesty’s Opera House on May 5 and 6, 1875. About 4000 attendees heard reports on worldwide revival work, youth outreach, and inquiry rooms, with Sankey leading singing and Dr. Arnot contributing devotionals.
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Elr. Anderson
Jones
Congrégational
Macomb
Messrs
Moody
Sankey
England
co . _ Bros
Bro
Great Britain
London
Arnot
Edinburg
Scotland
Ireland
Wales
United States
Rome
South Sea Islands
China
Jesus
Macedonis
Aitken
Liverpool
Mackay
Hull
Wesley
Anniversary Exercises At Jacksonville Illinois 1875
The Jacksonville anniversary week celebrates the Forty fifth anniversary of the Jacksonville Female Academy Illinois College and the Minios Female College with lectures, banquets, and reunions. The Sigma Pi Society and Phi Alpha events attract professors clergy and citizens as students and alumni mingle. A controversial note asks why women are kept from society banquets and urges future inclusion.
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Jacksonsonville
Ill
Jacksorville, Inn
Jacksonville
Illinois Athena
Jacksonville Female Academy
Minois Female College
Illinoia College
First Presbyterian Church
Sigma Pi Society
Dunisap House
Conservatory Hall
James Shaw
Sterling
Tillson
Quincy
Sigma.Pi
Air
Shaw
Sigma Pi
Tillgon
W.H. Collins
Sigma: Pi
Phi Alphas
Alsocia
L. P. Crawford
Jong Crawford
Nimrod
Crawford
Rome
Stlll
Tosat
Newton Bateman
Biaswn’s Hall
Sturtevant
Messrs
Clapp
Wing
Gov
Beveridge
Robinson
Tazewell
Prof. Nutting
Indianapolis
Centenary Church
Tlinois Female College
Coluerce
Resources of France England and America in debate
Ex secretary McCulloch argues France leads continental nations in wealth through a stable currency and thrift while the United States shows greater resources and expansion. He praises American banks, currency policy, and protective tariffs and contrasts Franco British approaches, urging lessons without copying. He notes Civil War tests national strength and envisions cohesion beyond sectionalism.
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France
England
America
Baltimore
McCulloch
Europe
United States
Republic
Germany
Italy
Russia
Turkey
Sardinia
Talleyrand
Republican Party
Local Libel Case Linked to Garrison Dance Parties
Two young women danced with officers at a Strasburg garrison promenade sparking a libel dispute. Monsieur U, once a Francstiegra captain, was accused of organizing a conspiracy to insult the women, claims published by WochenWate and Strasburger Bote led to libel suits by the ex-captain.
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Strasburg
Pull Mill Gazette
Germany
Monsieur U
WochenWate
Kehl
Forest Fires Rage Across Northern Pennsylvania After Deluge
In June Port Ricanona to Scranton area fires rekindle in Luzerne and surrounding counties. Archibald and Hayes Creek see major destruction. Keek and Childs sawmill burned, losses near 10 000 dollars. Dozens of homes, mills, and lumber stored timber vanish. 52 dwellings incinerated between White Haven and Woodsboro. Victims seek safety in mountains, with many left destitute and aid urged as fires continue.
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Port Ricanona
Jane
Pennsylvania
Wyoming
Lackawanna
Scranton
Archibald
Luzerne County
Jones, Simpson & Co
Hayes Creek
White Haven
Keek & Childs
Lehigh Railroad Company
Carbon
Monroe
Pike
Locust Ridge
Evergreen
Stoddartsville
Mia
Casey
John Chamberlain
John Getz
Str
Elia
Monroe Co
Science and Religion in Harmony Across Truths
The piece argues that true science and true religion can never be at war though false science or religion may oppose each other. It defines religion beyond churches creeds or worship and presents science as progressive, seeking truth by building on known facts. Cites Tyndall and two sermons by Newton and Beecher on science religion relations.
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Tre Waic
Tae Wace
Tae Ware
Chicago
Kansan
Missouri
Whiting
Taz Ware
Dr. Whiting
Withal
Wma
Tar- Weta
Taz Wan
Tai Waie
Tom Paine
Voltaire
Taz Wai
Tae Waie
Booth
Journal of Saturday
Audhveling Ag
Turrak
Farwell
Rein
Bir
Storra
J. B. Turner
Charles Turner
Barnum
Mr. Spencer
Deena
Department of Knowledge
Allruth
Tyndall
Hever Newton
Anthon Bremorial
Henry Ward Beecher
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Ig 60
North Fourth
Tru
Fone
Turner
Cook County
Supreme Court
Mount Vernon
Cook
Glasgow
United Kingdom
One Hundred
Bro. Moody
York
New England
Northampton College
Woman’s College
Northampton
Mass
Bots
Bismarck
Prenrsylvania
Science and Religion
Tire
Cabinal
Spain
Schiller
Greenwich
Stubbs & Co
Sydney
Baye
Fiji Istana
V. Daniels
Seward
Neb
Baptist
Henry N. Barecy
House of
Mississippi
Salem
Cal
Ogdes
Stub
Delmonics
Northwestern
Union
J. L. Cowman
Sobilis
Blanco
Afiiscuri
Cairo
Stephen Bred
Schebilokes
Papetican
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