Elections in Chicago and St. Louis report
Long dispatch covers multiple cities with April 8 results. Chicago and St Louis elections show Democratic successes with partial counts, fraud allegations, and contested seats. Reports discuss mayoral races Harrison vs Smith, city treasurer Devine, and clerk Plantz plus attorney Washburn with varying margins and possible legal challenges.
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San Francisco
Salt Lake
Utah
Tribune
St. Louis
Council
House of Delegates
Municipal Assembly
New York
Cannon
Orfolk
Barrios
Washington
Guatemala
Salvador
Caicaco
Harrison
Demorat
Smith
Syracuse
The
Standard
Palmer
Rome
Cleveland
Senate
Buckets and Bills: Galveston Trader Discusses Bucket Shop Law
Mr. Floyd of Floyd & Co from Galveston argues the bucket shop bill is unconstitutional and would be operative with proper delivery. He cites plans to challenge the measure in Galveston Houston and Dallas while defending sound, delivery tied contracts and nationwide agent networks.
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Senate
Ts Nellon
New York
the Tribune
Lucretia KR. Garfield
Camden O. Rockwell
Rusor
Floyd
Galveston
Ireland
Messrs. Floyd & Co
Kansas City
New Orleans
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Messrs
Hume and
Sheppard
Jerdone
Austin
Chicago Board of Trade
Prieries Board
Board of Trade
Houston
Dallas
The City Hall Request From Shushan
A satirical San Antonio Light piece recounts a mythical decree in 1885 Shushan calling for a city hall and school tax, followed by petitions for school improvements and infrastructure, ending with a plea to heed the people’s voice and vote.
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San Antonio
Bryan
Shushan
City of Refuge
Alxino
Land of
John Chinaman
Vedarly
Ayor
Semper McGinnis
Carver
Riverside
Santa Clara
Centre Street
Semrer McGinnis
Howard's Benefit Opens Turner Hall with Warde in Damon and Pythias
The Turner hall benefit for Tom Howard drew a fashionable crowd. Frederic Warde stars as Damon with Kellard as Pythias, while Miss Mittens Willetts and Miss Kate Meek appear in supporting roles.
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Liam
Tom Howard
Turner Hall
Frederick Warde
Damon
Pythias
Kellard
Mittens Willetts
Calanthe
Hermione
Kate Meek
Penrose Carver Shooting Match At San Pedro Park
The Penrose Carver shooting contest for 500 dollars at 100 birds yesterday drew about 500 spectators at San Pedro Park grounds. Penrose led 90 10 after the first 100 birds, finishing 90 dead 10 lost versus Carver 81 19. Carver’s cold may have hindered him. Penrose's nerves and speed drew praise.
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Dr. Carver
H. A. Penrose
San Pedro Park
General Russ
Indianapolis
Penrose
Carver
America
Bogardus
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Zilian’s
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Pique
Sid
Ayr
Navarro Streets
San Antonio, Texas
Telegraphic News
Chicago
Richard Grant White
Springfield
Joint Assembly
Tammany Committee On Organization
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Puanta
Steward
J. ©. Robinson
Territory
Boston
Supreme Judicial Court of
Suffolk County
National Soldiers’ Home
Benjamin F. Butler
van Brunt
Lucille Yseult Dudley
O'Donovan Rossa
England
Committee of Public Safety
Tully
Tenth Ward
Thirteenth Ward
William J. Gallagher
United States
Citizens’ Committee
Republican Managers
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Penrose-Carver
Simms & Samuels
Mark Grayson
Margerald
Wilson
Davene
Victorio & Cling
Carrie Linton
Mberritt & Waring-Bertha
Joe
Rock Medians
the Company
Marghrald Daveng
Dal
Serio
Linton
Waring
Ance
Sam Simon
Fletc Rigasalist
Haverly
Minstrels
In Choice and Catehy
Serio-Comic Gems
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Gham Mossewa Ajlilden
Nikwa Anid Giray
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Mor
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Lansing
Hanhei
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