Harry Worthington and Patterson Letters Reveal Grant Era Intrigues
The article recounts Nevada politician Harry Worthington, once Union State Convention winner in 1864, who later became Charleston Port Collector under Grant. It highlights published New York Sun letters from John J. Patterson showing manipulation of South Carolina elections, federal officer rents, and the 1877 Electoral Count era, painting Patterson as a grasping political figure and Worthington as out of office.
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Public Debt Reduction Plans Ahead of Chicago Nomination
As May shows a $15.93 million debt drop with cash in Treasury, critics say reductions are timed for political gain. The Era labels Hayes’ era as debt increasing and predicts ongoing monthly cuts through the election, arguing the strategy serves partisan aims while the Chicago platform critiques Chinese immigration and praises the administration despite vetoes.
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Paradise Valley Republican Praises "Brick" Palmer
A Paradise Valley Republican extols the virtues of local citizen "Brick" Palmer. The communication notes Palmer's high aspirations beyond the state senate and suggests he would not accept an offered seat easily.
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Convention Credentials Report Debate As Adjournment Follows
Chicago convention proceedings span disputes over the Committee on Credentials with claims of ready to report and not ready to report. The clash involves Kentucky Massachusetts and state roll calls as Henderson Logan and Sharpe bid for a path forward before the adjournment to 10 tomorrow.
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Proceedings at Cutcaco Convention June 4
Reports say the unit rule will be defeated and a new session may extend to tomorrow night. Grant delegate caucus holds to a week of balloting. Conkling seeks pledge from all members to back the convention nominee. Roll of States ordered. West Virginia votes three negative. Debate over forfeiting votes rages as rules are reviewed and speeches limited to five minutes. Platform denounces polygamy and opposes Chinese immigration.
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Congressional Credentials Contested At National Convention
Reports on credentials propose admitting delegates from Warmouth Louisiana Rapier Alabama and several Illinois districts while opposing others. Utah retain their seats and district representation is debated. A minority report opposes district representation and contests in Illinois Alabama Utah and West Virginia. Debates tense with motions to strike and adjournment until 7 PM.
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Maine Democrats ratify Greenbacker governor nominee
The Maine Democratic State Convention ratified Greenbacker General Harris M Plaisted for governor. Last year Democrats and Greenbackers led the state with two candidates. A duel on Swiss Territory saw Rochefort wounded. Koehlin involved. The New York Herald predicts Grant’s Chicago defeat and a dark horse nominee unlikely to win. The Russian emperor died in St Petersburg yesterday.
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District Court summons for Evans vs Castle and Abel in Humboldt
The District Court of the Fourth Judicial District of Nevada in Humboldt County issues a summons to M Castle and J F Abel in a dissolution of copartnership suit. The complaint asks for dissolution of partnership buying, wagging and shipping cattle in Humboldt County and for an accounting, sale of partnership property, debt payments, and appointment of a receiver during the pendency. Defendants must answer within ten to forty days depending on service, or a default judgment may be entered.
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Bitter contest over Grant nomination in Chicago
Latest advices from Chicago indicate a fierce fight between the Grant and anti Grant factions in the Committee on Credentials. If the majority report stands, Grant will not be the nominee. Ballot before tomorrow is unlikely.
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