Tilden Endorses Quiet Exit From Presidential Race
A historical tribute argues that Samuel J. Tilden faced relentless abuse from newspapers and political opponents. It notes his reforms in New York City and state, his decisive 1876 presidential victory, and his decision to withdraw without protest. The piece urges historians to condemn the unfair treatment he endured.
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Rival Cities Dispute Census Results in St Louis and San Francisco
Residents of St Louis argue the census omits many households and boarding houses and plan a private recount. San Francisco faces similar charges that many individuals and blocks were missed, with papers noting official estimates differ from enumerators' tallies.
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Census Skepticism on Population Estimates
A critic argues the census undervalues national population and wealth. Ignoring whole blocks in San Francisco and thousands in St. Louis could mean many other areas were undercounted, suggesting the true population may exceed official figures by about a million.
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Nominee for Vice President Is William H English of Indiana
The Cincinnati Convention named William H. English of Indiana as the Vice Presidential candidate, correcting a telegraph report that had listed Governor English of Connecticut. English, 58, a lawyer by training now farming, served in the State Legislature and in Congress and was the party’s second choice after Hendricks.
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Telegraphic release on Hancock nomination across the nation
Reports from Eureka Reno Carson Cherry Creek Austin Virginia City and San Francisco show broad enthusiasm for Hancock's nomination. Salutes and ratification meetings occur nationwide with strong Democratic backing and mixed newspaper reactions.
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Political and crime notes from El Dorado to Vermont
An item reports William Ralston and three others arrested by Deputy Marshal Douglas in El Dorado Kansas on counterfeiting charges after Ralston passed many bogus half dollars. A stash of tools and forge items were found at Balstow’s house. Also noted are General Sut ter’s remains arriving in Litz Pennsylvania with burial date pending, Vermont GOP nominations, and Tilden’s congratulations to Hancock.
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Notice of Assessment for Paradise Mining Co
Notice of assessment levied by the Board of Trustees of Bullion of Paradise Mining Co Paradise Valley Ney Mount Rose Mining District Humboldt County Nevada. Five cents per share on capital stock payable in gold coin at the office of the company Paradise Valley. Delinquent shares on July 25 1880 will be advertised for sale at public auction. If unpaid by August 7 1850 the delinquent shares will be sold to pay the assessment and costs. By order of the Board A W Siegel secretary Paradise Valley Humboldt County New Jersey
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Abel Seeks State Senate Nod at Democratic Convention
J P F Abel declares candidacy for state senator pending approval by the Democratic County Convention. He aims to win the party nomination and represent the district in the state legislature.
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J. PF. Abel
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