Petition for Equal Rights by White Citizens of Illinois
White Illinois citizens petition Congress to extend the Fifteenth Amendment protections to whites. They cite a federal ruling denying relief to noncolored workers who faced employer threats to vote a certain way, asking for clear, uniform protection under federal law.
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Illinois
Congress
United States Circuit Court
Newthers
United States
Dong So
United Sates District Courts
Grant plan to control Chicago Convention leader chosen
Don Cameron chairs the Republican Executive Committee and will nominate the temporary chair, likely a Grant loyalist. Rumor says George C. Gorham, a National Committee member and ardent Grant supporter, could be installed to enforce the unit rule and push through favorable motions. Gorham’s track record as a political adventurer signals hard, unyielding tactics.
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Chicago
Don Cameron
Republican Executive Committee
National Committee
Cameron
George C. Gorham
National Executive Committee
Gorham
Gorgas
California
Aed
Remainor Ay May Seek GOP National Exec Seat
The fragment suggests a party member on the National Executive Committee refuses to relinquish his post as the committee meets in January to set dates and location for the National Convention. A remaining member of the party executive, active in defense, may fulfill Ben Cameron’s duties at the Chicago Convention if summoned.
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Republican National Executive Committee
Ben Cameron
Chicago
Miners Strikes Hit Leadville Wage Demand
Leadville miners have walked off jobs seeking four dollars a day. About three thousand quit, with five thousand participating within twelve hours as unions pressure mines to raise pay. Strikers hold a show of arms but refrain from violence and plan to visit all mines to force higher wages.
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Leadville
Carson and Colorado Railroad Work to Start Monday
The Virginia Chronicle reports construction of the Carson and Colorado Narrow Gauge Railroad will begin Monday. About 250 men will be boarded at the Mound House with another lodging site near the Quinn mine. Mr Yerington plans to hire 60 laborers daily, aiming for 600 workers soon, paid 31 per day plus board. Bunks and straw provided. blankets supplied by each man. The project should last through summer and possibly winter, enabling workers to save for prospecting or travel to Leadville, Arizona, or Sonora.
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The
Virginia Chronicle
Carson & Colorado
Mound House
Quinn Mine
Erington
Virginia City
Leadville
Arizona
Sonora
Senator Jones to attend Chicago Convention for Blaine
Senator Jones of Nevada, detained in New York over tunnel matters, heads to the Chicago Convention with support for Blaine while predicting Windom as a dark horse. The New York Sun denounces a third term and endorses Bristow for president with Henderson for vice president. Dr. Chas B. Chapman of Oakland attempted suicide after alleging harm during an operation. Chicago election tables show Grant leading with 400 to Blaine 217 and Windom 15 among others.
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Nevada
New York
Chicago
Blaine
Windomm
Ohio
Hayes
New York Sun
Benjamin Bristow
John B. Henderson
Missouri
Chas
B. Chapman
Oakland
Herald
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Sherman
Washburn
Edmunds
Windom
Cincinnati
Morrison
Tilden
Bayard
Seymour
Hancock
Thurman
Randolph
Field
English
Hendricks
Maniac Attacks Twin Brother Then Drowns After Assault
In California near San Lorenzo Henry Moyer, described as insane, attempted to kill his twin brother George with a hatchet. Their mother intervened and was seriously injured. Henry fled to a yard well, jumped in, and drowned. Delaware dictates Bayard and two thirds rule at Cincinnati.
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Henry Moyer
George
San Lorenzo
Cal
Henry
Thurlow Weal to Attend Chicago Convention With Protests
The veteran cotemporary of Sewart and Greeleys will be at the Chicago National Convention to present resolutions protesting Grant's nomination. Also noted is a likely surge of Sand Lot effusions. The impeachment case against Mayor Kalloch was dismissed and Kearney released by the Supreme Court. Paul Morrill, once proprietor of the Sacramento Union and a San Francisco naval officer, died Thursday.
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Kalloch
Kearney
Supreme Court
Paul Morrill
Sacramento Union
Navaleer
San Fransisco
Nichols Child Passes Away in Winchester Area
Safe in the arms of Jesus is cited for William Arthur Nichols aged 5 months and 3 days. Born to Jerry and Maury Nichols, the infant died around May 24 in Winniamwea, with a brief memorial note of peace and rest.
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Nichols
Winniamwea
William Arthur
Erry
Maury Nichols
Jesus
Levy Co Opens Largest Dry Goods and Clothing Store
Special locals announce Levy and Co opening today offering the largest stock of dry goods buttons and clothing in the state with enticing prices. The notice extols Avyex cherry proversa as a universal throat and lung remedy praised by physicians and clergy for its curative powers.
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Levy & Co
A German Syrup for Coughs and Lung Ailments
Dr A Rosehoe presents German Syrup as a proven remedy for coughs colds and lung troubles. It has years of use two million bottles sold annually and claims to remove the disease cause while strengthening the body. Three doses relieve ordinary coughs and the price is 75 cents with a 10 cent sample.
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A. Rosehoe
Roserne
United States
Stomach Bitters and local tonics advertised in odd mix
An assortment of late 19th century style ads promotes Hostetler's Stomach Bitters by Dr A Gxrrzxer at the Depot Bakery and Restaurant, offering cures for 25 cents and up, with strawberry shortcake and cream, imported champagne, three ply hose from Bassisten & Wemerey, seeds from Chenoweth, fresh bread and coffee from Devor Bakery, and Doc's offerings including celery salad each night.
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Hostetester
Dr. A
Bassisten & Wemerey
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