The Machine in Politics and the Garfield Campaign
A historical critique alleges that the Hayes era used government power to advance Garfield. It cites a June 1877 order barring officers from political activity, claims cabinet officers supported Garfield, and alleges widespread campaign use of clerks, printing offices, and leave of absence for voting. It asserts Washington’s government is a partisan machine on the coast and eastern states.
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Ater K. B. Hoyen
Congress
Wotinsiy
Civil Service
Washington
Manter
Hayes
Chicago
Garfield
Republican Congressional Committee
Government
National Treasury
Bureau of Statistics
Treasury Department
Grant
Sherman
Evarts
Devine
Thompson
Schurz
Maynard
Eastern
Middle States
Prosecution in Chicago Horse Against Men Race Cracked
In Chicago authorities prosecute the managera of the horsed against men race. One is fined 850 with others to be tried. Testimony shows a prisoner used a fine gelding in the contest and freed him to travel 525 miles in six days with whip and spur freely used.
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Chicago
Descriptions of Rough Treatment At Race Course
Near the end officials stationed boys along the track to prod the horse with sticks. The animal’s legs and back were severely swollen and it tottered as it moved, indicating harsh conditions during the event.
Political turbulence in Ohio and national campaigns
Telegraphic notes report a heated Buckeye State contest with Democrats and Republicans fighting to sway Ohio voters. Georgia results show Colquitt winning by 40 000 to 50 000 with strong black support, while Renfro gains in some areas. Separate items note Mormon conference in Salt Lake City, Blaine and Grant politics, a California robbery, Hancock critique by Army officers, and the South Carolina 1880 census figures.
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Buckeye
Hamilton County
Lum
Greenback National Committee
Weaver
Dewens
Republican Party
Georgia
Colquitt
Renfro
General Assembly
Joseph F. Brown
Incinnati
Mormon Church
Salt Lake City
John Taylor
George Q Cannon
Snow
Rich
Canon
Hell
Washington
Blaie
Grant
Blaine
Laporte Road
California
Diamond Springs House
Hancock
Walker
South Carolina
Indiana State Fair Births Draw Prize
Mrs Line gave birth to a tenth child during the rounds at the Indiana State fair and earned the prize while Mrs Smith accompanied by wine also attended the event.
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Indiana State In
Nevada County Proclamation for Election in Humboldt County
The notice proclaims a general election in Humboldt County Nevada on a Saturday in October 1880 for presidential electors, congressman, supreme court, state assembly, sheriff, treasurer, surveyor, school superintendent, county commissioners, coroner, constables, justices of the peace, read superintendent, and other local officials. It also explains amendments to the Nevada Constitution to be voted on, and outlines ballot size, polling hours from 8 am to 6 pm, with proclamation dated October 6, 1880.
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Teolsday
Bay of So
Lumbolat
Diate
Nevada
Congress
Che Ducye
Supreme Court
Tures Assemlighiva
Hevoder
Treaster
Seboo
United States
Ooi
Bhull
J. HL
Jor, Merk
Board of County Commissioners
Humboldt County
Wives Trade Proposed After Soviak Gathering in Georgia
In Walker County Colquitt and Woods discussed their wives merits after a year of marriage. Woods claimed happiness with Mrs Woods while Colquitt favored Mrs Colquitt. A on the spot trade was proposed. Mrs Colquitt agreed, Mrs Woods returned to her father. The two men were driven away. a prize was offered for the mother with the most children.
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Walker County
Colquitt
Woods
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Winniemucca
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