Pensions Bill Aims to Aid Widows and Heirs of Soldiers
From Washington March 25 1550 the paper reports a forthcoming bill by the Committee on Invalid Pensions to pay arrears of pensions to widows and minor heirs of soldiers who died in the United States service or from war wounds. It notes court opinions and related federal election law issues, treasury bond plans, and political clashes surrounding Congress, with commentary on Democratic policy and Irish-American political shift.
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Joseph
John B. Hawley
Irish Republicans Circular Calls for National Irish American Rally
The Terre Haute Express reports a printed circular from the Irish-American Club of Chicago denouncing the Democratic party and urging a National Convention of Irish-American Republicans, likely in Cincinnati after the GOP meeting. It lists A. L. Morrison as president and W. E. Roach as secretary, with many Chicago leaders active in the movement and prominent nonmembers including Gen. Grant and senators Sherman and Cullom.
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M. C. Hickey
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J. G. Ine
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Who Shall It Be Logansport Journal
As the Chicago convention nears the interest in state delegations grows. The piece forecasts the first ballot votes and notes a Democratic bill to pay U S Marshals without limits, reflecting outrage from the last session.
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Stealing Elections and Democratic Plot in Congress
A heated accusation claims Democrats plot to steal two states and control the House to secure a Hayes victory. The piece alleges technical fraud, recount manipulation, and a looming threat of violence, citing leaders and mass convention actions as evidence of planned theft.
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Value of Democratic Threats in Ohio Press
A Columbus dispatch discusses how Democratic editors downplay W B Hill's Washington balcony claim that Democrats would nominate their man in Cincinnati and inaugurate him regardless of election. It links past 1877 threats by Steedman and Waterson to modern cautions from leading Democrats about driving revolution narratives.
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Southern Defiance and Political Debate Across States
The Savannah Recorder reprints Conger of Michigan criticizing removing Confederate disability. It argues the South will challenge Union policy and Supreme Court rulings, accusing Northern magnanimity as cowardice. Maine and Auburn vote contrast, while Indiana debates immigration, with Democratic hostility to Black migrants and Kentucky Democrats urged to move in.
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Edmunds and Blaine in Washington Dinner Etiquette
Washington Star describes Senator Edmunds as enjoying a good dinner with wine but not excess. He is married to a daughter of Willis Lyman of Burlington and supports a model home. A daughter runs the Washington house while Mrs Edmunds and other children stay in Rome.
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Hancock Nomination Seen as Patch to Bloody Shirt Campaign
The Brooklyn Eagle argues that nominating General Hancock for President would end the bloody shirt style of politics and promote more rational party competition.
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Blaine and Washburne Discuss Republican Nomination Views
The Chicago Inter Ocean argues Democrats would resist any Republican president but notes Blaine or Washburne as viable choices. The piece reflects editorial debate on Grant’s viability, party unity, and concerns about brigadiers and Mississippi plan. It questions GOP leadership and the prospects of a fair 1872 canvass.
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Auer Tster Rodsa
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Tilden and Democratic Funds Stir Cincinnati Nomination Hopes
The New York Graphic suggests that Mr. Tilden is wealthy and the Democratic Party is cash-strapped. It notes a presidential campaign requires funds and hints Tilden would spend if a candidate, but not otherwise. A sharp rumor claims New York friends may pressure or knife Cincinnati nominees if Tilden is not chosen.
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Pittsburg Dispatch backs Republican clubs in Columbia and South Caro lina endorsement
The Pittsburg Dispatch reports a large meeting of color Republican clubs in Columbia and South Carolina endorsing a plan to curb Mr Sherman’s civil service stance. The New Orleans Picayune proclaims Hancock the sole viable nominee to counter reform moves. Newark Sunday Call notes Joel Parker’s decisive support from a hostile faction.
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