Hancock nomination debated in Herald commentary arc
The Herald discusses Hancock's nomination citing Mr. Tilden's testimony as decisive yet critical of the process. It notes Tilden never named a candidate, praising Hancock as the favored choice, and mocks rivals' efforts while signaling political maneuvering at Cincinnati and San Francisco for party power.
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New York Herald
Hancock
Payne
Randall
Tilden
Cincinnati
Gen. Hancock
Tildes
United States
Heaven
Pat
Demoratio
Workingmen's Party
San Francisco
Kearney
State Central Committee
Indomed Hancock
Fourth of July Fatalities and Political Coup Rumors
A jumble of 19th century items reports ride accidents during July Fourth celebrations, including the death of Captain William Hammond on the tug Satisfaction. The notes discuss political maneuvering around Tilden Hancock campaigns, Farragut era intrigues, and a fatal scuffle in Troy Mills with 300 combatants. Additional items mention arrests in Georgia, a duel in New Jersey, and fires in Vancouver with casualties among bystanders and miners.
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Coavo
William Hammond
Satisfaction
Timoma
Tilden
Eighcock
Hancock
Wallace
Pennsylvania
Randall
Tribune
Baltimore American
Ean
McClellan
Army of the Potoma
Grant
Troy Milla
Iowa
Waaitxoron
Rauin
Red Oak
Georgia
United States
Grant helps veteran in Green Box on morning walk
A weary veteran in Green Box Wis asks General Grant for a better leg after losing his limb. Grant gives him $25 to aid the purchase, the man vows to continue to the city to meet Grant, and the embrace and tears of joy follow. A Cambria County story speaks of a neglectful mother and a virtuous woman caring for orphans amid hardship.
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Grant
Green Box
Wis
East River
General Grant
Gordon
England
Prince of Wales
Nevada and California items mix of reports from Carson
A fragmented Nevada page notes Carson population estimates between 6,200 and 4,900, and Storey county at 10,440 with Virginia City at 11,000. It mentions Bishop Whitaker's school at Reno starting August 20, a grasp of grasshoppers at Hot Creek, an Aurora to Osade lavia ring project, and various crime, births, and accidents including a prison inmate murder, a barn fire on Sutro ranch, and a swimming contest at Palisade. The document also cites political notes, census figures, and Irish emigrant data, with local weather and industry remarks scattered throughout.
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Paul Baggio
Carson
Riley Houghman
Storey County
Virginia City
Cold Hill
Flowery
Democratic State Central Committee
Aurora Herald
Nevada and California Telegraph Company
Aurora
Osadelavia
John B. Darling
W. C. Chamberlain
Darling
B. Zabrickio
United States
Leo
Sutro Ranch
She Lanka
Nevada Postmasters Salaries Show Mixed Changes
A fragmented notice outlines salary changes for Nevada postmasters with varied adjustments. Carson City and Elko reflect raises while Gold Hill and Hamilton incur reductions, and Pioche lists an increase amid a series of ambiguous figures and stray text.
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Nevada
Carson City
Ices Elko
Fareka
Gold Hill
Hamilton
Pioche
Fein
Fragmentary birth notice in July marriage column
The fragment records a reference to Eagle Vale and Jaly D4, mentioning a wife of We and a daughter, with a date of July 8 at Piocha, and a wife of H. Jenkins. The legible items suggest a family event notice with unclear full names.
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Yl Eagle Vale
Jaly
Piocha
H. Jenkins
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Klinger
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