Rhode Island Republicans and national turmoil in Troy Herald
The Troy Herald reports Rhode Island moving Republican with reduced margins and notes legal actions. It highlights Mexican revolutions, U S political debates, and the March political shifts. It covers New York and Louisiana figures, resignations, and an incident with Col Meyer and distillers amid revenue actions. It also mentions Grant’s St Louis visit and a correction about Tilden’s majority figures.
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Col. Moyer
Dryden
Herald
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St. Louis
Garret
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Mr. Dryden
Mr. Thurman
Henry Ritter
Henry Witter
Tim Cummings
Ritter
Col. Meyer
United States
Louisiana Crisis: Mass Meeting Demands Local Self Government
The text describes a large Lafayette Square gathering in New Orleans where 10 000 to 15 000 citizens denounce a military backed Louisiana government. It argues for local self government as central to the republic, condemns the Packard administration, touts the elected government led by Nicholle, and notes plans for a mixed legislature while addressing Hayes and Republican leaders.
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Louisiana
Commonwealth
Sovereign
Republican Commission
Lafayette Square
New Orleans
Nicholle
Atate
Packard Doce
Slayes
Packard
Hayes
Decline in New York morning and evening papers
The New York Sun reports a drop in aggregate circulation of English language daily papers from about eighty to eighty thousand in New York. It cites stagnant business due to broad economic factors and hints at ongoing corruption investigations. It notes J. James, head of the treasury customs division, and Jewell, head of the printing bureau, may soon be removed amid charges under review.
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New York Sun
J. James
Customalvision of
the Treasury
Jewell
Printing and Engraving Bureau
Wade Hampton Leads South Carolina Peace After Sherman Order
The article lauds Wade Hampton for guiding South Carolina through the withdrawal of Federal troops from Columbia on January 10. It condemns federal action and praises Hampton as a unifying figure who restored order, while denouncing carpetbagger influence and praising the state’s resilience amid occupation. The piece ends by noting possible Chamberlain actions and a provocative tone toward Reconstruction dynamics.
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South Carolina
Sherman le
Bth
Columbia
Tueeday
Wade Hampton
Mampton
Diacord
Duresa
Angela
Grant
Washington
Friends seek congress aid for Custer monument fund
A group of Gen. Custer’s friends plan an effort to obtain congressional approval for an appropriation to erect a monument at the site where he and his soldiers fell, aiming to honor their sacrifice with a lasting tribute.
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House of Congress
Friends of
Gen. Custer
Congress
The Legislature in Session Amid Adjournment Talks
The Legislature discusses adjournment. The House passed a resolution asking the President to withdraw troops from Southern states. The Senate passed a land attachment bill, a public school revision bill, and a civil case trial amendment. Other measures include tax reform, executor stock purchases, and criminal penalties for public officials.
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Senate
Davia
Clinton
William
Thomas Strickland
National Cemetery
Howse Committee On
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