Missouri Governor Nominee and Political Plots Reuters
Contention over a possible third term for a Missouri governor emerges with support for Conkling and opposition to a nomination. Sheriff auctions off Absconding editor Wilkinson for 4100 dollars. President Grant's staff and Ulysses Grant Jr are noted amid congressional talk. Moody and Sankey revivals criticized. Rumors swirl about Judge Buckner and supreme court ambitions. A senatorial bribery scandal stains the Alabama seat held by Spencer, provoking a Republican delegation to Washington to protest.
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Marriage and politics mix in old Newburyport story
The article recalls Ramon Jones as the third husband of Rayay Fern who married recently in Newburyport Mass after moving from New York. It notes Massachusetts laws bar a stepfather marrying a stepdaughter and mentions legislative action considered to circumvent this ban. It also references political tensions within the Republican Party and figures including Ulysses S. Grant amid a controversial public discourse.
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Southern Stand Against Slander in Centennial Year
The piece defends Mr. Davis against Blaine and Morton attacks in a centennial context. It urges truth over quiet compromise, rejects forgiving slander, and insists the South preserve its honor, independence, and manhood while seeking reconciliation without surrendering principles.
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McKee Whisky Ring Leader Targeted By St Louis Papers
The St Louis Journal, an evening Republican organ, launches a morning paper to challenge the Globe. It dubs McKee the “Heed devil” of the whisky ring and urges voters to recognize new leadership as four rascals fall from the party slate.
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Whispers of a whisky ring trial and jury pressure
The sixth day of the trial reveals intense counsel objections to evidence with government witnesses nearly complete. Everest testifies to a thousand dollars change at the sub treasurer and two envelopes sent to Avery and Babcock, while Maj Grimes details three envelopes to McDonald and possible secret correspondence with the whisky ring. Court debates telegram evidence as defense argues against admission, with reports of presidential interest and alleged juror bribe attempts suggesting possible jury misalignment and a hung verdict.
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Joyce
Fifth and Pine
Avery
Babcock
Maj
Grimes
United States Army
St. Louis
McDonald
Maj. Grimes
Col. Dyer
Pike County
Impeachment Motion Filed Against Lieutenant Governor Davis
Jackson dispatch reports committees found Lieut. Gov. Davis guilty of high crimes and misdemeanors. They specify a June 1876 bribe of 600 dollars for pardoning Thea Barentine, charged with the murder of Ana Thomes in Lewade county. A resolution calls for impeachment and a special order for Monday.
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Micalecippi
Davis
When Grant Wears to Play There a Long Farewell
Sages amid debate on presidential term limits mock the idea of extending office. The speaker lampoons Grant’s perks, noting lavish salaries and perquisites, from private secrearies to wines, while urging representatives to return home to explain why four years suffices for any American.
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Grant
Lucullus
Lerae
Egypt
New Orleans Custom House scandal linked to multiple murders
A New York Sun report alleges a long running sugar speculation scandal at the New Orleans Custom House. Five people allegedly murdered for knowing too much, including a broker Perkins and warehouseman, with a clerk Stone and District Attorney Long among the victims. Corruption and missing documents blamed on federal officials in the era.
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Rene Nation
Grant
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Persena
Wultom House
United States
Elana
Jury talk and Confederate prisoner exchange debate
A fragmented account discusses juror contact over bribery amid Jefferson Davis rhetoric and Grant prison exchanges. It argues Davis faced hostility yet merits fair treatment, while Confederate authorities bear no sole blame for prisoner conditions. The piece cites Grant’s exchanges stance and contrasts prison conditions in the North and South.
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Ehrand
Davis
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Tle
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