Monarchs, elections, and reform debates in a 1877 paper
The issue notes the marriage of Mrs Josephine B Wilein of Cleveland to Senator Bruce of Mississippi on the 24th and plans to visit Europe. It comments on Illinois Republicans praising their financial system while denouncing contraction, reports Mexican border Indian raids, and cites a grain yield forecast of 45,000,000 bushels with California producing 80,000,000. It covers California delegates to a constitutional convention, railroad corruption as a political lesson, and A N Stephens’ Atlanta speech about Jeffersonian democracy, with Hayes’ impact on youth praised. It notes congressional action against Pacific railroads, Jay Gould’s loss of supremacy, growing government oversight of monopolies, and Missouri Greenback platform items including money issuance, debt payments, abolition of corporate privileges and taxes on wages, land tax relief, eight hour law, schools funded by taxation, Chinese immigration opposition, and a reduced federal army.
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Missouri Greenbecker
Luane
United States
Republican Party
South
Testimony on 1876 Archer precinct fraud and canvass
E Dennis of Florida testified on the Potter committee about 219 fraudulent Republican votes added to Archer precinct No. 2 in 1876. He advised Noyes not to summon him. Noyes denied going to Florida at Hayes's request and rejected Cooke’s claim of a locked room with Cowgill, Stearne and McLin.
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E. Dennis
Florida
Potter Committee
Archer
Noyes
Dennis
Noydsalvo
Ilo
Hayes
Iepublicans
Gen. Cooke
Cowgill
W. E. Chandler
Tom Anderson
Chandler
Fifth Avenue
Ar. Hayes
Anderseon
Leyisce
Louisiana
Slayes
Sherman
Thorld
Democratic platform and national outlook outlined at Ohio meeting
The Ohio Democratic convention supports home rule, civil over military power, church-state separation, and public lands for settlers while opposing subsidies. They condemn the 1876 presidential election frauds and favor silver restoration, greenbacks, and debt reduction. The Illinois Republicans mock the Democrats and praise current currency policy. Testimony to Potter committee covered telegrams, forged Louisiana returns, and patronage. The New York Sun projects a Democratic Senate majority, while U.S.-Mexico relations grow tense as Diaz warns of possible actions if U.S. incursions resume.
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Cof
Ohio
Jane
New York Sun
Senate
Mrs Captain Jenks Claims Sherman Letter Was Faked
Mrs Captain Jenks testifies to the Potter committee that Sherman’s letter may have been written by another at her dictation and delivered to Weber as from Sherman. She describes roles with Anderson and Weber and entering the parlor to produce a letter with guarantees. She refuses to name the author, calling it calumny and treachery, while others doubt her story given Sherman’s evasive remarks.
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Captain Jenks
Potter Committee
Sherman
Weber
Anderson
Address to be delivered by prominent St. Louis figure
A large group of notable St. Louis citizens have called for an address on political topics. The speaker will explain the letter of 1874 to the People's Committee and share current views on Quance, with Hon. Samuel T. Glover previously involved.
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St. Louis
People’s Committee
Quance
Sam’‘l T. Glover
Berlin congress aims to preserve Europe peace
The report suggests the Berlin Congress will succeed in preserving peace in Europe as Kusia agrees to concessions to ease tensions with England. A front treaty will be discussed by the congress before its dissolution.
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Berlin
Europe
Kusia
Contiius
England
Lincoln county letter rails against press bias at Missouri convention
Alexander Mudd denounces Globe-Democrat and Ledger reporters for a perceived scandalous convention report. He argues editors push mercenary aims, defends the convention as dignified, and urges voters to rally to their chosen representatives via the ballot. He warns of two evils of communism and aristocratic oligarchy.
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Lincoln County
Romana
Macon
Alexander Mupp
Liability of Securities for School Moneys Lost
A St Louis Republican excerpt on a Supreme Court ruling about a Macon county township school trustee Salomon C Powell and the bank failure that erased school funds. Officials and sureties are held to strict accountability. the court upheld the lower court, noting better bailment options like a special deposit.
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St. Lonie
Vuiler
Willow
Supreme Court
Salomon C. Powell
Macon County
Howeef I. N. Tracy & Bon
Macon
Echous
Lt Wan
Blia
Aimple
Tower Court
Oregon election results show party majorities by ticket
In Oregon the Democrats win the congressman by 1170 votes the governor by 54 the superintendent of public instruction by 267 and gain 12 on joint ballot in the state legislature. The Republicans elect the other state officers by small majorities and a third ticket in the field collected from 600 to 1900 votes.
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Oregon
Superintendent of Public Instruction
I Thea
State authorites decide road closures tied to post routes
The assistant-general for the post-office department rules highway matters fall to state authorities. Establishing post routes is about designating highways, not opening or maintaining them. A rambling note mentions Mr. Binnett discovering seven traps missing from his wood pile with sawed-off handles.
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Iselatant
Post-Office Department
Piapid Faund
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