Border talk and political notes from a late 19th century column
Reports claim understanding with Mexicans on the border. Doss Tweed failed in efforts at compromise. Died at Peerless Point summer cottage, Robert Dale Owen. Eleven Mollie Maguires hanged in Pennsylvania. Lowell becomes Spanish minister, Caleb Cushing’s successor. Kasson to Austria. Dorsheimer cites Tilden’s stance on electoral commission. Idaho Indians vote amid alleged government mistreatment. Garfield’s speakership prospects decline. Mayes faces disappointment. Missouri clerk Fraine involved in Insurance bill exchange. Massey denial. Tour of New England with Harvard LLD for the President. Boston Providence Newport demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Yayes
Mesere Tevens
Schurz
Key
New England
Boston
Providence
Newport
Harvard College
Republican discontent over Hayes order sparks Pennsylvania rift
The Cameron faction threatens to swing the state Democratic as reaction to Hayes officials move. Secretary Sherman backs gold payment for four percent bonds, prompting fury over bondholders and perceived influence of moneyed interests. The West and South face suspected burdens as public weariness grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennslvania
Hayes
Cameron
Sherman
War with Mexico Bares Risks for Republicans
The text argues that war with Mexico could help Republicans but the public prefers tea, economy, and industry. It contends the nation needs an efficiently large domain, a diverse population, and suggests it would be easier for America to Mexicanize than for Mexico to Americanize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Republican Party
Storm devastates Midwest and adjoining states
A severe wind and rain storm moved from near Raseas City across northwestern Missouri into Iowa and Illinois, extending to Michigan and parts of Pennsylvania and Arkansas. Reported damage includes flooding into Chicago and several towns, with houses, bridges, and railways swept away and crops heavily damaged.
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Raseas City
Missouri
Iowa
Illinois
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Arkansas
Chicago
Springfield
Aledo
Danville
Kantakes
Minole
Springfeld
Tilo
Cinctemnati
Ohio
Revenue sources under the standard’s alcohol doctrine questioned
In a pointed critique the author asks where revenue will originate if cheap whiskey tobacco and money policies continue. The piece contrasts the Standard’s alleged wisdom with the author’s demand for a clear answer on revenue, noting no response from contemporaries and recalling Hayes and Evarts in a mock platform critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ypres
Poaldom
Standard
Mr. Hayes
Hayes
Evarta
Canlidoso
Grand Army of the Republic reunion and royal letter
The Providence gathering on the 26th included a crowd and a dispatch from Gen Ulysses S Grant to Queen Victoria via Hor Maj esty, thanking England for its reception. Commentary questions Grant’s prominence and notes St Louis Bank collapse affecting Pike county with about 50000 dollars exposure among named stockholders. Riverside Press reports details of stock ownership.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Providence
Rhode Island
Ulysses S. Grant
Queen Victoria
Buckingham Palace
England
Joan F. Hartranpt
Grant
Bis
State National Bank of
Riverside Press
Civil Service Reform and Party Control Reflections 1877
The letter to federal officers dated June 2 1877 advocates strict neutrality in official duties regarding elections, denying political participation beyond voting and speaking on public questions. It contrasts past party loyalty with a push for institutional independence, citing Hayes era reforms and criticizing former party-driven government as corrupt and centralized. The piece mentions William Lloyd Garrison and critiques Southern policy and state governments under Republican power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executives Mansion
Washington
T Pete Ke
Civil Service
Hayes
William Lloyd Garrison
London
Anti-Slavery Society
Garrison
Greets
Ulsyes
Steeper's
Republican Party
Louisiana
South Carolina
England
Fragmented 19th Century Race and Politics Commentary
A long excerpt discusses racial and political tensions after emancipation, citing ideas on slavery, exclusion of Jews from hotels, and public reactions. It notes a Grand Union hotel ban on Joseph Seligman, a Tilden tax case, and Fred Douglass urging African Americans to accumulate wealth. The piece mentions Mr. Tilden possibly sailing for Europe on July 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Seligman
Grand Union Hotel
Baratogs
Hilton
A. T. Stewart
Russian Turkish War Fronts Report Turbulent East
The weekly military review notes the Russian push in Bulgaria with Turks falling back to Kushtendji and the seaport, and predicts the investment of Kushtendji. It cites crossings at Simnitzen and Galatz as threats to the Turkish line, while predicting Russian gains across the Tanis Megarelli route and possible parallel actions. In Asia Minor Turkish strength appears to have improved as Mukater Pasha strengthens Kare and Zewin amid fighting near Delibaba and Zewin. Heavy Danube fighting and English concern over British interests surge, with Montenegrin subjugation reported and Turkish forces active near Betoum and Bistova.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Mallel Weekly
Bulgaria
Itoman Wall
Kustendji
Simnitzen
Galats
Brall
Turklek, Rustchuk
Varna
Iddia
Tanis Megarelli
Asia Minor
Mukatér Pasha
Kare
Zewin
del- Ibaba
London
Turka
Danube
England
Constantinople
Wheat and tobacco trade in St Louis market news
Irate wheat samples were in better demand while cash sales fell. No 4 and No 3 futures showed modest gains, with July and August activity shifting. Corn was quiet with prices easing, leaf tobacco offerings were mostly lower but some better qualities stayed firm. Cattle activity was dull with ample supply and weak demand, hogs declined slightly but market remained active with shippers bidding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter
Tobnacco
Hog Cholera Cure and Farm Tools Displayed for Sale
Diggs' Hog Cholera Mixture claims to be the only known cure and preventive for Ilog cholera offered by OOLFOLK & Co. Also promoted are Buckeye Excelsior Wheeler No. 6 mowers and reapers from BD. Crews & Co. with discounts on Grenadines Lawne and Popline as Woolfolk & Hand end stock at reduced prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diggs
Oolfolk & Co
Excelsior
Anil
Crews & Co
Woolfolk & Hand
Taxpayers notice on back-tax book collection in Lincoln county
P G Seton Col announces to Lincoln county landowners that the back-tax book is in his hands for collection. He urges examination to ensure lands are clear, warning that under the law he will proceed to redeem and assess costs if taxes are not redeemed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Douglass
Hie
Master
Maryland
Ile
Lincoln County
Jlsws
P. G. Seton
Col
Buffalo Nursery Plant Prices List Review
Plant price list from Buffalo Nursery shows varieties Nansemond St Louis Red Red Bermuda and Southern Queen sweet taters priced per 100 or per 250 or 5000 units. Cabbage plants offered per 100 with listed prices. Exact figures are fragmented, needing clarification for complete totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Nursery
St. Louis
Bermuda
Queen Sweet
Tata
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Robt
Dale Owen
Peerless Point
George
Mollie Maguires
Jamce Russell Lowell
Massschneults
Caleb Cushing
Spain
Mr. Kasson
Austria
Dorsheimer
The
New York Sun
Mr. Tilden
Electoral Commission
It Ie
Idaho
George Fraine
Massey
Tracy
Hehler
Samuel J. Tilden
Tilden
New York World
Mr. Triden
Europe
St: Louis
Philadelphia
Biwi
Crews & Co's
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