Democratic meeting urged to rally Lincoln county voters
In a Troy Herald era piece, a Democratic mass meeting is urged for next Saturday to boost public interest in elections. The article argues the people are the governing power only through participation, critiques convention control by aspirants’ friends, and supports school-district primary representation to improve delegate selection and fair convention outcomes. It references local figures Briatow, and upcoming events including a prize-ring bout on September 7.
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Pate
Snes
Central Committee
Lincoln County
Hare Oak
Walford
Union
R. Lw
Diivaveaest
T. Giro
Mbeveeseneeld Waverly
Ray
Sean Wood
Shiczeveise
Centennial exposition opens as gates welcome three hundred thousand
The centennial exposition opened from the 20th and drew about three hundred thousand visitors. Immense enthusiasm was shown as crowds passed through the gates.
Religious Fanmalidem in Salonica amid Turkish riot
A riot in Salonica, European Turkey, between Christians and Mahommedans over a Christian girl wanting to convert. French and German consuls were killed by rioters. Authorities took no arrests or protection at Inez. A French frigate and Ecphrif Pasha headed to Salonica. Punishment ordered with public gravity.
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Constantinople
Salonica
Ecphrif Pasha
Old Soldier of Two Wars Dies Near Shiverton
Mr John Andrew a resident with his great granddaughter near Shiverton in Marshall township Platte county died aged ninety two He was born in Yorktown Virginia October 19 1781 He served as midshipman in the US Navy and fought in the War of 1812 aboard the Chesapeake He later served in the Army during the Mexican War and Civil War era resulting from Price’s command He was wounded by a bullet in a skirmish with federal troops and carried the wound to his grave.
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John Andrew
Shiverton
Marshall Township
Platte County
Adrew
Yorktown
Cornwallis
Washington
Chesapeake
Lawrence
Virginis
Price
Springfeld
Censeia Earle Emerges as a Presidential Candidate Prospect
A Helena Montana Independent letter praises Censeia Earle as a brilliant engineer and financier with exceptional executive ability. The author asserts he is the nation’s greatest civil engineer if not the world’s, and stresses his honesty and administrative capacity as a potential presidential candidate.
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Censeia Earle
Ilele
Jielena
Montana
Taxable property reassessed by Howard County assessors gains 610000 listing
The Howard County Advertiser reports that, through unusual vigilance by county assessors aided by the prosecuting attorney, taxable property totaling 610000, previously exempt from taxation, has been added to the assessor's list. A large portion comprises treblad valuation as penalty for nonreturn.
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Howard County Advertiser
Presidential Notes on 19th Century Nomination Prospects
The Little Rock Herald backs Governor Tilden as a strong nominee. Various papers debate likely candidates including Tilden Thurman Bayard and Seymour, with opinions on the Souths voting and Morton’s delegate prospects. Sherman’s fitness is questioned, while Ohio and New York political histories shape the conjecture.
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Little Rock Herald
Tilden
Augdeten
Georgia
Constitutionaliat
New York
Thurman
Bayard
New York Herald
Grant era pension graft exposed in Missouri
The letter claims President Grant’s pension system was exploited in Macon City where Mrs Boggs controlled an appointment and sold the office to John T. Clements. Ebert of Hannibal allegedly pressed for the post, prompting threats of the U S Grand Jury. The Washington committee investigation allegedly reveals widespread corruption.
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Grant
Washington
Mra. Dogg
Zberts
Clements
Woman in Washington Territory Swallows Snake Tale
A Washington Territory woman kept her mouth open long enough to swallow a snake during a recent occasion. her husband showed strong feeling when telling neighbors about the incident and concluded that he could not bear the sorrow of a snake.
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Washington
Treasures of Texas trip notes from Denison to Fort Worth
A reader’s May 7 1876 correspondence from Fort Worth details a Texas journey via Denison and Dallas, with observations on the new towns, Pullman travel charges, and land with rich grasslands. The writer describes Odense and Wagoner routes, mentions the Indian Territory, and notes Fort Worth’s elevated table land and growing population along with rail lines.
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Grasa
Uleranuce
Paseod” Aml
Dunigon
Red River
Denlaun
Texas
Hoop-pole
Dennis
Dallas
Texas and Pacific
Texas Central
China
John
Ft. Worth
Tom Scott
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