Independent Opinion on Mayes Letter of Acceptance
The Philadelphia Times attacks Mayes letter arguing its civil service reform pledges are hollow and hypocritical. It questions whether Mayes would purge party loyalists from key states and warns that his promises may be broken to appease political bosses.
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Conkling
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Dorsey
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Voter Eligibility Deadlines Stressed for Pennsylvania Electors
Officials warn Democrats that annual ballots are lost when taxes or assessments are not completed on time. Voters must be assessed two months before the election and have paid state or county taxes within two years. Foreign born citizens must naturalize a month before voting and meet the same two month rule. Election falls on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, this year the 7th. Last assessment day is September 4, last naturalization day October 5, and last tax payment day October 4.
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Extermination of Indians and Cabinet Changes Prominent
In a fiery address the writer urges decisive action against American Indian tribes and criticizes Administration sentiment. The piece notes Postmaster General Jewell’s resignation at the President’s request with Judge J Tyner named as successor. It also reports Governor Hayes declining a second presidential term, calling modesty rare.
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Political battlefield shifts in 1876 campaign in Virginia
Col Mosby plans to stump Virginia for Hayes and Wheeler while Democrats back Tilden and Hendricks. Gilmer and Palmer support Tilden Hendricks. Bristow suspected of influence. German papers favor Tilden over Hayes, and party intrigue and national questions color the looming race.
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Democrats Rally Behind St Louis Nominee In Strong Coalition
The column notes a diverse mix of Democrats Independents and disgusted Republicans united under the St Louis nominee. It argues this coalition could defeat Republican corruption in November and bring reform to the White House in March. It also mentions German voters supporting Tilden and reform and references Judge David Davis’s stance on the nomination and conduct.
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Germans Declare for Tilden at New York Meeting
The German Independent Citizens’ Organization of New York met at Beethoven Hall to back Samuel J. Tilden for president. Resolutions endorsed Tilden and the Democratic platform, aiming to form district campaign clubs. Judge Charles Goepp resigned from the German Republican committee and urged Tilden as reform candidate.
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The Molly Maguires Tied to Republican Power in Pennsylvania
The London Standard reports a scathing critique of the Pennsylvania Republican Party led by Cameron. It alleges ties to the Molly Maguires, corruption in the Treasury, and manipulation of elections, calling for reform and predicting a Democratic victory as a corrective to alleged rot.
Political reformer targets thieves and exiles in power struggle
The text discusses President Tilden securing the White House to bar political thieves. It names Boss Shepherd Secor Robergon and allies rushing to join Tweed Sweeny and other Ring exiles ousted by the reformer. It also mentions Ira D. Sankey from New Castle, Pa singing in Monmouth village churches.
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Rush to hunt Custer tragedy prompts frontier warfare debate
Washington July 7 editors debate the Battle of the Little Bighorn aftermath. Observers question Gen Custers rash tactics and the feasibility of subduing Sioux and Cheyenne by conventional cavalry. They propose using hardy western mountaineers and guerrilla tactics to end the conflict efficiently.
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Death of Santa Anna in Mexico City at 78
Advices from the city of Mexico report the death of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna on the 20th, aged 78. The former Mexican president and military leader, born in Xalapa in 1798, held power multiple times, fought Spaniards and opponents, and died after a long, eventful career across Mexico, the United States, and the West Indies.
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Resolutions Support Grant Admiration Amid Political Debate
Gov Hayes backs Cincinnati platform resolutions praising the Grant administration and its war and peace efforts. CusteR, born 1839 in Ohio, West Point graduate, led troops at Gettysburg and Petersburg, earning fame for battlefield successes and large captures. Massachusetts disbands its early negro company.
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