Oregon Victory Brightens State Affairs in 1878 Dispatch
From Portland June 16 1878 official returns show Thayer Democrat elected Governor and Democrats winning State Printer and State Treasury posts. Legislature remains solidly Democratic with 51 Democrats, 35 Republicans and 8 independents. Whittaker Democrat elected to Congress by over 500 majority.
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Democratic State Committee
Potter investigation and Hayes title amid political turmoil
The piece argues for a thorough probe of alleged Florida and Louisiana election fraud and critiques Republican rhetoric. It discusses the Judiciary Committee’s declaration that Hayes and Wheeler are duly elected, debates on whether future Congresses can revisit the title, and remarks by Congressman Hewitt defending constitutional restraint amid partisan strife. It closes noting Marquette’s Mississippi discovery anniversary.
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Wm. A. Wheeler
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Hewitt
New York
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Tilden
Ilinois
Burchard
James I
William III
Illinois
A Curious State of Affairs on Hayes Presidency Fraud
A polarized discussion questions Rutherford B. Hayes's election, arguing he attained the presidency through fraud. The piece contrasts expediency with legality, recalls historians' views, and invokes figures like Benedict Arnold and General Grant to condemn fraudulent ascent to high office.
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One Result of the Potter Investigation
Washington letter from Springfield argues civil service reform is undermined by the Potter Investigation. It criticizes rewards to Louisiana and Florida officials, lists visiting statesmen and lawyers who supported Hayes, and predicts a Democratic House in the next Congress and Tilden’s renomination, noting inflationists and communists as potential threats.
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Buffalo
Cleveland
Miles W. Caughey
The Fallen Bishop
The Louisville Courier Journal reports on Bishop Mc Coskry resigning after damning evidence of lewdness and debauchery. The Michigan Diocese standing committee moves swiftly to expel him, and he sails for Europe. The piece condemns his conduct and commends church action, noting politics with Wood's tariff plan and past efforts by Dirk and a kite as ineffective.
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Grant kin's son Jesse praises Europe and democracy brief
The General's son Jesse, grown and outspoken, returns to New York from Europe. He criticizes aristocratic society, praises England and France, and notes how his father was treated as royalty yet remains wary of privilege. He backs Ulysses S Grant's political prospects and reflects on Hayes' disputed election amid other brief notices.
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Workingwomen occupy Stewart hotel amid unchanged charges
An observant reporter notes a shift in behavior among the first occupants, praising a more upbeat mood with the presence of men in the hotel. The ad promotes Hop Bitters for spring sickness prevention and cites a June 1878 price listing for stocks and railroads in Philadelphia.
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Representative Watson Faces Re-election Bid Amid Debate
Representative Watson launches a second term campaign drawing scrutiny over policy stances. He faces questions from constituents about healthcare funding and economic plans as supporters highlight record of committee work and leadership in urging bipartisanship.
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