National Democratic Convention to Meet in St Louis
A notice from the National Democratic Committee declares the 1876 convention will be held in St Louis on Tuesday June 7 at noon. Delegates equal to double Representatives plus Senators will choose the party’s platform and nominees with all citizens invited to participate in the process.
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National Democratic Committee
National Democratic
St. Louis
Congress of Te United
Colorado
Ulyo
United States
Democratic Party
Elise Dun
Renin
Ciline
Iat von Demode
Augustus Schell
O. Priux
Washington, D. C
R. H. Dana, Jr
Boston
Court of St. James
Robert C. Schenck
Senate
Committee On Foreign Relations
Massachusetts
Corruption and reform push in politics and counties
The piece denounces government stealage harming all sectors from cotton to sugar. It warns of retrenchment, tax graft, and wide fraud while urging voters against corrupt rulers. It notes the New County Bill and a stalled specie payments repeal, predicting upheaval and political fallout. The blast ends mocking GOP mudslinging over Democratic probes.
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New
Oreleans Bulletin
Republic
Tribune
Independent
Grant
Belknap
New Stampshire
Clymer
Two Ways to Destroy a Government
A lengthy critique argues secession failed but corruption now threatens the nation. It condemns financial theft by officials, cites Grant era scandals, and notes press reactions as Marsh and wife flee, with pardons granted and political alignments shifting in Congress.
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Republican Party
Difference o a Brother and Wife in N Y on
A collection of political commentary and letters discussing the Belknap scandal and Grant administration, naming Mrs Beev-Beev, Mr Benxwar, Brother Orvil, and other figures. It cites newspapers like the Mail and Boston Advertiser, critiques reform efforts, and notes coal production in Pennsylvania while previewing upcoming speeches by Colfax and reactions in New Hampshire.
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N.y.on
Marsu
Mra. Beev- Nap
Bri- Knap
Benxwar
Davu
Grave
Orvil
George Washiaton
Granite State
Washington
Mail
Boston Advertiser
New Stampshire
New Hampshire
Belknapp
Jul
Republic
Republican Party
Grant
Pure Air and Proper Fay For Minors
The legislature this year debates mine ventilation measures for Bituminous Coal mines and the appointment of mine inspectors. A new pay-measure for miners and the Jamison bill to forfeit the Laurel Run Improvement Company charter draw sharp opposition. A hotel charges bill and a Building Association fines cap pass near. The new county bill provokes long debate over 20,000-population counties and voter support.
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Commonwealth
Puemii
Senate
Allegheny County
Jamison
Bucks County
William O' Laurel Run Improvement Company
Philadelphia and Reading Coal Company
Forfei
Patterson
House
What is the Matter with Trade The New York Bulletin
The New York Bulletin shows tabled comparisons of taxes in 1875 versus 1860. Federal taxes rose from 60,010,158 to 279,089,998. state and local taxes also jumped steeply. Overall tax burden in 1875 was 315 percent of 1860, while population grew 48 percent, prompting concerns over heavy individual burden and stagnant economy.
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New York Bulletin
Bulletin
Secor Robeson's Riches From Baltimore Sun
Wall Street reports Secretary Robeson began with a $1000 gift to present himself and now is worth at least $2 million. Critics claim Navy Department spending favors led to vast contractor profits, citing a contractor near the city whose estate and holdings surged after years in Navy work, including a $250,000 palace and a $30,000 Paris furniture bill.
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Pennsylvania
Baltimore Sun
Wall Street
Robeson
Navy Department
Ous
Paris
The Wife of a Post Trader and Court of Rumor
The article recounts a society confrontation between two women sparked by insults about social standing. Remarks about post traders ignite a scandal echoed to a Committee of Investigation, with rivalries deemed settled as their social positions are now viewed as equal. A closing note mentions a celestial hen dealer claiming a coach in China.
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New York
Mrs. Belknap
Committee of Investigation
Chang
Eng
The Wrong Man Invited at White House Dinner Mixup
Washington correspondence describes a late evening at the White House where Ulysses S. Grant Jr. misread a guest list and invited a Delaware senator by mistake while excluding the California Senator Sargent. The incident highlights suspicions around real estate interests and political backers linked to the district as Gar Reed advises delaying most guests to avoid embarrassment.
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Washington
N. Y. Sun
Gen. Babcock
Lallet Kabourne
Grant
Ulysses S. Grant, Jr
Capitol
White House
Fen
Garfield
Sainsbury
Delaware
Ulysses
Noona
Saulsbury
Garrell
Senator Sargent
California
Crairfield
House
Sargent
Senate
Buss Shepherd
Was It Wise A Temperance Talk Ends With a Pledge
At Farwell Hall a Womans Temperance meeting stirred a debate over pledging abstinence from alcohol and tobacco. A man pledged to stop both after a sobering exchange, but experts warned breaking two strong habits at once is unlikely. The piece questions the wisdom of pairing tobacco ban with liquor abstinence.
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W. TH. Henderson
Randolp, Cattaragus Co
Court of Appeals
Henderson
Senate
Farwell Hall
Rip van Winkle
Gunman Slave for Severe Coughs advertised locally
An early 1900s style ad promotes LBosquirey s Gunman Slave for severe coughs claiming it cures coughs colds and throat diseases. It touts a sample bottle for 16 cents and a regular size for 75 cents with relief after three doses, sold by A. W. Morck & Co.
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Germany
A. W. Morck & Co
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