Grant supporters defend policy and call out attacks
The article defends President Grant's administration amid opposition linked to San Domingo. It stresses the need for fair examination of policy, lists governing aims including tax reform and civil service, and lauds Republican progress from 1860 to 1869. It notes the death of Hon. John Covode and honors his public service.
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Judge Mercur Plans 280 Representatives Under New Apportionment
Judge Mercur of the Pennsylvania delegation leads a proposed bill fixing the House representation at 280 with 137,800 population per seat. New Hampshire and Vermont would lose one seat. Maine Rhode Island Connecticut Delaware Louisiana Ohio Florida Oregon West Virginia Nevada Nebraska keep current totals. Massachusetts New York Maryland Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Alabama Mississippi Minnesota gain one. New Jersey Pennsylvania Georgia Texas Wisconsin Kansas gain two. Missouri Michigan Iowa gain three. Illinois gains four. The Pennsylvania Senate split on Lyndall vs Dechert, 17 Democrats to 16 Republicans. Dechert’s decisive vote favored. The San Domingo Commission lists Wade White Howe. Allan G. Burton is secretary. Willson re-elected. Logan chosen senator.
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Secretary Fish to Retire. Morton to Succeed at State
It is settled that Secretary Fish will retire around March first and Senator Morton will take his place at the State Department.
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North Carolina Legislature tainted by rebellion rift
The Lebanon Courier rails at Democratic gains in North Carolina after the Legislature elected Vance to the Senate and Holden faces impeachment for actions against the Ku Klux Klan. The piece argues the Democrat stance signals a continued rebel spirit hostile to the Union, citing Tennessee’s Maynard on rebel respect for power.
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Geary reception draws Harrisburg's elite to state event
The governor and Mrs Geary hosted a Thursday evening reception in Harrisburg attended by Titusville Herald reporter and the state’s leading figures. Notables included Speaker Wallace and Speaker Webb, Col McFarland, Prof Bates, Senator Allen and wife, and Warren and Venango Representatives among others in a show of broad political goodwill.
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Coal Mine Labor Stoppage Drives Price Rises
A broad slowdown among anthracite coal miners statewide has halted operations, triggering a noted rise in coal prices as supply tightens and production stalls.
Eighteen Senators Chosen This Month Across States
The item notes several political updates including Powell Clayton elected U S Senator on the first ballot in Little Rock by 94 to 9 with Democratic opposition. It mentions Col P F Stearns nominated for Minnesota Senate seat, and multiple items on elections and public notices across 1870 era US politics.
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Paris Ready to Resist Prussians Amid Bombardment
A London special reports Parisians vow to resist if Trochu lets the Prussians enter Paris. The shopkeeping spirit prevails as many tradesmen savor the prospect of German purchases. News also notes Le Mans battle losses, 20,000 prisoners, and heavy bombardment across Paris with civilian casualties and art destruction.
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Motley versus Grant recall critique taints path to office
The piece favors Gorillas Fishs suavity and wit over Motley in a sharp recall debate. It warns aspiring appointees that seeking favors from Gen. Grant risks future prospects, urging restraint and patience in seeking high U. S. posts.
Oil men bet on dumb-bell endurance at Oil Exchange
In Titusville the Oil Exchange at the American Hotel held a humor filled event where a muscular man attempted to lift a ten pound dumb-bell 2,980 times. Spectators witnessed bets totaling about 300 dollars as the challenger pushed beyond 2,500 lifts before tiring. The crowd observed every motion amid lively wagers and cheers.
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Murder in the First Degree Verdict In Burglary Case
Edward H. Ruloff is found guilty of murder in the first degree for killing Frederick A. Merrick during the August burglary. Judge Hogeboom sentences him to death, with a solemn display noted by the Binghamton Republican describing Ruloff’s shifting and dramatic demeanor from defiant to contemptuous as the sentence neared.
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Grant recounts Lee surrender details for Mills monument
President Grant describes meeting with General Lee at the surrender. Lee arrived with a flag of truce, asked terms be written, copied them on manifold paper, signed, and handed a copy back. The exchange occurred in front of Grant's tent under a tree with a pine table, not in a carpeted room as some pictures suggest.
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