Prohibition Nominates St John for President and Daniels for Vice
The National Prohibition Convention in Pittsburgh nominated SEX Goernor St John of Kansas for President and Hon William Daniels of Maryland for Vice President. The piece lauds their qualifications and opposes the liquor traffic while noting internal split over strategy and the growing strength of the Prohibition movement. Miss Frances E Willard delivered the convention's standout speech praising St John and urging unity to advance the anti liquor cause.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Frances E.willard
Kansas
St. John
Fortune
Jane
Bey
Indiana
Missouri
Plains
Rockies
Sierras
Leavenworth
Voters' Union Convention for Twentieth District
The Twentieth Congressional District urges voters to send representatives to a convention at People's Hall Massillon on August 13 to organize for the next election. The event is nonpartisan and open to all party lines with a focus on supporting constitutional prohibition of liquor traffic in Ohio. The morning session starts at 10 o'clock.
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Fouth
Pittsburg
Chistian Temperance Union
Franklin
Diana
St. John
Reaso Jdéhn
California
South America
Mexico
Sandwich Islands
Central America
Oktier
Chariton
Ill
Gentleme
Illinois
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Minois
Colon
St John
Bagles
Olathe
Politi
Stata Sena
Twentieth Congressional District
Io People’s Hall
Massillon
Ohio
Prohibition Rev Te De Wiet Fat Debated At Election
Fragmentary OCR notes show Prohibition advocates and Rev Henry Ward Beecher figures in a local election discussion. References to St John and public figures signal a contested stance on temperance policies amid upcoming ballots.
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St. John
Henry Ward Beecher
Campaign mudslinging hints at nastier phase
A fragment notes that harsh political barbs will be part of the campaign, with previews of tarred accusations. The brief implies a looming, unattractive mudslinging tactic shaping voter discourse.
Aggregate debts of states counties and municipalities reach 1 056 584 146
A compiled total shows the combined indebtedness of state, county, and municipal governments in the United States stands at 1 056 584 146. The figure reflects bonds notes and other obligations carried across jurisdictions.
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United States
Voting Population and Presidential Votes in 1880
The voting population of the United States is about 12 500 000. In 1880 there were 9 210 970 votes cast for President.
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United States
Foreign Rag Import Prohibition Sparks Trade Tension
The general fevencent bans foreign rags import and calls for ending foreign distilled damnation. The move aims to curb external sources and protect domestic supplies amid heated trade discourse.
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Fevencent
Governor St. Joan Accepts Prohibition Party Nomination
Gov St Joan telegraphs Hon John B Finch to announce acceptance of the Prohibition party nomination.
Six murderers convicted in Cincinnati riot aftermath
Six individuals were found guilty of murder in the first degree in Cincinnati following the riot. The verdicts mark a severe lesson and indicate that justice is bearing fruit from the unrest’s repercussions.
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Cincinnati
Cholera Rampages in France As Death Toll Rises
Tur Cholera sweeps France with no relief in stricken districts. About 1,000 deaths reported in Marseilles as authorities struggle to contain the outbreak.
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France
Marseilles
Railways in the United States Reach Vast Network
Latest reports show 107,158 miles of operated railway in the United States with a total investment of 6,895,664,359 dollars. The figure highlights the scale of the nation’s rail infrastructure and capital expenditure.
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United States
Seven horse thieves hanged at Musselshell mouth
Report says seven horse thieves were hanged to trees at the mouth of the Musselshell in Montana Territory. Irreverent locals joke that this is how horse thieves play the game seven up in the wild west.
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Musselshell
Montana Territory
West
Nomination Notification Reaches Gov Cleveland at Albany
Governor Cleveland officially notified of his Democratic presidential nomination. A delegation of prominent Democrats visited Albany where Col. Be delivered the notification speech and Cleveland gave a brief reply.
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Cleveland
Albany
Ol. Be
Clevend
Seasonal midsummer issue with papers and illustrations
Sr de an August number offers profusely illustrated literary content aimed at youth. Chas I Cotton presents an article on Paper its Origin and History with mill drawings. A thrilling Constantinople fire story is included, making a splendid issue overall.
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Chas. I. Cotton
Constantinople
Prohibition candidates see smaller Kansas Iowa votes
Prohibitionists in Kansas and Iowa may fare best among states, offering them a chance to gain a respite as their vote share lags behind other regions according to early projections.
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Kansas
Iowa
Prohibition Apostle Likely To Rout Opposition in Election
A political note argues that St. John is the sole path to victory, proposing to withdraw Blaine and Cleveland and pit him against Ben Butler. It frames the apostle of Prohibition as capable of defeating a controversial foe.
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St. John
Blaine
Cleveland
Ben Butler
Apostle of
Prohibition
Destiny
Prohibition Boosts Cash Sales for Des Moines Merchants
The Des Moines market reports a cash sales surge after Prohibition took effect. Merchants say many customers who previously lacked funds now pay cash for all purchases, with estimates of a half to one million dollars shifted from drinks to goods and property improvements.
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Iowa State Register
Des Moines
Prohibitionists Back Governor St John and Vill Daniel
The Pittsburgh Dispatch lauds Governor St John as a Prohibitionist of principle, chosen over wealthier rivals for credibility. It also praises Vice President William Daniel as a man of high moral character and solid legislative experience in Maryland.
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The
Pittsburgh Dispatch
St. John and Daniels
St. John
William Daniel
Maryland
Debt figures from Pacific Bank summary reveal 1865 peak
A condensed four page Pacific Bank document divides into politics finance and population. It states National Debt peaked in 1865 at 9 756 431 571 total or 78.24 per capita with interest per capita 4 29. By 1883 debt fell to 1 538 781 825 totaling 28.4 per capita and interest per pinkie 94 cents.
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Pacific Bank of California
Swindles Reported in County Plow Sale Scheme
Readable fragments allege farmers are being swindled in a county sale, mentioning Oliver Ghilled Plow and a dealer named J. P. Shield of Wooster. Text warns of slick talkers and dishonest practices.
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Oliver Ghilled
J. P. Shield
Wooster
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