The Plumed Knight Blaine Indictment Exposed in 1870s Papers
A New York World inspired broadside accuses James G Blaine of railroad graft, land grants, and letters with Warren Fisher and Jay Cooke era deals. It recounts Blaine's 1869 land grant tactics, 1870 offers to Fisher, Mulligan letters, and Northern Pacific stock schemes.
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New York World
Evening Post
Blaine
Little Rock and
Fort Smith
Arkansas
House of Representatives
Logan
Maine
Congressional Committee
Norther Fishe
Post
Warren Fisher
Boston
Northern Cifie
Jay Cooke
Fisher
Northern Pacific Railroad
Commissioners of Public Lands
Mulligan
Pacific
William Walter V
J’est
Little Rock
Congress
Little Rock Road
State of
Coneva
Ear Withhall
Little Rock Railroad Company
Cou
Fisua
J. Cooke & Co
Dwell
J. G.buarme
Warren Fisher, Jr
Iam
North Pacific Railway Company
Elisha Atking
James G. Baie
Third District Convention Chosen Leaders and Delegates
Special Correspondence of the Sentinel reports a harmonious Third Congressional District Democratic convention held in Ww Aw July 2. Capt. James G. Kenan of Duplin was elected permanent chairman with Josiah Evans and T. F. Cooper as secretaries. Col. W. J. Green nominated by acclamation for president. Maj. C. W. McClammy of Pender elector. J. A. Bonitz and E. J. Hale elected delegates to Dr. Matt Moore and Lyon for Fabvis.
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Sentinel
Third
Swift Galloway
James G. Kenan
Duplin
Josiah Evans
Fayetteville
Col
Rton J. Green
Maj. McClammy
Pender
C. T. Gousver
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Scales and Stedman
Biographies of General Alfred Moore Scales and Major Charles Manly Stedman outline each man’s long career in public service. The articles present the two North Carolina figures as the proposed governor and lieutenant governor candidates for the upcoming election with emphasis on their military service, leadership, and political experience as key qualifications for state leadership.
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Alfred Moore Scales
Charles Manly Stedma
North Carolina
Alfred Moore Scales War Hero and Democratic Leader
Alfred Moore Scales, born in Rockingham County in 1827, rose from University student and lawyer to NC legislator, congressman, and Civil War brigadier general. He served in 13th NC Infantry, became colonel, then brigadier general after a severe wound, winning soldierly esteem and later returning to Congress in 1874, where he supported Democratic aims and Southern prosperity.
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Hox
Avrrep Moore Scares
Rockingham County
Battle
Chapel Hill
Puryear
North Carolina
13Th Regiment of
North Carolina Volunteers
Col. Pender
Bridier
Scarmont
Congress
Dth
House of Representatives
Scaces
Corpore Nano
Democratic Party
Excursion boat fired on at Plymouth wharf
The steamer Chowan carrying 150 excursionists as it left Plymouth wharf was struck by brick bats and pistol fire. The crew returned fire but no serious injuries were reported. reports vary, with some saying no damage and others claiming men fell amid cries of murder. A letter from M. M. provides the latest unverified account.
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Caldwell
Fisher
India St
Boston
Phelps
Congressenet Globe
Arkansas
Dee
Tam
Mrs. Fisher
W. FL Jr
J.G. Blaine
Logan
Blaine
Avovera, Mg
The
Sentinel
Rippiersqvitrg
N.C
Chowan
Plymouth Wharf
M. M
Longtime North Carolina figure Ton Stepan Stepwan Narrows Nomination
Ton Charles Wanly Stedman of North Carolina, born 1841 in Chatham County, rose from Confederate major to a Wilmington bank president. He never sought office, but his late bid for lieutenant governor highlighted his perseverance, conservative Democrat stance, and wide local support amid a crowded 1880s convention.
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Tex. Caartes Maxty Stepsax
Raleigh
Chatham
North Carolina University
44Th Regiment of
North Carolina Volunteers
Patieot
Pittsboro
Chatham County
Robert Stiaxces
Hos. Jonx Maxxixa
Jupee Barrie
F. Purtrires
Kate Wiicit
Josuva Ar
Wilmington
Stepwan
Fayetteville
North Carolina
Isaac B.graxcer
Bank of New Hanover
New Han Jover
Srepman
Col. Warpett
Maz
StepMax
Thas Ba
Salem Female Academy Annual Session Opens September 6 1883
Salem N C. Annual session at Salem Female Academy begins September 6 1883. Contains outline of textentologue with admission requirements courses of study by department terms and expenses address principal. August 1883.
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Salem Female Academy
Salem
N. C
Where New York People Go In the Deserted Village tour season
A July 4 survey notes urban emptiness as residents retreat to resorts and rural retreats. New York City faces vacant streets and quiet brownstone blocks while Newport Long Branch New London Saratoga see shuttered hotels and bare gardens. Tourism, college commencements, and social events fill the season as crowds seek rest and recuperation.
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The
Sentinel
New York
Fifth Avenue
Newport
Long Branch
New London
Saratoga
Berkshire
Adirondack
Sheepshead
Niagara
Trentowalls
Delaware Water Gap
Lake Modunk
Dr. Syntax
West Point
Warvard
Prominent House and Theatre Gossip Across Nations
Prominent figures and stage life dominate this fragmentary note. Mentions include lesseps and panama canal plans, the Salvation Army leadership, Adelina Patti and Nicolini seeking estates, Booth managing a hotel in New Hampshire, and Boucicault planning a London season. Also references a House of Commons committee report by John Glidden.
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Adelina Patti
South Wales
Nicolini
Gi Booth
Society Journals
Salvation Army
John Glidden
House of Commons
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Tattooed
James G. Blaine
Northern Pacific
Julian
Indiana
Public Lands Committee
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Senate
Gen. Logan
Third District
Wharton J. Green
Conder
Iton Nac
Ton Charles Wanly
Stedman
Bessiz Willard
SN. Carter
Cooper Union
China
Orange
Sentine
Oregon
Franklin Monument Fund
Bronnsvie
Franklin
Surry County
Surry
Linn
Wowan
Twin-City
Old North
Hannah Ann
Hannah
John
J. W. Alspaugh
New England
South
Washington Cor
Richmond Dispatch
Lincoln
Gen. Sehofield
Gen. Schofield
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
John Kelly
Mr. Kelly
Cleveland
Tilden
Moravian Falls Academy
Moravi
Falls
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Grogan
Gray Building
Teal
Covney and
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Lineaty Street
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Bs Main St
N/C
Dioioamepher
J. B. McKenney’s Steam Dye House
Marshal Street
Rich Waxn
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Iil Or Express
Ange
Lonng Branch
Niagara Pallx
Coney Isla
Flower
Chicago
Democrats
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Weattioe
Rex Beesed
Pursessun
Frown
M. de Lesceps
Ruede Lessepa
Herbert Spencer
Cohasset
Mase
Lawrence Asset
Stunt Robson
W.E. Crane
Manchester
Agnes Booth
Dion Boucicault
United States
Sid
London
Fin MacCout
S. J. Montague
Ai and
Thad M
Winston
Davidson College
Meckienpura Co. N. C
E. M. Griffin
ST. Charles
Statesville
L. EL James
Sonia W. Durham
D. N. Dalton
Wikston
Wiwatey, Olies
Onn's Drug Store
Wilningtom
Rocky Point
Cnme
A. Enear
Exeentor
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F. G. Crutchfiett
Winston, N
J. M. Robinson
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