Political turmoil and Grant prospects dampen 1880 mood
June 3 1880 report from Ville Kentucky notes Raleigh Daily Evening Post editor Hearne's live paper effort and Forehes as a probable Republican lieutenant governor candidate. U S Marshal Douglas funds questioned by 7000 dollars, while Weed predicts Grant defeat if nominated. Heat across the Northeast causes sun stroke deaths and stir in Chicago amid Republican factions led by Horace White. Independent Republicans circulate a New York statewide anti Grant petition with thousands of signatures anticipated.
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Thurlow Weed
New York Tribune
Grant
Va Midland Extension Vote Set For Next Monday
The town faces a crucial vote on a $40,000 subscription to bring the Va Midland Extension. Supporters argue it will spur business for merchants and lift property values and jobs for mechanics, while opponents warn of higher costs if the road bypasses the town. The outcome will shape future growth and wages.
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Winston
Va. Midland
The Chicago Convention and Grant Third Term Debate
A Chicago convention update shows Grant as the likely nominee but faces strong Republican opposition to a third term. The piece highlights distrust in party leaders, concerns over imperialism, and calls for free delegate voting amid a polarized national mood. Harper’s Weekly editorial tone reflects deep anti third term sentiment among stalwarts and warns against undermining the two term tradition.
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National Republican Concention
Chicago
Grant
Republican Party
Conkling
Cameron
Leégan
George Washington
Arper
Giadt
Henry Clay
Clay
General Grant
Washington
Mlinos
Sherman
Blaine
Tf Gen
Lowspes
Geo.Grant
Unt
Lanper
Tus Republican League
Philadelphia
National Republican League of
League
Destructive Texas Storm and Flood Destroys Brackett Area
A devastating rain storm struck Brackett and surrounding towns causing five to eight foot floods on Main Street. Dozens of houses lost foundations, many residents evacuated, and over twenty people feared drowned along Ens Moras Creek. The event followed earlier violent weather with wind, hail, and crop damage across the region.
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San Sara
Texas
P. M. Rountree
Catyrrt
Beacherr
Ens Moras Creek
Western North Carolina Railroad Grantees Form Board of Directors
The Western North Carolina Railroad grantees organize a board of directors led by W. J. Best and others, paying 4,958.33 in interest on first mortgage bonds and depositing 10,041.97 to reimburse state expenditures. They announce readiness to take possession today and Best will arrive Sunday to begin work. The New York Independent Republicans vow to oppose Grant and a third term if nominated. Judge Davis warns of rising corporate power challenging government, promising close scrutiny.
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North Carolina
Rairoad
W. J. Best
WP. M. Logan
Flpf. Miller
Jobin Usey
W.T. Dortch
R. B. Vance
A. B. Andrews
A. ©. Avery
W.E. Anderson
Best
New York
Independent Republicans
U. S.grant
Genéral Grant
David Davis
Union
Maxon
Wingtes
N.C
Winston
North Carolna
Board of Commisionere
Board of Commissioners
J. Wonspaugh
Jack Gray
Corporation of
Wipston
Danvile
Iuston
Salem
Forsyth County
Atlantic, Tennessee and Ohio
Winston Corporation
Geo. W. Hinshaw
Y Snd
Winston, N.C
Davie County Democrats Back Jarvis Governor Robbins Congress
The Davie County Democratic Convention met in Mocksville on the previous Saturday to structure support for Jarvis as governor and Robbins for Congress. The gathering focused on organizing campaign dates and aligning local committee roles.
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Davie County
Mocksville
Jarvis
Robbins
Congress
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Lou
Maj. Hearne
Raleigh Daily Evening Post
Judge Forehes
U. S
Bob Douglas
Bob
New England
Deak
Roan Mountain
Horace White
New York City
Friends of General Grant
Republian
Geo. Grant
Gatvegstox
Crezar
Bonham
Norfolk
Western Railroad Affairs
Davie
Omnity, the
Drcus
Bey
M. Shin & Sons
the Baltimers
Clothing House
N. C
Baltim
Silall
Allen's Hardware Store
New Spring
Brote
Piedmont
WN. C
Cis
Hamers, Ans
America
Winchester
Deval Terr
Allison AD
Brand
N. H. Medearis
Forsyth
Thos. H Pegram, Jr
J.W. Maln
W. H. Bynum
Stokes
E, F, Wall
Surry
Hinshaw Brothers
Hers
Tom Rou
Ota Murerzas
F. Crosland
Register of Deeds
Forsyth Co
Wins N.C
Cruwtgate
Mai
Third Street
Grogan
Crosland
Wilson
TR Pursell
Maron
Wisnsox
JW Atyaush
Geo W. Hirssaw
Hainten
Vile
Moxpay
Jose Tra
Nuiler
Schoo Commissioners
Court House
Becreta
Main Street
Ockton, Winston, N.C
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