Republican State Convention Held in Cleveland August 1 1877
The Central Committee directs the Republican State Convention to nominate statewide officials in Cleveland on August 1 1877. Delegates must be appointed by July 28 with representation based on Hayes 1876 vote totals. Wayne County gains eight delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igivester Iepublican
J. G. Banborn
Glure
Eee
ACLY
Sear
Wayne County
Ofice
J. R. McKauney
Cleveland
Ro McKinney
Central Committee
City of
R. B. Hayes
Peter Buchanan
Dalton
Ohio
Howard
Wx Buchanan
Wooster
O. Or
Political Turmoil Roils Oregon and Democratic Rumble
The piece notes annexation debates and Democratic party struggles with mentions of Grover and bribery allegations over Senate election. It reports a Democratic Judicial Convention set for Thursday in the Opera House with delegates arriving and candidates Vorhees of Wollersbury and Nicholas of Coshocton. Wayne County Democrats seek neutrality amid rising tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mekron Os
Grover
Senate
Morton
Oregon
Debate on Racial Barriers at Georgia Quarter Meeting
A Geonena editor rails against claims that natural barriers between white and colored races can be broken. He questions how mulatto presence in Georgia fits with such supposed eternal lines, calling the talk thin and erroneous at the quarter meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geonena
Georgia
Contemptible attack on Secretary Sherman’s administration
The Mansfield Herald denounces TURNec for discrediting the administration and refutes claims that Charles FE is traveling to Europe while employed by the New York Custom House. It states Mr H is not a Custom House employee and only briefly served in the Secretary’s office at the start of Sherman’s tenure and is now in Scotland unaffiliated and paying own expenses.
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Sherman
Charles FE
Europe
New York Custom House
Custom House
Hugging
Scotland
Place Huntere
Mansfield Herald
Stephen A Douglass
James Buchanan
Buchanan
Douglard
Democratic Party
Stephen A Douglase
Wagner
Linocolo
Groot
Sumner
Trumbull
Wlaine
Ife
Republican Party
New York City
Ipg
Maturgq
Raptors
Nail
Stirner
New York & Chioa Ten Co
M.h.moses & Co
di and & Vesdy
New York
Indictment in Louisiana shows political bias and fear
The document claims the Louisiana Returning Board faces a perjury charge over Vernon Parish returns. It argues the accusation aims to inflame politics, noting Democrats allegedly dominated Vernon Parish and that the overall state result favored Hayes by 4,807 votes, making the indictment seem unfounded and driven by malice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana Returning Board
Ku Klux
New Orleans
Louisiana
Lousiana Democracy
Returning Board
Vernon Parish
Vernon Parsh
Tilden
Hayes
Prand
Woodstock Address Reflects Southern Political Turmoil
A lengthy editorial decries Republican infighting and Southern violence, linking supporters of Wade Hampton and Nicholls to threats in Louisiana and South Carolina. It argues Hayes's administration faces hostile forces and praises Lincoln’s leadership while warning Chamberlain’s fate in South Carolina. The piece predicts the Woodstock venture may fail.
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Ment
John Sherman
Stanley Matthews
Returning Board
Chisholm
Mississippi
South
Wade Hampton
Nicholls
Lousiana
South Carolina
Woodstock
Gorhamberlain
Blaine Chamberlain
Blaine
Hayes
Breckinridge Victory Tale Echoes Civil War Hero Worship
Richmond Kentucky lawyer recounts a war anecdote about John C Breckinridge to illustrate regional reverence for the late Confederate leader. The client asks about Shiloh and the lawyer notes rebel and Yankee fortunes, while locals claim Breckinridge appeared at dusk and slew a hundred thousand of them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
John C. Breckridge
Shiloh
John C. Breckinridge
Gore Murder Preliminary Examinations Concluded
The Logan court concluded the preliminary examination of those charged with the Welden family murder near Gore. Joseph King proved no alibi and was discharged after showing he was not on the Welden farm at the time. The audience applauded the discharge and praised his innocence. William Terrell was bound over to await the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welden
Gore
Logan
Joseph King
William Terrell
Columbus Journal
No Annexation on the South Threat Seen in Texan Policy
A Texas congressman urges a policy of pursuing outlaws into Mexican soil and backing an 1840s style protectorate over Mexico, while opponents warn it could draw the United States into war and loss of territory. The speech flags northern allegiance to the Union and laments southern moves to redefine state loyalty, arguing against territorial expansion on the southern border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Texas
Poly
Washington
Mexico
Rio Grande
War Department
Southwestern Department
Great Britain
Lerdo
Diaz
Republic of Mexico
Mir Hill
Georgia
South
Union
Connecticut
Maryland
Solth
Louisiqua
Florida
Mezjco
Bate
California
Seward
Alaska
New York
Tyler
Polk
Southern State sovereignty threat to Union warned by senator
A senator argues that Southern control over the Union endangers national unity. He contends the six slaveholding states form a powerful bloc in Congress and the Electoral College, urging immediate action to avert despotism and insisting allegiance to the national government above states. He denounces annexationist plans and stresses the peril to future generations.
Motive of the Murderers Posed Robbery Boldness of Perpetrators
A fragmented report cites investigators probing a murder scene suspected robbery as the motive. Authorities reveal the boldness of the unnamed perpetrators and note limited details available from the initial inquiry.
Murder of Mr Pleasant Stanley At North Broadway
Greenbury July 6 between 2 and 3 am Mr Pleasant Stanley an elderly respected citizen was murdered in his bed. Two deep wounds from a sharp instrument suggest burglary as the motive though no killer was found. Coroner to empanel a jury for an inquest as investigators seek clues and the $1 200 payment in Schultz & Co referenced in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Stanley
Mr. Applegrte
North Broadway
Struggie
Staosey
Steis
Mr Stanley
Stanley
Schultz & Co
Sickles family tragedy and scandal in 19th century reports
A fragmentary 19th century sketch connects General Daniel Sickles to his wife’s alleged offense and a public scandal involving their daughter Laura. The piece notes later marriages, a Madrid setting, and social ostracism, ending with a dubious offer of a free remedy advertisement from a missionary.
Cholera and Summer Complaints Summary
A historical medical notice lists remedies for cholera and related summer illnesses. It covers cholera morbus, cramps, chronic diarrhea, dysentery, infantile cholera, teething diarrhea, flatulence, sluggish digestion, stomach weakness, post-meal heaviness, morning fatigue, and poor appetite.
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M. L. Smyshick
Nminate
Supreme Court
Board of Public Works
Wynorr
Dexarpsox
Balkan
Witibk Dratnr
StaTor Bratsg
Chamberlain
South Catalina
Palmetto
MR. Blaine
Republic
Bern
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Hill
State of
Americas
Canada
North
West
Tooki Ube
House of Representatives
Greensbirg
The
Cinciol Pt Gazette
Greenbury
Skd
General Sickles
Courier Journal
Sickle
Sklesman
Sickles
Madrid
Laura
Legrne
Lebman
South America
Jesur Slaton
Bible House
New Mo
Tanatan
Bork City
Sanford
Jamaica
Werks & Potter
Origpists
Boston
Mass
Collins’ Voltat
Iris
Collins’ Voltricg
Collins
Weeks & Potter, Proprietore
Mase
Attractio
SILES
LMANS
Bilva
Nansan
Greece
Howsen Chaten Place
Driggists
CON Cristenton
Sith Avenue
Primente
Pal
Waters
Ubustrated
Horace Waters & Sons Manufacturers and Dealers
Union Square
Rand Square
Swartz
Ns & Indusemen
Liggept
Grenadines
Stuart Isle
J. B. Power
EnTa Beronzit
Wire Thorn Miessioeke
Bole Manufacturern
KELLY
P. S
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Matt, Johnston
East Liberty Street
Waahington House
J. SdBissell &Co
Forke &c
Excelsior
Elee
Wayne Co
Ita
Banker & Mann
Charter Oak
Childrens
Reddy
Cepals
Buckéye
Champion
Dye
Emporim
East Liberty
Jura
Sell & CO
Nellis
Nevis
A.J. Nevis & Co
Pittsburgh
Aicee
Harding & Jones
JACO
Iron Block
SEST
James L. Gray
Massillon
Dr. Hebbard
J. Ki. Dibbiler
Broadway
Wooster Gas Light Company
Carcel
Boyds
Johnh Kacke
Joan McSweEenry
Mic Bae
Mitten
Coas
Lucas FuatTtTery
E.robeers
East
Liberty Street
Washington House
Firestone
Belknap’s News Depot
Wooster City Mills
R. J. Smith
Bertol
Shreve
Bertolett
Almina Bertolett
WM. A.mimper
Sgeckasor TO
Metzler
Grainer
D. C Carry & Co
Linder
Overholt
C M Yocum
E. J. Keefer
DR Mowry
Usilor
J. B. Era, W. P. Stebbins
Boyd & Smith
Benaui Ca
Guentleman
John Bouden
Cedar St
Ktev
Poon St Williamsburgh
American Bible Society
Mader
Linnit
Depot
Wooster University
Vart Elde
Particu
Bissell & Co
Matz
Wooster, C
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