Arthur's Acceptance Letter Echoes Republican Faith
Washington reports General Arthur's letter of acceptance dated June 19 1880 agrees with Republican beliefs while differing on Civil Service Reform. It praises Washington as a national mirror and notes hopes to win Virginia Florida North Carolina Indiana New York Pennsylvania and Connecticut with stronger Southern organization and election integrity efforts. Logan
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General Arthur
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Garfield
Arthur
South
North
Virginia
Florida
North Carolina
Jewell
Indiana
Lander
New York
Pennsylvania
Connecticu
Jewel
Hancock
Logan
Hancock's Inhuman Treatment of His Soldiers
The diary of Dr. Castleman of the 5th Wisconsin reveals General Hancock's harsh conduct toward privates during a hot August 1863 march. He denied water, accused mutiny, insulted officers, and forced a brutal brigade drill, leaving exhausted men oppressed and demoralized.
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Hancock
Castleman
Wisconsin
Hancock in 1864 Wilderness War Council
The piece notes General Hancock as one of three corps commanders in Grant’s tent during the Wilderness six days of fighting in 1864. Hancock urged withdrawal to the Rapidan to avoid annihilation. Grant then issued sealed orders that led to an advance. The Chicago Tribune comments on differing views of Hancock versus Grant and other generals.
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Hancock
Grant
The
Wilderness
Rapidan
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Chicago Tribune
Tanner’s twentieth play leaves doctors puzzled by vitality
The Cincinnati Gazette notes Tanner’s rapid performance stuns doctors as he endures prolonged hunger. The Logan Gazette reports Mr. Frank Stedman from Athens visiting last Saturday seeking to partner with Mr. Lewis Hamblin to buy E. B. Comly’s store.
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Frank Stedman
Athens
Hang
Lewis Hamblin
E. B. Comly
Logan Gazette
Democratic party may carry Ohio in October
A short enticement from the Cin. Enquirer notes hope the Democratic party could carry Ohio in October, signaling early campaign momentum and regional expectations.
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Ur Democratic Party
Ohio
Cin. Enquirer
Confidence versus votes mirrors Ohio results
The article notes Ohio last Fall showed high confidence from both parties, including General Ewing, but Democrats suffered a 17,000 vote minority. It warns that next November a similar outcome may occur, contrasting wind with ballots in a Tribune insight.
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Ohio
Ewing
N.Y
Hancock kin claim faces age gaps in lineage
The Mtica Herald notes a purported link between Gen. Hancock and John Hancock claiming a family signatory tie to the Declaration of Independence. It questions the seven year discrepancy between John Hancock's death and Gen. Hancock's father's birth, suggesting improbability but absolving the General of blame.
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Gen. Hancock
John Hancock
Mtica Herald
Townsend to Address Franklin County Republican Convention
Hon Charles Townsend of Athens Republican candidate for Secretary of State will be in the city tomorrow and has accepted an invitation to address the Franklin County Republican County Convention. Under the popular vote system you can vote for the man or men best qualified for the October election. Friday August 6th is the day.
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Elk County
Penn
Michigan
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Frankfort
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Frank Redman
FE. W. Craig
James B. Ray
Robt. Wells
T. J. Williams
Garfield
Middleport
Joseph Powell
Pomeroy
Lambrecht
Marietta
John Springer
Wm. Kelly
George Smith
Salem
T. D. Biscoe
Laura Shipman
Samuel Shipman
Macksburg
R.C. Smithson
Charles Townsend
Athens
Franklin County
Columbus Disputch
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Lincoln Park
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Milwaukee
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Hull
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N. Y
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Geo. West
Taylor
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Brooklyn
Louisiana
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Versailes
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Canton
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Piqua
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Marshall & Donaldson
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Henry Scharf
David Cross
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Letart
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Cheshire
John ‘St. Myers
James 8. Grimes
Brown
Geo. Jackson
Vinton
O. & W. Va. Rail Road Company
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Hartley’s Mills
Nancy Moore
Wilkesville
Washington’s Knee
Vinton Record
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Anderson Jones
McArthur Enquirer
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Raysville
Joe
Knowles
State Bar Association
Marietta Times
Bobby Smith
Warren
Marietta Register
Harmar
Thomas’ Iron Works
Gore
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Wright
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Terrell
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McConnelsville
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