Threats and tactics in the 1880 campaign amid postwar politics
The piece argues the thirteen former Confederate states now control the Democratic party with a heavy electoral leverage, accusing Tammany aligned forces in New York and national figures of fraud, intimidation, and corruption to seize the Treasury and reshape government. It urges Ohio to vote steadfastly against the combined Tilden reform bloc and warns of impending violence and rebellion if defeated.
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St. Louis
Confederate House of Representatives
South
Union
New York
Tammany Hall
New York City
Washington City
Tilden
John Morrissey
United States
North
Reform
Ohio
Vallandigham
Seymour
South Carolina and Federal Proclamation Spark Democratic Critique
The piece lambasts Democratic press for opposing President Proclamation and War Department actions to enforce order in South Carolina. It argues the administration responds to Republican misrule and rebellion, contrasting it with constitutional actions to curb what it calls the reign of terror in the state during months of turmoil.
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South Carolina
Tilden
The Threatening Peril of Civil War Themes
A late 19th century editorial laments that thirteen years after Gettysburg, former Confederate forces may control Congress. It urges loyalty and urges voters to consider whether loyal Union men should continue to rule the nation, warning of recurring threats from the same foe.
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Gettysburg
Meade
Congress
Tilden Accuses Hayes in Slander Campaign Allegations
The piece condemns Tilden for sending a Lee letter facsimile to smear Gen. Hayes as a know nothing, calling it the lowest act of campaign meanness. It contrasts with Adams and Jackson history, denounces Tilden as conscienceless, widowed and godless, and decries the political degradation.
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Tilden
New York
Lee
Gen. Hayes
Gen. Jackson
John Quincy Adams
Gen
Jackson
Adams
Hayes
Financial fears loom from 'Til den impact abroad
London reports that success of Til den through a solid South threatens US finances abroad. Southern Claims demand payment and repudiation ideas could disrupt European financial centres, creating general distress for America's financial future.
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London
Ohio Republicans urged to mobilize before November polls
The Ohio State Journal urges every Republican to work vigorously through October to win the November 7 election. The piece notes past October and November voting patterns, warns of Democratic tactics in mining regions, and calls for thorough organization by wards and townships across the state.
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Ohio State Journal
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Indiana
John G. Thompson
Wayne
Stark
Tilden
Hayes
Wheeler
Ames Seeks High Ground On Morning of the 8th
A gain of fifteen in loyal old Ames will place her upon high grounds. We shall look toward the high grounds on the morning of the 8th.
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Geo. Snowden
Montana
David Radford
Chester Township
Meigs County
Christian Union
Bradford
J. P. Weethee
Athens County
Brechtel
Pomeroy
Ames
Indiana voters seen ready for Republican turnout in November
Carl Schurz Senator Morton General Harrison and Col. Bob Ingerson and other eminent men who have recently been over the ground are confident Indiana will again swing to the Republicans. They expect the November majority to reverse October’s Democratic lead and deliver a strong GOP showing.
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Carl ScHurz
Morton
Gen
Ben. Harrison
Col
Bob
Ingersoll
Indiana
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Ward
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Middleport High School
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King, Day & Co
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Children’s Home
Clarke County
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Duke Flemming
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Mary Young
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W. E. Hayes
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Athens
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Chester
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Washington
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Ed. Murphy
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Thomas
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Marietta
Simeon M. Devol
Coal Run
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Hadkinson & Co
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William Henderston
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Grandview
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Salem
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Belpre
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Wm. Zartman
Maggie Yarnell
Somerset
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Wm. E. Finck
Grimm & Gallin
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Logan
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Mr. Hixon
McArthur
George Cherrington
Letart
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John M. Dye
E. ,V. Bing
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