Impeachment debate and party shifts ripple through states
The closing speech by Manager Bingham of Ohio drew applause as Chief Justice Chase ordered a Senate clearing. The Chambersburg Repository changed editors, while Illinois Republicans named a bold Peoria slate for governor and other offices. Nationally, Texas Unionists face terror claims. local tax elections show Republican gains in Lancaster, Kittanning, Chambersburg, and Uniontown amid partisan shifts.
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Ohio
Senate
House
Tate
Manager Bingham
Chase
Bingham
Lancaster City
Republicana Gin
Kittaning
Thia
Kittanning
Chambersburg
Uniontown
Q. E. Boyle
Political turmoil and racial tensions haunt local elections
Lewistown Gazette reports on interracial marriage and Democratic dominance amid Ku Klux concerns in Tennessee. It cites a Memphis dispute where sixteen suspected Klansmen denied ties, meeting counterclaims in the Memphis Appeal and detailing alleged assassination plans. The piece praises the Crawford County nomination method as a superior system.
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Tennessee
Memphis
Klai
Ja ‘Ack Campbell
The
Memphis Avalanche
Den
Memphis Appeal
Albert Pike
Campbell
Judge Lewis
Ku Klux Klan
General Hancock Praises Stanton in 1885 Speech
The text recounts General Hancock’s glowing commendation of Edwin M. Stanton as Secretary of War, comparing him to Carnot and endorsing his wartime leadership. It notes public sentiment and predicts future popularity, amid other reports on Gen Irwin entering the State Treasurer role and praise for his career.
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A. J. Hawton
Texas
Washington City
Gen. Hancock
Department of
Sheridan
Stanton
Hancock
Fifth District
New York Herald
Euyland
Carnot
Edwin M. Blanton
Irwin
Harrisburg State’ Guard
Gen. Irwin
M. PW. W. Unwin
Beaver County
Harts
Curtin
Senne. Ganeral
Commonwealth
Board of Claims
W. W. Irwin
Perfect Organization and Drive for Republican Victory
A Philadelphia Press editorial urges Pennsylvania Republicans to unite under Mr Grow with bold, relentless organization for the November contest. It praises Union veterans and warns Democrats and Copperheads, urging vigilance, strong clubs, and a fearless campaign to preserve the Union cause.
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Lemuel Todd
Fastibilian
Grow
Republican State Committee
Spe
Republican Union
General Grant
Curtin
Jackson
Taylor
Barrison
Philadelphia
Copperheads
Pendleton
Hancock
Lyle, Leech
Weaver
Republican Party
Republic
Democrats nominate disputed State officers in New Orleans
A New Orleans correspondent lists Democrats nominees for state offices amid Civil War era controversy. Governor candidate faces perjury trial over the test oath. A Voorhies named for Lieutenant Governor, linked to July 1868 riot. J H Hardy for Secretary of State, rebel secretary. Giffin and Perotta for Auditor and Treasurer fled with treasury funds. A S Herron for Attorney General, rebel general and riot leader. RM Lusher for Public Instruction, enemy-registered and early rebel official. Edmund Abell for Judge, accused of rioting conduct. seven clerk candidates served in rebel army. J L Lewis for Civil Sheriff, Major in rebel forces.
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A. Voorhies
J. H. Hardy
Giffin
Perotta
Butler
Herron
Sheridan
RM. Lusher
Edmund Abell
J. L. Lewis
Shariff
Galusha A Row to Chair Republican State Central Committee
The State Guard praises Galusha A Row as a man of unimpeachable integrity and strong Republican leadership. They note his national reputation, parliamentary skill, and suitability to defend the party and guide Pennsylvania campaigns to victory. He is lauded as an eminent political manager and eloquent orator.
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Republican State Central Committee
Hele
Statesmien
Congress
Pennsylvania
Grow
State Central Committee
Galusha Arow
State Guard
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United States
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Mawer
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