Benton County Herald outlines political ticket and agents
The Benton County Herald from Vinton Iowa lists Democratic state ticket members and district officials. It names agents for various local newspapers and subscription collection, including L Bowen Homer township and J Collister for the Lombard’s, with endorsements for electors and statewide offices.
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Benton
Cincian
Vinton
Iowa
Fist Sramniey
J.C. Roos
Restos County
L. Bowen
Homer Township
Teta Lo
Walls
James Collister
Mmald
Flemald
Mace Up
Fremont
Pelhuney
Het
Teesy
Geo
Ricardson
Ilhald
Alesuawtl
The Real Point of the Maine Election
The piece argues the Maine vote matters little for the presidency but signals the Republican party’s failure to deliver on pledges. It cites forecasts from leading journals, predicts Democratic gains in Indiana and Ohio, and warns of broader electoral consequences for New England and beyond.
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Maine
Wlaisted
Davis
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Atab
Judson -Kilpatrick
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Mainé
Garfield
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Connect
Hancock
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Indiana
Obtto
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Ilinois
Plaisted
Sun
No Dirt Throwing Regarding Garfield and Bribery Claims
A Cedar Fairley Tribune commentary argues Republicans would exploit charges against Garfield and condemns bribery and perjury accusations. It urges fair scrutiny of Garfield’s Ames bribery ties and notes upcoming state elections in Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Ohio, and West Virginia with regional political stakes.
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Metns
Garfield
Credit Mobilier
Republican Authority
Republican Investigating Committees
Oaks Ames
Gudfield
Cedar Fairey Tribune
Colorado
Georgia
United States
Indiana
Ohio
West Virginia
Hancock Affects Nationwide Contention in Editorial
Editorial notes attack Hancock across states including New York Indiana New Jersey and Connecticut predicting a broad Southern result Four weeks from today’s general election urged voters to choose only good men Even constables should be moral and trustworthy The piece accuses Republican papers and figures like Evarts Belmont and Tuliton of fraud and campaigns against Hancock claiming the party is false and aims to settle the war’s questions with his victory
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John JV. Forney
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New York
Indiana
New Jersey
Connecticut
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Pennsylvaaus
California
Oregon
Tlinois
Jook
Herald
Washington
Evarts
Seal Hancok
Army of the United States
Union
Virginia and
Venango County
August Delmont
Democracy
Uase
Cyse” Hahcock
United States
Belmont
Europe
Republican Party
Tulton
Democratic Campaign Fund
Bob Ingersoll
Ex-Rebel Rule in Republican Appointments Exposed
A critique lists ex-Confederates rewarded with office under Republican autonomy, naming Acker man Grant’s Attorney General, McKey P M General, Mosby a famed guerrilla, and other former Confederate leaders such as Orr, Longstreet, Foote, and Hughes. The piece argues this proves hollow talk of ex rebel domination in Congress.
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A. T. Ackerman
Grant
United States
Genel D. McKey
P. M
Col. Hughes
U.S
Virginia
John S. Mosby
Hong Kong
China
Col. Settle
North Carolina
Gov. Olden
Raleigh
Lusk
Young
U. S. Revenue
X. Carolina
James L. Orr
South Carolina
Russia
Major Morphis
Mississippi
Confederate Cavalry Service
Mississ_ippi
Chandler
Fort Pilew
U. S
G. W. Henderson
U.S. Revenue Collector
Longstreet
Turkey
Wim. Lough
District Lodge
Louisiana
Col. Smith
Baton Rough
Col
Humphreys
Forge
Foote
New Orleans
Indiana Swing Favors Democrats Says Political Dispatch
Reports from Indiana show disheartening Republican outlook with leaders preparing for defeat. Dispatches from Indianapolis quote Governor Smith and Congressman Dorsey arguing Indiana remains Democratic despite hard campaigning. Senate and party observers cite Ohio concerns and a growing belief Hancock wins, while New York and national mood influence hopes.
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Republican Congressional Committee
Indiana
Maine
Smith
New Mexico
Col.Hooker
Ile
Dorsey
Indianapolis
Leite
New York
Carlive
Kentucky
Voorhees
Ohio
Washington
Hancock
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Hancock Campaign Trial Grows in Pennsylvania Tour
Pennsylvania observers say the Keystone State is doubtful with Democrats fighting hard to win in November. A huge Hancock meeting in Pittsburgh on the 18th drew leaders from former Republicans including Butter Forney Pearson Swartzwelder and many merchants and lawyers. The parade featured ward and Independent clubs in Allegheny and Pittsburgh with thousands marching and tens of thousands watching.
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Indiana
Ohio
Smill
Pennsylvania
Hancock
Pittsburg
New York World
Benjamin F. Butter
John W. Forney
Alfred Pearson
Marshall Swartzwelder
Mec
Swartzwelder
Republican Party
Allegany County
Alleghany
Des Moines expected to gain four more railroads within a year
Reports from across the state note Des Moines plans for additional rail links and a new depot at Des Moines. The cattle and live stock value in town farmers exceeds $100 million, with state aid to agricultural societies totaling $207,701.44 since 1854. Other items cover court dockets, county fairs curios, and local incidents across Iowa.
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Des Moines
Northwestern Railroad
Harrison County
Bishop Tennessy
Dubuque
Keokuk
Ida County
Benton County
Supreme Court
Davenport
Webster
Dubuque County
Fulton
Verry Perkins
West Des Moines
New Webster City
Fort Dodge
Edward Fenno
Mills County
Haas Wonderful Hog and Poultry Remedy Advertised
A promotional piece touts Haas Wonderful Hog and Poultry Remedy as a cure for hog diseases and a preventive for cholera, with claims of low cost per head and broad government reform rhetoric. It links hog health to political commentary and urges use as a preventive measure, citing Dr. Haas of Indianapolis and broad endorsements.
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A.D. Griffin
Viton
Towa
Ohio Dispatch Sees Republicans Slipping in Ohio Vote
A Columbus letter notes Republican confidence waning as Maine and Garfield face defeat fears. Democrats claim momentum while Blaine and Sherman factions credit or blame Garfield. Indiana’s outcome looms as decisive for October politics and November contests.
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Columbus
Ohio
Repub- Neardefert
Maine
Republican Committee
Blaine
Garfield
Indiana
Salt River
Will Insure Your Hogs The Hass Hog Remedy Ad
Dr Jas Hass Hog and Poultry Remedy promotes preventative hog insurance by head for a year with deposit to cover hog deaths. Promises herd visits, disease arrest or $500 forfeiture, claims to stop coughing, expel poison, invigorate, and boost fattening. Sold by Hall & Stickney in Vinton Iowa.
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Messrs
Fletcher & Sharp
Indianapolis
Bankery
Pletcher & Sharpe
Innstripolis
Ind
England
Hall & Stickney
Vinton
Iowa
Democratic Platform Pledges Reform and Civil Control
The Democratic platform affirms opposition to centralized power and endorses home rule honest money and a strict civil over military authority. It demands free ballots civil service reform and maintenance of public faith while condemning 1877 electoral fraud and what it calls military intimidation at elections.
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United States
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