Democracy Ratification Rally in New York Delivers Fiery Speeches
A July 28 ratification meeting in New York for Hancock and English drew vast crowds at the Academy of Music with General Hancock’s staff present. Speakers including Tilden, McKean, and Hewitt defended Democratic reform, criticized Republican abuses, and urged unity to defeat Grant era policies. Letters from Horatio Seymour and others were read. the mood was ardent, partisan, and focused on restoring economy and federal checks on power.
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Governor’s Island
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Mr. Tilden
John McKean
Samuel J. Tilden
Pine Cooper
Abram
Hewitt
Tilden
United States
Onanck
N. J
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Sik
Cincinnati
Guorox B. McClaellan
Urica
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William H. English
Horatio Seymour
Messrs
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Democratic Party
Republican Party
Democratic Senate
House
Sey
Congress
Democratic House of Representatives
Buchanan
J. Randolph Tucker
Virginia
Senator Jones
Florida
Daniel Dougherty
Philadelphia
Irving Hall
G. McLean
Charles H. Marshall
National Committee
Garreld
Jewell
General Grant
Lam
Germany
France
A Day's Converts and Political Sparks in 1880
General Burt discusses Credit Mobilier and Ames at length, defending Ames's testimony against Garfield while urging reform through opposition. George Wilkes endorses Hancock, reveals war veteran support, and criticizes Grant and Jewell, predicting Hancock’s rise. Colonel Bradley's open letter backs Hancock, highlighting veteran backing and hopeful administration.
Wilkes Proposes Hancock as Change for Nation's Vote
George Wilkes writes from Paris July 18 1880 to William M Hall of Stamford Conn expressing strong support for General Hancock and criticizing the Democratic party leadership. He urges a national shift away from long rule by a single party, praising Hancock as an honest soldier and a president free of disreputable ties while recalling Republican alignment and urging unity. The Raleigh News notes Fayetteville lawyer W A Guthries refusal to back Hancock despite Republican ties.
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Paris
Hall
Hancock
Garfield
Democratic Party
Ancock
Andrew Jackson
Raleigh Daily News
W. A. Guthrie
Fayetteville
North Carolina
General Hancock
Guthrie
Hanvoektor
Grant
Acta
National Democratic Party
Horth
Mane
Rhode Island
Raleigh
Judge Strong
de Golyer
Credit
Congress
Cuba
Hancock’s Veteran Bradley Joins Republican War Claims Band
Colonel Leman W. Bradley of Madison N Y announces alignment with Hancock and English. Bradley, a storied member of the gallant Sixty fourth New York Regiment, distinguished himself in the war and now follows his former commander into peacetime political service.
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Leman W. Bradley
Madson, N
Sixty-fourth
New York Regiment
Sickles May Back Hancock Boosting NY Vote Count
The Daily Graphic reports growing talk that General Daniel Sickles will announce support for General Hancock soon. Sickles and Hancock are longtime allies. his father George G. Sickles says if the son backs Hancock it could sway about 10,000 votes in New York, recalling many veterans who served under Hancock.
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Siate
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Daily Graphic
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Lemboratic
Friomls
General Hancock
George G. Sickles
Nassau Street
Mr. Sickles
Garfield associates lose Grant supporters in Hancock vote
Louis, July 28. John T. Long, a leading Republican and close confidant of Grant, declares he will vote for General Hancock. He criticizes Garfield for associating with Schurz and Sherman and says Hancock is best qualified to be president. Long emphasizes Grant’s favorable view of Hancock as a general and his ongoing Republican allegiance.
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New York
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Pepare
Black
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Electoral Commission
Garfield
Hancock
Engilah
Aed
Cant
Coxeenmnes
Eim Ypoe
Peniieuen
APOE
Sraareeiow
Lucius Robinson
Cincinnati
Otto
Grant
Louis
John T. Long
Gran
Gartiela
Republican Party
Schurz
Alina
Sehurg
Hays, Pennsylvania coal operator, switches support to Hancock
Colonel Henry B. Hays, a wealthy Pennsylvanian coal operator and longtime Republican leader, publicly espouses General Hancock. Known along the Ohio River for generosity and a gallant wartime record, Hays says he will open an extra barrel for Hancock, a move sending shock waves through local Republicans who await further converts.
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Pennsylvania
Hancock
Prristane
Penn
Henry B. Hays
Hays
Ohio River
Alleghany County
Gettysburg
Legation
Denmark
Frost
Pennsylvania Veterans Rally for Hancock Movement
General Mulholland reports broad Hancock veteran club formation across Pennsylvania. Cumberland county reports nearly 1000 ex-soldiers pledging Hancock votes, York County 800, Warren county 225 names enrolled. Western areas show strong support with prominent leaders joining, reflecting cross party enthusiasm as Republicans and Democrats alike back Hancock.
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General Mulholland
Hancock Veteran Association
Hancock Veteran Clubs
Cumberland County
Hancock
York County
Warren County
Tilden
Ayan
Dr. Read
Norristown
F Hancock
Gettysburg
West
McClellan Veteran Association
Major Stickney
Wallace predicts Hancock win in Pennsylvania
Senator Wallace voiced deliberate belief that General Hancock will carry Pennsylvania. He praised the state’s loyalty and described Philadelphia and county support as decisive, warning Republicans against apathy and urging vigorous Democratic canvassing. He dismissed talk of Barnum’s chairmanship and urged voting for Hancock.
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Wallace
Hancock
Pennsylvania
Keystone
Cameron
National Democratic Committee
Barnum
Randall
Mr. Barnum
Elections of 1880 state and federal contests listed
The article outlines 1880 election plans across states and territories. It notes dates for state officers, legislatures, and congressional representatives on November 2, with various states listing additional actions such as proposing constitutional amendments and electing United States senators. It mentions specifics for Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
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United States
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Holford
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Supreme Court
New Hampshire
Jersey
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Court of
Assembly
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Ohio
James A. Garfield
Monun
Pennsylgenia
Tennessee
Texas
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Isconsin
Druggist Drops Insurance to Buy Faith Tracts After Arnprior Fire
In Ottawa July 29 a druggist burned out in Arnprior joined the Plymouth Brethren and used his fire insurance premium to buy religious tracts. He dropped his policy hoping faith and prayer would aid him, but his loss remains his alone amid religious zeal.
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Ne Eenene
Paneer
Misplaced Confidence Ends in Abandonment of Mary Wilmet
Relatives from South Framingham searched for Mary Wilmet, who eloped with John R. Rouke to Providence. They registered as husband and wife, but Rouke deserted her, while claiming a marriage by a Baptist minister. Mary was found with relatives in Woonsocket and will return home. Police may issue a warrant for Rouke on decoying and attempted marriage charges. Rouke lived in South Framingham six weeks as an upholsterer.
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Providence
Attleboro
South Framingham
Mary
John R. Rouke
Shattuck House
Rouke
Taylor
The
Baptist Church
Woonsocket
Desperate Burglars Fire on Solo man Son Fights Back
Omaha Neb July 27 A South Hastings area farmhouse occupied by Daniel Solomon a railroad attorney was broken into by two burglars. Solomon’s son Lowenane confronted them and one thief shot him after a brief scuffle. The wounded burglar died from a heart shot as the other fled. The fallen man was William Ford a local farm laborer who worked nearby. Solomon had recently received cash payment for 2500 bushels of corn in his absence.
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London Times
Texas
McClellan
Yorktown
Bacon
Hooker
Heintzleman
Kearney
Williamsburg
Moreau
Grant
Magruder
Omana
Neb
Daniel Solomon
St. Louis
Youn Solomon
William Ford
Solomon
Eluer Solomon
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