Watermelons and apples flood New York markets
Thirty nine thousand watermelons landed in New York from the south and green apples invade the market, while public figures debate politics and charity amid dire hunger cases. Hannibal Hamlin plans retirement after his current term, and discussions of Garfield civil service reform echo Grant. A starving veteran James Daly, with an invalid wife, may die without aid. European royalty woes amuse New York society as Cox faces execution amid public sentiment debates.
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New York
Hannibal Hamlin
Male
Stanley
James Daly
Capital Punishment Deters When Enshrouded By Shadowed Heroism
A controversial claim that capital punishment deters murder is weighed against romanticizing killers. The piece argues killers should be treated as criminals, not martyrs, unless reasonable doubt exists. It also reports a circus side-show ad seeking red headed girls to become albinos, noting most prefer stage careers over the act.
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Clara Morrises
Garfield’s Autobiography Defends Bribery Allegations
A critical summary of Garfield’s self written defence against charges from the Poland committee and republicans. The piece condemns his denial of Credit Mobilier stock, asserts the committee verdict was correct, and notes omitted testimony by Oakes Ames. It also covers his salary grab defense and the De Golyer bribe episode with explicit references to the forged narrative and alleged sums.
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Garfield
Wheeler
Oakes Ames
Credit Mobilier
Poland
Conwell
Ames
Congress
New York Tribune
James A. Garfield
Ohio
De Golyer Lobbyist Suit Ends With Bribery Ruling
De Golyer faced a suit in Cook County circuit court over his agent’s fee, arguing the services were against public policy due to bribery of James A. Garfield by the committee chair. Judge Farwell ruled the lobbyist could not be paid since bribery tainted the contract, undermining the Republican candidate’s defense and letter of acceptance.
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James A. Garfield
Butler
South Carolina
Garfield's lukewarm acceptance letter analyzed
A critical review of General Garfield's acceptance letter paints it as perfunctory and unfocused. The piece argues the platform offers little principle, with Garfield overemphasizing centralization while misrepresenting state rights, and notes contradictions on education, taxation, and economic policy. The tone brands the letter as hollow and the nomination politically weak.
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Garfield
James A. Garfield
Republican Party
Washington
Jefferson
Sam Adams
United States
Mr. Garfield
South
Grant
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Chicago
Congress
Itill
Flanagan
Confidence in Hancock Prompts Likely Election Victory
The speaker praised General Hancock for displaying courage and fidelity during war and for using authority to uphold civil laws during Reconstruction. He argued this conduct, along with recognized leadership, will secure Hancock’s election by a decisive majority.
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Union
Hancock
Platforms and Candidates Rally Reaffirms Hancock Support
A Democratic editorial defends General Hancock’s nomination letter and condemns Republican attacks. It praises Hancock’s intellect and cites his past debates with Texas Governor Pease and General C C Howard. The piece argues the Democrats have clearly proclaimed their principles including anti centralization, civil service reform, free ballot, and anti monopoly stances.
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Hancock
General Hancock
Jim
Pease
Texas
C. C. Howard
Freedman’s Bureau
Bank
Democratic Party
Stevenson
Chester A. Arthur
Garfield
Sam Adams
John Hancock
America
Republican Party
United States
Chicago
A Cash Hanging Question Raises Public Debate
The remark contends that if Cash is merely hanged, public satisfaction would be achieved. The quote highlights a harsher option sparking debate about punishment methods and societal reaction, reflecting contemporaneous feelings on justice and reform.
Democratic urge to break New England GOP hold in 1880 race
The piece argues that Garfield and Arthur face weak support while Hancock and English energize anti-Republican factions in Maine Connecticut and New Hampshire. It urges unity and a strong New Hampshire candidate like Frank Jones to sway voters and overcome Republican majorities, forecasting a decisive Democratic comeback with concerted effort and proper nominations.
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Hancock
English
Garfield
Arthur
New England
Chicago
York
Maine
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Tilden
Hayes
Prescott
Marcy
Head
Republican Party
White Hills
Massachusetts
Moonlight politics and sunspots in a stormy nation
The piece critiques Maine Republican funding, urges hospital furlough for Corporal Davis, and mocks France’s July 14 celebrations as artificial. It links planetary conjunctions and sunspots to looming disasters, calling for scientists to interpret timely signs and prophetic warnings amid tornadoes, floods, and canal plans.
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National Committee
Maine
Blaine
Davis
Paris
Political Notes On Maine Support For Hancock And English
The piece surveys partisan maneuvers as Maine Republicans doubt Garfield’s strength, noting Goshenlike endorsements from Robeson Pomeroy Belknap Colfax and Lake Poland for Garfi eld. It cites civil service reform, Hayes wartime remnants, and echoes from The Herald and Atlanta Constitution about party unity and the danger of corporate monopolies in Chicago.
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Maine
Baltimore
Hancock
Robeson
Pomeroy
Belknap
Colfax
Lake Poland
J. A. Garfield
Herald
Hayes
Wid de Masheen
Dorman B. Eaton
G. William Curtis
Flanagan
Garfield
Holand Committee
de Golyer
Mr. Hayes
Mr. Tilden
Tilden
White House
Schurz
Grant
Garreld
Ohio
Union
Congress
Ames
Union Pacific
Atlanta Constitution
Republican Party
North
Jones
Glazier
Blaine
Williams College
Thomas Tlughes
M. P
N. Y
Chicago
New York
Restored to Health with Indian Blood Syrup in Mass
Dear Sir I was afflicted with general poor health and after trying doctors I used your Indian Blood Syrup and was cured. Tolman of Snelburne Falls Mass reports never failing cure after two years use.
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N. Dennis
Barnstable Co
Mass
Phillop
Berkshire Co
Joun McKim
Lawrence
Essex Co
Johnson
Shelburne Falls
Franklin Co
H. B. Row
SnecavrNxe Fas
Sykor
Tolman
Snelburne Falls
H. E. Tolman
Springfield
Hampden Co
Hapsey
Hampshire Co
Harriet Preston
HapLey
Joel Preston
Best Medicine We Ever Used
Prescott Massachusetts February 10 1879 James D Barnes certifies he bought a bottle of Indian Blood Syrup from L Haskins and finds it one of the best medicines used in his family and recommends it to all affiliates.
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Prescott, Cooleyville
Franklin Co
Mass
L. Haskins
James D. Barnes
Wendell, Cooleyville
Charles A, Felton
Cooleyville, Franklin Co
Susannau H, Haskin
Indian Blood Syrup Praised in Family Letter
A Massachusetts reader from Cooleyville Franklin County testifies in January 1979 that Indian Blood Syrup purifies the blood invigorates the liver and brings peace to the stomach. The letter endorses the medicine and urges others needing a blood purifier to try it.
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New
Cooleyville
Franklin Co
Mass
Proctor Whiteker
Cannot Recommend it too Highly. Indian Syrup Endorsement Note
Springfield reader James Joselyn praises Indian Bicop Syrup in a brief testimonial letter, stating long use and strong recommendation for those suffering, underscoring the product’s efficacy and virtue.
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Springfield, Hampden Co
Mass
James Joselyn
Dyspepsia and Constipation in Hampden County Mass
Letters from residents of Massachusetts praising INDIAN BLoop Syrup for dyspepsia and indigestion. Names mentioned include Aaron Maynard, Rosenthal, Malk Lump, H Oscoop, B E Spaulora, M M Coupry, George Serra, Samvil Coly, John Marston, Geo Kimbally, Daniel Floyd, Jonas Stone, Z Harrington, and others who report benefit.
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Bisterica
Middlesex Co
Mass
Aaron Maynard
Rosenthall
H. Oscoop
B. E. Spaulora
M. M. Coupry
Groree Serra
Samvil CoLy
John Marston
Mars
Geo. Kimbally
Daniel Floyp
Jonas Ston Z. Harrington
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Corporal Davis
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Colorado
Clark Johnson
Tian Blooh
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