Maine Democrats and Greenbackers unite to defeat Republicans
PortLane July 15 a conference of Maine Democrats and Greenbackers cemented a union to run a harmonized ticket in districts and counties. Three electors named Danworth Watts Cromwell with plans to add four Greenback electors. Generall laisted and other leaders praised the move as pivotal for victory. Avesta July 14 reports numerous Republican defections to Hancock Plaisted and Vinisted with key figures like Shaw Joy Vose and Brickett joining the union effort. The tone stresses unity and growing momentum for the alliance ahead of elections.
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PortLane
Maine
Union Party
Republican Party
Democratic State Committee
John P. Danworth
Houston
Samuel Watts
Thomaston
William A. Cromwell
York
Greenback State Committee
Greenback Committee
Augusta
United Action
Bion Bradbury
Bangor
the Argus
Union
Hancock
Greenbackers
N. A.joy
Kilsworth
Joy
George W. Brickett
Chicago
Plaisted
General Hancock
General Plaisted
Corporal Davis
Gardiner C. Vose
Vose
Lorin
Arr
Avacusta
Kennebec Journal
Tne Globe
Loring Farr
George KE. Bricket
Byentlemen
Farr
Bricket
Blaine
Cne
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Campaign in Vermont Opens With Flag Raisings and Convention
Democrats in Vermont stage flag raisings in Moretown Barre Roxbury Waterbury Centre and Waterbury village with speakers including Hiram Atkins Captain R H Start and George M Fisk. A large Democratic state convention in Burlington is anticipated with Major John W Daniel as a featured speaker and E J Phelps seen as likely governor nominee. Enthusiasm runs high as Republicans lag in energy.
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Roxbury
Messrs
George M. Fisk
James N. Johnson
Waterbury Centre
Waterbury
Burlington
Redinst
Harrison
New
Opera House
New England
Boston
John W. Daniel
Virginia
Old Dominion
Cincinnati
Daniel
Hancock
E. J. Phelps, Esq
Ver
Vermont influence on Hayes nomination and Hancock support
W Kennedy of Waterbury recalls Vermont pivotal role in Hayes 1876 Chicago deadlock and Hancock nomination. He argues a strong Vermont vote could boost Hancock in November, cites Garfield nomination chaos, and compares public excitement to Moses on Sinai as a calf scene unfolds amid house applause.
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W. Kennedy
Waterbury
Vermont
Hayes
Chicago
Hancock
Garfield
Moses
Sinai
Aaron
Picton
Democratic National Committee appoints executive slate
At the Fifth Avenue Hotel the national Democratic committee selected its executive committee with members from twelve states. After adjournment, the committee visited ex Governor Tilden, who addressed them through Governor Stevenson, expressing gratitude and support for the party’s presidential ticket and a justifiable relief from a prolonged canvass.
Stephens Defends Hancock Nomination in Augusta Speech
Hon Alexander H Stephens spoke for an hour and a half in Augusta Georgia praising the Cincinnati nomination for Hancock and English. He urged unity in the Democratic party and defended Jeffersonian democracy while praising Hancock as a strong soldier and civilian and criticizing Weaver of the Greenback party.
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Alexander H. Stephens
Augusta
Augusta Chronicle
Cincinnati
Hancock
Congress
Senator Wallace
Pennsylvania
Washington
People's Representatives
Democratic Party
English
Eferson
Udge Snead
Weaver
Ireenback Party
Thurman Sees Bright Democratic Prospects in Ohio Campaign
In Columbus, Senator Thurman praised the Cincinnati nominations as strong and predicted a Democratic victory this fall. He argued Garfield appeals to politicians but not to the people, while Hancock would win broad public support. He urged editors to mobilize attention, warning that GOP wins in Ohio and Indiana could threaten New York.
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Columbus
Democratic Weekly
Thurman
Cincinnati
Hancock
Garfield
Senate
Chicago
Ohio
Indiana
New York
Father and Son predict Republican gains across fall campaign
In Washington Jay 15 Senator Donald Cameron met with Marshall Jewell to plan the presidential campaign. They foresee strong Republican unity in Pennsylvania New York and other northern states. Cameron and Jewell dismiss rumors of rift with Blaine and expect Garfield to win broad appeal. Ex Senator Cameron will stay in Harrisburg to organize state efforts with Simon Cameron also aiding in Pennsylvania. The co campaign committee projects gains in Virginia Florida Pennsylvania New York Ohio Wisconsin Minnesota and Missouri.
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Washington
Jay
J.donald Cameron
Marshall Jewell
National Republican Committee
Pennsylvania
New York
Cameron
Jewell
Senator Cameron
Blaine
Harrisburg
Congress
Chicago
White Sulphur Springs
Garfield
Simon Cameron
Virginia
Florida
Ohio
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Oil
Indian
Sore
Missouri
Louisian
Ree had chances to swing control of the house in 22 districts
The note outlines contests in Pennsylvania and New York one in Wisconsin Ree two in Minnesota two in Illinois one in Indiana one in Iowa one in Maine and two in Missouri. The aggregate twenty two could give the Ree party control of the next house of representatives.
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Pennsylvania
New York
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Maine
Missouri
House of Representatives
Mustrious Nominee Defection Prompted Towle Letter to English
Hon. N C Towle, long time DC recorder and senate connection, writes from Brookline Mass July 10 1880 to congratulate Hon. William H English on the Democratic national convention ticket. He praises the ticket as clean and free of Credit Mobilier Tweed or Shepherd ring taint, praising constitutional governance and states rights while noting decades of friendship and urging support.
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Portland Argus
N.C. Towle
District of Columbia
Gaye
Lincoln
United States Senate
English
Brookline
Mass
William H
Cincinnati
Credit Mobilier
N. C. Towle
New York Democrat Explains Revenue Plank on Rail Tariffs
Hon Abram Hewitt argues the revenue plank targets abuses that take money from riders and farmers. He cites English steel rails costing more and tariff boosts of 14 dollars per ton, claiming the extra duty protects steel makers and harms industry, calling for reform if Republicans stay in power.
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Abram & Hewitt
New York
England
Republican Party
Conklings Real Candidate at Coney Island Meeting
A New York Sun report places Senator Conkling among notable New Yorkers at Coney Island where General Chester A. Arthur General Daniel Butterfield Sheriff Peter Bowe and ex County Clerk Charles E Loew listened as General Butterfield extolled Hancock and vowed to work for his election Conkling replied I don't blame you Dan Hancock is a good fellow.
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Senator Conkling
New York Sun
Coney Island
Chester A. Arthur
Daniel Butterfield
Peter Bowe
Charles E. Loew
Hancock
Hutterfield
Army of the Potomac
Joe Hooker
General Grant
General Butterfield
Dan
Disappointed Roscoe Conkling and Newman Clash in New York
Washington correspondent reports a tense breakfast at the Fifth Avenue Hotel among Conkling Logan and Chaplain Newman. Newman blasts Garfield while Logan defends, Newman declares Hancock preferable, Conkling mutters Damn the tick as he contemplates Western committee leadership and canvass risks.
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Washington
Chicago Times
New York City
Conkling
Logan
Newman
National Committee
Illinois
Senator Logan
General Logan
Fifth Avenue
Conklin
Grant
Marshall Jewell
Chaplain Newman
Hancock
Garfield
New Version of Hancock Letter to Sherman Reaches Reader
The Hour prints a singular alleged account of Hancock writing to Sherman during Hayes inauguration era. The source, unnamed but trusted, claims Grant planned to block Tilden and seat Hayes with federal bayonets, with Hancock promising to recognize Tilden if Congress declared him winner. The piece notes the letter's authenticity cannot be vouched for, due to military secrecy and lack of public release.
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Washington
Hayes
Ferry
Grant
Chandler
Tilden
Sherman
Hancock
Oley
Congress
Mr. Tilden
Conkling Disapproves Ohio Nominations in Party Rift
A New York Republican observer in Albany describes Senator Conkling’s view of Ohio influenced tactics. He condemns the “Ohio idea,” labeling its adherents as selfish traders and unprincipled. The piece notes ongoing Democratic committee shifts, leadership appointments, and plans for campaign offices, with Bihar and Walker among key figures shaping strategy.
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New York State
Senator Conkling
Albany
China
Foster
Ohio
Chase
Wade
Ohio Republicans Turn on Conkling in Internal Strife
An excerpt portrays Senator Conkling as steadfast amid Ohio rivals who condemn his integrity. It notes Blaine’s patronage push, Garfield’s Louisiana trip, Hayes’ deal with Sherman, and the consequent anti Conkling campaign. Conkling endures insults to keep the party united.
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Ohio
Senator Conkling
Washington
Senator Raton
Conkling
Eaton
Blaine
Grant
Garfield
Kelley
Pennsylvania
Ellis H. Roberts
Utica
Conger
Michigan
Hayes
John Sherman
Louisiana
Packard
Arthur
Cornell
Custom-House
Finance and Commerce Market Roundup July 1880
State Street notes that money market stays easy with prime notes at 3 percent and collateral loans near 4 percent. New York funds near par with slight premium. free exchange weakens. Bank statements show loans, deposits, and specie shifts. Stock trading lively with higher street prices, earnings up for several railroads, and mentions of United States bonds near best prices.
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State Street
United States
New York
Boston
Southwestern Pooling Association
Spencetereeeesers
Legal Hartford & Erie
Tbs
Boston Land
Boston Water Power
Hoylaton Land
Flint & Pere Marq
Cin, Sand
Cleve
Little Rock & Fort
New Eng
Ogdensburg & L. C
Brunswick Anmour
Silver Islet
tSmall
Ekaiibound
Eastern Railroad
Little Rock & Fort Smith Railroad
Little Rock Road
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Flint & Pere Marquette Railroad
St. Paul & Sioux City Railroad
Boston, Hartford & Exie
Massachusetts
New York Times
New York State
Union Pacific
Kansas Pacific
Pike's Peak
Wall Street Daily News
Ferin
Ilinois Central
Massachusetts Central Railroad
Troy and
Greenfield Road
Boston Markets Show Steady Trade Gains Likely This Fall
Boston markets report modest improvement in business with manufacturers holding prices. Wool, hides, leather, and food staples show strength. cotton steady. apples, beans, and olives noted with varied demand. Prices firm for butter cheese coal and other commodities. shipping and naval stores activity muted.
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Orricr Oy
Boston Daily Globe
Live Stock Market Report Brighton Cattle Market
Live stock market results from Brighton on Wednesday July 14 show totals by category, including cattle, sheep and lambs, swine, and cattle hides. Mil k cows sold actively with notable individual lots by W Scollans and D Keenan. western stock dominated shipments to slaughter or foreign markets. prices and weights vary by grade, with high ice costs impacting Boston meat trade.
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Hhichton
Tve
Sheen
Lane
Massachusetts
Brighton
W. Scollans
M.T. Shackett
BAL Calvra
Rackliffe & How
Sherer
Lamres
G. W. Hollis
John J. Squires
Charles H. North
Niles Brothers
Boston
Anne
Maine
J. C. Libby & Son
Gloucester Fishing Report Shows 71 Arrivals and Rising Prices
Weekly tally lists 71 fishing arrivals with 825000 pounds codfish and 40000 pounds halibut from Georges Bank Western Banks Grand Banks Shore grounds and Pant Sene Crnises. Demand remains strong for Georges cod with prices rising due to limited marketable supply.
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Georges
Do Anh
Queeneh
Porgie
Patton
Cod Pressines
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