Political tensions and trade talk stir 1880s crowds
The piece mixes political endorsements and attacks around Hancock and Garfield, noting Conkling’s support, southern claims disputes, and British free trade pressures. It describes a Warrup mass meeting in Ohio with Grant and Conkling, a Indianapolis Blue Boys reunion, and Democratic funding rumors tied to British gold and Barnum, all reflecting heated campaign rhetoric and regional disputes.
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Exodusters in Topeka Face Wages and Housing Struggles
A Sept 1880 report examines exodusters in Topeka, noting segregated Black settlements such as Tennessee Town and Alabama Town. Most are employed in coal mines, mills, or on farms, earning fair wages but facing debt under landlord systems. The piece details poverty pockets, limited education, and social tensions, including a troubling anecdote about a young Black girl and white household roles.
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Topeka Flam-beau Club Electrifies Newton Politically
A Topeka based observer recounts a Republican demonstration at Newton 130 miles from Topeka. The Topeka Flam-beau Club, about 75 young men in white uniforms with lamps and a brass cannon, performed a dramatic pyrotechnic display amid speeches by Senator Plumb and Congressman Ryan. The event drew thousands, with the Santa Fe Railroad supplying transport. The writer praises the display as a strong political show and notes the group’s disciplined drill and funding from Kansans for Republican victories.
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General Grants Speech at Warren Defends Republican Principles
General Grant’s Warren address presents a stark defense of the Republican Party, arguing it protects life, property, public credit, and government debts while promoting education and equal rights before the law. He contrasts it with the Democrats, claiming they break promises and fail to safeguard national progress and opportunity for all citizens.
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Republican convention to nominate sheriff and surveyor
A Republican gathering at the Court House in Marion Linn County set for Saturday October 6 at 1 PM will nominate one sheriff and one surveyor. Delegates are apportioned per township with extra delegates for every fifty votes over ten cast for the Republican candidate in the last election.
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Sherman address energizes Wigwam meeting in finance focus
The Wigwam meeting Thursday evening drew a large enthusiastic crowd and Auditor Sherman delivered an able timely speech on finance. His straightforward patriotic talk riveted listeners and energized Republicans, with strong notes on the finances that may boost vote momentum through November 20.
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Political tempers rise over British money in U S campaign
Washington October 1 1880 Ox Blaine charges British manufacturers who support free trade fund the Democrats campaign. He warns protecting tariffs preserves many jobs and American markets, while free trade would enrich English interests and ruin U S industry. Evarts speech praised for wit and defense of Republican governance. A clerks levee works to settle census accounts. completion in a month.
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