Proposal to Replace Electoral College with National Popular Vote
Special dispatch from Wasumeter reports Mr. Bicknell submitting a joint Senate resolution for a constitutional amendment to elect the President by a nationwide popular vote. The plan preserves general election mechanics but computes states electors by multiplying each candidate’s total state vote by the state electors and dividing by total votes. The piece critiques the current system as dangerous and prone to fraud, noting past attempts at reform and urging caution about House action this session.
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Bicknell
Cincinnati Gazette
Wasumeter
United
United States
Senate
Hall of Representatives
New York
Andrew Jackson
Jackson
Impeachment Talk Sparks Star Route Controversy
Washington dispatch reports Gen Hawley of Connecticut denouncing the Post Office Department over Star route administration. House Appropriations Committee members condemn deficiencies tied to the expansion, with talk of impeachment of Assistant Postmaster General Brady if warranted. Star routes are defended by Rep. Haskell as vital to western civilization.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Washington
United States
Hawley
Connecticut
Post Office Department
Appropriation Committee
House
Blackburn
Postoffice Department
House of Snr
Gen
Brady
Congress
Haskell
Kansas
Government Officer as Lottery Dealer in Cheyenne Case
Special Dispatch reports Hernan Glofeke, Cheyenne Postmaster, is accused amid wartime lottery crackdowns of delivering funds to Cheyenne Lottery operators and participating in a swindle. The record notes several winning tickets were sold locally, implicating the officer in the operation as a player and facilitator.
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Cincinnati Gazene
Wasarxston
Hernan Glofeke
Cheyenne
Tildens Comment on Cincinnati Plan for Reconciliation Doubtful
Special dispatch reports Tammany Democracy plans to pack hotels and newspapers to force Tilden from renomination. Tilden dismisses the scheme, recalling a failed St Louis effort and noting cash is scarcer. The exchange signals no real reconciliation between opposing New York factions ahead of Cincinnati convention.
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Cincinnati
Rapanel J. Tilden
Gramercy Park Statesman
Tilden
Kelly
St. Louis
New York
Monroe Doctrine and Lobbyists in Washington
Washington, Feb 25 reports emphasize the push for reaffirming the Monroe Doctrine amid schemes tied to isthmus ambitions. The piece links some advocates to past congressional lobbying tactics and notes debates over grain blockades and a Blaine Grant dynamic at New York's Republican convention with Conkling steering the action toward Grant and Blaine.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Washington
M. de Lesseps
Congress
Road to Mexico Bill Seeks Government Bond Guarantee
Government to guarantee bonds not exceeding 2.4 million dollars for the San Antonio to Rio Grande railroad. Representative Upson's bill would authorize War Department contract with San Antonio and Mexico Border Railway Company to build a line from San Antonio toward Laredo for a military postal highway. Bonds backed by U.S. first mortgage on road, payable in coin, with a 2 percent annual sinking fund, and completion required within two years. Government priority in construction and recoupment through transportation earnings.
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Upson
San Antonio
Mexico
Rio Grande
Laredo
Texas
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Credi
Treagu
President nominates several postmasters across states
The President nominates a group of individuals including Sterne at Indiana Gated States Coast Peathr Postmas ers, Robert I. Smith of Austin Minnesota, John Bliss in Ottawa Kansas, Samuel Marfield in Circleville, and B H. Martin & Co. of 123 Clark Street, Chicago, amid allegations of improper financial ties and irregularities in mail privileges.
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I Sterne
Indiana
Peathr Postmasers
Robert I. Smith
Austin
Min Minn
John & Bliss
Ottawa
Kas
Samuel Marfield
Itey Circleville
Feree
B. H. Martin & Co
Clark Street
Kago
Alset
Art benefactor endows Ivanna Academy galleries
Adelphia Feb 25 Joseph E TempleEs retired enihal has given 60000 to the Ivanna Academy of Fine Arts on condition that galleries remain free to the public on certain days and that works of American artists be purchased for display amid the museum’s collections.
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Adelphia
Joseph E. Temple
Enihal
Iavanna Academy of Fine Arts
Peed
Rte
Indiana Republicansß Blaine leads in state committee slate
Indiana Republicans approve a Blaine dominated State Central Committee with two exceptions and plan district conventions across the state. Delegates to Chicago include Blaine backers Slemmens and Friedley, with Washburne as a second choice for some. The party aims to nominate Blaine while resisting third term resolutions.
First District at Evansville Convention Chooses Blaine Delegates
First District gathering in Evansville elects Alex Gilchrist and W M Hoggatt as delegates for Blaine with Washburne as second choice. Frank B Posey and Ed F Horn named alternates, both Blaine men. Delegates not instructed. Convention backs Shackelford for governor nomination.
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Evansville
Cincinnati Gasette
Ed. F. Horn
Blaine
Hoggatt
Posey
Gen. Shackelford
Second District Republican Convention at Washington
The Second District Republican Convention met in Washington Ivp on February 26. G W Buff and John B Glover with Samuel E Kercheval were elected delegates to Chicago for Blaine with alternates Dr James Brader and James T Rogers. A Blaine favored resolution passed. delegates uncommitted. Committee chose temporary chairman R G Evans. Congress nomination session set for June 24 with location to be decided.
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Washington
Cincinnati Gatens
G. W. Buff
Sullivan
John B. Glover
Bedford
Samuel E. Kercheval
Chicago
Blaine
James Brader
Dubois Couny
James T. Rogers
Third District Republican Convention Convenes in Jafrersonville
Jafrersonville February 25 The Third Congressional District Republican delegates met at 10 o'clock for the National Convention choice. Avyartée of Tackion was chosen to preside with Walker of Scott as secretary. Delegations attended from all district counties except Washington, represented by proxy.
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Jafrersonville
Third Congressional District
Tenaon
Mon Avyiartée
Tackion
Tt .Walker
Scott
Washington
Fourth District at Lawrenceburg Convention Chooses Officers
The Fourth Congressional District Republican Convention met in Greensburg on Feb 25 with delegates from counties including Dearborn Jefferson Ripley Union and Franklin. R W Hayworth called the meeting Col W D Ward was elected chairman. Delegates to the national convention were F Adkinson and J H Crozier alternate J B Rebuck and J C Sweltzer. The district nominating convention was set for June 9 in Greensburg. Delegates favored Sherman over a third term. no presidential preference was expressed.
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Lawrenceburg
Cincinnati Gazette
Lawrencesura
Gates
R. W. Hayworth
W. D. Ward
Switzerland
F. Adkinson
Dearborn
J. H. Crozier
Jefferson
J. B. Rebuck
Ripley
J. CO. Sweltzer
Union
J. R. McMahan
Franklin
Delegates chosen for National GOP Convention in Chicago
Martinsville dispatch reports eight counties represented in the district. Blaine supporters selected Maj. J. B. Roman Hendricks County and Capt. De Beem Owen County as delegates with J. M. Overstreet Jr. Johnson County and Col. Simeon Stansfer Bartholomew County as alternates. Col. J. H. Jordan of Martinsville elected as Republican State Central Committee member. Martinsville set as convention site with June 24 as date. Price-Weimer murder trial testimony concludes. jurist Col. J. H. Jordan presiding in absence of Judge J. C. Robinson.
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Martinsville
J.H. “Jordan
Republican State Central Committee
Price- Weimer
J. H. Jordan
J. C. Robinson
Sixth District Convention at Cambridge City
The Sixth District Convention assembled at Cambridge City today and appointed Isaac Jenkinson of Wayne County as Chairman and Eugene Bundy of Henry as Secretary. Delegates to the national convention include Col. Milton Peder of Henry and Thomas M. Little of Fayette, with alternates Charley H. Burcehenal of Wayne and A. W. Kennedy of Bush. The delegation leans toward Blaine first and Washburne second. The date set for the Congressional Nominating Convention is July 22. Isaac Jenkinson named to the State Central Committee and district chairman. The State Central Committee will appoint William Cullen as district elector and Lon Sexton to the national convention.
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Allen
W. C. Graves
Kosciusko
New
Jenkinson
Delong
Regnett
Xho
Lave
George P. Rigenon
Tidanes
Evang Iva
John C
Chicago
State Committee
Rth
Princeton
Martinsville
Cambridge City
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Lebanon
Logansport
Marion
Uth Bend
Cincinnati Gazette
Camarupee City, Inc
Isaac Jenkinson
Wayne County
Eugene Bundy
Henry
Milton Peder
Henr County
Thomas M. Little
Fayette
Charley H. Burcehenal
Wayne
A. W. Kennedy
Bush
Blaine
Washburne
State Central Committee
Wm. A. Cullen
Rush County
Lon Sexton
State At Large
Seventh District Convention Chooses Blaine Supporters
In Indianapolis the Seventh District Convention elected Roscoe C. Hawkins and James B. McFadden as delegates to the Chicago Convention with Blaine sentiment dominant. Hawkins won on the second ballot with 45 of 85 votes. Chapman, Ritter, Foster, and Harris received smaller totals. Alternates Chapman and Nelson Bradley were chosen by acclamation. The body declined to instruct delegates and tabled a resolution to that effect after debate.
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Indianapolis
Cincinnati Gazette
IndraNapolis
Gen. Macauley
Moses G. McLain
Mr. Wingate
Shelbyville
Roscoe C. Hawkins
Judge Chapman
Levi Ritter
Gen
R. S. Foster
Harris
Nelson Bradley
Hancock County
Blaine
Chapman
Eighth District Republican Convention Chooses Delegates
The Eighth Congressional District Republican Convention met and organized with M. D. White chosen as chair. W. McKeen of Terre Haute and Enos H. Nebbaker of Fountain County were elected delegates to the national convention. Continued on second page.
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Crawfordsville
Cincinnati Gazette
Eighth Congressional District
M. D. White
State Central Committee
W. McKeen
Terre Haute
Vandalia Railroad
Enos H. Nebbaker
Fountain County
Catarre and Affections Speedily Cured
Aborn Institute at 215 West Fourth Street offers speedy cures for catarre ieaeacx and TiN affections. The notice presents medical claims in a compact street advertisement style with limited legible details.
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Catarre
Ieaeacx
Aborn Institute
West Fourth Street
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