Indiana Politics Repeats War Talk in Local Letters
The piece laments party shifts toward the Republicans in Indiana. It notes landers’ expected large majority for Porter, mocks Democratic reactions to a local editor's remarks, and reports Garfield and Arthur nominations by the Independent Labor party in Sharon and Lima. It also accuses Hancock of contempt toward soldiers in the Potomac army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Labor Party
Sharon
Garfield
Arthur
Hancock
Weaver
Eloquence and politics clash over Garfield club coffee
A historical quarrel unfolds as a Democratic paper criticizes ladies in Defiance for presenting a flag to the Garfield club. The piece mocks Democratic claims from distant supporters and condemns the idea of praying women, labeling the rhetoric as gentlemanly argument while urging autonomy in the premises.
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Garfield Club
The
Democrat
Out for Garfield Two Democrats Leave Party
A Democratic observer asserts Republicans in the area favor Hancock while the Express counters with Garfield advocates. The article on the next page lists two former Democrats who now back Garfield, challenging the newspaper to “put up or shut up.”
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Hancock
Express
Garfield
Buncombe
Democratic Party
Doctor John B Rice Seen As Soon To Be Seventh District Leader
The Fremont physician Dr John B Rice emerges as a likely future standout in the Seventh Congressional district. Based on long acquaintance and his broad popularity, the Republicans seem poised for a strong win by nominating him, with Charley Foster noted as an early ally and a capable mixer. The Democrats appear unable to find a challenger who can defeat him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Rice
Fremont
Charley Foster
John
J. B. Simpson
J. D. Simpson’s Medicine CO
Main St
Buffalo, NY
Strong, Cobb & CO
Cleveland
Ohio
Abolitionists and traitors mocked in 1856 address and lore
The text attacks Abolitionists, Indiana slavery complicity, and political foes as in league with Black Republicans and Know-Nothings. It recalls a Missouri Compromise interpretation and a Garfield glee club quip about “Down with the traitor.” A preacher Lorenzo Dow tale ends with a brick to illustrate dodging traitors in song.
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Indiana
National Democracy
Republican Party
Garfield Glee Club
Lorenzo Dow
Dow
Hayes Denounces GOP Crisis Over Garfield Support
A Pittsburgh coal operator Col Henry B Hayes publicly endorses Garfield and the Republican ticket while denying Democratic reports of his switching sides. He defends the GOP war record and criticizes Democratic sensationalism as the campaign progresses.
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Pennsylvania
Garfield
Gen
Hancock
Henry B. Hayes
Pittsburg
H. B. Hayes
James A. Garfield
Equilibrium Warned Against Political Rhetoric Shift
A senator compares rising public speakers to a chrysalis transforming into a butterfly and urges temperance in rhetoric. He cautions against excessive partisan display, noting both interlocutors are imperfect orators in pursuit of influence.
Garfield praised by Dems and Hendricks backs Garfield
Democratic papers mock Garfield while Republicans cite ex Governor Hendricks praising Garfield as the ideal and principled nominee. Hendricks calls Garfield honest and capable, saying he would make a good President for all, a surprising endorsement from a former rival in the Chicago meeting context.
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Wurtz
Democratic
Gen. Garfield
Hendricks
Indiana
Garfield
Chicago
James A. Garfiell
Ohio
Grant rails at Democratic record in Hancock critique
General Grant to the editor of the Advance denounces the New York Truth canard and praises Hancock’s record while condemning the Democratic party he represents. He labels it as a secessionist, inflationist, and anti free speech bloc, arguing its record is “bad” and unfit to govern.
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Hancock
Beauregard
Grant
New York
Gen. Hancock
Democratic Party
Party of
States Rights
Boys in Blue to be Organized for Campaign Work
General Grant urges reactivation of the Boys in Blue to promote the Garfield and Arthur ticket. Gen Charles K. Graham will carry out orders in New York with Drake DeKay as Adjutant General. State by state organization directs reports to department commanders and Union Veterans Union issues the order.
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New York
Boys In Blue
Grant
Charles K. Graham
Manirow
Drake DeKay
New York City
Garfield
Arthur
U.S. Grant
National Committee of the Union Veterans’ Union
Campaign Lying Exposed Over Republican War Years
A New York Times letter details false claims by a Herald reporter about Third Army Corps officers voting for Hancock. It records a canvass showing only four would vote for Hancock and cites other Democrats switching to Garfield. The note cites Keightley and Lathrop as examples, framing Democratic infighting and loyalty shifts amid the campaign.
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New York Times
Third Army Corps
Cape May
N.J
Herald
Hancock
Third Corps
Thomas Barrerry
N. Y
3D Army Corps
Edward H. Lathrop
Springfield
Mass
Democratic State Central Committee
Garfield
Forepaugh Show Captivates Buffalo with Grand Circus
The Buffalo Express hails Forepaugh as unrivaled, praising the large crowd, superb menagerie, and two-ring circus. It notes the six-pillar monster tent, elephant herd, and electric night lighting, urging early morning parade viewing for best vantage.
Marriage Notice in Defiance Ohio July 21 1880
Mr EpGar L Root marries Miss Sienia Swisher in Defiance Ohio on July 21 1880 by Rev W W Y Thomas. Also a notice of Fresh Vegetables at Cary and Carroll's.
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Defiance, O
W.W. Y. Thomas
EpGar L. Root
Sienia Swisher
Cary & Carroll's
Turnbull & Shelly's
J. O. Wheismantel
Fifth
Perry Streets
Local Grocer Paul Finger Opens Bakery In Store
Paul Finger the grocer plans a bakery attached to his shop to treat chronic diseases and operate surgical needs. the venture will supply fresh bread cakes and related baked goods for customers.
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Paul Finger
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Defiance Co. Express
Frank C.culley
Defiance Post Office
Chester A. Arthur
Charles Townsend
Athens County
Supreme Court
George W.mcilvaine
Tuscarwas
Dwight Crowell
Ashtabula
Board of Public Works
Stephen R. Hossmer
Muskingum
Daniel F. Dewolf
Summit
Landers
Porter
Super Riveri
Toledo
Frank Hurd
National Air
Lima
W. A. Boon
Gen. Grant
Army Corps
Potomac Army
Fourth Ohio
Irish Brigade
Col. Hayes
U. S. Grant
George W. Keightley
Ottawa County
Greeley
Gartfield
Keightley
Earth
Buffalo Express
MR. Forepaugh
Adan
Buffalo
Wadsworth Street
Circle
Ss. Hoffman
Hall
ApeLe Donitz
Academy of Music
Leipizig
Germany
C. Biede & Co
Gibson Street
North Defiance
George Miller
Wellman’s New Agricultural Store
Clinton Street
Dr. Crumpton
Guysett
J. C. Leever
Tingle’s Grocery
Fifth Street
Defiance
J. H. Bevington
DeFrance
WM. A. Slough
J. O. Weismantel
Egs
Anes Preneres
Board OF Examiners of
Defim
Ance County
Hicksville
Evansport
Os Warner
Rand
Warner
Sant al
HE. Warner & CO
Rochester
Danner Grocery
Defiance County
Cary É& Carroll
Cary & Carroll
Mic
D. W. ¢. Burgin
C. B. Mills
Hillsdale, Mich
Undertakers
Clinton & Fourth Streets
Kuhl & Blanchard
L. Trrowbridge
Hoffman & Tiger
Clinton and
Front Streets
Defiance ,Ohio
Manufactory
Perry Street
Hoffman & Geiger
West
John C. West & Coo
Madison Nt
Colby & Scott
VNEW
Strong & Cheney
Boston
Paul Flager
John Rowe
Folts & Donnan
Austin
Texas
Texas Lands & Land Scrip
Gray
Gray Medicine CO
Mechanics’ Block
Detroit
Mich
Defiance Machine Works
Krota
Morse
Cor. First
Clinton
Meen Fauner
Krotz & Morse
Dre
John C. West & Clo
Madison St
Coley & Scott
Defiance, Ohio
J. L. Browns
Browns
Green Springs
Sandusky County
E. J. Pontius
Millinery
Third St
Alpress & Co
Clinton St
Diane
A. J. Brown & Co
OPERA
Strong & CO
J.l.scott
Stone Front
Second Streets
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