Republican Convention Set for August 7 in This City
The Republican Congressional convention for this district assembles in this city on August 7. Delegates should be appointed and attend. The Democratic split between Henry and Defiance counties is noted with acrimony. The Cleveland Leader comments on O Connor and praises Hon. W D Hill, while Three-fingered Jack’s defender gains nomination in the Sixth District.
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Defiance County
Cleveland
O'Connor
W. D. Hill
Congress
John Norway Seeks County Auditor Post
A Republican candidate John Norway argues one term as Auditor would reveal frauds and curb jobbery, urging voters to act in their own interests. The piece notes disorder at the Henry county Democratic convention with a chairman's desk pounding and a call to remain indoors if fighting.
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John Norway
Henry County
Butler’s Newburyport Greenback Plan Expands Purpose of Bonds
In a Newburyport Mass speech Butler promotes issuing 400 million dollars in greenbacks to settle unemployed laborers on public land and urges government support for diverse ventures from groceries to rails and homes, arguing for equal treatment and broader paternal aid.
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Newburyport
Mass
Butler
Toledos Turbulent District Grip of Nomination Fights
The Toledo congressional district is described as a quarrelsome, partisan battleground with Republicans at odds, Democrats in heated contention, and Nationals vying for nominations. Hurd and Steedman are each claiming the other’s scalp, making the district a harsh place during the heated term.
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Toledo
Hurd
Steedman
Judge Haag criticized by Democrats in district clash
The piece portrays Judge Haag as a comic yet targeted figure in a Democratic district fight. The writer notes the judge faced a scathing reception and was unaware of the contempt the convention held for him, framing the dispute as a partisan affair to be settled by the Democrats themselves.
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Bombastes Furioso
Judge Haag
Fessler Returns Home After Theft In Stark County
Fessler fled to Canada with between 25000 and 50000 dollars of Stark County taxpayers money and the county safe key. Detectives initiated suit over the stolen key. Fessler surrendered to avoid conviction and is awaiting trial and eventual pardon at home.
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Fessier
Stark County
Fessler
Canada
Bucklen
Defiance County Urges Full Township Delegations to Republican Convention
A call to Defiance County Republicans to ensure each township sends a delegation to the Republican Congressional convention in Defiance on August 7. The note stresses deliberation in selecting a strong representative who will boost party success, and urges township committeemen to act promptly.
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Defiance County
Defiance
Democratic split across districts cited in 1870s Georgia races
The piece tracks Southern Democrat disunity in Georgia districts 6 and 9 with Felton and Emory Speer as focal figures and notes Independents support. It warns that Felton’s re election could push him toward an independent gubernatorial bid in 1880 and urges Republicans as reform candidates to improve county finances and governance. It also reports on Ohio Reform School finances and leadership concerns under Superintendent John C. Hite amid board friction.
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Georgia
Felton
Alexander H.stephens
Emory Speer
Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel
Democrats treat Eph Holland as unwanted delegate
Cincinnati Democrats elect an alternate to replace Eph Holland a former convict and repeat offender tied to 1876 election fraud at the Democratic State Convention. The delegation, offended by his presence, questions what the party would be without the so called Epic Hollands while railing against short hairs and swallow tail factions.
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Cincinnati
Eph Holland
Congressman Banning
Holland
Columbus
Election Obstacles in Grovetown S C and Charleston
Correspondence notes a Republican edge of about 20 000 yet bleak prospects in the fall. New rules create two voting boxes and reduce precincts, uprooting black voters and diluting GOP strength. Summerville results hint at potential fraud, with Radicals blocked from seats by delays and press bias amid Hampton era promises.
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New York Times
Grovertown
S. C
Congress
United States
Othr
St. Andrew’s Parish
John’s Island
Charleston
Summerville
Hampton
A Word of Warning to Republicans on Election Unity
A rallying call urges Republicans to nominate the strongest, most experienced candidates across all districts. It warns against divisions and local prejudice, announcing a need to organize for selection and victory amid alleged Democratic overreach and rebellion.
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Democratic Party
South
Soldier reunion of the 10th District in Napoleon
The 10th District soldiers reunion will be held in Napoleon on September 3, 1878. About ten regiments will participate with Col. W. H. Gibson of Tiffin as the day’s orator.
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10Th District
Napoleon
W. H. Gibson
Tiffin
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