Political turmoil and rumors of peace in 19th century press
The passage rails at Russian interference in US affairs while criticizing: Republican conventions in Cincinnati with district headquarters. calls for concise platforms. references to Hayes, Tilden, Potter, and Dock. skews against Dock and the “reform” party. notes Democratic newspaper independence and Potter conspirators. claims Democrats will soften under party pressure.
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Cincinnati
Burnett Itouse
Sammy Tilden
Democratic promises threaten political upheaval in Washington
A prominent Democrat warned that if needed they could marshal enough supporters in Washington to fulfill any party objective without attracting attention. Another figure pledged to remove Hayes from the White House within six months or trigger another rebellion.
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Washington
Hayes
White House
Republicans drift toward Grant nomination in 1880
The piece argues the Republican party is ceding Gen. Grant for 1880 to a Democrat with little chance of nomination. It says if Grant is chosen it will be due to a nationwide demand for an earnest leader and predicts he would win by an overwhelming majority if urged again.
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Republican Party
Gen. Grant
Grea. Grant
America
E. A. Wilson
Penn St
Williamsburgh
N. Y
R.J. Asnewell
Lima
Russell House
Defiance
T. T. Mitchell
T. City Bank
Potter committee on edge between forward and back
The piece accuses Democratic leaders of planning to Mexicanize the country and unseat President Hayes. It asserts a Democratic drive to overturn the Electoral Commission ruling and labels it revolution while urging peace and prosperity over bloodshed.
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Potter
Democratic Party
Mexico
Electorial Commission
Hayes
White laurel or false promises Democratic leaders blamed for South’s peril
The Chicago Inter Ocean argues Democratic leaders in the North betrayed Southern allies during the war, promising aid that never came while profiting from the conflict. It lauds Republican unity, criticizes Copperheads, and urges Southern readers to reject treacherous North leaders and seek peace and prosperity.
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Chicago Inter Ocean
Ohio
Democratic Party
North
South
General Key
Postmaster General Key’s Letter as Campaign Document
The Celraland Leader says Key’s letter is the best Republican campaign document from a Cabinet officer in years. An ex-Democrat who stumped for Tilden, Key tests Southern Democrats and aims to win balanced support. His cabinet tenure earns praise as he strikes against the Mexican conspiracy, justifying continued confidence in his role.
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Key
Tilden
South
Congress
Judge Key
C'ereland
Fraud resolutions aim to crown Potter NY governor and back Tilden
The Cincinnati Enquirer says the resolutions aim twofold to install Potter as New York governor via Tilden's influence and to press Tilden as the 1880 Democratic presidential candidate, with potential reward to Randall for packing the committee. Democratic fear grows as the movement seems doomed to fail nationally.
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Cincinnati Inquirer
Potter
New York
Tilden
Democratic Party
Randall
North
Ohio Republicans urged to vote in off year election
The piece argues Republicans should mobilize for an off year turnout despite lower general participation. It cites the O’Connor Legislature as a rebuke and condemns the Potter conspiracy instigated by the Democratic Congress, urging every Republican to vote in Ohio.
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Ohio
O'Connor
Democratic Congress
Defiance man seeks Democratic nomination for Congress
Wm. D. Hill of Defiance is entering the Democratic race for Congress in this district. He reports receiving dispatches from all parts of the district begging him to come quickly. A year ago he received a similar message from the Defiance County treasurer amid a retaliation discovery.
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Wm. D. Hill
Defiance
Defiance County
Lima Gazette
Dem Politician Questions Raised Over O'Connor Case
The piece contends Democrats defended O'Connor who was kept in the Legislature and supported by aid for orphan soldiers. It accuses O'Connor as a thief, ex convict, deserter, and bounty jumper while noting Glover’s alleged motives and questioning whether he was ever truly a Democrat.
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O'Connor
O'Conner
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