Fragmented political fallout and voting gains in Defiance
A newspaper editorial discusses the 1876 and 1880 election shifts, noting Democratic gains in Defiance county and township with Hancock, and Republican gains elsewhere. The Lima Times editor laments constitutional rights losses and challenges the Democrat claim of newspaper abuse, urging fair exchange of censure.
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Lima Times
Dem
Defiance
Tilden
Defiance County
Hancock
Disputed War of Words Targets Mr Turnbull
The Democrat shows a disposition to pursue uncalled for warfare against Mr. Turnbull. It argues the editor fights not Turnbull but the community and jeopardizes the people’s best interests with petty spite.
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the Democrat
D. B. Turnbull
Mr. Turnbull
Republican vs Democratic gains in major cities after 1880 election
The piece analyzes urban voting shifts, noting Republican gains in New York City and Chicago and increases in Brooklyn and Philadelphia. It argues the public once again seeks steady leadership and larger cities did not turn hostile to the party. It highlights net Republican gains across several cities.
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New York
Republican Party
Inv
Philadelphia
New York City
Chicago
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Democratic Party Sinks Under Its Own Burden Says Herald
The New York Herald derides the Democratic wagon sinking in quicksand and urges unloading while calling for real Democrats with brains to take the helm. It questions the party’s ability to reform and likens it to a pestilent building that requires fire and annihilation as cure.
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New York Herald
Kelly
New York
Barnum
the Herald
Democratic Party
Czar’s Double Marriage Sparks Russian Turmoil and Illness
The Czar’s left handed marriage to Princess Dolgorovki stirs Russian offical circles as he succumbs to a serious illness blamed on poison in tea by Nihilists. The long standing practice of a second wife for state occasions clashes with a powerful morgantic widow from a vast lineage, promising court upheaval upon the sovereign’s death.
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Dolgorovki
Russia
Alexander
Adam
Michael
Grant’s New York Appeal Turns On His Earnest Scotch Heart
The New York Evening Post praises General Grant for his grave earnestness and burst of delivery in new settings. It notes his short sentences captivate audiences and credit his conduct to a genuine belief in his message. The piece doubts Barnum can tempt Hancock into challenging New York’s electoral vote.
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New York Evening Post
General Grant
New York
the Post
Grant
Syracuse
Barnum
Hancock
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Father Thorpe
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Sand
St. Louis
South
Tenniz Lang
the Czar
Politics
C. E. Eiser
Corner Court
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C. N. Cole
Cole
Daniel Karsner
Wistar
Farleys
Stor
Cloake
Baead Taney Depts
Chinton
Front Streets
Defiance,ohio
Clinton Street
Manufactory
Perry Street
Hoffman & Geiger
Ohio
Harleys’ Cheap Store
Paul Flager
John Rowe
Peter Dickman
Defiance, Ohio
Harleys
Oujo
Tuttle & Toberen
Mort
Maumee River
Tuttle & Tobeben
D. F. Krotz
T. Morse
Krotz & Morse
Zellers& Bruner
Grocers
Vermont
New Orleans
Wan
Kittner Bros
Ony F
Strong’ & Cheney
Ash
Neft
Our Hat and Cap Department
Star One Price Clothiers
Peterson’s Block
Court House
Cary & Carroll
Windsop
C. Biede & Co
White Sewing Machine Co
Cleveland, O
Alpress & Co
Clinton St
J.L. Scott
Stone Front
Clinton and
Second Streets
Garmore
Peter
Athe
Ee Warner
Warner
Warner's
LE. Warner &Co
Rochester
Mons, String & Gh
A. J. Brown & Co
Kuhl & Blanchard
Undertakers
OPERA
Strong & CO
Clinton
Fourth Streets
Yew Bakery
Russell House
Defiance Machine Works
Lowell
Znstcy & G
Liasdactorers
Jechesen
Derrora
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