Calico politics rule in Ohio and beyond
The Defiance Co. Express analyzes post election outcomes with Republicans leading in Ohio and New York expectations. It cites Foster's likely win and a thirty one joint-ballot majority, plus talk of redistricting in 1880 and Republican momentum shaping the campaign. It notes California gains for Republicans and references Ohio and New York prognostications, including Harp as a potential U.S. Senator.
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California
Congress
Berry
New York
Foster
Solid South folly and the rise of a solid North
Memphis Tennessee Avalanche Ind comments on Democratic leaders creating a Solid South through violence and fraud. The piece argues Mississippi Democrats offered no protest, enabling a solid North that helps Republican gains and predicts James Buchanan as the last Democratic president.
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Memphis
Tenn
Ind
Mississippi
Lamars
Hookers
Barksdales
Watchful engineer Gilbert saves train passengers in deadly wreck
Passengers credit engineer Milton Gilbert for saving lives aboard a Michigan Central train when he applied full air brake force just before a wreck. He died in the incident, his body sent to his widow in Jackson and Elmira. The Erie system faced lease and payment disputes, Gould reorganized ownership and profits from rail lines later sold to the Pennsylvania Central.
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Michigan Central
Gilbert
Urban
Milton Gilbert
Michigan Central Road
Splend
Jackson
Grant nomination seen as likely by ex senator Matthews
Ex Senator Stanley Matthews argues Grant faces a near certain Republican nomination due to broad public sentiment. He believes only Grant himself could decline, and predicts a large victory if nominated. The piece also critiques Ohio Adjutant General Meiley and notes shifts in Washington clerical staffing and the Congressional Record index.
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Chicago Tribune
Stanley Matthews
Grant
Cleveland
Twenty-third Ohio Regiment
Bishop
Adjutant General of
Ohio
Meiley
Rocky River
Merley
Martinet
Dan Voorhees
Columbus
Washington
Senate
Congressional
Ben Penney Poore
Congress
Washburne
Mr. Dunnell
Senate Committee On Printing
Whyte
Maryland
Baltimore
Mr. Whyte
Major Povore
Len- Whyte
Major Poore
Massachusetts
Government Printing Office
Poore
Jay Gould's Operated Railroads Revealed in Testimony
New York Sun testimony before the Railroad Investigating Committee shows George P. Guppy detailing financial shifts during Gould era. He cites stock and debt increases from $25,111,210 and $22,420,920 respectively to $86,536,910 and $26,395,000 by 1872, with $4,323,350 unaccounted. Rental on leased lines stood at $1,100,000 annually. Guppy notes practices in leasing Northern Railroad of New Jersey and mentions Gould's notable Chemung and Canan ventures.
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New York Sun
Railroad Investigating Committee
George P. Guppy
Erie Railroad
Jay Gould
New York and Erie
Erie
Guppy
Northern Railroad of
New Jersey
Mr. Gould
Gould
Chemung
Canan
Newspaper quarrel over election funds and party loyalties
The Inter Ocean notes a Cincinnati Enquirer claim that money power swayed votes. It argues against reliance on banks and federal officials as excuses and blames Democratic sale to Southern Republicans for past crimes. It says Northern voters fear the Bloody Shirt and calls for honest patriotism reflected in Tuesday’s ballot.
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Inter Ocean
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Ilnquirer
United States
Enquirer
Democratic Party of
Ohio
Solid South
Giles' Liniment and Pills Advertise Cure Claims
Asthma sufferer recounts six years of torment and relief from Giles' Liniment and Pills. The testimonial mentions internal use and instant relief, and claims cures for gout and a lame back, with a contact at 127 West 27th Street, New York.
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West 27Th Street
N.Y. Giles
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Wyatt
Greenback Party
Henry County
Walbridge
Calico
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Thurman
the Courier Journal
Marx
WuaeEn
O'Connor
Michigan Central Company
Adrian
Williams
Nix
Blackville
S.C
Devens
Elmira
Pennsyvania Central
Chemung Road
Canandaigua
Etdrecs
Theg Y Medicine CO
Mechanics’ Block
Detroit
Mich
Postius
Francisco
Clinton Stree
Relie
B. Bartcorp
Alex Sauner, Jr
Defiance
Moses
Strong &i
A. J. Brown & Co
Defiance County
OPERA
Strong & CO
Lawson
Heali
Tory Lawson Chemical Co
Rochester
John B. Ogden
Cedar St
E.A. Wilson
Penn St
Williamsburgh
N.Y
J.l.scott
Stone Front
Clinton and
Second Streets
Alil
L. E. Bearsley
Undertakers
Clinton & Fourth Streets
McBroom
Kuhl & Blanchard
Defiance County Fair
Sam
Switzer & Kehnast
Oll
Russell House
Defiane
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Wabash Railway
Toledo
Fort Wayne
Navy
Atlane Express
Express Expres
Omeces
Wayne
N. Haven
Gar Creek
Everett
Pacific Fast
St Mail Express
Expres
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Miami
Monclova
Nome
Eit
Neapolis
Colton
Liberty
Napoleon
Okolona
Jewell
Tom
Peerless Reaper & Mowers
Johnston Reaper & Mowers
Osborn
Russell & Co
Batavia and Cooper Engines
Buffalo
Cooper Pony Saw & Feed Mills
J.E. Wellman
Front
Clinton Street
Manufactory
Perry Street
Hoffman & Geiger
Messrs. J. & P
Messrs. J. & P. Coats
Cincinnati Gazette
Power Hall
J. & P. Coats
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James Coats
Sam Sendard
Peter
White Street
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Messrs. Auchincloss Bros
London
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Paris
Cincinnati
Economist
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S&s. A. Baxter
First National Bank
Lima
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Cuas
FE. Broxson
Defiance Obio
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R. Brown
Fourth and
Clinton Sts
Defiance, Ohio
DR Oberimler
France
CASEL
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Country Produce
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Th Streets
C. Diehl
Stoney
Supplis
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