Terms of subscription and sale details in 1878 newspaper
E Thursday Afternoon October 31 1878 subscription terms 1 year in advance six months six issues in clubs of 10 one year each $2.00 1.00 1.65 single copies for sale by all newsdealers postmasters urged to act as agents patriotic note urging friends to stand true the old ship is in danger and needs brave men
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Farmer Township
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Butts
States vote for Congress next Tuesday
The piece notes upcoming congressional voting in Taiity States and questions how the administration will handle South Carolina affairs as speculation grows about 1880 presidential prospects and Tilden’s alleged fraud. It hints at cipher dispatches and Democratic framing of the term fraudulency.
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South Carolina
Samuel J. Tilden
The High Cost of Liquor in America
The piece notes that Americans spent 600 million dollars on intoxicating liquor in one year and questions how many homes could be made happier with that amount, urging reflection on social impact.
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Washington
America
Democratic Party Expected to Become Greenback Driven
The writer predicts the Democratic party will be absorbed by the Greenback movement, a prospect viewed as unsettling to Democrats. It notes early mentions of Governor candidates on the Republican ticket including Charles Foster, Judge Lawrence, Judge Taft, C. H. Grosvenor, W. P. Howland, and Emanuel Shultz, but urges voters to pause political speculation until spring.
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Emanuel Shultz
Tom Mayes Loses Bid for County Clerk in Defiance
Tom Mayes of Auburn Indiana published a Democratic paper there last week and ran for county clerk but was defeated by nearly three hundred votes. He calls the result a mystery and hopes his successful opponent dies, adding the Dutch backed out on him.
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Mayes
Auburn
Ind
Great Conspiracy Exposed In 19th Century Election Plot
The New York Tribune editorial traces a secret effort from No. 15 Gramercy Park to rig the election via cipher dispatches. It names lobbyists Weed and Coyle, Patrick, Woolley, and Pelton, and notes funds and shipments linked to alleged schemes after Tilden's defeat. Hayes in Toledo discusses wartime debt relief and improving trade, urging curtailment of expenditures and highlighting domestic wealth.
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Tilden
Smith M. Weed
Albany
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Washington
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Florida
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Oregon
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Bigler
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Hayes
Power plays and bribery in the 1876 electoral crisis
Records reveal Gramercy Park and allies debating and attempting to influence Florida Louisiana and South Carolina electors with cash and political pressure. Plans included buying Republican votes and imprisoning electors to install Democratic substitutes, but delays and failures thwarted the scheme.
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Florida
Indiana Legislature Standings by Chamber and Joint Ballot
Senate: Republicans 24, Democrats 25, Nationals 1. House: Republicans 40, Democrats 55, Nationals 5. Joint ballot: Democrats 80, Republicans 64, Nationals 6.
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