Political tensions rise as Democrats fear Grant challenge
We regret Eu gene Hale's defeat though blame the issue that felled him. Critics claim the Democratic party risks being swallowed by the Nationals as they use up support in Maine and Ohio. The Charlotte Bulletin forecasts a 1880 strategy of any candidate to beat Grant, noting doubts the Democrats can field a man to defeat him. Gore tally shown: 60,652.
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Democratic Party
Greenbackers
Nationals
Ohio
Charlotte
N. C
Grant
General Butler
Bulletin
Tittle
John Norway
Political tricksters and dwindling numbers in county canvass
A local political dispute questions the credibility of campaign claims as the county shows only two supporters in Mark and zero in Washington township. The piece accuses Brooks and Honearte of manipulation and criticizes attempts to sway Mr. Price through false statements.
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Mark
Washington Township
Brooks
Honearte
Deshler
Price
Maine Democrats Lose Big But Republicans Fall Short Too
A local paper mocks Democratic gains in Maine while noting a larger GOP loss, then attacks the county auditor’s competence. The piece questions voter judgment and urges backing John Norway over the incumbent auditor, claiming numerous tax duplicate errors and high costs.
Political rancor over party promises in Ohio and the South
An editorial excerpt attacks Democratic promises at adjournment of the O Connor legislature, claiming no fulfilled pledges and criticizing the party’s push for centralism and state rights. It condemns the Cincinnati Enquirer’s stance and contrasts Republican hard money with greenbacks amid Civil War memory and Okalona’s fever crisis.
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O’connor
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Ohio
Democratic Party
United States
Okalowa
Mississippi
Republic
Davis
Washingtons
Hampdens
Grant
Okalona
Republican Party
Andrew Jackson
Gray Medicine Coo
Mechanics’ Block
Detroit
G. W. Bechel
Buffington
Distempered money hurts laborers and farmers
A speaker argues that real value matters to workers and farmers when money loses buying power, while speculators profit from bad money. Bankers would benefit from National successes, but laborers and farmers suffer most as monetary distortions persist.
Political wagers and vote-buying claims in District race
An editorial critiques a Republican District Committee meeting at Deshler and accuses the Democratic nominee of vote buying. It cites past governor vote margins, predicts further losses for Democrats, and urges voters to reject a candidate allegedly involved in buying votes.
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Republican Congressional District Committee
Deshler
Culley, Hilton, Saeger & Co
Main
From Our Own Correspondent Debates At Farmer Center
The item notes cool nights and farm work with wheat sowing and corn cutting. Stewart Miller of Miller & Bros. is ill. W. E. Doud defeated John Winnin in a debate near Farmer Center, gaining a growing reputation as a debater. SCRIBBLER.
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Miller & Bros
Bro
Gordian
W. E. Doud
John
Winnin
Farmer Center
Doud
School program outlines hymn and band music sequence
The minutes describe a multi school program with reports then hymns by each school and optional addresses up to fifteen minutes. Music by the Band is scheduled on several days followed by a business meeting and a Doxology. The sequence ends with Benediction.
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