National Republican Ticket for President and Vice President
The ticket lists Ulysses S. Grant for President and Henry Wilson for Vice President. Electors for the state at large include Jonathan W. Gordon of Marion Joseph S. Buckles of Delaware John Schwartz of Dearborn Isaac S. Moore of Warrick. A district elector named Erastus W. H. Ellis of Elkhart is also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan W. Gordon
Marion
Joseph 8. Buckles
Delaware
John Schwartz
Dearborn
Isaac S. Moore
Warrick
Erastus W. H. Ellis
Elkhart
Greeley illustrated and political notes from 1871
The Elkhart Greeley Organ reports on Greeley and Colfax as current figures and substitutes for Morton. It cites reactions to Republican platforms and election issues, noting attendance of Minister Washburne and a claim of 10,000 illegal votes against Tom Hendricks. It questions remaining unaccounted votes amid Hendricks’ 15,000 statewide majority.
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Tom Hendricks
Religion and politics in New York canvass mix
The text argues that New York State canvassing blends religion and politics, accusing Kernan the pro Confederate candidate for Governor of using Catholic symbols to win. It condemns politicians resorting to such expedients and claims the situation has degraded.
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New York State
Kernan
Election Day Guidance from OssERVER Campaign
Guidance urges voters to vote correctly and nonly once, encourage friends to vote, and distribute the OssERVER subscription. It calls for collecting names and promises commission for participation, stating workers should help beyond election day as well.
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Osserver
Horace Greeley and Colfax clash in sharp political cartoon
A neighboring Democratic paper uses a wood chopper image with Greeley in the West after the election. Horace stands with sleeves rolled up as he swings an axe, amid sun and buffalo. Colfax, once his friend, is attacked as dishonest, while the Vice President is expected to prevail in the tit for tat exchange.
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Greeley
Horace
Colfax
Republican Platform Warns Against Further Land Grants
The platform opposes additional public land grants to corporations or monopolies and calls for the national domain to be set aside for free homes for the people. The remark highlights Liberal Republicans criticizing land grants as robbery, while asking who supports them now.
Death of Jean Henri Merle d Aubigne At 73
Jean Henri Merle D Aubigne longtime author of History of the Reformation dies at 73. Educated for the ministry he led congregations in Hamburg and Brussels before becoming Professor of Church History in his native city. His works were widely translated and circulated in major libraries.
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Jean Henri Merle D’aubhigne
Hamburg
Brussels
South Carolina Election Shows Republican Victory and Debt Amendment
The article reports a decisive victory for the Republican State ticket and the congressional delegation in South Carolina. Democrats offered little opposition except in the Fourth District where ex provisional Gov Perry challenged Rep Wallace. Voters ratified the debt limit amendment overwhelmingly with broad party support and Elliott is expected to be elected U.S. Senator to replace Sawyer.
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South Carolina
Perry
Wallace
Elliott
U.S. Senate
Sawyer
Merchants Back Grant Reelection Across the Nation
The campaign notes broad support from bankers and business leaders for General Grant. They cite steady public affairs, peace efforts, and especially prudent Treasury management as reasons to favor his reelection for President.
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Grant
The
United States
Rumored Democratic Coalition Against Morton
The article asserts a rumor of Democrats courting disaffected Republicans to defeat Senator Morton’s re election. It argues such a move would damage Republicans joining a doomed scheme, while praising Morton's renomination and canvass. It urges representatives to do their duty and uphold Republican unity.
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Morton
U.S. Senate
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Horace and the Soldiers Comment Sparks Debate
After a Pittsburg convention Horace Greeley faced harsh reception for questioning soldiers sacrifices and urging mercy. Proponents cite resolutions praising peace while critics attack his wartime stance and calls for abstaining from criticism of those who risked lives.
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Horace
Pittsburg
Horace Greeley
Chappaqua
Richmond
General Packard Plans Speeches in Indiana Regions
General Packard will travel to Central and Southern Indiana next week to deliver speeches and address local audiences. The visits will highlight current policy themes and regional concerns.
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Packard
Indiana
Hopeful Sign of Reform Gains in New York
The piece notes reform momentum in New York City as the Legislature’s efforts yield mixed results. Impeachment moves against Judge Barnard and resignations or scares affecting Judges McCann and Cardozo are highlighted, with Oakey Hall facing a trial for Tammany frauds as reform continues. It contrasts reform with past judicial rulings and questions Hendricks vs Greeley in November.
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New York City
Barnard
McCann
Cardozo
Tweed
Tom Fields
Lion’s den
Oakey Hall
New York
Lynch
San Francisco
Geneva
Political Roundabout in Elkhart County Elections
The Grant party in Elkhart County is praised for its soldiers loving stance but critiques arise from the opposition over voting patterns. The piece urges Republicans who backed Democratic candidates to redeem themselves at the polls next Tuesday by voting correctly and influencing others.
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Grant Party
Elkhart County
Journalists Turn on a Presidential Candidate in Bitter Exchange
Commentator Coe's Paper blasts rival press for attacking Gen. Hascall of Goshen, accusing them of hypocrisy and drunken behavior. The writeup notes Gen Browne’s defeat and argues it is unfair to strike a candidate still in the race.
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Rome City
Hascall
Goshen
Pennsylvania
Coe
Gen. Hascall
Gen. Browne
Gen Browne
Brown
Sayler Wins by Large Margin in Tenth District Race
Major Sayler is elected with a handsome majority across counties SATLER Lona DeKalb Whitley and others. Official tallies show Sayler leading in the district, with a total majority of 2181. The Huntington Herald notes Sayler as a capable and faithful representative for Congress.
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Sayler
Satler
Lona
DeKalb
FA Sears
Whitley
Enone Eeie
Dleli Cms Acente
Major Sayler
Congress
Huntington Ferald
United States Wins San Juan Boundary Case
The San Juan boundary decision sustains US claims and marks an end to the 54 40 or fight era. President Grant pursued peace with the South Indians and foreign powers, and Bancroft reports expert opinions on the canal case. The imperial arbitrator’s decree endorses the United States interpretation of the 1846 treaty, aiding defense on the northwestern frontier.
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San Juan
United States
Grant
Bancroft
Hamiltton Fisn
Canal de Haro
Dubys
United States of America
Political Regions List Noted in Republican Context
A transcription lists U S states and a district as part of a broader Republican context: Ohio Maine Indiana Vermont Nebraska Columbia Pennsylvania North Carolina South Carolina.
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Ohio
Maine
Indiana
Vermont
Nebraska
Columbia
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
South Carolina
Official Vote of Indiana Oct election returns announced
The Secretary of State released complete official returns showing Governor Hendricks a 1148 Democratic majority, multiple Republican wins including Curry 184 and Glover 783, Hopkins 957, and Saylor 2185. Total governor votes: 377700, GOP majoritys average 1865. Democratic ticket carried about 130 fewer statewide.
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Indiana
Secretary of State
Hendricks
Sexton
Curry
Wildman
Glover
Denny
Hopkins
Supreme Court
Black
Scholl
Orth
Reublican
William Williams
Rpublica
Niblack
Wolfe
Holman
Wilson
Coburn
Hunter
Cason
Tyner
Neff
Saylor
Packard
State Politics in Indiana Election Report
A Laporte county sheriff race is to be contested. M L Essick defeated for Circuit Prosecutor by a small margin. A correspondent predicts Grant and Wilson win by 5 000 to 10 000. Col Wade announces a rod rally in Mishawaka South Bend. Proscription era to bring state prison directorships. Names Calkins Sherman Esseck linked to the office. La Porte Herald notes Northern Indiana should secure a director.
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Laporte
M. L. Essick
Grant & Wilson
Col. Wade
St. Joseph Co. Republican Central Committee
Mishawaka
South Bend
Bend
Colfax
Indiana
Ofice
Maj. Calkins
Sherman
Michigan City
Notre Dame deer tale and county notes in St Joseph
The South Bend Union reports mischief among butchers lowering meat costs and hints of a German paper starting in the city. A Mishawaka Episcopal convocation is planned for November 4 and 6. Notre Dames Our Lady of the Sacred Heart church rises with a 245 foot plan and a 23 bell chime. La Grange notes a ten year old killed by a horse. Rolling Prairie population listed as 530 and James C Williams named freight agent for L S and M S railroad at Terre Coupee.
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Mishawaka Furniture Company
South Bend
Philadelphia
South Bend Union
Michigan Southern Railroad
T. Montgomey
Chicago
Illustrated Railway
James C. Williams
L. S. & M.S. Railroad
Williams
Terre Coupee
Laporte Herald
Indian Summer Reflections Amid Rural Harvest News
Correspondence from Gosnin notes October beauty and busy farms in Ohio and Indiana. It contrasts crops with a forecast of higher potato prices and stable hay, then drifts into nostalgic images of native peoples, westward expansion, and the iron horse unifying the east and west in a sweeping ode to progress.
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Gosnin
Ephors
Ohio
Indiana
Emerald Isle
Sierras
Multnomah
Goshen
Mr. Lo
Letter from William Williams on campaign swing for Grant
Hon William Williams writes from Washington on October 20 1872 to a friend noting travel to Connecticut and New York for campaign speeches. He aims to carry both states for Grant and mentions speaking in Warsaw Monday night before the election. He invites to the inauguration on March 4 for Grant and Wilson.
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William Williams
Washington
Brousi
Connecticut
New York
Grant
Warsaw
Wilson
Birny
Township Trustees Candidates and Party Totals
The notice lists township trustees and candidates in Elkhart Clinton Benton Jackson Harrison Concord Bangos Olive Jefferson Middlebury York Washington Union Locke and York townships with party designations Democrat Republican and a Republican gain of two over 1870. It notes eleven Republican Assessors were elected and six Democrats.
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Elkhart
M. B. Hascarr
Clinton
Robert Moss
Benton
Jacon P. Prickert
Jackson
Sama
R. Milner
Harrison
Valentine Berkey
Concord
J. F. Curtiss
Bango
Winitasu Kreichbaum
Olive
J. W. Kreronxe
Jefferson
H. Bemenderfer
Middlebury
A. Extort
York
J. J. Suzlilenberger
Washington
S. F. Kenzer
Solo
C. Brazosley
Cleveland
Saam
Heasery
Union
Larris
Locke
L. Sanspury
What We Know About Hotels in Goshen Times
The Goshen Times notes Clifton House in Elkhart as a top hotel. Geo W. Green returns as Clifton clerk under Henry Clarke, praising Green’s catering experience and the hotel’s large, attractive facilities.
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Goshen Times
Clifton House
Elkhart
Clifton
Geo. W. Green
Henry Clarke
Green
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