Republican State Ticket List for Indiana Elections
The slate includes Ww. W. Curry of Terre Haute for Secretary of State James A. Wildman of Kokomo for Auditor John B. Glover of Bedford for Treasurer James C. Denny of Knox for Attorney General John M. Bloss of New Albany for Superintendent and Andrew L. Osborn of LaPorte for Judge of the Supreme Court 5th District.
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Ww. W. Curry
Terre Haute
James A. Wildman
Kokomo
John B. Glover
Bedford
James C. Denny
Knox
John M. Bloss
New Albany
Supreme Court
Andrew L. Osborn
LaPorte
Local Ballot Names John H. Baker and W G Glasgow
For Congress, 13th District, John H. Baker of Elkhart County. For Prosecuting Attorney, W G Glasgow of LaGrange.
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John H. Baker
Elkhart County
W. G. Glasgow
LaGrange County
Republican County Ticket Names Slated For District Posts
For Representative Jacob Bechtel. Clerk Thomas H Daily. Auditor Theodore F Garvin. Treasurer Frederick W Miller. Recorder George F Mann. Sheriff John W Stetler. Coroner Alonzo Wade. Surveyor William McCord. Real Estate Appraiser Christian W Nusbaum. Commissioner Middle District William C Elliott.
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Republican County Ticket
Jacob Bechtel
Thomas H. Daily
Theodore F. Garvin
Frederick W. Miller
George F. Mann
John W. Stetler
Alonzo Wade
William McCord
Christian W. Nusbaum
William C. Elliott
Let the people shun the Democratic party and its deeds
A Valparaiso Messenger quote calls the Democratic party the dog onedest of the nation and argues that avoiding involvement with the party protects morals and religion, suggesting many of its actions force opponents to swear.
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Valparaiso
Democratic Party
No candidate pledged for office at Kosciusko convention
The article notes equal lack of pledges at both Kosciusko and local People’s Conventions. It quotes Mr Berkey offering to serve as Recorder for a set fee, met with indifference, exposing Democratic claims as insincere. It accuses opponents of shifting from reform to favoring high taxes once in power.
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Kosciusko County
Berkey
Indianapolis Sentinel
Gosken Democrat
Packard Won’t Be Drawn In Congressional Feud
The Democrats of the district attempted to coax M. A. O. Packard of Marshal County to oppose Hon. J. H. Baker for Congress. Packard refuses to be drawn into the clash, showing shrewdness and restraint in the political maneuvering.
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M. A. O. Packard
Marshal County
Hon
J. H. Baker
Congress
Mr. Packard
Self-Convicted Liar Card Sparks GOP Reform Feud
A Goshen Democrat editorial condemns a three week series of misrepresenting ads nominating E. H. Berky for Recorder at 75 cents per deed. It accuses Berky of deceit and notes the card was authored by opponents of reform to influence county voters.
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Goshen Democrat
First Indication of Republican Victory from Green Mountain State
The first signal of success arrives from the booming cannon in the old Green Mountain State announcing a victory for Republicanism.
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Green Mountain
Republican Committee Pushes History of US Politics in Ad Dress
The Goshen Democrat cites Frank Leslie’s Illustrated News arguing the Republican Congressional Committee rewrites history to defend party actions. It notes a shift from Democratic to Republican rule and questions the portrayal of pre Republican governance and voter sentiment amid immigration and native-born skepticism.
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Republican Congressional Committee
United States
Adams
John Quincy
Republican Party
Goshen Democrat
Frank Leslie
Illustrated Newspaper
Sumpter
Republic
Congressional Committee
Temperance meeting notes from Indiana campaign trails
Reports from Indianapolis detail Wednesday temperance addresses by Mrs. Molloy and other speakers. Baxter wins a State Senate nomination. Laura Ream praises speakers at Battle Ground. Republican central committee notes campaign gains, Goshen closes one more saloon in a county tally for Republicans.
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Indianapolis
State Senate
Baxter
Senate
Laura Ream
Battle Ground
Emma Molloy
Elkhart Oxsismver
Indiana
Ilinois
Michigan
Our City
Livermore
Republican Central Committee
Gen. Brady
Old Elkhart
Goshen
Kidder & Walcher’s
Whig Auditor Candidate in Goshen Campaign
The Goshen Democrat recalls past campaign zest by reprinting notes about Patrick Melancthon Hinkle running for Auditor on the Whig ticket against the regular Democratic candidate. This revival of old columns aims to engage readers with historical political competition.
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Goshen Democrat
Patrick Melancthon Hinkle
Postmaster Brush Refuses Gun for a Third Term Question
Elkhart postmaster Brush declines to say if he backs Grant for a third term. The Goshen Democrat mocks him, predicting his days are numbered regardless of Baker or Clapp’s outcomes. The paper recalls replying four weeks ago to questions about Clapp and the goose.
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Brush
Elkhart
Grant
Baker
Clapp
Kendallville
Goshen
Charles
Low dirty attack shocks Miller in sheriff race
The first daily Observer reports a smear against Samuel B. Miller, a Democratic sheriff candidate. The letter claims the attack mirrors an sworn affidavit by Samuel R. Miller and asserts the result will swing 300 votes in favor of the incumbent county sheriff.
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Samuel B. Miller
Roshen
Samuel R. Miller
Elkhart Observer Campaign Spending Stirs Local Dailies
The Elkhart Observer reports on a proposed campaign fund alleged to favor the Auditor’s preferred successor as clerk. Goshen Democratic voices mock the plan and urge a portion of the funds be directed to benefit the public.
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Elkhart
Local newspaper feuding over Charley Henkel's reputation
Goshen Democrat rebukes Elkhart Review for low personalities against Charley Henkel. The Review’s past harsh label is cited as a lasting, widely quoted statement by Elkhart residents, drawing praise for its perceived honesty during the railroad election era.
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Elkhart
Noted Critics Warn Nominees Face Harsh Scrutiny
The passage portrays the People's Convention nominees facing harsh attack, deceit, and calumny as they prepare for a difficult battle. It predicts a five week period before decisive action, with opponents described as eager to box them up and mark their fate.
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Goshen Democrat
Sodom
Charley Greene
Temperance Fight Gains Steam Across Ohio After Local Votes
The piece notes that despite opposition in Hillsboro and Washington Court House, saloon traffic surges there. It cites a 7286 vote margin against license in Ohio and warns temperance gains will shape the qu estion ahead.
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Hillsboro
Washington Court House
Ohio
Ohio liquor license issue sparks public opinion shift
The article notes broad belief that license legalization will win in Ohio next October. A local liquor seller boasted a large majority, claiming public opinion has shifted, even suggesting figures up to 100000 as his reason for seeking a new permit.
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Ohio
Fourmen Found Drunk in Stephen’s Alley Near Main Street
An officer found four men John Vanskyler Dr A R Page J W Weming and D Blackford last night in Stephen's alley so drunk they were unsure of their location. Their main rallying point was a well known house of ill fame on Main street. About midnight they hurried away wrapped in their coats.
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John Vanskyler
A. R. Page
J. W. Weming
D. Blackford
Stephen’s Alley
Elkhart
Locke
Main Street
Editor of the Goshen Democrat Attacks Col. Tucker
The Goshen Democrat editor spends about thirty six hours a day accusing Col Tucker. He calls him unhappy unstable unscrupulous ungodly unregenerate and a cuss. The speaker predicts Theodore F Garvin will win by 300 and the editor will bill him the next day for assisting in the campaign.
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Goshen Democrat
Col. Tucker
Theodore F. Garvin
The
Democrat
Murray
Irreverent Chicago Zimes Draws Rep rimand
The text criticizes the Chicago Zimes for disrespect toward democracy and privacy, accusing it of attacking Democratic party figures. It claims the paper mocks states Ohio Indiana Kentucky Missouri and labels paleozoic politicians as trying to revive a bad smell in politics.
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Chicago
Temperance plank seals union with Republicans in Ohio
An Ohio Temperance party committee of 15 unanimously approves the temperance plank in the Republican platform and issues an address signed by two leading Democrats praising the move as a major advance. The report notes dyed-in-the-wool Democrats backing the action and a lifelong Democrat saying morals trump party loyalty.
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Ohio
Friends of Temperance
Woman’s Movement
Weekly Observer Says Plain Talk Will Rule This Election
The Weekly Observer defends its blunt style and declares the Democratic Liberal Reform factions will be wiped out at the polls. It pledges to expose opposition and urges readers to prepare for a decisive political outcome.
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Weekly Observer
Political union under fire in local press debate
A harsh critique targets the Union backed by a local political figure. The writer parries accusations, claims the postmaster’s influence controls county voters, and predicts a mournful tune when ballots are counted.
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The
Union
Tie
Post-Minster
Bragganccio
Contemptuous note denounces a voter as contraband in Indiana
The document scorns a man’s right to vote in Indiana calling him contraband and worse than an escaped convict. It asserts no vote but their own and predicts ridicule at count time with references to Goshen and Virginia and a mocking refrain.
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Indiana
Australia
Goshen
Old Virginia
The Party of the People and Its Platform
The Republican party enters campaigns in State and County with a claim of honesty and integrity. It emphasizes finances temperance civil rights and adherence to its June platform. It asserts its record and promises a future bright with promise guiding the people’s interests.
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Party of
Republican Party
People’s Party
Indiana political comparison cited on state finances and party records
A fragment argues that Indiana Democrats caused multi million losses through theft and forgery while Republicans saved money over fourteen years. It contrasts land theft, forged bonds, and misfeasance with a claim of zero losses under Republican governance. The piece notes a Republican Vermont like margin and cites Indianapolis Journal.
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Democratic Party of
Indiana
Georgia
Stover
Scvonscen Voats
Indiana political outlook and state ticket prospects
Special Telegram reports in praANAPolis Senator Pratt speaks daily and Republicans expect to carry the legislature. Attly Gen. Denney appears certain due to unpopularity of his opponent and past state money handling. Osborne for supreme court justice is favored by current judge's influence. overall result remains uncertain.
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Indiana
Chicago Times
Praanapolis
Sept
Dth
Pratt
Senate
Denney
Osborne
Supreme Court
Ripening peaches prompt quick picking and local notices
September 7 187- reports fruit crow ers ripening rapidly after recent rains prompting urgent picking. Old resident Childs died yesterday and was buried today. No changes in Boyer suit. Rumor says Mr B claimed Hydraulic Co controlled damages verdict by averaging jurors amounts, prompting remarks about jury influence.
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Childs
Hydraulic Co
S. Q.B
First Baxter law prosecution noted in town events
Saturday last saw the first use of the Baxter law in court before Esquire Harrington following a Friday night dance. Young men allegedly got a young lady drunk. the incident labeled disgraceful and not detailed this week. Opinion urges enforcement and notes local transport links to Goshen and Elkhart grow as rail prospects rise.
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M. HB
Rhodes
Myers
Bristol
E. W. H. Ellis
Wight
Blunt
M. E
Court House
McCord
Three Rivers
Cartman
Chicago
L. Capp
Schmogro
Jno. Sansci
Anna
Esq. Harrington
Wakarusa Sun
Jas Miller Sells Off At Cost To Clear Fall Stock
Jas Miller announces a clearance sale offering fall stock at cost to make space for new arrivals. Impulse shoppers are encouraged to act quickly as discounts apply across multiple categories.
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Jas Miller
Maxon, Parmater & Co
Deacon Rush
Jaycox
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elkhart Observer
Ind
Molloy
Sco
R. K. Brush
E. H. Berky
Clinton
Reform
Mr. Berkey
Opseervzr
People’s Convention
Clinton Township
Reud. Williams
People’s Ticket
Friends of Reform
Henkel
Miller
Temperance
Democratic Supreme Court
Omaha
Vermont
Indianapolis Journal
Marion Monitor
Irs
Tilton
New York
Plymouth Church
Christendom
San Francisco
South Bend
Editorial Brevities
A. N. Chamberlain
Bucklen & Son
Saratoga
Keene & Son’s
C. F. Nason
Lumber King
I. W. Brazie
J. D
Ypsilanti, Mich
A. le Fisher
Pigeon Streets
Guipe
Pigeon Street
Baptist Church
H. B. Carmack
FFICE
Main St
J. A. Work
I. D
Ffice Corner Main and High Sts
T. Chamberlain
Notarie Public
Vanderlip
I. Ff
SMP
LAW
Hascall’s
Main and
Market Streets
Ss. G. Webler
Protection Life Inc. Vo
St. Jo
Dr. Harrington
JE. S. Carlton
Whitmyer
Ivery
Pigeon St
Main
Elkhart Paper Company
Jd. R. Seaedbery
Joan Cook
Treas
BL Davenport
EYE and Gar
IR. C. A. Cladbenrt
George A. Brown
Messrs. Bucklen & Son
M. Gill
Ck. &. Shuey
First National Bank
van Fleet
Roms At Law
Cor Main
Jackson Sts
M. Cummins
D. D
Masonic Block
ED Turnock
Agent of the Covenant Life Ins. Co
Dr. Dodge
Wteast National Bank
O* Elkhart, Main St
Jons Coox
B. L. Davenport, Sillas Batowin
Frank Jaurett
J. N. “Hannaford
pursTee
Pigeon
High Sts
Sels Seth
Fourth and Hientreets
A. A. Fahnestock
Richley
St. Cor
Washington
High Street
Gas Works
Ie Nason
Grand Rapids
Mich
Mda Tli
Howard City
Jelch
Main and High Streets
Elkhart, Ind
Nasow
Proprieter
J.D. Stevens
Ress Goods
Cheap Cash Store
Turin
Dolmans, &c. &c
Beck Brothers
Conley
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