06 Sep 1876
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1876
Page
1
The piece argues for Tilden’s integrity against Republican attacks and questions Hayes perjury claims. It highlights Tilden’s reform record in New York, his battle against the Tweed ring, and his governorship. it contrasts with attacks on Hayes and calls for fair play in November.
The article denounces a string of Republican grafts from Belknap to Robeson, Burr, and others, calling for reform. It argues the party’s eight years have been a crime spree, urging voters to elect Tilden to end the corruption and restore integrity in government.
The article surveys New York press stances from 1871 to 1878 praising Samuel J. Tilden as a reformer against Tweed and canal rings. It notes Times editorials decrying corruption, Tilden’s gubernatorial campaigns, canal investigations, and the shift in coverage as Tilden emerges as a leading anti corruption figure. The piece frames these views as part of a larger political realignment in New York politics.
The speaker argues against slander and calls for reform in public service. He questions Grant era conduct, cites corruption investigations, retrenchment in expenditures, and Democratic vs Republican efficiency. He urges voters to support Tilden for cleaner government and federal reforms nationwide.
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