Union Republican Convention Call for 1872 Philadelphia
The National Committee designated at Chicago calls a Union Republican Party convention in Philadelphia for June 8 1872 at 12 noon to nominate candidates for President and Vice President. Delegates equal to twice the Senate and House seats plus two from each territory will attend. The note outlines Reconstruction gains and party reforms, urging national cooperation under leaders including William Claflin and John A Peters.
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Chicago
Union Republiccan Party
Philadelphia
United States
Republican Party
William Claflin
Mass
Wwroete ER. Craasdner
N, HL
John A. Peters
Maine
George W. McCrary
Iowa
C. C. Fulton
Maryland
Franklin Stearns
Virginia
John Hubbard
West
Washington, D.C
Grant Support Across States and Congressional Candidacy
The piece notes Michigan and Nebraska backing Grant, with New York and Tennessee also declaring for him. It cites The Hon. William Lathrop of Rockford as a congressional candidate in Farnsworth district. It reports the House approving a resolution to adjourn the current session on June 5, sending it to the Senate for concurrence.
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Willian Lathrop
Rockford
Farnsworth
House of Representatives
Senate
Copperhead taunts as Greeley hat and party fate unfold
A Copperhead sheet ridicules the Democratic party as a lively corpse and mocks Horace Greeley’s attire. It notes Grant's immigrant protection stance, Palmer’s failed Cincinnati bid, and Democratic gains in Connecticut. It jokes about Schurz heading to Europe and lampoons party factional feuds and funerary bravado.
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Democratic Party
Rural Ohio paper mocks belief with playful quote
A rural Ohio paper satirically touts a belief by joking that Dr Susan Anthony can outpace Horace in a mile. The humorous line references umbrellas, hats, and boots to underline the mock challenge.
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Ohio
Susan DR. Anthony
Horace
Letter from Hon. Stanley Matthews Defends Cincinnati Convention
Hon Stanley Matthews of Cincinnati who helped launch the Liberal National Convention and served as its temporary chairman publishes a letter denying claims of corruption in the Grant administration and repudiating the Cincinnati event as graceful yet disgraced.
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Stanley Mathews
Cincinnati
Grant
Illinois Republican State Convention Opens in Springfield
The Illinois Republican State Convention meets in Springfield to nominate a full ticket for governor and other statewide offices and elect presidential electors and delegates to Philadelphia. The narrator expects Richard J. Oglesby to be unanimously chosen for governor and anticipates a strong Republican ticket to win in November.
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Illinois Republican State Corverition
Springfield
Supreme Court
Illinois
Philadelphia
Richard J. Oglesby
Gallant “Dick
Republican dailies in Illinois split on Greeley support
The Chicago Tribune and Peoria Review back Greeley while the Tribune remains under four owners two allied with Greeley and two others holding a bit under half the stock who actively favor Grant.
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Illinois
Greeley
Chicago Tribune
Peoria Review
The
Tribune
Missouri voters rally behind Philadelphia nominees
The St. Louis Democrat claims a 20,000 majority for Philadelphia candidates in Missouri while noting that the Germans and Reunion Reformers in the state repudiate the Greeley ticket.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Philadelphia
Greeley
Illinois Democracy Split on Horace Greeley Ticket
The Springfield Journal notes disunity among Illinois Democratic papers over Horace Greeley with only three or four backing the ticket while about twice as many vow they will not support it under any circumstances, and the remainder await guidance from the National Democratic Convention.
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Illinois
Horace Greeley
Springfield
Chicago Times
Greel
Greeley
The
Times
Grant
Twain
Indiana
Missouri
Iowa
Wisconsin
Michigan
Chicago Tribune
Peoria Review
Ilinois
Cincinnati
Carl Schurz
St. Louis
Anzeiger Des Wentens
Missouri Staats Zeitung
Cincinnati Volkefrieund
Louisville Volksblatt
Reform Party
Reunion and Reform Association of
Democratic Party
Reunion and Reform Societies
Schurz
Mr. Greeley
Republican Party
Baltimore
Campaign paper question in 1872 Tribune column
In the May 15 1872 Tribune a line says the paper will issue no campaign edition while another line mentions during the campaign special rates. The passage questions whether the Tribune is a campaign paper under Mr Greeley, reflecting tensions over partisan publishing during the campaign.
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the Tribune
Tribune
Senator Trumbull Abandons Governor Candidacy Plan
Senators friends at Springfield report Trumbull will not seek the Cheeley faction gubernatorial nomination. The extreme uncertain chances of the proposed experiment are abandoned, ending the pursuit.
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Trumbull
Cheeley
Springfield
Greeley and Democratic shifts questioned in impeachment note
A historical Albany report notes Horace Greeley’s split with protectionist sentiment and suggests impeachment of Judge Barnard is unfinished due to legislative deadline. It cites Greeley's critique of democracy and asks whether the Democratic party has changed, or if Greeley remained uncompromising in his stance.
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Mr. Greeley
Pat Donna
Lexington
Horace Greeley
Albany
Barnard
Horace Kreeley
Democratic Party
Cincinnati Convention Called By Tribune Critics Yet
The Chicago Tribune argued there was no real obstacle to Cincinnati Convention success aside from Democratic interference. It said nominees would be judged by the people and mocked Democratic efforts to organize ratification meetings as merely serving their own aims.
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Cincinnati
Chicago Tribune
Democratic Party
Liberal Republicans oppose Democratic electoral ticket in Tennessee
An article notes Tennessee Democrats nominate an electoral ticket while Liberal Republicans declare they will nominate their own electoral ticket, arguing they rightly refuse a Democratic slate. The piece highlights a split in political strategy and rising party tensions.
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Greeley and Chatz
Tennessee
Voorhees Seeks Greeley Support Amid Party Tensions
Voorhees of Indiana pushes against Greeley with sharp rhetoric while accusing opponents of Democratic know-nothings. The text portrays intra party divides as supporters of Greeley rally under a critical banner.
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Voorhees
Indiana
Greeley
Whiffers
Voorhees Attacks Greeley and Grant in Democratic Debate
In a fiery address on Greeley of the Democratic ticket, Voorhees condemns his calls for Ku Klux laws and confiscation, contrasting with Grant’s postwar actions. He also rebukes attempts to shift Democratic support to unfavored leaders, noting factions from the World and Tribune. The piece questions lingering Democratic backing for Cincinnati nominees.
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Greeley
Voorhees
Richmond
South
Gratz Brown
Mr. Greeley
Mr. Voorhees
Grant
Peorls
Isles
World
Chicago Times
Belmont
Pendleton
Hendricks
Cincinnati
Tribune
Reform promises alleged by Greeley supporters
Report states that Greeley managers in New York are offering offices and favors to Democrats in exchange for votes with payments to occur after March 4. The reform coalition including Greeley Trumbull Schurz Brown and the New York Tribune is accused of selling offices for political support. Horace Greeley is criticized for aligning with this conduct.
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Greeley
New York
Greeley, Trumbull
Schurz
Brown
The
New York Tribune
Horace
Never Has Been, and "Never Will Be" Greeley Remarks
Norace Greeley, accepting the Cincinnati Presidential nomination, revisits his 1868 claim about General Grant. He asserted Grant taught armies to conquer in the West and East, stating Richmond would fall only after Grant was sent, and that Grant had never been defeated and would rise in politics as in war.
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Norace Greeley
Cincinnati
Grant
Richmond
Greeley praise and party consistency questioned
A critical stance argues Republican papers once praised Horace Greeley and now condemn rivals, noting Greeley’s shifts in opinion on Grant and free traders. The piece accuses editors of inconsistency and reflects on Democratic editors praising Greeley after previously opposing him.
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Horace Greeley
General Grant
Greeley
Grant
Oglesby Likely GOP Governor Nominee Says Chicago Journal
The Chicago Journal notes General Richard J. Oglesby appears to be the unanimous choice of the Republican State Convention for Governor. It says county conventions instruct their delegates for gallant Dick and that his nomination would be tantamount to election, regardless of Liberal-Democratic opposition.
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Richard J. Oglesby
Chicago Journal
Horace Greeley To Remain With Tribune Claims
Reports state Horace Greeley will still write for the Tribune despite announcing his withdrawal from the paper. The veteran editor is said to continue contributing despite recent public statements.
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Horace Greeley
The
Tribune
Republican County Convention at Freeport 1879
Stephenson County Republican Convention met at the Court House in Freeport on May 16 to choose delegates for the State Convention in Springfield. Dr. James McFatrich presided with Robert Little as secretary, credentials from numerous towns admitted, eight delegates named to Springfield, and eight more selected by town wards. A resolutions committee praised the Republican record, endorsed Grant if nominated, and urged Oglesby as Illinois governor candidate. convention adjourned.
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Stephenson County
Court House
Freeport
Springfield
James McFatrich
West Point
Robert Little
Rock Run
J. C. Young
John Gift
Wm. Kramer
E. B. Webb
Jonathan Stewart
D. G. Lashell
N. Perrin
H. G. Fowler
W. F. Taylor
P. H. Kaufman
T. Perry
W. Andrews
Ridott
James
Taggart
Reuben Clark
Isaac
Shirey
H. S. Blakeway
Burdick
Kent
S. J. Kleckner
Silas Reister
Jacob Gable
Florence
M. W. Graham
S. F. Agpinwall
C. van Brocklin
Peter Brillhart
Lancaster
R. F. Reizner
W. J. Reitzell
George Thompson
Dakota
W. T. McCalmon
Walker Templeton
W. W. Walkey
Silver Creeks
Wm. Young
W. T. Marshall
E. O. DePuy
Buckeye
J. F. Jackson
W. H. Briggs
T. Folgate
McHees
J. Richart
Krin
F. A. Darling
N. J. Churchill
Myron Newell
Oneco
G. S. Cadwell
B. P. Belknap
Peter Sheckler
E. Deal
Jefferson
S. A. Fry
Harlem
J. R. Leigh
G. L. Dickey
Quance
Loran
John Lamb
Daniel Lamb
O. H. Furry
H. M. Timms
Winslow
W H. Eells
J. V. Gage
Edward Hunt
1St Ward
C. H. Knapp
J. J. Piersol
B. T. Buckley
W. P. Emmett
John R. Hayes
Cochran
Ward
D. S. Bogar
S. C. Buckman
A. Bliss
J. W. Ford
J. B. Taylor
C. M. Shaffer
C. J. Fry
L. Stoskopf
L. F. Youngs
R. T. Cooper
S. D. Atkins
J. M. Bailey
J. B. Guilford
B. H. Bradshaw
J. S. Cochran
Capt. Wm. Young
J. R. Hayes
J. Kleckner
Illinois
Grant
Greeley Caught in Self Promotion Jest
The piece mocks Horace Greeley for publishing his own paper’s congratulations from distant readers. It describes how jokes circulated with fictitious names from Boston and Utica, all paraded by Greeley in his columns. Most names could not be found in the city directory, with one exception that was later repudiated.
Reformers Behind Cincinnati Convention Repudiate Ticket
Revenue reformers who backed a Republican Free Trade Presidential ticket in Cincinnati include Charles Nordhoff David A Wells Edward Atkinson Stanley Mathews and Judge Hoadley. They condemned the ticket after learning Frank Blair and the Free-Trade faction seized the effort, with all except the Chicago Tribune disowning the plan.
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Charles Nordhoff
David A. Wells
Edward Atkinson
Stanley Mathews
Judge Hoadley
The
Chicago Tribune
Frank Blair
Questioning Greeley Strength Across Republican Ranks
The Chicago Times weighs Greeley’s appeal among Republicans, asking how many GOP papers and German voters back the Cincinnati ticket, and whether Grant supporters will switch. It argues for clear, factual proof of Greeley’s strength before any setback to Democratic principles.
The Press on Greeley in the Northwest
The Greeley and Brown ticket faces scant support beyond the Democratic rank and file in the Northwest with ridicule of old Greeley from many papers. The New York World cites calls for a straight Democratic nomination while several journals critique the Cincinnati convention and Greeley’s candidacy. A Washington letter notes one certainty that the Greeley campaign lacks broad backing.
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Greeley
Greeley and Brown
Chicago Tribune
Northwest
Cincinnati
Democratic Party
New York
Davis
H. G
Adams
Aledo
Town City Press
State Democratic Committee
Celt
St Louis
Gartz Brown
Cincinnati Enquirer
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Fragmented OCR reads inchoate party divisions in 19th century press
A garbled passage from The Philadelphia Press outlines factionalism within the Republican and Democratic parties. It notes Democrats quieting opposition while Republicans face internal doubts, themes of demoralization and potential party split emerge in a mid-19th century context.
Washington Dispatches and Congressional Debates May 14 20
Washington reports outline Foreign Relations debate over Alabama claims and President's stance on treaties. Democrats split on Greeley nomination while Rochester convention support grows. House passes tariff measures and adjournment plan. Senate committees table extensions and river harbor funding, with Ku Klux law discussions and a Potawatomi Shawnee land bill update.
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Washington
Senat
Senate
Voorhees
Greeley
Brazillian Mail Steamship Company
Rochester
Cincinnati
New York
Baltimore
Senate Committee On Patents
Wheeler & Wilson
Senate Commerce Committee
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Morton
Congress
House
Bolles
Kansas
Indian Territory
Shanks
McCreary
Mississippi River
Fort Madison
Baltimnny
Suns Cox
Horatio Seymour
Dawes
Forest Fires Burn Acres Between City and State Line
In Bixcuamtox New York on May 20 about 2.08 acres of forest between the city and the Pennsylvania state line were burned or burned over. Farm buildings were saved with much difficulty after the blaze. Rain Saturday night checked further spread and aided efforts.
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Bixcuamtox
N. Y
Pennsylvania
Fire destroys Dr Jayne building in Philadelphia ruin spreads
A Sunday night blaze leveled another of Dr Jayne's business structures in Philadelphia. Falling walls damaged adjoining buildings and set the total loss near 500000 dollars. Firefighters battled the blaze into the night.
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Jayne
Philadephia
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Connecticut
Gen. Hawley
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State Convention
Republican County Convention
Robert Lirrie
Recley
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