Canvass Echoes in 1880 Campaign Debate
The Chicago Tribune quotes the New York Tribune and Horace White as the Ohio canvass ends with liberal victory expected. It notes Pennsylvania backing Buckalew beyond doubt and a strong DC stance for Grant supporters. Connecticut rejects following Greeley amid a chorus of farewells.
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Buckalew
Chicago Tribune
Horace White
Ohio
Tribune
Grant
Friends of Good Government
Friends of Order
Horace Greeley
Union
Greeley
McClure
Philadelphia
Grand Republican victories sweep Indiana and Pennsylvania
The piece reports sweeping GOP wins across Indiana and Pennsylvania with large majorities for Grant in the presidential race and gains in state offices. It notes Indiana’s legislative gains, holds on the Senate, and a strong House result. Pennsylvania’s full Republican ticket, legislature majorities, and U.S. Senate prospects. Ohio and Nebraska also show Republican wins with shift in several statewide offices and congressional seats. The Newark and District of Columbia results are included, highlighting Republican gains and reduced Democratic margins.
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Chicago Tribunes
Ohio
Indiana
Hendricks
U.S. Senate
U.S
Grant
Senate
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Joan I. Harrranrt
Alyssus Mercur
Alyssus Mercur. Auditore
Harrison Allen
United States
Philadelphia
Congress
Creeley
Hal Wat
Board of Education
Atuan T. Wikorr
John Wetcu
R. Portes
Halstead
Cincinnati
Gen. Grant
Greeley
Thomas M. Browne
U. S
Harborv, Cr
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Senator Addams to Speak at Freeport Opera House
Hon John J Addams will address the public at the Freeport Opera House next Saturday evening October 19 1872 at ten oclock The Tanners will turnout and the hall is expected to overflow The speaker is well known and will discuss the political issues of the day The ladies are invited and the glee club will sing.
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Opera
Freeport
Addams
Mr. Addams
Glee Club
Senator Addams
Obituary Notice of Wm II Seward in Auburn
A Statesman gone Angers Oct 10 reports the death of Wm II Seward at his Auburn residence at 8 15 this afternoon. An obituary notice will appear in our next issue.
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Angers
Iton
Seward
Auburn
Heavy Bank Robbery at Waterford Bank in Saratoga County
A nine member gang robbed The Saratoga County Bank in Waterford, New York, stealing over 300000 dollars Sunday night. The group captured the cashier at his residence and compelled him to unlock the vaults.
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Saratoga County
Waterford
N. Y
Governor Hartranfi Leads With 36000 Vote Margin
Nearly all official returns from last Tuesday's election are in, showing General Hartranfi's majority for governor stands at about 36,000 votes. The result reflects regional support and a clear margin over the opponent.
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Newark
N. J
Parker
Hartranfi
The Good Old Keystone State Seals Greeley's Doom
The article ties Pennsylvania to a political fate echoing across the nation as Pennsylvania Nebraska react to Vermont and Maine signals. It frames Pennsylvania as a bellwether influencing the broader Union's political mood and future.
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Keystone
Greeley
States Say Grant Has Sufficient Electoral Support
The New York Times lists 26 states as certain for Grant in November, namely Alabama Arkansas California Illinois Iowa Kansas Maine Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Nebraska Indiana New Jersey Nevada New Hampshire New York North Carolina Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Vermont Wisconsin Connecticut West Virginia Virginia. Their electoral votes total 277, exceeding the 270 needed to win the presidency.
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New York Times
Grant
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Nebraska
Indiana
New Jersey
Nevada
New Hampshire
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Vermont
Wisconsin
Connecticut
West Virginia
Virginia
U. S. Grant
United States
Jones and Taggart to Speak in Ridott and Davis
Hon. 4 M. Jones Republican candidate for the Legislature will speak in Ridott next Thursday and in Davis Friday October 17 and 18 with Hon. James S. Taggart. Lena will host a joint appearance with Hon. Hf. C. Burchard. The district is entitled to three representatives two Republicans one Democrat. Voters will cast fractional one and a half votes for Jones and Taggart. The message urges full Republican support for two Republicans from Jo Daviess and Stephenson counties.
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James S. Taggart
Ridott
Davis
Jones
Lena
Hf. C. Burchard
Mr. Jones
Jo Daviess County
Stephenson County
A. M. Jones
Tiggar
Logan and Monn at Amboy rally draws five thousand crowd
Republicans held a grand jollification at Amboy with about five thousand in attendance. General Logan spoke in the large hall despite fatigue and delivered a strong, eloquent defense of liberty and law. Daniel W. Munn entertained outdoors, while Frank Lombard led a lively glee club. Amboy and Lee County celebrated a great day with strong party support.
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Amboy
Loge
Ambo
Logan
Daniel W. Munn
Cairo
Eleuent
Everbody
Dan Munn
Frank Lombard
Glee Club
Lee County
Greeleys Doom Sealed in Wartime Election Drift
Greeley faction rails against Hartranft and Grant, claiming fraud and a forged majority while urging support for Grant. The piece notes a St. Louis Republican winning $4000 in Pennsylvania election and cites national party tensions ahead of November.
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Forne
Press
Hartranft
Grant
Ing
St. Louis
Pennsylvania
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Tazewell Co
Harles E. Lippincolt
Cass Co
Edward Rutz
St. Clair Co
James K. Edsall
Lee Co
C. D. Trimble
Bureau Co
B. C. Hamburger
Adams Co
J.W. Campbell
Washington Co
Henry Greenebaum
David Tt. Linegar
Alexander Co
Chauncy T. Bowen
LzEster L. Bonn
Mahlon D
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Richard L. Divine
J4mes Straw
Normman H, HyAan
Iros Coy
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Stephenson
A.M. Jones
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Sherif
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Piersol
Jeremiah Diran
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Hal
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Roxserr W. Furnas
Guercez B. Lake
Daniul Gantz
Lauren Maxwwel
Joan J. Gospin
Joan B. Waston
Henry A. Koznac
J. R. Wessrue
Lorenzo Crounse
Washington
N. P. Chipman
Legislative Assembly
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Salt River
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William Henry Seward
Auburn, N.Y
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