Indiana and Pennsylvania Victory Sweep Colors in 1872 Vote
Indiana delivers a strong Republican gain with control of the state Senate and large House margin, while Hendricks appears elected governor but with close margins and fraud claims. Pennsylvania votes for governor and a full Republican slate, adding a U.S. Senate seat and majorities in both chambers. Ohio narrows with key statewide offices and a solid Legislature for Republicans. Nebraska Nebraska also yields a Republican win for governor and key state posts. Newark and other towns report GOP gains, while DC sees a Republican delegate re elected and most delegates to the assembly go GOP.
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Chicago Tribunes
Ohio
Indiana
Hendricks
U.S. Senate
U.S
Grant
Senate
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
Joan F. Hamranrr
Ulysses Mencur
Harrison Allen
United States
Philadelphia
Congress
Cheeley
Board of Education
Allen T. Wikorr
Joan Wetcn
Ricu Abd R. Porter
Halstead
Cincinnati
Gen. Grant
Greeley
Thomas M. Browne
Leonipas Sexton
Jauss
Danny
Willliam A. Cusny
Jauss M. Willman
Joan B. Grover
Bexsauin W. Saito
Wasutheron
District of Columbia
N. P. Chipman
Legislative Assembly
Statesman Obituary Notice for William H. Seward
Wm. H. Seward died at his Auburn residence at 3 15 this afternoon. An obituary notice will appear in the next issue of the Statesman.
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Budden
William Henry Seward
Auburn
N.Y
Iton
Wm. H. Seward
Heavy Bank Heist At Saratoga Bank In Waterford NY
Nine burglars loot the Saratoga County Bank in Waterford New York taking more than 300000 dollars. They forced the cashier to his home then to the bank to open vaults and escape with the loot.
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Saratoga County
Waterford
N. Y
Hartranft Routs Opponents With 35000 Vote Lead
In Pennsylvania the majority for Governor General Hartranft nears completion as official returns from Tuesday's election place his margin at about 35,000 votes.
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Hartranft
Tidal Wave Sweeps Greeleyites as Keystone State Seals Doom
The era's political tide runs from Pennsylvania to Nebraska with strong showings for the Copperhead coalition and Greeleyites facing a decisive defeat. Ohio, Vermont, Maine, and Oregon echo the shift as margins widen and state outcomes mirror national mood.
Political Farewells and Enduring Support in Press Echoes
The text cites Chicago Tribune and Tribune editorials dated October 5, praising a liberal victory in Ohio and urging support for Horace White. It notes Grant’s untouchable status, New Jersey’s administration stance, and Connecticut resisting Greeley, while laments over Horace’s death and the public’s grief and unrest.
Ohio 7 Indiana Nebraska Pennsylvani Scoreline
In a regional tally Ohio leads with 7 against Indiana 7 Nebraska and Pennsylvania 16 000 spectators watched a tightly contested event highlighting regional teams in mock standings.
Greeleyism Defunct and Grant's Victory Seen in Pennsylvan
The piece declares Greeleyism dead, lauds Pennsylvania for rebuking Greeley and Liberal rebels, and predicts a large Grant victory nationwide. It cites gains in Pennsylvania, hints at Ohio politics, and praises Republicans for good government amid quacks and defamers.
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Friends of Good Government
Friends of Order
Horace Greeley
Union
Pennsylvania
Greeley
McClure
Philadelphia
Ohio
Goy
States Back Grant With 27 States Narrowly Needed
The New York Times lists 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 as certain for Grant in November. Their electoral votes total 277, surpassing the 270 needed to elect him president.
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Alabama
Arkansas
California
Ilinois
Iowa
Kansas
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Nebraska
Indiana
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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
Republican candidates to speak in Ridott and Lena
Hon A J Jones and Hon James S Taggart will speak in Ridott on Oct 17 and 18 and in Lena with H C Burchard. The district props three reps two Republicans one Democrat under minority representation. Republicans in Davis County vote for Taggart and for Jones in Stephenson County to secure two Republicans.
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Ridott
Dari
Jones
Davis
Lena
H.C Burchard
A. Jones
H. James S. Taggart
Daviess County
Stephenson County
A. M. Jones
Republic
Logan and Mann Rally Republicans at Amboy Meeting
Logan defended the Republican party with powerful eloquence at Amboy in a large hall crowd of about five thousand. Gen Daniel W. Mund of Cairo entertained outdoors, while Frank Lombard's glee club wowed attendees. The vivid rally boosted party spirits in Amboy and Lee County.
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Amb
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Wil Logan
Daniel W. Munn
Cairo
Everbody
Logan
Dan Mund
Test
Frank Lombard
Glee Club
Lee County
Greeley’s Doom Sealed in 19th Century Return
A fragmentary review notes Hartranft’s majority, claims of fraud, and General Grant’s influence in the ticket’s passage. It remarks on political mobilization and the impact on incumbents, with references to a Pennsylvania election and St. Louis results. The piece reflects late 19th century partisan rhetoric and calls for challenging acts deemed illegitimate.
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Greeley
Hartranft
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