Excerpts Mix Politics with Exodus and Local Recall
The article compiles editorial snippets on migration, political manipulation, and a legal note. It cites the Supreme Court decision in a case involving Thomas K. Hays and Charles Flynn and Daniel Heaton, plus commentary on 1300 Black migrants in North Carolina and voter buying. It notes Ireland-bound ticket shipments and a Voorhees political meme. It then references the Des Moines State Register praising Platt Wicks and Shelby’s Wicks, noting his war-time role and current high rank in Iowa.
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Plain Talk From Don on Grant Nomination
Washington reports Senator Caweron has told friends he will support the candidate with best chances. He says Grant's name will not be brought before the convention unless a first ballot nomination is likely to succeed. He notes Blaine supporters helped avert Cameron defeat and doubts Blaine's nomination is expedient.
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Pioneer David Douglas remembered as frontier preacher and builder
In a tribute to Indiana settlers, the writer recalls David Douglas born 1781 in Kentucky, who crossed to Rush, Bartholomew and Decatur counties in 1825. He built dams, helped neighbors, preached a literal Bible gospel, organized churches, and urged Christian unity beyond sectarian names.
Will Cumback Nominated for Vice President by Kentland Gazette
The Kentland Indiana Gazette formally nominates Hon. Will Cumback for Vice President, praising his unblemished record, public service, and character. The paper urges the press and people to elevate politics by supporting a pure, trusted leader who would honor any administration.
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Exodus inquiry aims to warn colored emigrants from West
Washington reports state that Voorhees seeks to show poor colored people are being duped by politicians as they leave North Carolina for Indiana and Illinois. Despite discouragement, over two hundred tickets to midwest states have sold to North Carolina emigrants, with groups of fifty or more traveling weekly. Voorhees allies claim to reveal employment prospects in Indiana while North Carolina planters and manufacturers prepare testimony on conditions there. Republicans deny any improper links and say future hearings will refute such claims.
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Indiana on the Ticket Sparks Republican Drive
The passage argues that placing this name on Indiana's ticket will force the fight and carry the state beyond doubt. It praises a popular candidate between the Northern lakes and Southern rivers, claiming strong support and renewed zeal for the national ticket.
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Monroe Doctrine Move At Panamanian Isthmus Sparks Debate
Washington reports orders from the Navy to occupy stations on the Bay of Chiriqui and opposite Gulf of Dulce as coaling stations. Support is strongest among Southern Democrats, with administration officials silent on details. The action is viewed as enforcing a broad Monroe Doctrine on the continent.
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Migration claims spark party politics in Greencastle
The Greencastle Banner argues that fresh arrivals from Kentucky are moving to town for better prospects and that the Democratic importation and Exodus chatter are distractions. The piece questions motives behind the influx and partisan rhetoric.
Banner Calls Soldiers for State Ticket Push
The Green Castle Banner argues the present public affairs require many soldiers on the State ticket and that the rank and file should be included. It warns serious work ahead and that the "boys in blue" must come to the front and be placed in command for things to go well.
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