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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1872
Page
2
Across multiple states, Republicans claim gains and large majorities in Philadelphia Chicago and state legislatures while Democratic and Liberal factions contest returns. Kentucky violence and reform debates accompany dispatches on foreign affairs and the U S debt and currency actions.
In Washington and New York, tributes and messages flood in for the re‑elected official amid congratulations from hundreds. The New York Tribune notes Horace Greeley’s retirement as editor and emphasizes his pledge to broader progress and less partisan hostility. Elizabeth Cady Stanton is cited by Mrs Woodhull, while Woodhall and Beecher deny accusations as Manton Marble resumes editorship amid stable health. George Francis Train offers a ball for Woodall and Tennley, who decline to participate publicly.
In Toledo two women voted in the Third Ward while others offered ballots in the First Ward but were rejected by the judges. The Times cited Grant leading by 701,800 and The World by 520,916. New Jersey Supreme Court rules license referendum constitutional, opposing Attorney General Gilchrist. Schuyler Colfax denies Senate candidacy and editorial return rumors.
A political column argues yesterday's Republican win proves decisive support for definite principles and repudiates corrupt bargaining. It charges the Liberal-Democratic coalition with dishonesty and calls the election a nationwide affirmation of equality, civil reform, education, and honest governance amid turbulent demagoguery.
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