Migration scheme sparks anti Negro influx plot in Washington
An 1830s editorial condemns a plan organized by migration aid societies to import white workers from Kentucky to dilute black voting power in various states. It notes Democratic support, calls for rapid action, and describes authorities coordinating with Kentucky leaders and rail shipments of African Americans headed to northern cities to influence elections.
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Asso Ghilion Society
Washington City
Herald
Kentucky
Sweatuehky
Domeracy
Kentucky Central Goalies
Hue
Washingtur
Carainas
Padianapolis
Cincinnati
Goldsboro
N. CL
Anatoin
Todiana
Wall
Eautgrant Air
Washington
Indianapolis
Repub
Local political conspiracy and perjury accusations emerge in Indiana
In Jennings county the Radicals chase political control through alleged conspiracies to suppress Democrats. The text accuses figures like McGovern of taking large sums to perjure, with others accused of paying to whitewash crimes, implying a widening fraud against the Madical machine and government.
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Jennings County
McGovern
Fennings County
Metrovern
Jas
County
South
Petition to secure West Street building for colored school
A petition by colored teachers requesting the City Council to obtain the new West street building for the colored school for the remainder of the year was rejected 4 to 6. Councilman DON Reid led the defeat, despite backing the petitioners’ cause last Thursday night, prompting calls for an explanation from David.
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Board of Education
West Street
Don
Reid
Counciman
Fifth Ward
Red
David
Five Ward Racial Politics and Aide to the Colored School
A local column accuses David Ny Reid, a Fifth ward coachman, of blocking a new colored school building. It claims Reid aided by Democratic leaders voted against securing suitable quarters, criticizing Republican officials and noting violence against a sheriff in St. Martin Parish. It questions church leaders’ stance on suppressing Black voting power.
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Fifth Ward
David Ny Reid
West Street
Sayer
Mr. Reid
Samuel D. Santh
Shaler blamed over funeral train but Journal says he acted
An Indiana newspaper reports Col. Shaler of the J M I Railroad provided a funeral car for Gen. Jeff Davis but did not dispatch a special train. The Louisville critic says a local boom for him would be unlikely near Jeffersonville. If he moves to Madison, supporters promise a push.
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Ocn
O. O. Stealey
Louisville Courier-Journal
Col. Shaler
Jeffersonville
Myr
Stealey
Jeff. C. Davis
Indianapolis Journal
Shaler
Co. Shaler
Madison
Radical lenders aim to demonetize silver and curb greenbacks
The piece argues that Wares and Sherman reveal the money power’s plan, should the Radical party gain Congress, to demonetize silver and undermine greenbacks. It blames party underlings and predicts fear of future elections drives the pretended worry of Western Bari cals, asserting a Radical aim to force monetary policy.
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Wares
Sherman
Radical Party
Congress
Tayes
Four more carloads of negro paupers shipped to Indiana
The text claims four additional carloads of black paupers were sent from North Carolina to Indiana to influence voting in favor of Radicalism. It questions Republican laborers' acceptance of black competition and labels those involved as tar heel vagabonds and unwanted competitors for poor men, citing economic struggle and racial prejudice.
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Indiana
North Carolina
Old North
Transfer of Indiana Morgan raid claims to War Department
A Washington dispatch states Fudge New is pursuing a bulk transfer of Indiana Morgan raid claims from Indiana adjutant general to the War Department. The move hinges on a January filing deadline and could save claimants substantial attorney fees.
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Sprecran
Washington
Fudge
Adjutant General of
Indiana
War Department
Pesu
Amalgamationists and Radic Leaders Back Black Exodus
The passage argues Amalgamationists, piscene gationists, and Radic leaders favor a black exodus. It claims this faction would impose racist policy to preserve social status of blacks over whites in the North, as once done in the South, if it benefits their party. It asserts such a move would require a nation with a mighty big N to win northern support.
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North
Sentinel prospectus call to liberal support in Indiana
The fourth page presents the Indianapolis Sentinel prospectus and invites readers to study it carefully. The paper claims unparalleled quality in Indiana and rare standing in the nation, urging broad Democratic support and subscription.
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Indianapolis Sentinel
Sentinel
West
Indiana
Congress likely to avoid financial questions on remonetized silver
The statement notes that Democrats, through legislation, remonetized silver and halted greenback contraction to equalize currency. It suggests they will not pursue financial reforms in the current Congress unless radicals show meddlesome money power tendencies.
Unclear excerpt hints at growing prosperity and patronage
The fragment notes evident prosperity and immense advertising patronage for the Franklin Lin Democrats. It mentions Brother Finney and a striking phrase suggesting success, but lacks full context or concrete events.
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Franklin Democrats
Finney
Ile
Bedford Star Hangs On To Wum Bug Column
Bedford Star clings to T Helmbold's column advertisement amid grim death allusion. The paper may need buchu to Gill up on the issue as readers react to the feature.
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Bedford
Wumbug
T. Helmbold
Gill
Brownstown Banner Predicts Quick Completion of Local Line
The Brownstown Banner argues that if local men shared Dr. Jos A Sallwell's zeal and funds, the Brownstown to Crothersville line of the B BL M E would be finished in time for the next harvest. It notes unbounded confidence in the enterprise.
Madison Ready to Meet Rail Con nection Prospects
Madison leaders declare a narrow gauge railroad opportunity critical now and warn residents to act or face the town’s possible decline. Social Science Association meetings cover child religious training and craft education. A Ripley County man, Johnson S Vawter, died by hanging at the Insane Asylum. A Hanover woman reports rape of her eleven year old daughter. Incendiary fire damages a lumber-yard office. Local deaths include Lottie Child and Warren Scorr. Two insane residents were moved to the State Hospital.
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Madison
Crothersville
Coriie
Social Science Association
G. W. Palmer
F. M. Kendall
State Association
Anaports — Dispatch
Johnson
Vawter
Ripley County
Mesatcolia
North Madison
Village Baptist Church
College Exhibitions and Campus Improvements Highlight Student Life
Examinations begin next Friday at the college. A new carriage drive with evergreen borders enhances the campus aesthetics. The Union Lit Society marks its 4th anniversary with a Wednesday exhibition while Sophomore and Junior shows follow on the 15th and 16th insts. Elections in the U S Society are close. W S Christian elected President. Lectures by Mr F Green draw mixed response, criticized for weak humor and awkward delivery. Gow's Seymour Hendricks political discussion noted as unsettled for 1879 state politics.
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Kisher
Louisville
Mechanics
Union Lit. Society
U. S. Society
Christian
W. S. Montgomery
W. J. Craig
IL. B. Morse
KE. Brandt
O. Tl. Montgomery
F. Green
North Vernon
Green
Ife
Mr. Burdette
Llanover
the Star
New Discovery Promises Cure For Consumption
Dr Kine's new remedy claims to cure consumption and related throat and chest ailments. The ad offers a free trial bottle at J E C F Harper's drug store and notes a regular one dollar bottle is available for sale.
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Kine
J. E. C. F. Harper’s
J. E. C. F. Harper
Chew Jackson's Best Sweet Navy to Bac co
A fragmented line mentions Chew Jackson and a phrase best sweet navy to bac co with unclear context and a cryptic date 8 37 ly, lacking identifiable events or proper nouns for a fuller summary.
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Chew Jackson
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