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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1880
Page
2
NAHE HENDERSON COFFEE-POT touted as the world’s only saving coffee-pot promising one-fourth less coffee and purer brew. Sold at B. McTUR WS in Madison Indiana amid a larger political column deriding the Republican party and praising Democratic restraint while warning of conspiracies and reforms.
Despairing of Garfield victory the Republican leaders discuss denying public voice and choosing electors by state legislatures, arguing it would be constitutional in form but not in power. They vow to pursue desperate measures to retain office, warning of dire consequences and upcoming revelations with a change in administration.
A historic letter from Gen Sherman to Hancock predates the Electoral Commission. Hancock states he would follow Tilden as commander in chief if elected and takes the oath. The piece urges publication to warn Radical leaders about potential consequences.
The article notes growing disunity among party leaders as newspapers clash over Hancock's Order No 40. Some Republican organs defend it as aligned with party sentiment, while others label Hancock 43 a rebel and traitor. The piece argues this early demoralization could warn Democrats to pause and reassess.
A scornful editorial attacks the Republican party and its supporters over the Mary Surratt murder case. It criticizes Gen Hancock and Gen Pearson, defends Hancock’s integrity, laments party lines, and argues for national unity and adherence to constitutional rights.
The American Book Exchange in New York promotes drastic price cuts on classic works including Macaulay's Life of Frederick the Great for three cents and Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress for five cents. Chambers's Encyclopaedia fifteen volumes offered at 625 dollars with a 50 cent cloth sample.
The New York Tribune accuses General Garfield of improper influence on young men and links him to Credit Mobilier stock dealings with Oakes Ames. The piece states, under evidence from a Republican-led committee, he swore to a lie and accepted a bribe.
The Credit Mubilier Rangers of this city will welcome home the Republican Know Nothing candidate for Governor today. The group plans to stash away a heap of bad whisky before they return.
The most distinguished Republicans of Pennsylvania, ex soldiers and citizens, have come out in favor of Bancock and Englich.
In a lengthy communication the County Superintendent defends his grammar and mocks critics. He apologizes for a misread report about seven gentlemen on examination with four failing. The piece contrasts harsh Radical attacks on Hancock supporters with a call for Democratic unity.
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