Executive committee and officers list
The document lists officers and district delegates with roles and locations. Names include B C Suaw chairman W W Woollen treasurer Jas H Rice secretary and delegates from Mt Vernon Bloomfield Salem Union City Greencastle Spencer Crawfordsville Laporte Wabash Hartford City and Waterloo with an executive committee of C C Mateon John Lee Willien Mitchell Ed Henderson and Wm Fleming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. Suaw
W. W. Woollen
Jas. H. Rice
Thos. Collins
Mt. Vernon
H. V. Norvell
Bloomfield
B. Voyles
Salem
AG. Smith
North Vernon
John D. Smith
Union City
William Mitchell
Greenfield
C.C. Mateon
Greencastle
Sth
Wiley E. Ditte
National and State Conventions Schedule
Democratic National Convention in Cincinnati on Tuesday June 24. Republican National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday June 2. Greenback National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday June 9. Indiana Democratic State Convention in Indianapolis on Wednesday June 9. Indiana Republican State Convention in Indianapolis on Thursday June 17.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Indiana
Indianapolis
Sun defends Jewett in race for Judge against Durbin support
The North Vernon Sun rebukes the Ripley County Journal for praising Capt. Green Durbin and claims C. L. Jewett was unfairly depicted as unpopular. It notes Jefferson county votes show Jewett slightly behind his ticket, and argues Jewett has strong local support in Scott County where he has long resided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Vernon Sun
Ripley County Journal
C. L. Jewett
Journal
Capt. Green Durbin
Jewett
Indiana
the Sun
Durhin
Chas. L. Jewett
Jefferson County
Stracklin
Judge Allison
Allison
Scott County
Shanklis
Jewett Led In Scott County Vote Despite County Robbery
The article notes that Charles L. Jewett ran 16 percent ahead of his ticket in Scott County where 1,888 votes were cast, with Moore and Allison margins cited in the circuit. It discusses alleged ballot manipulation and asserts Jewett would have carried the district by 434 if no ballot robbery occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott County
Jewett
Moore
Allison
Ripley County
Berkshire
Charles L. Jewett
Mr. Jewett
Jefferson County
Chicago Convention framed as spoils fight not principles
The National Republican Convention in Chicago is criticized as a corrupt spoils scramble, lacking debate, platform, or noble purpose. The writer argues the event centers on committees, credentials, and individual success rather than binding ideas or governmental principles. Independent men should not back the Chicago nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Enquirer
Republican Party
The Condition of Parties in the Political Horizon
The piece contrasts Rusicalism pursuing spoils and central power with a broad fellowship of men bound by love of country and loyalty to old flag, inviting readers to a plain view of moral and political disturbances shaping the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Counttry
Democratic appeal in local self government and ballot purity
The piece contrasts the Democratic party's claim to civil liberty and local self-government with the opposing centralist stance. It asserts Democrats defend public virtue and self-government, while critics manipulate the public, urging readers to trust the Democrats as rational and united for the people's good ahead of the next election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Maphood
Democratic Convention in Lawrenceburg Names Fourth District Leaders
The Democratic Congressional Convention for the Fourth district met in Lawrenceburg. Nominations included Hon. Wm. S. Holman for Congress and Hendricka for President with Downey endorsed for Governor. The committee listed permanent officers and central committee members from several counties, and Woollen urged national Democratic success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth District
Lawrenceburg
Committee On Permanent Organization
Non
L. J. Woollen
Switzerland County
Wm. D. H. Hunter
Dearborn County
John Adams
Jefferson County
Wm. Stewart
Switzerland
Thomas H. Durbin
Ohio
3. D. Willis
Dearborn
George G. House
Ripley
J. L. Case
Franklin
Andrew Witt
Union
John Emmett
Decatur
John A. Zuck
Jefferson
Cornelius Grreen
Hiram Barricklow
W. F. Crocker
Charles White
Anthony Fries
O. W.ones
W. A. Dotnell
Congressional Central Committee
Lin. C. Jones
Ed. E. Long
Switzerhi
Wm. H. Dodd
John KB. ‘Firmer
C. J. Holuss
W. H. Bracken
Bart Burk
S. E H. Logan
Dr. Woollen
Davis Attacks Davis and Electoral Commission Role
A letter from David Davis of Illinois argues for ballot box independence as the republics safeguard. The piece denounces Davis as a fraud and blames him for historical electoral corruption and the Hayes administration scandal of 1876.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Davis
Illinois
O. H. Browning
Davis
Republic
Hayes
Political taunts on third term and press bias
The Cincinnati Commercial criticizes popular desire for a third term and mocks Murat Halstead for backing Grant if nominated. It denounces the paper as hypocritical and subservient, claiming it feigns independence while serving political interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Springfield
Murat Halstead
Grant
Chicago
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway advertising note
An advertisement promotes the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway route from Huntington to Richmond. It touts the line as a marvel of the century and highlights the scenic, mountainous Virginia countryside as a prime resort travel region for hot months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Herald
Huntington
Richmond
Virginia
Virginia Mountain Resort Routes Highlight Wise Old Road
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway offers the direct route to Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs and other summer resorts in Virginia. Excursion tickets to the Springs and nearby interests are advertised at discount through Sam T. DeFord Jr., Western Passenger Agent, 171 Walnut Street, Cincinnati Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Greenbrier
Virginia
Hawk Nest
New River Falls
Sam. T. DeFord, Jr
Western
Walnut Street
Cincinnati
Tilden praised by New York Times as honest foe to corruption
In 1871 the New York Times urged voters in the Eighteenth Assembly district to elect Samuel J. Tilden to the Legislature, calling him a gallant, conscientious, efficient foe to corruption and urging Republicans to vote for him as an honest Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipen
The
New York Times
Eighteenth
Samuel J. Tilden
Madison Courier Attacks Herald Over City Items Call
In a Thursday issue the Madison Courier denounces the Herald for printing city items after they appeared in the Daily Courier. The Courier accuses the Herald of copying from the Star and complains it publishes without credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Courier
Herald
Daily Courier
Star
Willard’s Ambition for Indiana’s Lieutenant Governor
A writer criticizes James H. Willard of New Albany for aspiring to Indiana lieutenant governor noting his youth and lack of his father’s genius. The piece contrasts his presumption with state leadership and mocks a grand political speech. It also notes Cincinnati’s state-pencil factory capacity and its school shipments to U S schools and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Willard
New Albany
Indiana
Mr. Willard
James
State Senate
Cincinnati
America
United States
London
Germany
Political maneuvering and speculation across parties in 1880s columns
Ex Minister Mitton Turner mobilizes support for Senator Bruce as Republican VP at the Chicago convention. The Louisville Sunday Argus cites many papers praising William H English for a Democratic VP bid. Hendricks faction lists convention strength by state totaling 126. Jewett rumored for joint Clark Floyd Scott seat. Cameron predicts Grant on first ballot. Hayes names Longstreet minister to Turkey. Longstreet, a rebel figure, is described as guileful. Nerr denies Indiana Lt Governor candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitton Turner
Bruce
Chicago
John Sherman
Turner
Jason B Brown Nominated by Democracy Group for State Senate
Jason B. Brown received the nomination last Saturday from the Democracy organization in Jackson County for the State Senate race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason B. Brown
Jackson County
Revelin Darcey Seeks Legislative Seat
Reven Darcey editor of the Jeffersonville Democrat and News announces plans to run for a seat in the Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reveen Darcey
The
Jeffersonville
Democrat and News
National Republican Committee Eyes Bruce as Vice Presidential Pick
The National Republican Committee signals consideration of Senator Bruce for the vice presidency amid party discussions. No final decision announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nigger National Republican Committee
Senator Bruce
Reata Finishes and Wortle’s School Begins in Blackwood May 1880
Blackwood's Magazine for May 1880 notes the completion of Reata and the start of Dr Wortle's School. Bush Life sketches new English arrivals and frontier adventures with tarantulas fogs two inches long and swarms of flies. Morocco and the Moors accompanies travel toward Fez with snakes lizards and centipedes half a foot long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwood
Leonard Scott Publshing Company
Barclay Street
N. Y
Morocco
Moors
Fez
Morocco Seen Through Travelers Eyes and Russian Subjects
The piece notes Moroccan unfriendliness to foreigners especially Christians and cites travelers Gerhard Rohlfs and Signor de Amicis. It discusses a Russian India move and British resistance, with reviews of Tourgeaiet novel and a letter to John Bull about Gladstone. Periodicals reprinted include London Quarterly and Blackwood's Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morocco
Gerhard Rohlfs
Signor de Amicis
Italy
Peter the Great
Russia
Syria
India
John Bull
Mr. Gladstone
Leonard Scott Publishing Co
Barclay Street
London Quarterly
Edinburg
Westminster
British Quarterly Reviews
Blackwood
Market Reports Maprox June 2 1880 Wheat prices and staples
Market notes from Maprox dated June 2 1880 list wheat red and white per bushel with assorted prices. Includes flour brands Trow's Perfection and Invincible Guy and Magnolia. Also reports on bran shorts seed wool and assorted food staples with figures for sugars coffee oats potatoes beef bacon and dried fruits. Coal nails iron and charcoal prices are recorded for industrial goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serman Miller
Pittsburgh
Juniata
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W. D. Wells & CO
J. J. Scott
C. H. Bunnelle
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Main Cross St
Madison, Ind
Raven Institute
College Hill
Ind
J. G. Craven
A. M
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Assiatamt
Roema
McKim &Cociran Furniture Company
P. A. Spink, Sec’y
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Madison
the Herald
Main Street
Main Cross
TNE Herald
Mapcox
Democratic State Central Committee
How C. L. Jewett
Shanklin
Taaj
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Vienna
Cheasapeake and Ohio Railway
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William H. English
English
Friends
Thomas A. Hendricks
Iowa
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Pennsylvania
Texas
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Michigan
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Total
Clark, Floyd and
Scott
Don Cameron
Gen
James Longstreet
Turkey
Longstreet
Joan E. Nerr
Indianapolis Sentinel
Market Reports
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Maprox
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Tells & CO
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Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
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Richmond, Petersburg
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Old Dominion Ocean Steamship Company
James River
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Fortress Monroe
Hampton Roads
Rip- Raps
Jamestown
Gibson House
Grand Hotel
Bestler
Keenes
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John Robinson
Model Monster "Entertainment
Fan Edison Electric Light
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IMCOM
Circus Monster
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Egypt
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