Radicalism and Despotism Denounced in Political Address
The speech condemns Radical leadership and Grantism as despotism, accusing them of anti constitutionalism and military overreach. It urges voters in the North to back the Democratic party, defend the Union, and uphold truth against partisan deception. It promises Democratic loyalty to the dead and the living, with an appeal to rally the public.
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Radical
States’ Rights
Iid
Bes Hse
Tiesa
Tie Lincolns
Sewards
Gree- Joys
Sumer
Gov Orate
Democratic Party
Supreme Court
Grant
Republican Party
Union
Congress
Republic
North
Treasury settlements show county debt shifts and losses
A 1879 May settlement by Treasurer Schooley with the Auditor shows 72,123 15 in funds. Comparisons with ex Treasurer Scott reveal larger deficits in 1877 and 1878, suggesting county debt remained high after Scott’s removal and Schooley’s May 1889 results.
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Schooley
Scott
J. W. Scott
Schorley
Editors Convention at Lawrenceburg Adopts Uniform Ad Rules
Proceedings of the 1879 Southeastern Indiana editors convention in Lawrenceburg. Members discuss advertising policies including uniform county rates, cash basis prices, and protections against ad agents. Resolutions call for full local rates for notices and medical ads and require advance payment or security from defaulters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. H. Hunter
Lawrenceburg Register
J. E. Larrimer
Lawrenceburg Press
Chas. N. Sinks
Cornersville Times
John C. Shoemaker
Indianapolis Sentinel
W. H. O’brien
Wm. HH. Green
Brookyde American
J. L. McFetridge
Madison Star
James F. Durham
Index-Despatch
Versailles
Limil I. Rettig
Seymour Democrat
John F. Moses
Rushville Republican
W. L. Riddell
Boone County Recorder
Orville Thompson
Greensburg Standard
L. W. Cobb
Dearborn Independent
Cass Simpson
Connersville Examiner
John A. Crozier
Madison Courier
John J. Secrack
Columbus Republican
J.oe Lazelrigg
Hunter
John J. Schrack
Ami
Columbus
Jefferson Circuit Court
Samuel Steinberger
Thomas McGuire
John McGuire
County of
Jefferson
State of
Indiana
John McIntyre
City of
Madison
Main Cross Street
Sarah A. Burke
Timr
Adm
Thos. McGuire
Dee
A. Gavirt
Trustees Elect County School Supervisor Amid Rival Claims
Tin Township officials met at the Auditor's office last Monday to elect the County School Superintendent. Candidates included S. W. Pritchard, who had served successfully the past two years, with expectations of re election due to a Democratic majority on the board. The contest featured a diminutive challenger named Arnold entering the race.
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Wallace
Smyrna Township
Pritchard
E. K. Tibbets
Smyrna
Tin Township
S. W. Pritchard
Liliputian Arnold
Davis letter argues for free elections without army at polls
David Davis writes to Illinois lawmakers defending electoral freedom and condemning military presence at polls as tyranny. He recalls colonial grievances and asserts government authority rests on the constitution and laws. Addressed to Hon. William A. Day and Hon. Charles Robinson in Springfield.
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U. S. Senate
Wasatxeton
D.C
General Assembly
Illinois
Senate
England
David Davis
William A. Day
Charles Robinson
House of Representatives
Springfield
Ill
Free elections bill vetoed over troop presence at polls
The Democratic issue argues that troops at polling places contravene national traditions and threaten election freedom. The proposed act would ban army or navy presence at elections unless to repel armed enemies or enforce constitutional laws, repealing conflicting statutes.
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Democratic Party
Hayes
United States
Tur Enquirer Attacks Cincinnati Republican Ticket
The Tur Enquirer criticizes the Cincinnati Republican convention ticket as nonrepresentative on national issues especially currency and Southern questions. It labels the slate weak in Hamilton County and notes the chief candidate’s acceptance speech alienated about three quarters of Music Hall audience.
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Tur Enquirer
Cincinnati
Foster
Hamilton County
Washington
Music Hall
TuckeNLOOPER Named by Ohio Republicans for Lieutenant Governor
The brief notes that TuckeNLOOPER, nominated by the Ohio Republican State Convention for Lieutenant Governor, was a printer's devil in 1846 and may have progressed in business. It adds a quip about devils in newspaperdom and room at the top.
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Tuckenlooper
Ohio
Tri Ohio GOP Convention Nominates Foster for Governor
The Tri Ohio Republican Convention in Cincinnati on Wednesday last nominated Charles Foster for governor. Senator Thurman is likely to oppose him, setting up a hotly contested state election race.
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Tri
Cincinnati
Charles Foster
Thurman
dState
Centenary of Thomas Moore Celebrated
Last Thursday May 28 marked the centenary of poet Thomas Moore renowned for wit and verse. He died in 1852, leaving a lasting literary legacy admired in his era.
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Thomas Moore
Auten G. Tuurman Nominated for Ohio Governor
John G. Thompson asserts Auten G. Tuurman will accept the Ohio governorship nomination. The claim frames Tuurman as the leading candidate ahead of formal party procedures.
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Auten G. Tuurman
Ohio
John G. Thompson
Parvin praised as a wartime Indiana political figure
A letter extols Dr Theophilus Parvin of Indianapolis as an eminent physician and scholar with national reputation. It urges his 1880 Democratic nomination, praising his lineage, work in medicine, leadership in the American Medical Association, and oratorical power for the party’s reform.
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Indianapolis
Dr. Parvin
Caesar A. Rodney
United States Senate
William Penn
Kent County
Delaware
Cesar Rodney
Continental Congress
Philadelphia
Revolutionary Army
Whitcomb
The
Herald
Indiana
Parvin
Ohio Medical College
University of Louisville
Medical College of Indiana
Louisville University
Gazette
American Practitioner
United States
American Medical Association
Democratic Party
Theophlus Parvin
WM. E. B
Hanover
Ind
Caution Urged Over New Rail Extension Plan
The Courier quotes a Scott County Democrat extract warning that a proposed extension from Lexington to Scottsburg and Madison could bring grain hay timber to Madison. critics urge careful study of benefits and fear risks, suggesting consulting the J. M. I railroad and its attorneys if needed.
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the Herald
the Courier
Scott County Democrat
Lexington
Scottsburg
Madison
J., M. & I. Railroad Company
Woman’s Marriage and the Sin of Double Love
A moral essay condemns a woman marrying one man while loving another as a grave fault. It argues such deception wounds the spirit and heart, betrays trust, and corrupts intimate life, promising dire consequences for the woman’s soul and future happiness.
Popularity and satire thread through editorial letters
The text blends moral reflection on true popularity with sharp newspaper satire. It critiques worldly fame, recounts editorial tensions with the Columbian and Southeast Indiana press, and recalls wartime tales of prisoners. Humorous lines on hunger, onions, and a "Hardly Ever" temperance society punctuate the observations.
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Down East
Grocery list garbled with scattered items
Fragmented OCR text lists food items including chicken ham shoulders bacon beans navy beans potatoes apples dried apples and perches with numerous garbled words and unclear quantities or brands. No clear event dates or entities beyond generic food products.
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Pags Navy
Blood Searcher cures widespread ailments claims
The advertisement touts Dr Lindsey's Blood Searcher as a life saver for scrofula consumption rheumatism cancerous growths fevers and general debility. Testimonials from Ohio and Pennsylvania claim cures including a head tumor and skin eruptions. Sold by R E Sellers Co Pittsburgh and H U Firth with 8 50 yearly use.
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Diwodag
Lindsey
Cheveland
TF Brooks
Painesville
Ohio
S. Sarvur
Pittsburgh
All Druggista
R. E. Sellers & CO
Prop
H. U. Firth
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W. D. Wells & CO
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GuxoLis
W. Keene
East Main Cross St
Wadison
Pris Een
Pierre Chinn
Newcore Sonnet
Elm
Poplar Lane
Presbyterian Avenue
Ben. F. Robbins
East Main Cross
James Hargan
Wilk Herald
Bin
C. Jones
Publisier
Oon Mary Street
Main Gross
Tulma OF
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Colio Bagscaterto
Inowice
East Main Cross Street
Sanxay’s Block
Lawrenceburg
W.D. IL. Hunter
Pres’t. Joan J. SemRack
See’y
Communications
Theopilus Parvin
Cincinnati Gazette
Brooksburg
P. S
Manson
Columbian
Southeast Indiana
Texas and
Kansas Trail
Market Reports
Madison Markets
Triumph City Mille
Barry
Rio
Laguyra
Java
Young Hyson
N. Orleans
Areen
Ims
Ealf
Wiese
Reas
Cig
Lehigh
Juniata
Sellers & CO
Pittsbucch
Traving Secured
Beautiul
I. N. Todd
Novelty Iron Works
Cor, Elm
2D Sta
National Publishing Co
Curace, His
J. H.van Passes
Locust Street
Ps. 1
Verly, N.Y
NCFL
Cologne
Leggat Brothers
Beckman St
New Post Otha
New York
Johnson & CO
Tor
Imduree
Remein Awente Velinh
Posnl
Poyapolis
Ually
Aw Sloan
Indiine
Wooooxdt
Schofield & Son
Schafiela
Main Street
Matson
I Jis
WD. Ss
PBR
Pannlag Tees
Lvantze DS
SBS
East Main Croam Street
P. Cost
Q Mills Law
Pianin
AyThe
Bon Fagotto
Plum St
Alling, Lodge & CO
Madison, Ind
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