Health Board Organized and College Hill Institute Formed
The Board of Health is now organized and seeks nuisance reports. The Ceven Institute at College Hill Jefferson county Indiana operates successfully. Tuition for a 10 week term ranges from 5 to 8 dollars with music extra. principal J G Craven A M and Miss Mary Craven. Board from 175 to 2 per week. Historical note mentions teaching credentials and former pupils in notable positions.
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Ce Ven Institute
College Hill
Jefferson County
Ind
J. G. Craven
A. M
Mary Craven
Ballot Bold Name Picks for State Officers
The sample ticket lists Isaac P. Gray for Lieutenant Governor from Randolph County John G. Shanklin for Secretary of State Vanderburg County and James A. S. Mitchell for Judge of the Supreme Court Fifth District from Elkhart County in a civic ballots notice.
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Isaac P. Gray
Randolph County
John G. Shanklin
Vanderburg Co
Marlon D. Manson
Montgomery Co
William Fleming
Allen Courty
Thomas W. Woollen
Johnson Co
Supreme Court
Gabriel Schmuck
Perry County
Augustus N. Martin
Wells County
Alexander C. Goodwin
Clark Co
Third District
John T. Scott
Vigo County
Supreme Court—Fifth District
James A. S. Mitchell
Elkhart Co
Indiana Delegation at Cincinnati Exemplifies Factional Strife
The Indiana delegation to the Cincinnati Convention is criticized for frittering away influence, with calls from various quarters to nominate Senator McDonald instead of Gov. Hendricks. The Fort Wayne Sentinel notes the missed opportunity and questions Hendricks availability. Strong sentiment exists to abandon Hendricks for a viable candidate.
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Indiana
Cincinnati
Alex
Hendricks
Fort Wayne
McDonald Loyal to Hendricks Despite Indiana Delegation Split
Indiana delegates backed Hendricks but McDonald stayed loyal and refused to promote the Hendricks boom. Critics doubted his stance while threats circulated to block his Senate re election. His conduct, amid pressure, is hailed as magnificent and principled.
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McDonald
Indiana
Hendricks
Senate
Poland Committee Report Attacks Garfield and Arthur
The piece argues the Poland committee report provides clearer insight than Republican replies. It details Garfield’s alleged Credit Mobilier stock dealings and dividends, and cites Republican critics of General Arthur’s Customs tenure, including Hayes and Sherman on corruption and abuses.
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Radical Party
Garfield
Poland Committee
Poland
Credit Mobilier
Union Pacific Railroad
Committee
Arthur
Custom House
New York
Hayes
John Sherman
Democrats first learn from 1876 theft in campaign
The Radicals say the Democrats erred nominating a military man for President, arguing it clashes with party traditions. They insist that the 1876 campaign revealed a shift as the party faced what they call the first theft of the Presidency.
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Rads
Democratic Party
Democratic call to nominate military leader for 1883
The piece argues the Democratic party may need a military genius to safeguard liberty, praising Old Hickory Jackson and urging the nomination of Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock for the presidency. It tells Radical leaders not to worry about Democratic traditions.
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Republican Party
Democratic Party
M the Vallainy
Old Hickory Jackson
Winfield Scott Hancock
United States
Abolish Two Thirds Rule Then Majority Rule Suits
A historical argument urges ending the two thirds rule long used by Democratic conventions and adopting a simple majority standard. Proponents say the rule allows minority blocks to veto candidates and could have blocked Grant at Chicago, though Cincinnati showed no clear path to a decisive pick.
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General Grant
Chicago
Grant
Cincinnati
General Hancock
Mr. Bayard
Hancock
Hancock Letter Praises Liberty Principles in 1868 Texas
A fragment from General Hancock’s 1868 letter to Governor Pease extols core American rights including trial by jury habeas corpus free press and speech. It questions denial of liberty and warns against despotism while praising Hancock’s grasp of state affairs and constitutional intent.
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Hancock
Pease
Texas
General Hancock
United States
The
Sentinel
The Great Mistake in Indiana Convention Deliberations
Indiana declined to follow Virginia Massachusetts and New York in withdrawing Hendricks name after Til den withdrawn. Eastern delegates opposed him for opposing Tilden. Had Indiana acted affirmatively it could have named the next President, but personal preferences at the National Democratic Convention did not win reward.
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Indiana
Virginia
Massachusetts
New York
Tilden
Tnaiana
Hendricks
Yadiana
United States
Willot
Fadidon
The Ridiculous Game of Radical Political Talk
A satirical critique of Radicals and Democrats debating Hancock Garfield and the race. The speaker mocks bland enthusiasm, shifting accusations, and evasive answers, noting the era’s political maneuvering and the public’s skepticism.
Election record shows bonds rise after Hampton win
The text asserts South Carolina governor Wale Hampton led to bonds moving from 60 cents to above par, crediting an honest administration over carpetbagging. It laments Republican hopes, suggests Garfield could be replaced on the ticket, and argues Hancock would prevail in several states.
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Wale Hampton
South Carolide
Thistle
Repubbolicans
Garfield
Hancock
Herald Sees Safety with Hancock or Garfield Rivals
The New York Herald argues the nation would be safe under either candidate Hancock or Garfield, asserting their leadership would preserve stability and security amid the campaign.
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The
New York Herald
Hancock
Garfield
Winding Up Cincinnati Convention Sparks Political Feud
The account describes the Cincinnati Convention’s ending as a regular Methodist love-feast. It cites Hancock as a force to overthrow Radicalism. New York expected to support Hancock with 40,000 votes, noting the bloody shirt rhetoric has diminished in intensity.
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Cincinnati
Senator McDonald Attacked by Cincinnati Enquirer
The Cincinnati Enquirer faces sharp criticism from Senator McDonald supporters who call its Wednesday attack vile and unfounded. They defend McDonald as a premier American statesman and deny claims he is unfit for presidential nomination or tied to unscrupulous corporations.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Senator McDonald
Herald
Hendricka
McDonald
The
Enquirer
America
Democratic
Political volleys over corruption and party fate
A column rails at Republican interrogatories for high office seekers, claims Garfield cleared by scrutiny but tainted by Credit Mobilier. It rebukes Hancock’s Cincinnati nomination in a stunned Radical camp and applauds the Democratic Pacific Coast surge to curb Chinese labor as a defense of virtue and labor.
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Garfield
Credit Mobilier
Chicago
Hancock
Cincinnati
Radical Party
Tas Democratic Party
Pacific
Far West
China
Democratic Party
Poland
Newspapers as a Pedagogical Tool for Students and Society
A teacher writes that access to newspapers at home improves reading, spelling, geography, grammar, writing, and debate skills across ages and both sexes. The note links newspaper exposure to better language, broader knowledge, and clearer argumentation among youth and professionals.
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Hays
Statesman
Market Reports Madison Markets Mapron June 29 1880
Market notes list prices for wheat corn coffee sugar eggs potatoes apples and various commodities. Includes values for wheat red white and flour brands, oats hay wool hides coal iron nails and horse shoes with per unit or per ton rates and Freight/retail comments. Reported by W D Wells & Co with dated city market location Mapron.
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Hama
Serman
Hungarias
Pitsburgh
Lehigh
Naila
Juniata
Garfield and Arthur Nominated by Republicans
The piece notes James A. Garfield as president and CNESPER A. ARTHUR as vice president, with commentary on Radical rhetoric and Republican factions. It references opinions from the Columbus Columbian and mentions Frank Landers, Tre Madison, and Prof. Norwood visiting Russellville, highlighting political sniping and newspaper remarks.
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Tre Madison
Courier
Frank Landers
Probable Hap Ocak Victory Sparks Li Sent Debate
Early writings indicate odds favor General Hap Ocak for president with potential action against Li Sent under consideration. The note signals strong support for Ocak and rising tension over Li Sent's stance.
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Hapocak
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W. D. Wells & CO
Mavisoy
Board of Health
McKim & Cochran Furniture Company
Walnut
P. A. Spink, Sec’y
Scott & Milligan, Grocers
Masonic Temple
Madison
the Herald
Lin. C. Jones
Main Street
Main Cross
Maison, Inc
National
Winfield
Pennsylvania
William H. English
Franklin Sanders
Marion County
Ficiliana
Gov
Fendricks
McDonalds
Gov. Hendricks
Sais
New England
Hopeleze Condi
Hendric
Mr. Ames
Ames
N. P. Banks
George W. McCrady
Town
W. E. Mblack
W. M. Merrick
Maryland
Hancock’s Civil Record
Moncesk
Pene
DeGolyer Garfield
Auch
Radhcaliem
Keene
Madisons
Jin
Din
Market Reports
Madison Markets
Mapron
Triumph
City
Magnolia
Shiputuifs
C. N. Orleans
Worl Hancock
la Ae
Hancok
Engish
the Weekly World
WORLD
Daily World
Address the World
Park Row
J. B. Weber
Second Sts
Virginia Springs
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Boston
Staunton
Richmond
Charlotteaville
Lynchburg
Petersburg
Danville
Norfolk
Wilmington
Augusta
Concord
Teecuisine
Gordonsville
Old Dominion Ocean Steamship Company
James River
Old Point Comfort
Fortress Monroe
Hampton Roads
Rip- Rapa
Jamestown
Walnut Street
Gibson House
Grand Hotel
Steamera
Sam T. DeFord, Jr
Western Passenger
Henry
East Main Cross St
Craig & Bro
Madison, Mnd
Gavitt’s
Henry C. Firth
C. C. Cornett’s
East Main Cros St
Madison, Ind
Alling & Lodge
Belfont Nails
Sinate Ou
Evne
St. Gent's
Thompson
Bullock
Shelby
Brighton
Eunice —Lynette
Gypsey
James A. Garfield
Cnesper A. Arthur
Customs
U. 43. Norwood
Russellville
Herald-Enterprise
O. A. Fitch
E. Bartlett
Bartlett
Eagie
East Main Crom Street
Madison, DD
John Wehrle
Frank WH
Wehrle & Brother
W. F. Bruning
West Main Cross
W T. Friedley
Masonia Temple
Pee Day
Aulenbush Avenue
Jumn JA Moliwon
Ype
Coener Vine
Weer Weber
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