Willian Curtis and the Constitution in American politics
The piece cites George William Curtis of Harper's Weekly criticizing the Stalwarts and warning that a party of intelligence and patriotism must not overthrow the Constitution to preserve rights. It argues that such a move would equal monarchy or anarchy and questions the future of American liberty under party overreach.
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George Willian Curtis
Harper’s Weekly
K. Curtis
Journal of Civilization
Republican
Party of Patriotism
Democratic warning on central power and the Constitution
The piece argues that democracy must resist centralized power in cities and Washington and defend the Constitution. It warns against a "strong man" government and urges vigilance by patriots, voters, and Republicans to keep the republic intact and government under the people.
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Washington
Republic
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Democratic Party
Republican Party
B. and M. Railroad Receives City Support and Debate
The Utica city council reports the B. B. M. Railroad debt at about $2,000, leaving $45,000 of a $50,000 city appropriation for immediate use on a line to the O.& M. Some favor standard gauge to connect with the Ohio & Mississippi Road, offering faster access to New York and St. Louis. Critics claim funds will be misused, but Judge Cravens asserts no such plan, and promoters seek a wider outlet from Utica.
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Friends of
B., B. & M. Railroad
New York
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Louisville
Alleghany Mountains
Madison
Judge Cravens
Cravens
Utica
Madison Sues Handsmen Over City Treasury $14,000
The Herald reports Madison sued the late William Howard’s bondsmen for 14,000 claiming he withheld funds as treasurer. Critics note the city knew the true amount was under 5,590 and accuse city lawyers of inflating the claim to gain advantage, urging accountability.
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Madison
William Howard
Wiliam Howard
United States
Wm. Howard
Wm. Middleton
Howard
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Louisville
John Adams
John W. Scott
Congress
Dissent Over Grant’s Third Term Rise In The Record
A Clark County Record letter argues the paper misreads public opinion on General Grant. The writer rejects European glamour and the Record’s pro strong government stance, opposing a third term and centralization as un-American and undemocratic.
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Grant
Clark County
Europe
Record
Radical Party
Democrats Aim for Unity to Win 1880 Election
The piece argues the party born from the old Federal party remains ready to challenge Democrats in 1880. It notes Republican states will stay formidable, while New York’s 1879 split showed a weakened opposition. The author predicts Democrat unity and strong faith will secure victory next year.
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United Opposition
New York
John Kelly
Cornell
Robinson
Democratic Party
Breezes of affinity in emigration to Indiana debated
A radical exchange argues that an affinity theory promotes negro colonization to Indiana to flood the state with plantation negroes for Radical voting in 1880. The piece critiques the editor’s belief in this fellow seeing and relationship notion.
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Indiana
Radical editor admits affinity with black paupers in South
The piece denounces Radical leaders for alleged conspiracies to rob laborers of their rights and ballots. It claims admission of likeness between radicals and black paupers, warning that emigration schemes reflect a broader law of affinities governing race-based political aims.
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South
Indiana
General Grant to Speak in Chicago Today
The article notes General Grant will make an important public announcement in Chicago. It speculates on potential disclosures, including alleged plans to kidnap President Hayes in 1876 or his possible stance on a third-term candidacy, paralleling past promises. The piece casts doubt on his reliability.
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General Grant
Chicago
America
Tilden
White House
Racist import plan warned against in Indiana politics
The Indianapolis Journal and other radical papers call for importing at least two hundred Black workers into every Indiana county before the next election. Laboring men of all parties are urged to condemn these moves by Washington politicians, who aim to tilt Indiana for the Radicals at the cost of workers' wages and subsistence.
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Indianapolis Journal
Indiana
Washington
Walter A. Malin
Joseph Malin
John Malin
Mary Taylor
Nancy Wright
James D. Malin
Norval Malin
George Malin
William Malin
Trac. Miller
Ami M. Malin
Edward H. Miller
Joseph M. Dufout
Nancy Rous
Georgia Ann Malin
Stenay A. Miller
Julia J. Miller
Charles Miller
Nellie Rauhold
Katie A. Todd
Edwin Miller
Fannie Armel
Madison
A. L. Shannon
W. H. Matthews
Dep’y CI
K. Cravens & Cravena
C. A. Korbly
Atty’s
Fraud of the Century reveal the presidential steal of 1876
The supplement names villains linked to the 1876 presidential theft, identifies the Leurniaoa returning board members, and explains how Hayes won despite a large majority. The document is urged as a good, readable piece to be preserved.
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Leurniaoa Returning Board
Hayes
Wea C Heckman Buys Fort Scott Herald In Kansas
Wea C Heckman son of Dr George C Heckman and Hanover College graduate purchases the Fort Scott Herald Democratic and begins the newspaper business in earnest. He is described as a pungent and elegant writer and expected to make the Herald a lively readable journal. The community welcomes his paper to exchanges with best wishes for success.
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Wea
Political Pulse in New York and Cuba Slavery Debate
New York favors Democrats by four points despite Republican papers claiming a Democracy defeat in the Empire State. A Spanish Cortes bill aims at Cuba slave emancipation in eight years, with the Cincinnati Enquirer predicting a December enactment.
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New York
Robinson
Empire State
Cuba
Cincinnati Enquirer
Republicans Rejoice In Narrow Holds And Prospects
Republicans celebrate maintaining strongholds with pluralities and hope for stability. Cuardson Porter named Lieutenant Governor elect of New York is seen as a stronger figure than Tilden. Ad Arvorp retires as local editor of the Columbus Democrat. Bayard and MacDonald viewed as possible leaders for 1880 Democratic ticket.
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Cuardson Porter
New York
Sammy Tilden
Ad Arvorp
The
Columbus Democrat
Massachusetts Defeats Butler in Governor Primary
Massachusetts voters backed a candidate over Butler in a gubernatorial primary, showing support for one political path while signaling shifts in state politics.
Minister’s remark prompts Phillips to urge focus on salvation work
A minister told Wendell Phillips that his life should be spent in the South to save the Negroes. Phillips replied that his business was to save men from hell, and asked the minister to attend to his own. Ronnsoy, John Kelly, and Tilden were mentioned as having fallen together.
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Wendell Phillips
Philips
Mr. Phillips
Public letter on railroad stock subscription and policy
Judge Cravens writes that no bond proceeds will be spent until business leaders confirm enough funds exist to begin construction. He states directors would resign if replacements are chosen by the enterprise’s friends and asserts city debts are minimal and not a cash burden.
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Friends
John R. Cravens
Hendricks Gains Ground for 1880 Democratic Nomination
The 1879 elections boost Ex Senator Hendricks's chances while Ohio favors democracy and New York dented Tilden's hopes. His moderate stance and loyal party service strengthen his standing as nominees begin to form, despite partisan attacks. A confession of chest cough leads to Aver's Cherry Pectorial as a remedy.
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Hendricks
Ohio
Thurman
New York
Tilden
Congress
Ts the knot in a porker s tail a pig style
The fragment mentions a phrase about a knot in a pig’s tail and uses a humorous tone. It lacks clear reliable names, dates, or places to form a proper news-style summary with distinct entities.
Remedy for coughs advertised to horses and people
Advertised cough remedy praised as highly effective for coughs colds croup hoarseness and throat tickling lasting for fifty years. Claims relief and benefits beyond other cough preparations and notes over a million horses treated recently. Sold by all druggists.
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Pleov
Susie Exua
Stodet
J.G. Cha
Alusie
Mis
Nat
New Melen & Shannon
Tveaeniedt
Tv Neeiedels
Krone Serge
UY Rewr
West Mada Cresst
Ind
Eutf
Ben. F. Robbins
Foss Llure
Undertaker
Jamis Hargan
Grovery
Lin. C. Jones, Pelisher
Main Street
Main Cross
Fearne
the Nerald
Manisey
Inn
Benefe Vce
Legal Ethics
Bree
Bayard
MacDonald
Massachusetts
Ben, Buttler
Ronnsoy
New York Graphic
Aver
Lindseys
Lindsey
COON
Skunk Ae Mink
Kentucky
L &M. Kronenberger
East Main Cross Street
Madison, Ind
Jefferson County
State of
Commissioners’ Court of
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Main Cross Street
Braisway
Poplar Lane
Peter Hertz
Prichs
Sam’ W. Keene
Dolmans
Paris
Sam
W. Keene
Sam’l W. Keene
Vivian
Merino Underwear
Germantown
Nation Department
Thekla
Hoyt
Cologne
A. Marks & Son’s
Boss
Chew Jackson
Administratrix
Otice
E. C. Hamlin
Circuit Court
Lancaster Township
Town 5
Range 9
Camp Creek
Dupont
Mary Hamlin
Adm
X. Cravens & Cravens
State OF Indiana
Jefferson
Francis J. Prenatt
Walter A. Malo
Clifty Falls
Chain Mill
Beech Grove
de Joinville
Golden Rule Clothing House
A. Marks & Son
East Main Cross St
Bucklen
J. E. C. F. Harper
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Madison Markets
Triumph
City Mills
Magnolia
Higl
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Java
Young Hyson
Japan
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