PRAOCRATIC TICKET FOR STATE OFFICES AND CONGRESS
Secretary of Bt WH MEYERS of Madison County Auditeraf State AAMES IL RICE of Pleyd Treasner of State COOPER of Marion ALIARREY GENERED FRAR UIST HORD of Durtholomer Kuaperintembent of Public Instruction TOM W HOLCOMBE of Vorter Jadros of Supreme Court Tins Distriet EL Niblack of nos Seenad District Hawk of Floyd Fourth District Alan Zoters of Alen For Congress WILLIAM J HOLMAN
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasner
Cooper
Marion
Aliarrey Genered
Frar Uist
Hord
Durtholomer
Kuaperintembent
Public Instruction
Tom W, Holcombe
Vorter
Madison Weekly Forum Rates and Political Stance
Special notice lists subscription prices for the Madison Weekly Forum and related papers. Rates include 50 cents until Jan 1 1885, 5 cents during the campaign, 1 year for 150 dollars for the Weekly Herald with the Farmer and Manufacturer, and 2.10 dollars for the 24 page Monthly Farm Herd and Home. The Herald is Democratic and the Herald is aimed at Jefferson county readers.
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Madison Weekly Forum
Herald
Independent Republican addresses Volga speech on reform
In a Volga speech Mr. Hill declares as an Independent Republican he sought to clean out the Court House Ring after two years of troubling conditions. He recalls Garber’s push for action and states it is time for citizens to act and he announces his candidacy for State Senator.
Colored speakers clash with party bosses in Marion county
A report from Graysville and a colored church on Fifth street recounts Hoy. Sm Histon and others delivering political rhetoric. Bosses allegedly steered the talks, with Vanesdol Linck and Major Simpson abusing Democrats and urging prudent voting among Black residents. A late speech by Copeland veered into anti Republican history.
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Sm Histon
Marion County
Hinéton
Graysville
Fifth Street
Highpesth
Vanesdol
Linck
Hinton
Poplar Lane
Simpson
Democratic Party
Maan Copeland
Wereme
Giare
Tars
Voters Speak Free as They Defy Bosses in County
In the house they voiced disappointment at not hearing Clinton but the colored voters of the county proclaimed themselves free. They intend to act independently of old party organizations and vote for their own interests and for the moral and political elevation of their race.
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Clinton
Young Republicans of Brooklyn decry Saratoga results
A Brooklyn youth faction condemns the Saratoga convention as fraudulent and nonbinding, arguing the Republican machine and federal patronage captured nominations. They urge Jefferson county Republicans to reject bossism and challenge corrupted processes.
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Associated Press
Brooklyn
Saratoga
New York
Jefferson County
Pennsylvania
Senator Vanvoruis Defends Prohibition and Constitutional Amendments
Senator Vanvoruis argues amendments to the constitution should be decided by the people in a general election. He quotes Robert Dale Owen on the process to propose and ratify amendments via successive legislative votes and public referenda, noting a three year timeline. The Courier is urged to consider Owen’s remarks from debates cited in Indiana constitutional history.
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Vanvoruis
Robert Dale Owen
Jefferson county vote hints at treasurer choice
Pate Granam, out of work, asks to be hired to run the treasurer’s office. The paper notes the electorate favors Elliott and suggests Graham’s wife, holding about $200,000, might hire him, while the new board could grant Dickinson’s courthouse job to cover expenses.
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Pate Granam
Jefferson County
Pate
Elliott
Graham
Board of Commissioners
George Dickinson
Court House
Man in Monroe township reports whiskey bottle from Pate Graham
A Monroe township man says he received a bottle of whiskey from Pate Graham labeled Take three times a day without shak ing Dr Gro Li Exxiorr. Mr Elliott asked Graham if he gave the bottle. Graham declined to answer.
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Monroe Township
Pate Graham
Samson’s Call for Freedom and Party Support
Samson argues that slavery is dead and the nation lives yet questions why his party resists granting freedom to the colored man. He challenges peers to accept the new reality and allow emancipation.
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Samson
Indecent Actions by a Few Republicans at Wilson Meeting
Mapison Daily Stars notes a Saturday Volga meeting where a minority of Republicans behaved discourteously. The paper condemns the incident and stresses that the Republican party should not be blamed for the actions of unendorsed individuals. It defends free speech while denouncing plantation manners and bulldozer tactics.
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Mapison Daily Stars
Lncal
Edwin IR. Wilson
Volga
Republican Party
Disturbances Reported at Judge Wilsons Volga Meeting
A Sunday sighting cited the Republican County Central Commit tee member Mr John Bonnett and alleged plan to disrupt Judge Wilsons Volga meeting. The account implies a scheme to block Wilson and suppress exposure of county ring corruption.
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John Bonnett
Republican County Central Committee
Judge Wilson
Volga
Bonnett
al Roberts
Bennett
Wilson
Sneak Thieves Roam City Target Homes and Offices
Citizens complain of burglars in the city last week entering Mr. Vail’s residence while the family gathered at the rear. Earlier a thief entered an office while the household was away, allegedly coaxing a boy to assist, stealing valuables officials say are irreplaceable. Residents urge action against the “worst enemies to society.”
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Mr. Vail
Holman Praised by New York Sun For Integrity Record
The Licester Banner lauds Hon William S. Holman, Democratic candidate for Congress in the Fourth District, citing a New York Sun summary that he consistently opposed river and harbor corruption and theft, earning praise as a watchdog against corruption.
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Licester
William S. Holman
Congress
The
New York Sun
Better man than Brashear cited as mayoral record
The piece extols a rival for mayor in Jefferson county, praising one man while accusing Demaree of dishonorable acts. It urges voters to examine the records of both men before casting ballots.
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J. T. Brashear
Jefferson County
Preconcerted attempt to disrupt Fudge meeting questioned
The text alleges that Mel Duffy, Tom Kennear, Wm. Officer and other Republicans urged adjournment while chaos erupted from M. C. Garber interrupting Judge Wilson at Volga. It implies a planned move to break up the gathering and questions the motive behind the disruption.
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Mel Duffy
Tom Kennear
Wm. Officer
Letus
M. C. Garber
Pate Graham Cited in County Electioneering Claims
The text notes Graham's supporters in the county campaign argue his poverty contrasts with a sick wife. It also reveals Graham inherited 150000 dollars from the Powell estate recently, lives in a top Madison residence, and owns several fast horses.
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Pate Graham
Graham
Powell
Madison
Judge Wilson Rebukes Garber at Volga Meeting
An extract records Judge Wilson’s sharp retort to M. C. Garber who accuses him of dishonesty at a Volga meeting. The judge orders Garber seated and denounces the insult as they clash over proceedings.
Cadet Whittaker's Political Shift Provokes Press Reactions
The Republican press, once praising cadet Whittaker the colored cadet who claimed to lose his ears at West Point, now treats him with derision as he declares plans to align with the Democrats. Terms like cut ear Whittaker appear as insults in coverage.
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Cadet Whittaker
West Point
Whittaker
Inquiry on passes and potential indictments by grand jury
The Couriers questions whether Frustee Dorsey supplied Jeff Lovell and family with passes to Indianapolis or Cincinnati during the last grand jury sitting. It also asks if W S Demaree could have faced indictment for his treatment of Jeff Lovell and Max Stanley in the prior spring.
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Courier
Frustee Dorsey
Jeff Lovell
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
W.S. Demaree
Jeff. Lovell
Max Stanley
Me and Local Meeting Fees Debate Abandoned
Linck and Garber canceled their speaking engagement in Shelby township last Saturday to attend Judge Wilson's meeting in Volga, leaving unresolved questions about the appointment.
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W. Linck
M. C. Garber
Shelby Township
L. R. Wilson
Volga
Colored voters urged to use ballots for self interest
A public speech proclaims the colored man’s right to citizenship and a free ballot as the strong arm that broke manacles of slavery. It warns colored voters to vote for their own race and interests, not under party boss coercion, stating freedom is a rightful, Christian entitlement not a debt to any party.
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Major Sinosoy Esid
Africa
Colored voter challenges editor for fair discussion on rights
A colored ex soldier named Wr Roblinson challenges Morrell editor of the Michigan City Enterprise to debate political issues and black voter rights. He argues colored voters aided Republicans and deserve recognition for their loyalty and a free ballot.
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Michigan City Enterprise
Laporte County
Morrell
Enterprise
Republican Party
Wr. Roblinson
Gorpon On Prohibition Shows Modern Republicanism
JonatuAn W. Gorpon defines the Republican stance on prohibition as undecided while arguing the party dodges issues and focuses on claimed past achievements. He suggests the party has traveled backward for two decades and ignores present questions.
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JonatuAn W. Gorpon
Republican Party
Political clash over influence in Jefferson County nomination
The bosses say many Democrats can be induced to back the Ring ticket using the same tactics as before. They doubt Hubbell has funds to buy votes from true Democrats and warn that a man willing to sell out for Republican money lacks true Democratic principles.
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Jefferson County
Hubbell
Goulds Seize Power in Republican Party Domination
Jay Gould and the administration have secured control of a majority of Republican stock, making Gould and Arthur the dominant figures in the party. The text portrays their ambition as unlimited and their influence over leading railroads and the Western Union Telegraph Company.
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Jay GouLp
Western Union Telegraph Company
Republican Party
Gould
Arthur
Democratic County Central Committee Appeal for Unreached Members
The chairman cannot reach some Democrats through the Walaxiy Heraup columns and requests immediate submission of those names. Campaign figures show 80 25 until January 1883, and 50 until January 1883 with 150 until January 1884.
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Democratic County Central Committee
Walaxiy Heraup
Jefferson County Pate Graham Job Question
Citizens debate whether the county should provide work for Pate Graham described as poor and unable to earn a living with fast horses. They argue the Grahams have had support long enough and should be left to care for themselves temporarily.
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Jefferson County
Pate Graham
Grahams
President and Gould Seek Nomination in Major State
A President and Jay Gould together influence party maneuvering to nominate a top candidate in a key state, prompting public alarm over the political maneuvering and its implications for national leadership.
Thief Class Query Over Office Theft Prompted
Readers asked to classify the thief who stole valuable property from the HRALD office into one of three categories: self seekers, those stealing for masters, or those stealing for their party.
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Hrr- Ald
Local Officials Reordered at Es lorad Meetings
Vanospon Linck Simpson and Copeland forced the honorable Sia Hin ton to take a back seat at eslorad meetings in a surprising power shift.
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Vanospon
Linck
Simpson
Copeland
Sia Hinton
Eslorad
Linck Claims Black Voters Back GOP at Opening Rally
Linck asserts colored voters will support the Republican ticket as the campaign opens. He says the opening stir was intended to provoke. The more intelligent colored voters disagree with him on this issue.
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Linck
Mr. Linck
Political Alignments in New York Shakeup
Joan Kenny aligns with the New York Democracy again while Gould partners with the administration to jointly control the Republican party in the state.
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Joan Kenny
New York Democracy
Gould
Republican Party
Courier Reports On Manuscript Theft Case
The Courier notes that the author of the letters has never been identified as a thief or as an accomplice, and no thief has been detected in connection with the manuscript theft of Juan Caster.
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Juancaster
Distinct Politicians Travel Together on Campaign Page
A trio of distinguished politicians will travel together during the campaign. They are regular Jumboes.
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Thomas Graham
Walter Roberts
al. Roberts
Jefferson county voters urged to reject Independent ticket
The piece claims the Independent ticket will not fund its campaign and calls on residents to oppose it, praising honesty and patriotism while urging a political response in Jefferson County.
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Jefferson County
Mayor Simpson Urges Voters to Remember Party Record
The mayor asked Black community members to forgive his past GOP sitings while stressing they should not forget the Democratic party's record. He framed the call as a temperate appeal to voters and emphasized allegiance to party accomplishments.
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Simpson
Steamboat R. E. Lee Burns on Mississippi Near Vicksburg
The large steamboat R. E. Lee burned on the lower Mississippi near Vicksburg last Saturday morning. It is believed about seventeen lives were lost.
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R. E. Lee
Mississippi
Vicksburg
Modern Republican Critique Cited By Commentators
A digressive verse asks what more can be said against the modern Republican party listing figures Betxnap McDonald Babcock Dorsey Brady Howgate Hubbell and others. The brief refrains imply broad political critique without detailing specific charges or events.
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Betxnap
McDonald
Babcock
Dorsey
Brady
Howgate
Hubbell
Republican Party
JupGeE Wilson Plans Speeches in Shelby Township This Week
JupGeE Wilson will visit Shelby township this week to deliver several speeches and discuss his announcements. Local residents are urged to attend and hear his remarks.
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Jupgee Wilson
Shelby Township
Country lad to show Garber how to pick a wasp
A country boy demonstrates a method to handle a wasp for M. C. Garber amid questions about Al Roberts. Judge Wilson had accused Roberts of lying, prompting debate over Roberts’s loyalty and motives regarding dollars.
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Worren
M. C. Garber
Indianapolis figure draws for the white bosses
Hon. Sip Hryron was brought from Indianapolis to perform a draw for the white bosses, indicating external involvement in local power arrangements. The event highlights tensions around control and influence in the community.
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Sip Hryron
Indianapolis
Simpson Declares No Cliques Will Drive Him Out
Simpson announces he will not be driven out by cliques or rings. He states unwavering resolve to remain in place despite organized pressure and unnamed adversaries.
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Simpson
Notable State Items From Elkhart to Terre Haute
Thomas Oliver assigns a six year Elkhart grocery business with unknown liabilities. Ex Senator Franklin C Johnson, once of New Albany, seeks the Democratic Secretary of State nomination in Gunnison City Colorado. Flea like insects attack cabbage and potatoes on Ohio river bottom lands near New Albany. N R Peckinpaugh Republican seeks joint debate with John Benz Democratic candidate in Orange Harrison Crawford counties. Mrs Alice Pixley near Muncie found in Oregon after six months away with a schoolteacher. Hannibal C Carter, New Albany native and son of Washington Carter, ran for Congress in Mississippi. Tri State Medical Society of Illinois Indiana Kentucky meets at Terre Haute. Dr Morrell McKenzie of London England spoke. Dr John E Link amputated a patient leg to thwart alcohol anesthesia. Next meeting site to be announced.
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Franklin C. Johnson
New Albany
Gunnison City
Colorado
Alice Pixley
Muncie
Poland
Oregon
Hannibal C. Carter
Congress
Chalmers
Mississippi
Washington Carter
Tri-State Medical Society
Ilinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Terre Haute
Morrell McKenzie
London
England
John E. Link
Electric Bitters praised as reliable remedy
A promotional note extols Electric Bitters as a faithful cure for stomach liver kidney and urinary ailments. It claims universal effectiveness and urges a trial, advertising bottles for fifty cents sold by E Heberhart.
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E. Heberhart
Bucklen Arnica Salve for Cuts and Sores
Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum and many skin eruptions. It promises satisfaction or money refunded at 25 cents per box and is sold by C K Heberhart.
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C. K. Heberhart
Mode of Amending the Indiana Constitution
A note on a pamphlet by Indiana Constitutional Convention members explains the amendment process. It outlines passage in one legislative house, referral to the next regular session, a second passage, then a statewide vote, leading to eventual constitutional change.
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John R. Cravens
Democratic Platform Calls for Constitutional Amendment Submission
The document argues that the people have the right to oppose or approve proposed amendments and urges submission to a vote. It explains the process: amendments pass in General Assembly, are entered on journals, and then sent to electors for ratification at a general election if a majority agrees in successive sessions.
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Senate
House of Representatives
General Assembly
We Think We Do. Kokomo Dispatch.
In Kokomo a speech by Hon John Overmeyer, Republican Central Committee chair, questions the grand nature of the party. The Indianapolis Sun replies by listing alleged scandals and faults from Hayes era to present, while warning of political manipulation. A new cattle disease appears in Montgomery County herds, starting as neure and progressing to fatal fever, mainly in fat cattle, spreading rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Overmeyer
the Knights of the Golden Circle
Republican Central Committee
Republican Party
Indianapolis Sun
Nation Greenback
Hayes
National Bank
Temperance and Morality Party
Sons of Liberty
Montgomery County
Neure
The True Friend of the Soldier in Correspondence
A September 27 1882 letter to the Herald praises Judge Holman for assisting a pension claim. The writer, Davin Watson late U S Army 82d Regiment Indiana Volunteers, commends Holman as the poor man’s friend and hopes he returns as Representative to continue aid.
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Herald
Judge Holman
Washington
Kent Village Hails Local Industry and Civic Life
Kent celebrates thriving flouring and saw mills, four merchants, three doctors, and a strong Independent ticket. The community notes Miss Taylor and Russell McClanahan as teachers, Rev J T O Neal joining the M E Church, and active Odd Fellows with degree work. Demands for a Democratic club rise as locals welcome journalist coverage from the Weekly Herald. A newborn, two fine bays in training, and illness in the Durfield family close the update.
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Kent
Beat
J. T. O'Neal
M. E. Church
Rebecca
A. M. Bennett
N. G
J.J. Arbuckle
Hanover
W.H. Montgomery
E. C. Crawford
W.H. Lyle
J. P. Bennett
2. P. Wilson
Kent Lodge
David Johnson
Lexington Lodge
Farmers sowing wheat and small Olive Branch meeting turnout
Farmers busy sowing wheat report a Republican speech at Olive Branch meeting house last Saturday night. Only five persons attended including boys and speakers, with 27 benches leaving full space. Mike Tectantomstes received a letter from his son John announcing arrival at Washburn TL.
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Olive Branch
Mike Tctantomstes Piciabiee
John
Washburn
Local Market Prices and Commodities Listing
A condensed listing shows prices for flour, butter, potatoes, dried fruits, poultry, beans, molasses, seeds, beeswax, lard, hams, teas, sugars, coffee, and various grasses. Named vendors include CRAIG and other market entries with per bush or per unit rates, reflecting a 19th or early 20th century regional commerce catalog.
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Navy
N. O
Orleans
B. Craig
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Age Werald
Iodiana
Praocratic Ticket
WH Meyers
Madiso
Wie County
Auditeraf
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Pleyd
Hrnand
Hrravp
Mr. Hill
Law
Brook Isn
Academy of Music
Eaid
Owen
Vanvorshig
United States
Jay Gould
State News
Thomas Oliver
Elkhart
N. R. Peckinpaugh
Orange
Harrison and
Crawford
John Benz
Bucklen
TION
George Warrrreep Carr
Ws. H. Enatiss
George L. Sites
Robert M. Evans
Herman G.barkwell
State of
Norman & Kent
Kokomo Dispatch
Holman
Women
Jefferson Co
Weekly Herald
J. M. Golden
Lanham
Ieee
J_B.Chambers
T. D. Andersen
Chena
Kale Kelle
Kidny Wort
J. H. Schenck
Villater Iy
Ely
Cive War
Kelly Cream Balls Co
Oswego
N.Y
Mason & Hamlin
Abis Conpatiy
Jan
Mason_& Jkuplin Organ and Pinno Co
Tromort St
Boston
Walt Ave
Chicagay West
Market Reports
Madison Markets
Trow & CO Perfection Flour
Invincible
Prittophies
City Mills
TOTS
CE Wade
Sollins
Timothy
Iiac
Esas
RB. McKim & CO
Pittsburgh
WM. C. Lewis
Sesserecresessosses
Juniata
Oneneen
L.& M. Kronenberger
0. Heusen
Werner
Buffalo
Pat Hay
Chaice Timothy
Bologna
Snoves
Sasaestapes
Sane
ALL
Rogers
Parker Shoe
She
Ted SY
Sige
Lisoun
ML Uta
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