Political party ticket listing state officials and congress candidate
Treasurer of State J J Cooper of Marion Attorney General Francis T Hord of Bartholomew Judges of Supreme Court 1st District W E Niblack of Knox and District G T Hawk of Floyd Fourth District Allen Zollers of Allen For Congress William S Holman.
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Treasuer
J.J. Cooper
Marion
Francis T. Hord
Bartholomew
Supreme Court
W. E. Niblack
Knox
G. T. Hawk
Floyd
Allen Zollers
Allen
Congress
William S. Holman
Special Notice on Campaign Periods Through January 1st
The Weekly Herald states the campaign period continues until January 1st with no further updates. The notice notes restrictions and timing for candidate activities and public communications during the period.
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Herald
Campiagn
Independent Republican bids for State Senate in Volga speech
In a Volga speech Mr. Hill declares as an Independent candidate for State Senator. He recalls Garber’s request to clean the Court House Ring, notes worsening conditions and asserts citizens must act to correct them.
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M. C. Garber
Court House
Dispute Over Judge Wilson Meeting Sparks County Debate
The Courier reports Al Roberts disrupted Judge Wilson's meeting claiming Wilson misstated debt figures. The district's 1876 indebtedness stood at 146637.52, far from Wilson's 150000, and the bounty fund misstatement totals under 17000. Roberts accuses partisan motives, while supporters defend Wilson's actions as legitimate.
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al Roberts
Wilson
Courier
Hig
Roberts
al. Roberts
Volga
Judge Wilson
Democrats in Jefferson county taunt colored voters with bribes
The Madison Courier notes Republican tactics toward Black voters, accusing Republicans of pressuring colored men to vote a straight ticket or face social and economic pressure. It argues the colored man owes nothing and should vote freely for his own family’s interests.
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Jefferson County
Madison Courier
Republican Party
Republicans deny colored candidates for county offices
The text claims Republicans tried to persuade Black residents there were no qualified in the county for office and thus no Black candidates on the ticket. It argues Sanders and Baty are qualified to be County Commissioners, equal to current commissioners in intelligence and business ability.
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Sanders
Baty
Board of Commissioners
Carroll Accepts Congress at Large Nomination on Independent Platform
Howard Carroll, offered a vacancy on the New York Republican ticket after Hersary declined amid charges of fraud, accepts on an independent platform. He vows clear honest nominations and elections, declines pledges to the state committee, and plans to canvass independently without supporting the rest of the ticket.
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Hersary
New York
State Central Committee
Howard Carroll
New York Tribune
Henry W. Slocum
State Committee
McKee Speech Criticized by Courier as Insult to Colored Men
The Courier’s report of Mr. McKee at Wesley Chapel is condemned as unjust and insulting to colored citizens. The speaker, once enslaved, has fought for emancipation and a rightful position, and the article argues the paper ridiculed him due to racial prejudice.
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Courier
McKee
Wesley Chapel
Desperate measures in county race as independents urged
Describes back room tactics to trade votes for sheriff candidates Demaree and Hill Whitsitl, with similar propositions in Republican townships. Urges Democrats to reject vote trading and support the Independent ticket.
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Ring
Demaree
Hill
Whitsitl
Austin hanged for murder of great aunt at Lancaster
Last Friday in Lancaster Kentucky Wa Austin was hanged for murdering his great aunt. He gave a rambling confession claiming whisky and money motive, insisting it was not drink driven. He argued human nature bears fault beyond conscious crime.
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Austin
Lancaster
Hurman
Adam
McKee Introduced. Orr Declines Colored Democrat Contact
A gentleman tried to introduce McKee, a colored Democrat, to Arthur Orr in the city. Orr, a white Republican, refused the introduction, claiming McKee as political property of the Republican party and treating a switch to the Democratic side as a fugitive slave. The piece concludes Orr is a good citizen who has more to learn about free citizen rights.
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McKee
Arthur Orr
Orr
Corriano and Golden Attack Judge over Lanham Support
Wa M Corriano and his step father John M Golden accuse Judge Wilson of duplicity after Wilson backed Lanham while criticizing him for two years as unworthy. They claim Lanham’s supporters cite widespread denunciations by Madison and Kent gentlemen. The Cope land ticket bargain prompted a shift in their stance, raising questions of honesty.
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Wm. M. Copeland
John M. Golden
Will J. Johnson
Republican Party
Mr. Johnson
Copeland
Lanham
Lanham’s County Tour and Convention Push
The passage recalls Lanham traveling across the county for six to eight weeks before the last Republican convention. He used wire work and trickery to procure delegations favored by him, and his champion announced that the convention was determined to nominate Lanham.
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Lanham
D. C. Branham
Why Indiana Republicans Face Prohibition Claims
The Madison Courier questions why prohibitions ally with the Republican party and asks why anti prohibition groups praise or oppose Republicans. It notes Democratic figures backing Republicans and asks how the party aligns with prohibition in its state platform and legislative voting. The piece challenges readers to seek straight answers.
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Indiana
Madison Courier
J. R. East
Republican Party
the Courier
Delegation Fix Up Rumor Circulates Around Dupont Post Office
The Lancaster group at the last Republican convention, aided by Uncle Dick, his ambitious son, a windy blacksmith, and others at Dupont, allegedly arranged a solid slate for Lanham and Crozier. A watching Republican doorway was told the plan, but the ring denied it as a setup three days before delegate elections.
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Lancaster
Windy
Dupont
Nice
Lanham and Crozier
Madison Election Outcome and Cooper Shop Trades
A letter notes many men in cooper shops await election results. It warns that Republican success at the polls could lift the prohibitory amendment and pause certain cooperage trades. The writer asks if Madison citizens are ready for this potential downturn in local business interests.
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Madison
Public spank on Madison street prompts scandal critique
The Courier faces criticism for printing a sensational spanking article about Major Simpson in broad daylight on Madison Street. The writer questions the paper’s judgment and mocks its decision to publish such content, suggesting it seek previous manuscript sources for better material.
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Simpson
Madison
the Courier
W. 5. Demaree
Republicans Protest Delegates in Ryker Ridge Meeting
At a Ryker Ridge precinct meeting thirty Republicans refused to participate over alleged unfair procedures. The speaker questions the honesty of the process and urges Republicans to defeat at the polls those who profit from such conduct.
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Ryker Ridge
The Courier Fight Over Patronage and Election
The Courier warns that losing public patronage would starve it within months. It claims Ring ticket victory means corruption thrives, while People’s Independent win ends slander and abuse but ends the Courier.
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Ring
People’s Independent
Independent candidate Whitsit seeks Jefferson County House seat
Court Whitsit, once an Indiana polis resident and former City Council member, runs as an Independent for Representative in Jefferson County. Local friends praise his bid, referencing his past legislative career as a defining factor in the race.
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Indianapolis
Court Whitsit
Jefferson County
Ring Uses Silent Threats to Shield Crimes
The writer accuses a corrupt ring of spreading vile statements about Judge Wilson to divert attention from their crimes. The piece argues the deception will be exposed sooner or later as murder will out and the public will detect the scheme.
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Ring
Why Courier Silent on Crozier Job Promises
The reader asks why the Courier does not explain how Crozier’s supporter tried to gain votes by offering delegates iron fences to paint. The message recalls Wilson-Dunn corruption and questions coverage of jobs for Crozier.
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the Courier
Dame Crozier
Crozier
Wilson-Dunn
Bulldozing Methods by City Republicans Not Winning
The text argues that Republican efforts to coerce black voters will fail as they are free citizens who will vote for their own interests rather than be influenced by intimidation.
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Tuer
Speech at Wesley Chapel Draws Colored Democrat Attention
The report notes Tor Star captured Mr. Thomas McKee's Wesley Chapel address accurately while the Courier failed to fairly cover his impact as a colored Democratic leader.
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Tor Star
Thomas McKee
Wesley Chapel
Courier
Ohio and Indiana rebukes signal Democratic gains
In Ohio the Democratic majority likely exceeds 20 000 with 15 of 21 congressmen claimed by Democrats. Hamilton County returns show the sheriff winner wiring a small Democratic edge. The result rebukes Hubbellism and last Congress excesses, while German citizens defend social rights. Indiana to follow with a stronger rebuke.
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Ohio
Hamilton County
Indiana
Courageous ally switches to oppose party after war
Joan W. Scorr stood by colored men during the war risking life for protection. After emancipation he refused Republican endorsement and left the party, becoming one of its fiercest critics since then.
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Joan W.scorr
Scott
Republican Party
James Hinn Endorsed as Integrity for State Senate Seat
The Independent candidate James Hinn is praised for his business qualities and integrity. The piece argues more men like him would improve the Legislature and curb loafers who seek high pay for little work.
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James Hinn
James Hill
John McGregor for Prosecuting Attorney in Switz and Jefferson
The voters are urged to support John McGregor Esq for prosecuting attorney. He is described as sober honest upright and an excellent lawyer with the confidence of the community and best wishes for prosperity of the area and country.
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Switzerland
Jefferson Counties
John McGregor
J T Brashear Competes for Sheriff Post in Madison County
The Independent candidate J T Brashear is presented as an honest mechanic with deep roots in Madison city and the county. The piece argues he possesses unmatched fitness for the sheriff’s office and has consistently helped the needy.
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J.T. Brashear
Madison
J. T. Brashear
Political clash limits barley crops this season
Farmers long accustomed to barley say they plant only about half a crop due to the prohibitory amendment dispute between the two major parties. They expect sales if the Democratic party wins, or none if the Republican party prevails.
Democrats and Independents Open Campaign Headquarters
The former law office room of Mr. V. P. Kirk at the Masonic Temple is opened as campaign headquarters by Democrats and Independents. It will be open every evening and friends of the Independent candidates are invited to call in and chat with the boys.
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V. P. Kirk
Masonic Temple
County Democrats Urge Name Submissions for Central Committee
The county party seeks names for the Democratic County Central Committee, noting the chairman cannot reach some members through the newspaper columns. Submission details include financial figures with references to amounts and dates in early 1880s campaign context.
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Democratic County Central Committee
Unclear Religious Claim on James Lanham and Office
The text questions James Lanham's divine authorization to preach and links this to an election contest. It notes doubt that the Lord would align with Lanham and Jay Hubbell, suggesting a conflict in favored sides.
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James Lanham
Jesus Christ
Lord
James
Jay Hubbell
Candidates Holman and Johnson Speak Together in Madison
Our Congressional hopefuls W S Holman and W J Johnson canvass the district together. Holman is a favorite with many, while Johnson is praised for pluck by his allies. They will speak in Madison on the 24th inst.
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W. S. Holman
W. J. Johnson
Mr. Holman
Johnson
Madison
Bank Cashier Robbed of $30,000 Last Week
A Savings Bank of Lebanon Penna cashier was robbed near his home after a trip to Philadelphia. He had a satchel with $30,000, stopped for supper, then was assaulted en route to the bank and the satchel stolen.
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Savings Bank of Lebanon
Penna
Philadelphia
Independent Candidates Rally Amid Converts
The Independent ticket gains supporters as new converts shout cheers. The Ring remains a feared foe, clinging to its victims, while the righteous path offers redemption to willing travelers.
Lanham and Cope Land Flip on Prohibition Stance
The report notes Lanham and Cope Land deny support for prohibition when with opponents, then claim support when with backers. The piece highlights shifting positions based on company and context rather than consistent principle.
Lanham and Copeland Battled for Republican Nomination
A letter attacks Lanham for alleged ballot stuffing and manipulation at a county convention to crown his own nomination, accusing him of deceiving delegates and approving corrupt votes. It also denounces Copeland for backing Lanham, contrasting with Will J. Johnson’s earlier nomination and urging honest Republicans to oppose the pair.
Detectives Crush Counterfeit Ring in Tipton
Detectives arrested a gang of counterfeiters in Tipton this state a few days ago. The operation had been ongoing for some time and investigators had worked the case for several months.
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Tipton
Death of Hon. W. M. Low from Alabama District
The death of Hon. W. M. Low, a member of Congress from the Eighth Alabama district and leader of the independent movement in the state, occurred at his home on the 12th instant.
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W. M. Low
Congress
Alabama
Jeader
Independent Movement
DeManke’s Men Push to Influence Votes in Local Race
Proponents claim DeManke followers seek to add two votes for Hill and Wohitsitt for each vote cast for Dem Ar ee. The text presents a partisan push within a municipal election context.
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Demanke
Hill
Wohitsitt
Demaree
Republican Play for Ohio Comfort Stirs Ring Election Talk
A small bloc of Republicans seeks leverage in the Ohio election as other Ring candidates weigh how to trade favors for Demaree. The question centers on shifting support within the party and aligning strategic moves around Demaree’s position.
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Ohio
Demaree
Horrible Murder and Mob Law in Posey County
One week ago near Mt Vernon Posey County Hume Redman killed his wife with a pistol. A mob stormed his jail in Evansville killing one and wounding four as police battled to protect Redman. The murdered woman age eighteen was his fourth wife and likely second victim. In Indianapolis Albert Wilburn was mobbed on Meridian near South Street and died. four suspects Lange Scanlan Geebler Shaughnessy were jailed on murder charges.
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Hume Redman
Mt .Vernon
Posey County
Redman
Evanaville
Mt. Vernon
Indianapolis
Albert Wilburn
Meridian Street
South
Wilburn
Surgical Institute
Gus Lange
Mike Scanlan
Harry Geebler
Wes Shaughnessy
Freak of Nature Draws Crowds in Cincinnati Streets
Thomas Eels of Florida drew curiosity in Cincinnati ten days ago by carrying a 27 year old dwarf woman on his arm. The woman, unable to walk or talk, had been sick since infancy and held a child’s bank while her father collected coins from amazed onlookers.
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Thomas Eels
Florida
Cincinnati
Indiana State News Silent on Local Thefts and Battles
State wire reports detail Max Selk of Terre Haute has left with about 3000 dollars from the Greencastle and Okalla White Line association. Smallpox ravages eight miles south of Hartford City with five deaths. A banker’s wife from Fort Wayne briefly revived after apparent death. Muncie Presbytery opened its fall meeting with ministers present. Jeffersonville water works bought land for a stand-pipe at Port Fulton for 5000 dollars. project cost around 100000 dollars. A Greensburg man died after a wagon accident. another Albany incident ends with a heroine defending herself against a molester. Evansville mob violence injures several. heavy jail guard. Funeral in Posay county draws 1500 spectators. Grand jury instructed to pursue guilty parties. mob leaders McFadden Floyd and Gill jailed. Hovey and Menzies to defend.
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Samp
Max Selk
W. L. Pettit
First National Bank of
Fort Wayne
Muncie
Jeffersonville Water Works Company
Port Fulton
Christian Meyer
Greensburg
Evansville
Murphy
Mt. Vernon
Posay County
Parrett
Grand Jury
McFadden
Floyd
Gill
Hovey
Major Menzies
Mt. Veron
Noted Figures, Protests, and Local Political Pulse
A disjointed set of items covers a Nebraska boy’s death by his own hand, ex Indian Agent Tiffany denying fraud in Tucson, a New Jersey convention on liquor consti tutional amendments, Walker Blaine downplaying his father’s illness, and political analysis predicting Republican gains and Beaver support in Ohio and Pennsylvania. It mentions Star route inquiries and broader Democratic gains, urging Democrats to vote and deposit silent ballots as the 1880 election looms.
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Theodore Finney
Belwood
Nebraska
Tiffany
New York
Tucson
Walker Blaine
Washington
McKinley
Ohio
Pittsburg
Beaver
Monroe Saulsbury
Frank James Surrenders to Governor Crittenden
Seymour Business reports Frank James has surrendered to Governor Crittenden and pleaded for pardon promising better conduct in the future. The note says this ends trouble and avoids pursuit to deliver him to a local officer with Indiana compliments.
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Frank James
Amendments and Constitution Address Explained
The article discusses how amendments to the constitution may be proposed in the Senate or House, then sent to the people after two sessions and a general election. It cites benefits of a convention free path to revise the constitution and lists officials and a pamphlet about Indiana's 1851 constitutional convention.
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Senate
House of Representatives
Legislatura
Grorce
H. Encuisa
George I. Sites
Robert M. Evans
Herman
G. Barkwell
State of
Indiana
Norman& Kent
New Albany
King & CO
Indianapolis
Ind
Statue of Washington to be placed at Four Mount Park
A colossal bronze Washington statue by the Society of Cincinnati and Philadelphia will stand on a granite substructure with two terraces. Bronze reliefs show recumbent animals, an Indian warrior and squaw, a river god and goddess, and allegorical figures of troops, departure, return, and peace. Sculptor Rudolph Siemering has completed a miniature and begun the full model in Berlin. Cost upon completion is $140,000.
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Washington
Fourmount Park
Society of Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Rudolph Siemering
Berlin
Weekly Herald price note for January 1 35 cents
The Weekly Herald lists a price of 35 cents for the issue ending January 1. It notes cost to readers and identifies the publication's schedule and rate card.
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