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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1880

Page

2

Democratic Address Urges Union Victory in November

The Democratic Executive Committee in New York issues a patriotic appeal to loyal voters. It claims 1876 fraud defeated the people, praises Hancock, and argues Republican methods threaten constitutional government. The message, signed by Chairman O. W. Barnet, calls for unity and victory.

Nations Democratic Executive Committee New York Votsin Pep Wea Republican Party Fedes United States Indiana Oui New Jeraey Connecticut California Colornia Nevada Newamopshire Linlane New Jerey Maine Presient Gettysburg Hancock Hmanews Orfer National Democratic Committee OWM Barngt

Forwara Felie Democrats Condemn Ivtiana Election Outcome

A damaged reforming plea laments Democrat and Independent voters in Ivtiana after a Tuesday election. It condemns Republican success as a surprise to all and accuses corrupt leaders of purchasing votes and importing opposition resources.

Ivtiana Thia Republicana R Publica Tiean Piriy Mare Eis 'Ev Theas Srom

Provisional Call to Strengthen County and Township Campaigns

An executive committee statement urges renewed energy for county and township organizations to secure votes in upcoming elections. It argues the current presidential race will hinge on unified effort, predicting small majorities in rate elections and urging volunteers to maximize turnout across precincts.

Eapers Membesa Congrea Econ Seaid Polla

The Late Unpleasantness and Democratic Resolve

A political commentary urging Democrats in Tadiana and Ohio to awaken from lethargy after defeats. It argues the need for vigilance against a hostile, ignorant opposition and predicts a November battle, citing New York New Jersey and Ohio as pivotal states and Gettysburg as a rallying symbol. It emphasizes unity, duty, and mobilization for the November election.

Tadiana Ohio Democrats of the Union Democratic Party of United States Theisa Todiana Thiu Indiana Gettysburg Maine New York New Jersey Empire State Horatio Seymour Hanccock

Election Odds in November Favor Hancock Victory

The piece argues that financial and political stakes favor General Hancock across multiple states this November. It laments Democratic strength from four years ago and asserts a fair vote will secure Hancock broadly and end Democratic preponderance.

General Hancock

Prominent Jersey Citizen Seeks Hancock Tariff Clarification

Theodore P. Randolph, Morristown, writes Gov Hancock from New York urging a fuller public articulation of tariff views. He argues the interview misrepresented Hancock and calls for a commission of experts to propose measures that protect American industry while funding government.

Mason New Jefery Hancock Morristons, N. J W’atterson Guardian Theodore P. Randolph Gen. W. 8. Hancock Governor's Island Sataxa New York Dean Goverson Jersey Europe Eaton’s W. S. Hancock Theo P. Randolph Morristown N. J

English Author on the South Sparks Union Campaign Debate

English author Thomas Hughes spoke in Chicago praising Southern forbearance after the civil war and challenging Radical papers. The piece notes Hughes and Rugby founded a Tennessee society and argues Republicans would reject liberal voices if Garfield wins and campaign tensions rise.

Thomas Hughes Chicago Hughes Eucessee Messrs. Hughes Rugby Tennessee Ingersolls Blaines Conklings South General Grant Garfield Enys New York Herald Grant Dows Conkling Jewell

Bonds and election fraud claims in Indiana 1880

A damaged fragment cites allegations of fraud by wide awake Democrats and a court bond in the District of Indiana. The document names Gustavus Datt and William R. Miner bound to $1000, with October 11 1880 and October 12 1880 dates noted, and ends with a political remark on the Republican senatorship amid Indiana Republicanism.

Philadelphia Afbrighs United States District of Indiana Gustavus Datt Wiliam R. Miner Indianapolis William R. Miner A. D William W. Dudley Clares Foxe Dudley United Indiana

Tariff talk stark contrast with price data and court bias

The Indianapolis Sentinel is cited arguing tariffs do not affect prices and accusing Republicans of manipulating court politics. It claims wheat iron and pork prices fell under tariffs and calls for investigation of Supreme Court judges amid partisan attacks.

Indianapolis Sentinel Republican Party

Fragmentary OCR Briefly Notes a Local Engagement

A damaged text fragment references a newspaper duty and engagement. It hints at a late engagement and a vocal event but provides no clear names, dates, places, or outcomes. The readable portions suggest routine notices or brief society items without concrete facts.

State election battle warned of fraud and vigilant defense

A political column denounces Republican bribery and intimidation in the election fight. It blames Democrats for not understanding the enemy and urges active campaigning to ensure a Democratic victory. The piece predicts defeat for radical influence and calls for vigorous, united effort in November.

Patay Thie

Political Bitter Endings Duel Over Supreme Court Ruling

The letter argues Republicans control the state bench and may overturn the recent constitutional amendments. It accuses Wor sden and Biddle of defying the people, predicts Elliott and Woods will uphold the amendments, and labels last Tuesday's electoral result a minor, dishonorable victory for the Reads. It condemns carpetbaggers and Radical party tactics in Kentucky.

Republican Party Supreme Court of Indians Republicas G.t Wll Horaki Benot Ita Buisipes Beniss Revareie Hadi Supreme Court Supreme Bench Worsden Biddle Democrata Carpet Alley Kentucky Radical ‘Party

Hancock as Standard-Bearer for President in Wartime Reform

A patriotic call extols Hancock as superb in war and grand in peace, praising his character as spotless and a friend of the people not the politicians. It urges Loyal Army support for his nomination, claiming brains and loyalty favor him and calling for Union and Pacific victory.

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Ex Governor Horatio Savitour Speaks at Democratic County Meet

Ex governor Horatio Savitour delivers a speech at a Democratic county convention in Litchfield Connecticut. He touts Hancock’s life as a model of honest governance over alleged political decay, criticizes centralization, and contrasts Union with Nation in a rally that notes shifts among Republicans and prominent cabinet figures.

Horatio Savitour Litchfield Conn Hancock Renouvel Polistc

Tariff Recusal Vote Recorded in 1866 Proceedings

A fragment notes a July 10 1866 discussion where Mu Ponrsa questioned free trade and a later April vote by Garkeld to recuse tariffs on iron wool and steel. The terse OCR reads as a political debate with tariff adjustments discussed within the Belt era records.

Ponrsa Ent&t Garkeld

Indiana auction tally reshapes Porter majority and Senate

An auction sale in Indiana Tuesday knocked down about 13 500 votes to Porter for roughly 1 000 000 dollars. Porter's majority is estimated near 7 000 with about 6 000 for the rest of the Republican ticket. The Senate remains tied and the House shows a Republican majority.

Indiana Porter Senate House

The Sacr River and Its Waters Mentioned Again

The Sacr river is a classic stream that runs through a great country and its waters are praised for exhilaration and curative powers. Yet many people grow heated when the subject comes up, prompting further discussion to enlarge the topic at present.

Rebels and Factions Clash Over Flags and Regions

The piece portrays the North's Tur uld Rebel and followers of the old party as fighting over national symbols. It labels Longatraet and Mosby as current prominent figures representing that party’s stance, accusing them of sowing regional hatred.

Tur Uld Etripes Longatraet Mosby

Republicans Shame in State Victory Prompts Revolt Hint

A speaker accuses Republican leaders of contemptible trickery in winning and predicts a major revolt within the party before November to hand electoral votes to General Hancock. The remark frames the victory as shameful and calls for political realignment.

Hancock

Preliminary skirmish stirs county voters and flags

The text forecasts a larger battle ahead and claims the 38 star flag will march to victory. It accuses Southern and Philadelphia voters of supporting the Longstreet party, urging residents to check the official vote to settle doubts.

Gettysburg

Market Reports and Wheat Prices From Trow’s Perfection Invincible

Market notes show wheat varieties including red and white, bran and shorts quoted per ton or per hundredweight. Shipping rates and miscellaneous staple items listed with miscellaneous garbled entries attributed to W D Wells and Co and Martin Wade.

Trow Triumph City Mills Magnolia

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