FoH president Winfield and Hancock named VP candidates
The slate lists Winfield of Pennsylvania for president and Hancock of Indiana for vice president. The ticket emphasizes regional balance and party leadership ahead of the upcoming ballot.
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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1880
Page
2
Hypocrisy in politics over Chinese labor and tariffs
The piece accuses radical Republicans of courting money power and importing Chinese labor to undermine American workers. It cites Garfield’s stance on Chinese immigration and the Burlingame treaty, arguing Democrats protect labor while Republicans favor manufacturers, railroads, and cheap foreign labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Jim Garfield
Republican Party
Cosrier- Journal
Democratic Party
Garfield
Hayes
New England
California
Kepblican Party
Garfheld
Gar
Fiell Calls to Protect American Labor by Job Quotas
Fiell argues employers must give Meir work to Chingmen and let American workingmen compete. He says this is protecting American labor with a vengeance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiell
Meir
Corruption Claims in 1880 Elections Stir Up Party Debate
The piece accuses Republicans in Texas and Ohio of electoral fraud and repeats claims from the era about forged votes and repeaters. It cites census data to argue fraud occurred October 12 and warns Republicans to avoid self-destruction amid tariff pressures and political attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thia
Ohi
Dada
Gioen
Republican Party
Ohio
United States
National Republican Committee
Tariff Reform Debate Winds Through Campaign
The article accuses Republican leaders of exploiting tariff fears on the eve of the October election and claims they avoided public debate. It notes a planned Tariff Court bill by Senator Eaton of Connecticut and predicts broad Democratic support in Congress, with action slated for December.
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Rads
Congresa
Eaton
Consneelicut
United States
Senate
Howe
Congress
Call to Rally Behind Hancock in ACO Nations Need
A wartime style political exhortation urges Democrats and patriots to mobilize for Hancock. It warns that defeat endangers republic and liberty, contrasts Hancock with Garfield and Grant, and calls for unity, courage, and action to resist perceived Republican threats.
Republican Testimony on Garfield Credit Mobilier Record
Republican testimony before the Portland Committee on January 14, 1873 claims Garfield denied stock or dividends from Credit Mobilier or Union Pacific. Garfield’s sworn denial clashes with Judge Poland's February 1873 report alleging he accepted ten shares and a dividend balance paid by Ames. Sources note later Times articles questioning involvement and motives in the Credit Mobilier affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Credit Mobilier
Union Pacific Railroad
Poland
Garfield
Ames
Me. Ames
Political scandal and calls for punishment over Credit Mobilier
The document condemns perjury and fraud linked to Credit Mobilier stock, urging Congress to punish implicated figures. It cites Garfield’s alleged unpaid shares, notes suspicions of loans, and a pattern of deceit. It also references President Hayes and Cheater Arthur amid alleged customs abuses and bribes at the Port of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Credit Mobilier
Oakes Ames
Hayes
Cheater A. Arthur
Port of
New York
United States
Brave Men to the Front in Election Clash
A 19th century editorial urges voters to back General Hancock in the upcoming election. It criticizes the Republican party, warns against apathy and fraud, and calls for a strong democracy to prevail on November 21 with honest counts and constitutional liberty.
Infidelity rise blamed on Northern Republicans and ministers
The writer laments rising infidelity in the North and accuses Republicans of moral decline, alleging church leaders back the party’s disunion agenda and praising a controversial presidential candidate tied to past frauds. Reading youths are urged to question religious leaders who support such politique.
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Prore
Magon
Dizon
Republican Party
Jan
Garfield Letter on Chinese Labor Sparks Labor Reform Debate
A 1880 letter from J A Garfield to H S Morey is cited accusing Republicans of supporting Chinese cheap labor to depress wages. The piece urges Indiana workers to weigh the candidate’s stance before voting for the Presidency, arguing the treaty with China would flood manufacturing districts with cheap labor.
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Garfield
Indiana
How Garfield Voted in Congress Since 1862
A summary of Gen. Garfield’s congressional voting record from November 3, 1862, highlighting support for greenbacks bond issues and currency measures, and opposition to the silver remonetization and wealth taxes, portraying him as aligned with capitalists and corporations.
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Garfield
Republican Party
Congress
Senate
National
Carter Harrison
Illinois
H. B. Wright
Garfield in Congress Venting Against Chinese Labor and Silver
A critical record portrays James A. Garfield opposing measures to curb Chinese coolie labor and opposing remonetization of silver. It accuses him of supporting vast public domain giveaways to corporations and pushing free trade, including tea taxes, while criticizing tariff changes.
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Garfield
Congress
Republican Party
Uncle Sam
Nevada
England
The
Cobden Free Trade Cle
Garfield Support in Congress Under Fire Over Moral Questions
The text accuses Garfield of voting with a large group against sympathy resolutions and siding with corporations and monopolies. It mentions De Golyer swindle and Credit Mobilier bribe as examples of alleged corruption, arguing Garfield’s moral unfitness and urging honest men to withdraw support.
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Garfield
1863 Elected To Congress Campaign Claims
The document lists numerous alleged scandals and corrupt schemes linked to an 1863 congressman candidate. It accuses him of frauds including the Credit Modelier, Sanborn, Jadien ring, Back Pay thefts, and more. It condemns his votes on pensions, labor equality, and taxes, predicting extravagance and corruption if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
District of Columbia
O. O. Howard
Robeson
Geo. F. Seward
General Shields
John Sherman
Citizens urged to report election crimes to Senator McDonald
The Indianapolis Ledger calls Indiana readers to report bribery perjury and illegal voting from the late election to Hon. Joseph E. McDonald Indianapolis. It asks for specific verifiable charges with witness names and residences and notes offenders may be reached by requisition. The paper requests newspapers to copy the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Joseph E. McDonald
Indianapolis
Ind
Republicans Favor Chinese Labor Imports Say Garfield Endorses
The piece accuses Republicans of opposing American labor but supporting Chinese pauper labor to depress wages. It claims Garfield supports large Chinese immigration to harm workers and urges laborers to back Hancock, asserting workers will reject such tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Hancock
Political Surprises Ahead in State Elections
The article notes GOP shock from Maine results and Democratic upset in Indiana, blaming well-funded office-holders for influencing state races. It hints Pennsylvania may deliver a surprise, suggesting voter conscience and tariff positions could spark a change in favor of Hancock.
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Maine
Indiana
Pennsyvania
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Hancock
Hancock Boom Rallying Cry for People's Rights
The poem urges men with plow and labor to back Hancock as a noble, honest public servant. It calls for unity, banners, and song to resist corruption and celebrate Hancock’s rise. News from the East and West is cited as inspiring hope for workers and voters alike.
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Wester Plains
Hewitt Affirms Garfield Letter On Chinese Labor
In New York at the Cooper Institute on Friday evening Hon Abram S Hewitt asserts the Chinese cheap labor letter attributed to General Garfield is genuine after comparing it with his own letters. He warns a forgery would require a consummate artist and notes Garfield’s known stance favors employers' interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper Institute
New York
Abram S. Hewitt
Garfeld
Garfield
Garfi
Tus American Newspaper Directory of 1880
The Tus American Newspaper Directory published by Geo. P. Rowell & Co. for 1880 is described as the greatest and most useful book of its kind. It contains over a thousand pages, bound and printed well, detailing information on more than ten thousand publications and their circulation. It is touted as invaluable to advertisers and notes twelve annual editions costing $123,574.71 to produce.
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Geo. P. Rowell & Co
Garfield or Hancock in heated party campaign choice
The Herald outlines a partisan battle over Garfield and Hancock with extensive Republican-sourced evidence alleging dishonesty against Garfield and praising Hancock as honorable, urging readers to choose between them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
James A. Garfield
American Union
Winfield Scott Hancock
Hypocrisy Alleged in Political Scandal Commentary
The writer condemns Bob Ingersull for infidelity while noting Robert preaches while practicing vice. The piece attacks ministers who denounce him yet back a corrupt president, calling them hypocrites for supporting a thief and bribe-taker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Ingersull
Robert
Prominent Figures Rally for Hancock in NY Outlook
Historian George Bancroft supports Hancock. Robert C. Winthrop, veteran Whig and ardent Republican, also endorses him. General Daniel E. Sickles quits the Republican party and aligns with Hancock, recalling his Gettysburg wounds and partnership with the hero in battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bancroft
Hancock
Robert C. Winthrop
Daniel E. Sickles
Gettysburg
Garfield nomination chatter and Gass critique in Ohio press
Two days before Garfield was nominated at Chicago the Cincinnati Commercial, Ohio's leading Republican newspaper, denounced the Chicago chatter about Gass saying he has no record to run on and warned that it is extreme foolishness to waste time on him.
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Garfield
Chicago
Cincinnati Commercial
Ohio
Gass
Corning Views on Tariff Stir Over Garfield Record
The Albany New York figure Hon. Erastue Corning argues the tariff debate exposes Garfield’s tariff record. He claims Corning is among the nation’s leading employers and says Republicans erred in pushing a tariff scare now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erastue Corning
Albany
N. Y
Tariff Policy Stance in General Hancock Letter
General Hancock advocates maintaining the core features of current tariff policy that have supported industrial growth and protected American workers from competition with Europe’s underpaid labor. The letter emphasizes continuity rather than changes to tariff structure.
Gettysburg hero urged in Indiana political pitch
A voter appeals to oppose stronger government and bayonet rule in the name of God and liberty. The speaker claims Franklin Landers supporters back the Democratic ticket and predicts General Hancock wins Indiana by 10,000.
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God
Gettysburg
Franklin Landers
General Hancock
Indiana
General Hancock Advised For United Nation and Prosperity
The fragment urges a rule by General Winfield Scott Hancock on the coming Tuesday to unite the country, seek happiness, and secure prosperity for all citizens. It reflects a historical rhetorical call to leadership and national harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield Scott Hancock
Garfields du hénovary menher of me bee Trade Club
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Jas A Garfield and a trade club in Eng, with unclear context. No clear event dates or roles are readable. The item appears to be a brief notice or mention rather than a full report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. A. Garfields du Hénovary Menher
Bee Trade Club
Engad
Garfield vote on tariffs and knowledge ban echoed in rebellion
A clipped historical quote recalls Garfield voting twice on heavy tariffs for tea and coffee and a knowledge tar, described as part of suppressing rebellion. The passage suggests the era’s conflict over prohibition and unity, noting the rebellion’s collapse and sectarian division.
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Garfield
Free trade quotes attributed to Garfield dates
The excerpts present Garfield quotes praising free trade with dates July 10, 1888 and April 1, 1870. The first says nothing can be said against free trade, the second notes Dhdarn scholarship on the side of free trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Dhdarn
Garfeld
Blackwoods Macartsg republished by Leonard Scott Co
Leonard Scott Publishing Co reprints Blackwood's Magazine and periodicals at 41 Barclay Street New York. The volume includes Dr Wortles School Bush Life in Queensland Memory Be Enchanted Bridle The Roof of the World Lois A Sketch and Society and the Salons before the French Revolution. Annual price is 4 dollars for one periodical or 15 dollars for all with prepaid postage.
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Blackwood
Leonard Scott Publishing
C O
Barclay Street
New York
Ayrshire
Central Asia
Lieutenant Wood
Leonard Scott Publishing Co
N. Y
London Quarterly
Edinburgh
Westminister
British Quarterly Reviews
Market Reports From Trow's Perfection Flour Range
Market notes list assorted commodities with limited readable terms such as flour brands, navy beans, potatoes per bushel and molasses. References to lard and tallow appear, with fragmented phrases suggesting price quotes or stock items in a historical market column.
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