Political Forecast and 1880 Election Stakes
The piece argues Democrats carried 1876 by large margins and warns of a hard race in 1880. It names John Sherman as a likely Republican candidate supported by Treasury power and many office holders, urging Democrats to stay true to their party to preserve their hope.
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Democratic Party
Tilden
Hendricks
John Sherman
Providence
Democratic Congress
U. S8. Treasury
States map elections set for November ballot day
The Washington Post lists eight states to vote November 4 with contests for governor major officers and legislatures. Candidates include Maryland James A Gray Republican and William T Hamilton Democrat Louisiana Louis Wiltz Beattie Gouvernor and party tickets Minnesota Pillsbury Rice etc. Greenback party runs separate tickets in several states but may withdraw before election day.
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Washington Post
Maryland
John 8
Pillsbury
Edward Rice
New Jersey
New York
Lucius Robinson
Alonzo B. Cornell
Pennsylvania
James P. Barr
Samuel Butler
Wisconem
Jas. Jenkins
Goverernor
Wm. E. Smith
Louisiana
Louis A. Wiltz
Taylor Beattie
Greenback
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Letter from Jim Brennen in Cincinnati claims elopement
The Star publishes Jim Brennen's letter from Cincinnati to his wife saying he plans to go away forever and curses parties in the city. He admits taking Mrs. Thomas on a trip to Ireland as a defaulter. A Cincinnati acquaintance writes Brennen and a woman named Kate Smith were married there under Edward Burham and Kate Winters, last Thursday. Brennen was seen in Cincinnati Friday and later on Fourth street with a gaudily dressed woman while attempting to borrow ten dollars. Mrs. Brennen seeks his imprisonment for justice and urges public effort.
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the Star
Jim Brennen
Cincinnati
Edward Burham
Kate Winters
Brennen
Fourth Street
Yellow-fever threat ends as Memphis depopulated quarantine lifts
Following the first frost, refugees return to Memphis and quarantine points. The epidemic was declared ended last Monday and quarantine was raised the same day. Inspectors on trains and river front guard posts were disbanded as authorities wind down the response.
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Memphis
Mississippi Way Promotes Joint Debates and Civility
Northern critics may be startled by Mississippi leaders plan for public debates between Democrats and Republicans. Parties propose issues discussed openly with both sides present, joint committees to maintain order, and inclusive barbecues to revive the era of good feeling.
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Mississippi
North
Perdition
South
Political shift expected in Senate by 1881 date
Rosy Coxkling spoke in Brooklyn predicting changes in the Senate on March 4 1881. A Washington Post correspondent notes potential party gains and losses across New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Ohio Connecticut and other states, outlining projected 1881 and 1883 Senate compositions and possible vacancies.
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Rosy Coxkling
Brooklyn
N. Y
Senate
Washington Post
Kernan
New York
Randolph
New Jersey
Wallace
Pennsylvania
Eaton
Connecticut
Thurman
Ohio
Bruce
Davis
Ind
Kellogg
Louisiana
Oregon
Indiana Democrat Hox J G Shankurn seeks renomination
Secretary of State Hox J G Saankurn clarifies he aims for the current post and will accept the convention decision. Shanklin is praised as an effective officer and the Democratic party is urged to back him for a second term in Indiana.
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Hox
J. G. Saankurn
Shanklin
Indiana
Fall Moon Supposed Digression From Indianapolis Journal
The writer cites the lack of Rad activity from Kernan of the Okolona States and promises a forthcoming Indianapolis Journal supplement with full details on the pet’s fall moon whereabouts and his actions for the Radical cause.
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Rads
Kernan
Okolona States
Indianapolis Journal
Ohio governor race yields 1611 vote margin for Foster
The official count shows Foster the Republican winner over the opposition by 1611 votes out of 670911 ballots cast. The small margin reflects the narrow victory in the Ohio gubernatorial election.
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Ohio
Foster
Franklitn Lanpers Visits Indiana City for Private Affairs
Franklin Lanters, the man touted as Indiana's next governor, visited the city last Saturday. He avoided electioneering, saying it unwise for those seeking the gubernatorial nomination to campaign statewide.
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Hoy. Franklitn Lanpers
Indiana
Howard Tragedy Commentary Press Coverage Ahead of Trial
The Herald presents extended press remarks on the Howard tragedy awaiting disposition by the Circuit Court convening the last Monday in November. The coverage aims to satisfy public curiosity until the case is resolved.
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Herald
Howard
Circuit Court
Morgan raid claims due by January 1 1880
Adjutant General Russ announces that Morgan raid claims on file must be drawn and filed with the Quartermaster General by January 1 1880. If not completed, claims will be barred after that date.
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Adjutant General
Russ
Adjutant General's Office
Quartermaster General
No Supplement This Week Angers Some Subscribers
The Herald notes no supplement this week and says those owing one or two years may receive a chrome during the holidays to settle accounts.
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Herald
Lanphers Questions Greenback Vote Totals in Ohio
Hon Franklin Lanphers argues General Ewing received 20 000 Greenback votes in Ohio based on prior ballots where Greenbackers had 30 000, and the latest election showing 10 000 votes, implying a shift in support.
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Franklin Lanphers
General Ewing
Ohio
Observer predicts Robinson lands 30000 vote edge
The Utica Observer forecasts a 30 000 vote majority for Robinson re election, asserting confidence in a strong win while noting its role as observers of politics.
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Utica
N. Y
Robinson
Unclear Text Fragmentions From Historical Note
The readable phrases imply questions about totals and classifications in a cryptic historical entry. Key names and numbers are not clear, leaving the main outcome or event indistinct and the source text too garbled to identify a concrete incident or date.
Fanchon the Cricket Charms Columbus Audience
The Columbus Ga Times lauds Miss Boyle as a charming actress in the role of Fanchon the Cricket. Her singing and stage presence drew sympathy from the crowd, transforming the Opera House into Cricket’s forest with a moonlit shadow dance. The paper expresses hope she may visit Columbus again.
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Pahehon
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Fanchon
Miss Boyle
Gilled Opera House
Cricket
Demaree Grocer Builds Trade and Breads for Poor
George D Demaree, a young grocer, started one year ago with a small stock and rapid growth. He plans an addition to his store and will donate five hundred loaves of bread to the poor on the anniversary. Circuit Court in Switzerland County opens with the murder case State v Lyons against Moses Lyons near Patriot. Prosecutors J D Works J A Works J Harrington. defense by Carter Griffith and W R Johnson.
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George
Switzerland County
Moses Lyons
Eling van Dolio
Patriot
J.D
J. A. Works
Vevay
Harrington
Indianapolis
Carter
F .M. Griffith
W. R. Johnson
E. C. Hamlin
Circuit Court
Jefferson County
Indiana
Lancaster Township
Town 5
Camp Creek
Dupont
Mary Hamlin
Adm
X. Cravens & Cravens
Atty’s
Meanest man in Owen County Ky exposed
John Rice is named as the town’s meanest man after he obtained a deceased sheep’s carcass for its wool, cleaned it, sold part of it, and others ate from it. He was tried, fined twenty dollars and jailed ten days.
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Owen County
John Rice
Jordan Lucas
Rice
Drowns While Crossing Ohio River near Vevay
Last Friday evening between seven and eight oclock John Revo and John Ty Irvin were drowned while attempting to ford the Ohio River. They had been working over the river building fence and planned to reach a boat to cross. Failing to find a boat they attempted to wade the river and were swept away.
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Vevay Democrat
John Revo
John Ty. Irvin
Ohio River
Fire Alarm Highlights Dr. Lewis Stable Blaze on Mulberry St
Fire alarm Saturday night reported an incendiary act at Dr. J. R. Lewis’s stable rear Mulberry street between Main Cross and Third. Fire found early and extinguished before spreading. A buggy accident near Gertz’s corner injured Cyrus Evans of Kent. Mrs. Rice and her son unharmed.
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J. R. Lewis
Mulberry Street
Main Cross
Third
Cyrus Evans
Kent
Man Bets He Can Suck Five Dollar Eggs
In Plain Dealer report Arthur Donaldson and Griffin Oliver recall a man named Jackson who rode up with deputies and offered to bet he could suck five dollar eggs. He allegedly took 35 eggs before making his exit. Also noted is Indianapolis new insane asylum ready for reception per Superintendent Rogers with Jefferson county’s share to follow. ten inmates are currently housed there.
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Norra Vernon
Arthur Donaldson
Griffin Oliver
Jackson
Indianapolis
Rogers
Jefferson County
Cornett's Dry Goods Store Pending Substantial Makeover
GC. C. Cornett the established dry goods merchant is repainting and improving his business house. He promises it will be the city’s handsomest establishment and credits fair dealing for his prosperity. Jonnx L. Woopritt of Henry county Ky reports a pumpkin line with 75 pumpkins averaging 50 pounds. The New Castle Eminence Ky telephone line is slated for completion by November 5. Dominky Noxon, formerly of this city, died at Fudianapulis.
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Jonnx L. Woopritt
Henry County
Newcastle
Eminence
Dominky Noxon
Fudianapulis
Gentlemen and Ladies List Extracted Names in Madison Office
A historical note lists a long roster of ladies and gentlemen by initial or surname. The document names Miss Katie Entemen Mrs Estelle N Demaree Miss Nettie Paul Mrs Mary Walters and many others as part of a community registry, with headings indicating GENTLEMEN'S LIST and various initials.
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P Deniss
Mary Douglss
Katie Entemen
Mies
Henrietta Fonter
Mary Fare
Elwin Harris
Kenney
Misa Kate Krepps
Mary Kien
Mary Lorch
Eien. Mannion
Ellen Moore
Julia Miller
TD McKay
Elizabeth Phillips
Florenge D Phillips
Nettie Paul
da Potter
Hettie Porter
Lida Read
Mabel Scholl
Josephine Thomas
Belle Tullis
Mary Ann Tague
Mary Walters
Laura Wittich
North Vernon Man Swindled by Hudson Villa Trade
J C Hassey of North Vernon Indiana met S Miller in Cincinnati and traded his farm for a Hudson villa deed and railroad bonds. Miller fled after selling the farm for 18000 cash near North Vernon. he was arrested yesterday on the victim's complaint.
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North Vernon
Ind
S. Miller
Hassey
Miller
Hudson
Hussey
Indiana
Starch Makers Convene Set Prices At Three Cents A Pound
A convention of starch manufacturers met at the Western Hotel in this city on the 20th inst. Representatives included E. M. Erkenbrecher Cincinnati W. Glenn Taylor Cincinnati W. F. Piel Jr Indianapolis Hl W Shoeller and Thos White Edinburg John Clements Madison and R Johnson Madison. They agreed on three cents per pound for unchemicaled goods as the regular price baseline for Louisville Cincinnati Indianapolis and Madison with other areas to follow by freight rates. Correspondent notes guardian discharge for Sewell Isabella Wesley case in Cincinnati and the Madison M E Ministerial Institute program with twenty seven subjects at Guilford Station near Lawrenceburg.
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E. M. Erkenbrecher
Andrew Erkenbrecher
Chemical Starch Works
Cincinnati
W. Glenn Taylor
Geo. Fox Manufacturing Company
W. F. Piel, Jr
Wm. F. Piel & Co
Indianapolis
Hl. W. Shoeller and
Thos. White
Blue River Star
Dr Kixes New Discovery for Consumption Promoted
Advertises a remedy claimed to cure Consumption and throat lung ailments. Offers a free trial bottle at J. E. C. F. Harper's drug store to convince skeptics before buying a full sized bottle.Published in 8 40 (4).
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J. E. C. F. Harper's Drug Store
J. E. C. F. Harper
Cure Salve Advertisement for Skin Ailments
The Salve is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For J. and C. F. Harper Madison.
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Madison
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