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Newspaper
Marshall Messenger
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1876
Page
4
The commentary recalls baseball action with Jewell and Pratt on base, Babcock driving in a run to Grant, and Taft scoring on a fly to Morton, highlighting political figures in a metaphorical score. The piece blends sports imagery with civic figures to convey current events.
The Lincoln Times promises a free copy to any responsible Logan county resident only if Tilden and Sendricks are elected president and vice president. Subscribers are barred from this offer.
Former Governor Seymour refuses the New York gubernatorial nomination and declares he will remain active in politics and work for the Democratic Party’s success.
The New York Express notes silence on ex confederate brigadiers approving Grant's nomination of Longstreet as United States marshal for London area. It adds Longstreet will vote for Mayes and Wheefer, implying political maneuvering without clear reactions.
The hion F. W. Bird praises Gov Tilden's letter as a statesmanlike exposition of the country's needs and remedies. He doubts how an independent voter can support both letters and the writers.
It is gratifying to find many republicans who recognize Mr. Tilden’s ability and deem him fit for president. His Republican vote in this city and state will be very large, won over by character and actual reform.
The Boston Post notes centenarian statesman Centennial Dix who seeks to rally the blue with veteran zeal. Although he has lived a long life and held office for decades, the item injects irony by noting his lack of direct participation in the wars.
The Louisville Courier Journal warns that American travelers in Washington risk seizure and plunder by President Grant. It cites Bluford Wilson’s private effects as proof of his aggressive stance and notes the organs endorse Grant and his actions.
The Syracuse Courier warns that electing Tilden or Elays could lead to an unpredictable president. It names possible contenders like Conkling, Morton, Blaine, Cameron, Shepherd, or a regency, urging voters to avoid risk in a lottery of leadership.
The President's letter to Governor Chamberlain omits any reference to the robbery of African Americans by a Republican ring that controlled the Freedmen's Bank. The stance suggests a government unwilling to protect property, yet it allegedly deploys agents to steal the modest savings of poor and ignorant people.
The Louisville Courier-Journal notes Babcock remains superintendent of public buildings in the District of Columbia and expects Gen. Grant to retain him through his term. It cites a scathing view of the president’s corruption praised by his supporters as “strong native honesty.”
A Chicago Courier reporter met Pat Kelly exiting the Republican headquarters. He claimed a Pekin thunder storm was predicted and he sought to sign a contract to furnish Sour Mash Custom with a lightning rod to shield him from the deadly fluid, referencing an Indiana ally.
A political message assigns 16 years of governance to the Republicans and blames them for a severe financial crisis. It urges voters, especially the indebted and poor, to support Tilden and Wendricks, arguing Hayes and his party offer no relief.
A Wisconsin editor advertises that any non subscriber in Monroe County who pays two dollars now may receive the Monroe County Republican starting July 4 1876 with payment due only if Tilden and Hendricks win the presidential election. No Tilden no pay. The notice invites readers to subscribe and backs the claim with a bold promise of payoff.
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