Soldiers' Reunion Brings 60000 to Indianapolis
A large Democratic oriented reunion of ex soldiers from across Chicago Baltimore Cincinnati Milwaukee St. Louis and Louisville Indiana hosted 60000 attendees. Governors Hendricks Palmer and Bigler spoke as resolutions denounced Republican policy and urged national harmony and reform.
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Indianapolis
Chicago
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Louisville
Kentucky
Indiana
Parker
New Jersey
Curtin and Bigler
Pennsylvania
Palmer
Illinois
Blair
Michigan
Letter from Charles Francis Adams on reform and Tilden
In Quincy Massachusetts on September 27 Charles Francis Adams declines speaking due to poor health and argues for a new reform policy. He praises Samuel J. Tilden as the best choice to unify the country, reform corruption, and stabilize finances and foreign reception, urging a fresh, vigorous approach.
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Manstrexp
Charles Francis Adams
Democratic Committee
Quincy
Mass
Czar Sm
Ohio
Republican Party
Mr. Hayes
St. Loui
Publica Ortb
Mr. Tilden
Samuel J. Tilden
CuanLes Feanois Adams
Veterans rally for Tilden in Union soldiers address
The New York Sun reports the Union Soldiers' and Sailors' Reform Association issued an address September 28 in Washington. Major General Joseph Hooker and other officers signed, urging veteran support for Democratic candidates and calls for pension relief and political organization to influence the upcoming election.
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Tilden
New York Sun
Union Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Reform Association
Washington
Ohio
Indiana
Joseph Hooker
J. W. Denver
Alpheus S. Williams
P. B. Fouke
C. G. Aleshire
Joseph Brown
Col
B. Gordon Daniels
J. M Butler
Snoenya
Union
Aiden
Hendricks
Wheeler accused in St Lawrence Champlain blackmail case
Proceedings in the DE sarhiee St Lawrence and Champlain case reveal one affirmative result naming William A Wheeler as a blackmailer. The report centers on legal action and potential charges arising from alleged coercive conduct linked to the dispute.
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William .A. Wheeler
DE. Sarhiee St. Lawrence and Champlain
Ex Gov Seymour Speaks at Utica Democratic Ratification
Ex Governor Seymour chairs a large Utica Democratic ratification meeting on Sept 29 expressing deep concern over moral and material distress in the nation. He urges reform, criticizes Republican leadership, contrasts party plans, and endorses a Democratic presidential and congressional slate to restore checks and reforms.
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Utica
N.Y
Seymour
Democratic Party
Wheeler nomination under fire in Radical ranks
The piece condemns William A. Wheeler as tainted by prior records and political misdeeds, arguing he should withdraw alongside Orth and Morgan. It accuses Republicans of risking defeat by backing corrupt nominees, urging courage and consistency in opposition to such candidates. A closing joke about a father asking to borrow the paper follows.
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Pacific Railroad Committee
Orth
William A. Wheeler
Morgan
Wheeler
Republican corruption fund alleged in 1876 Albany appeal
An 1876 Albany Argus excerpt claims the Republican State Committee sought money from officeholders, portraying it as a coercive fund-raising appeal. The piece accuses Republicans of blackmail to support presidential election efforts and contrasts with Democratic funding.
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Albany Argus
Republican State Committee
Republican Party
State of
New York
Flrra
Democratic Party
Atill
Henry A Guippen
Grn
Jno
N. Knapp
Fifth Ave
Springfield Republican
Hayes
Republicans and Soldiers Critique of Congressional Inaction
In a Baltimore Gazette letter to the editor, Ex-Soldier accuses Republicans in Congress of stalling veteran benefits. He cites House bills extending bounty claim filing to 1880 and retroactive pensions for 1812 veterans, plus a Senate inaction critique and call to soldiers to note the contrast ahead of elections.
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Baltimore Gazette
House of Representatives
Congress
House
House Pension Committee
Republican Party
Trustee William A Wheeler named in New York Sun notice
A docket item notes William A Wheeler serving as a trustee in a New York Sun notice dated September 27. The fragment mentions J 8. Eldridge of Boston and Genrea W DP-F in association with Wheeler, indicating a trust or estate matter prior to 1860.
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New York Sun
William A. Wheeler
J 8. Eldridge
Boston
Trustee Rigging Scandal Sparks Company Reorganization
A stock company faced an illegal scheme where trustees demanded 20 000 each for four years to drop an appeal. Stockholders paid the money to settle, leading to reorganization and later lawsuits to recover 5000. Proceedings moved to the US Supreme Court after a relative judge recused. Eldridge and Brown have since died.
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Wheeler
Wheeler Eldridge
Brown
Edwards Pierrepont
United States Supreme Court
Mr. Eldridge
Mr. Brown
Charges Against Governor Tilden Debunked in Press
The New York Times and other papers say the income allegations are withdrawn or discredited. The New York Tribune finds many points answered, while the New York Freeman’s Journal argues the denial is credible and should be accepted as Tilden’s. The Springfield Republican and Philadelphia Times declare the 1862 charges broken down and crushed.
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New York Times
The
New York Tribune
New York Frening Post
Tilden
Sinnott
Springfield Republican
Philadelphia Times
Reform 18 and public trust in officials call for honest change
The piece argues officials from President to Secretary of War are public servants, not private perquisites. It cites past scandals by a Vice-President, Speaker, Senators, and cabinet members, urging voters to choose honest leaders from another party to achieve real reform.
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South
J. Tilden
T. A. Hendricks
Abraham Hewitt
National Democratic Executive Committee
Durban Ward
Ohio
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
New England
Massachusetts
Vermont
New Hampshire
Congress
Republic
House of Representatives
Secretary of the Treasury
Navy
England
Louis
Carpet Bag Government in South Carolina Politics of 1860s to 1870s
The text discusses South Carolina tax levies rising from 500000 in 1860 to later periods, critiques the Republican convention's endorsement of national administration efficiency, and portrays Hayes as bringing continued taxation and carpetbagger influence. It cites Patterson Chamberlain and Mackey as proponents of ongoing fraud and misgovernment.
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South Carolina
Hayes
Patterson
South
North
Denial Clears Governor Tikten of Perjury Charge
A report states the New York Times retracts the perjury charge against Governor Tikten in the Toledo and Wabash Railroad matter. It notes acceptance of the denial as conclusive, with a withdrawal of the charge in the absence of further appeal.
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New York Timesjon
Tikten
Toledo and
Wabesh
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