Porter Wins Indiana Vote in Historic Election Shake Up
Porter defeats Garfield in Indiana as Republicans gain control of the legislature. Early returns show Porter with a 4,000 plus lead in governor’s race and Republicans sweeping several congressional districts. Indianapolis reports large victory celebrations while Democrats concede shifting majorities across counties and warnings of continuing political realignment.
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Andere
Governior
Clark County
Ives
Indianapolis
Eventinal
Journal
Republican
Petutus
Warwick County
Garfield
Landers
Enpinapolis
Louisiana
John Hanna
Porine
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H. P. Batowin
Cleveland
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Cincinnati
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Recantations and treachery in 1880 campaign plea
A Durerman decries past treachery from 1860 rebels and Arnold. He argues for punishing treachery among southern democratic peers with political death by voting in November, asserting union preservation and rights, citing Maj John Andre and Fort Sumter as precedents. The piece laments civil war loyalties and urges unity for the Union.
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John Andre
Tarrytown
Andre
Arnold
United States
Fort Sumter
Union of North America
Union Party
Union
John Andrewe
Durerman
Political realignments favor Garfield across Midwest and beyond
A sweeping list of politicians from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and beyond announce switches from Democratic or Greenback to Garfield and Arthur. Notables, local officials, and party affiliates in New Albany, South Bend, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, and smaller towns embrace the Republican ticket, citing business stability and national unity. The piece highlights numerous individuals, clubs, and regional shifts shaping the 1880 presidential landscape.
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Tudgs Platt
Ilinoia
Austin Blair
Michigan
J. 8. Thompson
Los Angeles
Albert Allen
Bishop
Col. Webster
Baltimore
Johnston
H. C. Bolmer
Kenton
Hardin County
Frederic Stone
Congress
Maryland
Hamilton N. Eldridge
Chicago
Alex. E. Ferguson
Cincinnati
Ohio
Peter Sheldon
Chautauqua County
Col. Baxter
Hillsdale
Mich
Joel Pomerens
Holmes County
Estil
Demmocreta
Steer B. Barker
Indiana
Pike
Garfield Club
Trish Dergersin
Syracuse
EB. N. Bates
Springfield
Illinoia
John W. Shea
Oswego County
WN. Y
Philo
Orton
Wisconsin
Jacob Hinkley
Washington County
Bourbon Guard
Genarfield
D. D. Waldan
Franklin
Ind
Garfhc
R. J. McDonald
Muskegon
Walkerton
St. Joseph County
Dr. Marsh
Lafayette College
Easton
Tilden
Aod
John B. Ford
Jeffersonville
New York
Garfield
John C. Dudley, Jr
Sullivan Ind
Milwaukee Evening Chroni
Arthur
A. B. Kirkpatrick
Indianapolis
David Ramadell
Fulton
Arthur Banner
Robert Harris
South Bend
Greenback
P. Holton
Wixcotwin
Gar
Joshua Osgood
Maine
D. B. Purinton
Gresobacker
Coldwater
Mirat Loldish
Daniel Campbell
Jagletter
Mason News
Unger
Lawypto
Garald
H. Frensdorf
Verchant
Battle Creek
Jabez Nixon
Jackson County
Hancock
New Albany
Tnd
L. Wendel
Norwich
John J. Buell
Quinnessee
Porter
Chenny
Mclean
Democratic City Committee
Kankakes County
Hancock Club
Waldron
Norton
Limestone
Kankakee
Avid G. Hudson
Shakes Hancock
Frederic P. Rush
Rush
Elijah Newland
Rebar
Gareld
Jobo Carveth
Heq
Middleville
Miah
William R. Moore
Memphis
Marshall Jewel
Q Wen
Francia Charles Adama, Jr
Mase
Amee
Butler
Massachusetts Democacy
Geo. F. Penn
John R. Wallace
North Manchester
Wabash County
Finnon Club
DePauw American Glass Works
Garrick Club
George F. Penn
Charles DePauw
Cal
Thomas B. Swan
West Virginia
Accrdis
LO. Sloan
Madison
Wis
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Dew
W. F. Uphoff
Dane County
Madison State Journal
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Newton Township
Pike County
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Circuit Court
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Seymour
Henry W. Wilber
Vineland
N.J
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Drapier
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Weaver
Benj. L Robinson
Vevay
South Bend, Ltd
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W. A. Wilson
New Boston
Mercer County
Col Way. P. Read
Chicaua
Martin Swann
Bloomington
Tfl
Lawrence Weldon
Tate
D. W. Ots
Itera
Qed
J. B. Stoll
D. D
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Napoleon Democratic Rcy
Alton Hartmian
Jesse Overhuls
Napoleon Signal
M. A.merrifield
W. C. DePauw
DePauw American Plate Glass Works
Newland T
Charles LePauw
Pittsburh
James Patton, Jr
J. F.C. Mershon
Akron
William Cullen Gaston
Lancaster
Legatt
Hayes
Beagle
Hell
Lodianapolis
Wm. Conlee
Mount Sterling
B. Ball
National Hancock Veteran Association
James A.ield
Mount Vernon
Thos. J. Williams
A. T. Dennison
Mechanic Falls
Gove
Hiz cl
Smith-Ely
Vermont
Democratic Party
C. L. Sholes
Sholes
H. H. Vocke & Bros
Heydershott
Ottumwa
Hesaya
National Democratic
Ray Col
William, C. Wilson
Lafayette
Greenbackers
M. E Chittenden
Adrian
Wyandatee
Hich
House of Representatives
Senate
Novemene
Iodiana
Hlippis
Cincinnati Gazette
Indy
Democratic Independent Union
Brook‘Iyn
Smith
Hamilton Watford
Columbus
Bancock Legion
Unoion
Hancock Owes Government Funds Allegedly Double-Credited
Special dispatch reports Democrat figures misstate Hancock debt as $139 instead of $329. It details 1849 subsistence department credits, bookkeeping errors, and a 1887 deduction of $159 Hancock allegedly received twice. Discovery last August led to repayment actions and scrutiny of his conduct.
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Chicago Tribune
Wasumnaron
Hancock
William H."english
Geo. Hancock
Army
Treasury Department
Quartermaster
En. Hancock
Controversy Over Hancock Ambition and Reconstruction Policy
An article cites a 30 year unaccounted sum allegedly in Gen. Hancock’s possession and summarizes a Cincinnati Gazette interview with Gen. Grant. It portrays Hancock as ambitious and weak, recounts disputes over reconstruction in Louisiana, and references Grant’s criticisms of Hancock and military over civil power. Rev. C. H. Fowler is noted as the interviewer.
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William H. Hoglish
United States
Grant
Cincinnati Gazette
C. H. Fowler
Gen .Grant
Han
Louisiana
Sheridan
Reverdy Johnson
Congress
Johnson
Garfield
de Fowler
M. E. Church
Rail service schedule excerpt from Chicago era trains
Fragmentary OCR lists express and local trains between Chicago, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Niles, and Albany routes. Mentions daily and Sunday frequencies, night expresses, dining cars, and timing notes with personnel references such as Westwoath and Ledyard.
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Kalamazoo
Pacific Express
Atlantic
N.Y. Ax
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