Hancock as Democratic Hopeful Stirring Party Debate
The piece traces Hancock as a military pick by a ten year anti military party, notes his army links and critique from Indiana Democrats. It covers the political landscape around the Cincinnati convention, Nye Nast cartoons, and vice presidential hints involving William H English of Indiana with history as a copperhead and bank president.
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Indiana
English
Sanders
Connecticut
William JH. English
National Bank
Wm. H. English
United States Supreme Court
Washington
Texas
Jesse D. Bright
Congress
Knights of the Golden Circle
Tinduna
Garfield and Arthur Win 60,000 Majority in New York
Mr. Conkling asserts Garfield and Arthur secure a 60,000 vote majority in New York State. The claim focuses on a projected landslide result and party alignment.
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Mr. Conkling
Garfield
Arthur
New York State
Garfield letter of acceptance to appear around July 12
A letter of acceptance from Gen. Garfield is expected to be published about July 12. The missive is anticipated to reflect his ability and the party's character.
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Garfield
Major General Hancock Faces Question of Resigning Commission
The article notes Maj. Gen. Hancock draws $7,500 yearly pay and receives five rooms of quarters along with five cords of wood monthly or the equivalent forage for five horses. It raises the question whether he will resign his commission.
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Hancock
Democratic VP Candidate Donates To Chicago Relief Fund
The Democratic candidate for Vice President gave one dollar to the Chicago relief fund after the great fire. Bowen's Prairie philanthropist poured a half-bushel of potatoes into the same fund and will vote for him.
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English
Chicago
Bowen
Chicago Times Depicts Iowa Democrat At Cincinnati Convention
The Chicago Times criticizes Iowa’s John P. Irish as a fat young man with an unwholesome underdone pastry look and abundant hair, describing the scene after Bebe of New York secured adoption of a resolution on temporary rules.
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Chicago Times
Lowa
Cincinnati
Bebe
New York
John P. Irish
Iowa
Democrats split over Tilden fraud issue in 1876
The New York Sun argues Democrats must nominate Tilden to keep the fraud issue alive. Cincinnati's response, declaring “somebody else, no issue, and defeat,” signals a dramatic shift. The piece laments the party abandoning the 1876 stance and wonders what war cry remains without the fraud claim.
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New York Sun
Tilden
John Kelly
Cincinnati
Luz
Garfield and Hancock in fight over reform and party power
The piece defends Garfield against Credit Mobilier charges and attacks Democratic critics, notes Hancock’s Civil War role and Surratt event, and argues the race is a battle between reform and Democratic dominance with Hancock as the party instrument.
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Hancock
Surratt
Booth
Lincoln
Gen. Hancock
District Court
Mrs. Surratt
Garfield
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Gen
Hancock Nomination Critiqued by Press Across Nation
The Cincinnati Gazette estimates that hotel and banquet expenses for the late convention ran about 310000, with 300000 in beer and 160000 in whisky sold to visitors. The paper notes little love for Hancock among Democrats for his Civil War service, yet nominates him. The Chicago Times calls Hancock a grave political blunder and questions his capacity to lead.
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The
Cincinnati Gazette
Bouston
Gen. Hancock
Durbin Ward
Cincinnati
Chicago Times
West
Hancock
Garfield
Gen
Nomination and the Prospects for Democratic Unity
The piece argues Hancock’s nomination humiliates the Democratic Party. It contends North and South Democrats abandon their record and pledge to a Republican soldier who fought against the party. It questions Southern support and calls the nomination a renunciation of Democratic principles.
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Hancock
Democratic Party
Solid South
National Union
Cincinnati
Potter
Pendleton
English
Connecticut
Morrison
Davis
New York
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Irngis
Ohio
Lincoln
Pic
North
South
Our Cass Letter from Cass Iowa July 22 1880
A Cass, Iowa town note reports a new Condit post office to be run by blacksmith Mr. Graham at the Center, plus local handiwork, homecomings of the Ketchams, new windmill at the Center Creamery, and farm activity including plowing and a strawberry ice cream festival at the Congregational Church with about twenty five dollars profit.
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Cass
Iowa
Rxpress
Graham
Ezra Ketcham
New Jersey
George Ketcham
Friend
Congregational Church
Jones County
Sec
Board of Snipe Ore
A.D
R. Dov
Anamosa graded school events and local notes
J Byerly of Caga led the re sart of the Anamosa graded school with Florence Noyes third. Misa Noyes won a botany prize. Prof. Duddy and family plan a Cass vacation home stay. Albert Condit in Dubuque will miss four weeks. Hot weather affected swine and several fine animals died. Silas Sams found a turtle carved with his name in 1853. the same turtle reappeared near the same spot. A hen cares for four kittens, then eight, with brooding antics and feline feedings.
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J. Byerly
Caga
Anamosa
Florence Noyes
Misa Noyes
Prof. Duddy
Cass
Albert Condit
Dubuque
Silas Sams
Soma
Clinton County Three Way Race For Congress Emerges
In Clinton, three candidates Cotton Ellis and Potter vie for the congressional nomination. Supporters praise effort and party service while debating who best serves the district. The piece notes past delegate outcomes and calls for selecting the best man from any county.
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Clinton Herald
Clinton
Congress
Judge Cotton
L. BE. Ellis
W. M. Potter
Cotton
Dinks
Potter
de Wite
Distriet
Clinton County
The
Herald
Tam Irish Arrives Amid Political Fracas at Iowa Delegation
A turbulent scene unfolds as Tam Irish barges into a room with the Iowa delegation, declaring authority while others mock his conduct. Murphy and allies condemn the display as they retreat to celebrate with drinks, amid an outburst described as shocking and discordant.
Supervisors Adopt Township Assessments Record
The Auditor presented a recap of township assessments, which was adopted and ordered placed on record. The report lists district by district values and steps taken to finalize the apportionment, reflecting official action on local fiscal matters.
Dress Parade Praise for Hancock From Veteran Says He Shines
In Chicago a veteran officer quoted on the street declares General Hancock the best on dress parade and believes no other man in the United States can compare, summing up the matter with plain praise and certainty.
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Indianpolis Journal
Hancock
Army of the Potomic
Stancock
United States
General Hancock a pompous, egotistical officer noted
The Black Hills Daily Times derides Gen Hancock as vain and overbearing. It recalls a 1872 CheyenneAgency incident where Hancock demanded attention, belittling a minor lieutenant, and recalls his fear of an old Indian visitor aboard a steamer. The piece mocks his stature and manners and vows proof of his character.
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Black Hills Daily Times
Hancock
The
Weis
Missouri River
Gobbier-Strutter
Stancock
Cheyenne Indian Agency
Wancock
Bancock
Jim
Mart Coulson
Gen. Hancock
Happy Family at Cincinnati with Murphy and Irish
In the Grand Hotel lobby a Davenport man named Murphy vented a grievance to members of the Iowa delegation. He attacked John Irish as the focal point of his ire and claimed Sam was tired of being run by Irish and his crowd.
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Davenport Gazette
Iancock
J. J. Murphy
Garfield
Daenport
Scott
Murphy
Brotherskite
Hiram Price
Congress
Jerry
State Register
Grand Hotel
Lowa
Davenport
John Irish
Sam
Irish
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