09 Apr 1880
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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1880
Page
1
The Peters burg Democrat reports a large Democratic ring in Pike County aiming to carry the county for the party this fall and defeat fleorman for Congress. It notes a statewide Democratic ring with about 250000 members to ensure Indiana votes solid for the Democratic ticket.
The Indianapolis correspondent reports a alleged formidable movement to back General Manson for governor, though Manson will not seek the office and is expected to be nominated and reelected as State auditor despite Republican opposition and Cincinnati press criticism.
The passage hints at a split in support for the Gran ticket with Judge Tom Serrie of Florida backed by the south while a New York or Indiana candidate may challenge him. Possible alternatives named include ComBack Ort or CoLFAX.
A call to tight discipline and early selection of active Democratic workers in Posey County. The message urges mobilization to secure a 700 vote majority against Hinman in the coming district fight.
The Indiana vote of 1878 shows a 53 000 plus majority against Radical acts and professions. Iam Morton C Hayter withdraws from pursuit of the Republican governor nomination, signaling limited electability. The piece also cites Chicago convention organization and Kansas expectations for Blaine and Grant.
The text notes sixteen Todiana counties with total white Republican votes 2000 fewer than fourteen years ago, mentions Posey, a Kentucky convention soon, and urging Heir Man to back Sherman. It cites Evansville Republicans backing mixed schools and questions turnout to attract North Carolina supporters. It estimates 2600 Democrats could yield a county majority around 1000.
Reports show large Democratic gains in outlying townships and major cities. Evansville’s election produced a sweeping victory for Bridwell and the Democrats, with wards split and control contested. Stateline districts and counties such as Posey, Vanderburgh, Sullivan, Grant, and Knox swing Democratic, while Shelbyville faces violence and arrests amid a radical effort to disrupt polling.
Notice calls the First Indiana District Democratic Congressional Committee to meet in Evansville at Col. Charles Denby’s office on Tuesday April 13 1880 for organization and to fix time and place for a district convention to nominate a congressional candidate and other district officers. Members or proxies from counties without appointed members are to be represented by the county committee chairman. WM. Swint secretary.
In Gisbee township Benton county during 1873 General Manson spoke to a wary Democratic crowd amid Republican taunts. A Fort Wayne lawyer challenged him on the Pacific road bill, and Manson rebutted with a Phillips fight tone. The meeting ended with Democratic cheers and a slight village vote gain.
From New York April 2 1880 a correspondent reports color blindness among railroad workers and notes forthcoming Pennsylvania Railroad tests for color discrimination astigmatism and vision acuity. The piece links railroad safety to universal testing and highlights how competition spurs advertising and retail packing including Rogers Peet & Co. It also mentions Central Park plans a zoological garden and the Metropolitan Museum opening with a proposed Winter Garden. De Lesseps departs, promises a return, and a court blocks attempts to halt the Brooklyn Bridge project.
The Press of Philadelphia argues Mr. Tilden’s nomination hinges on his 1876 presidency and the public belief he was cheated out of that election. It portrays him as a embodiment of self government, reform, civil service economy, and constitutional decentralization, while noting doubts about his health for a new term.
Quinine and arsenic form the basis of many Ague remedies and are last resorts for doctors and laymen. Ayver's AGUE Cure is a vegetable discovery free of quinine and deleterious ingredients. It claims to cure fever and ague rapidly and permanently without injury, and also serves as a tonic and preventive for malarious districts, stimulating the liver and biliary system. Agents listed as A. HH. Fretageot & Co.
Washington dispatch notes rising activity in Democratic efforts to unite factions across states. House moves toward Star route deficiency and public printing funding while Senate backs immediate deficiency bill. References to Blaine, Conkling, and regional political tensions color the outlook.
The report notes an average of seventeen marriage licenses issued daily in Chicago. It also states divorces are so numerous they cannot be catalogued.
Finnie Graham and Jeannie Granau wed at the bride’s parents’ home on March 31 1880 with Rev. Geo F Culmer officiating. Ward Bundy link announced on April 6 1880 with Rev Culmer at the same residence.
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