Garvin Poised to Win Indiana Congressional Seat
The district embraces a strong Democratic majority and Lincoln Garvin is positioned to win the Congress race. Democratic organization surges as the Republican push falters, with estimates suggesting a 4000 majority for Heisman’s defeat and Marvin’s election likely on October 8. The piece argues to rally Democrats to bury Republican influence in southwestern Indiana and reject the Hayes era fraud.
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Heilman
Thomas Wy. Garvin
Congress
Republican National Committee
Heisman
Hia
Garvin
Louisiana Returning Board
Hayes
Sherman Faces Inquiry Over Intimidation Claims
The piece portrays John Sherman pressing to have intimidation investigated while claiming Republican supporters would prove Louisiana swung to the Democrats through organized mass influence. It asserts the committee’s refusal spurred GOP backlash and questions Sherman’s witnesses and motives amid partisan signals.
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John Sherman
Louisiana
North
Sherman
Ribbon Movements Doomed Foilwan’s Chances
In a striking turn, the blue and red ribbon campaigns overwhelmed foilwan, sealing its fate as the rival efforts dominated the scene and sidelined foilwan in decisive fashion.
Democratic campaign opens in Indiana with statewide speakers
The Indiana Democratic campaign kicks off with Hon. David Turpie and Harry Pitcher in Evansville, Major Menzies in Princeton, Peter Maier in Cannelton, Colonel Charles Denby in Boonville, and Hatfield with Julius Coleman in Mt. Vernon. A strong crowd in Posey County is expected. Also notes Republican hurdles as Ex Governor Morgan enters the race and Voorhees fires up South Bend. Democrats in Indianapolis seek to hold firm on principle over office in the 7th district.
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Indiana
David Turpie
Indianapolis
Harry Pitcher
Evansville
Major Menzies
Princeton
Peter Maier
Cannelton
Charles Denby
Boonville
Hol. Hatfield
Julius Coleman
Mt. Vernon
Juel Posey County
Mesars
Hatfield and Coleman
Burglar’s Blue Ribbon Total Abstinence Society urged
From Our Own Correspondent in New York July 27 1878 a witty urged temperance crusade for burglars. The piece mocks police leniency toward thieves while detailing a drunken burglary at Mr Sweezy's house and a plan for balloon travel to Europe. It notes Jay Cooke’s estate creditors meeting and hints at looming political shifts in Louisiana.
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Cooke
New York
Jimmy
Mr. Sweezy
Sweezy
Sing Sing
John Bb. Gough
Schroeder
Europe
Republicans face Massachusetts poll wave in Congress race
The Republican National Committee felt a Massachusetts wave last week predicting Republicans cannot win Congress seats this year. Democrats urged rapid action, claiming 1876 activity will give Garvin a 4000 majority, while observers question the Radical party’s pattern of disbanding where offices seem unattainable.
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Republican National Committee
Massachusetts
Heisman Theme in Congressional Campaign Tactics Ahead
A historical newspaper fragment discusses potential joint canvassing in the district with Garvin to sway votes. It suggests a national committee bid of $10,000 to influence the race and questions African American voter support and placement on an electoral slate. Jar Ben Yarrison plans state canvassing this fall.
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Heisman
Garvin
Ben Yarrison
Voorhees Speech Sparks county political chatter
In South Bend, Voorhees began a speech as Col ax vanished from under his bed, sparking intrigue. Republicans doubt Heiman can secure a 1700 vote majority in Vanderburgh. Support for Heisman remains minimal beyond light chatter as Posey county circulation of Voorhees’ speech is urged. Florida Democrats stay active with a solid delegation, Garvin leads in New Harmony pools.
Washington Letter on Hayes War and Porter Case Rumors
Our Washington letter reports rumors that Hayes administration promised New York post offices to Grand Army members, signaling Republican infighting and anti-Conkling maneuvers. It notes Porter's re hearing and claims of impartial boards may undermine military influence in government, while highlighting cross-party views on the Porter case and disputed Sherman letter testimony.
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Eniveror Tik
New York Sun
Hayes
New York
Grand Army of the Republic
Conkling
Custom House
Post Office
Sun
Robeson
Grant
Fitz John Porter
Porter
Army
United States
Legislative Hall
Court House
Potter Committee
Atlantic City
Sypher
Louisiana
Sherman
Kelly
Hale
Democratic vigor in Egypt district boosts November victory
From Egypt Wrackeray July 29 1878 declares the Democratic party strong in the district with candidates named for county offices and a likely Townshend congressional nomination at Carmi on August 1. Townshend expected to win by five to ten thousand over any rival. The editor supports resumption, banks, and labor interests, opposes rich as opposed to labor, and urges turnout against Hayes and Sherman. Also notes general election agitation and remarks on a Nevada silk hat and Petersburg housing facts.
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Wrackeray
Inz
Epior Reaisten
Democratic Party
Congress
Carmi
R. W. Townshend
New York
National Greenback Party
National Banka
Grant
Hayes
Sherman
Brigham
Ditch Route Report Set for Posey County Hearing
A 1878 Posey County ditch route report outlines a path from Bethel Township to the Henderson Pond through scattered lands owned by local residents and others. The report, filed by viewers, will be heard on September 4 during the September Term of the court. Alfred D. Owen and the County Auditor issue the notice.
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Commissioners’ Court
Posey County
Indiana
Bethel Township
Henderson Pond
Black River
New Harmony
Grayville
H. and
J. Sanders
Willian Price
Thomas Mumford, Jr
David Waller
John E. Whitson
Joseph and
Malcomb Miller
Job Utley
Henry Beckley
James H. Jones
John L. Harris
Alfred D. Owen
Ditch and watercourse plan filed for Posey County lands
Notice that Report of Viewers for a March term describes a watercourse from near Black River, through lands of Boze man Funsdon Ellis Alman and others, extending to Gales Ford on Black River. The report dated September 4 1878 is filed and interested parties are notified. Alfred D. Owen auditor.
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Commissioners’ Court
Posey County
Indiana
Old Black River
V. P. Bozeman
Henry Funsdon
Oliver Ellis
Weaton
T. Robb
John Alman
James Cale
T. Rob6
Thomas Alman
A. Grigsby
Alvin P. Hovey
Black River
Gales’ Ford
W.P. Bozeman
Walter Fitzgerald
J. W
Thomas Robb
Arthur Grigoby
J. W. Thompson
Alfred D. Owen
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