Hendricks Says Democratic Support Feels He Will Run
Indianapolis interview with former Senator Thomas A. Hendricks reveals strong Indiana Democratic backing, belief he could win if nominated, and his candid, cautious stance on a presidential race. He criticizes Republican War issues, signals possible new departure movement, and notes plans for a Pacific coast tour without speeches or letters.
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Grant
Civil Service and Revenue Reform
The New Departure in Democratic Strategy
An editorial warns that many Democrats oppose the new departure due to misreading the party’s stance. It argues the Ohio Democratic resolution accepts the three amendments as constitutional and seeks to focus on present issues like poverty relief and fair taxation, while opposing Radical attacks. The piece claims the new policy strengthens the party against corruption and despotism.
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Morton & Co
Double-summersault act irks Van Amburgh managers
Managers Frank Gardner and John Barry threaten to throw a double at the end of the leaping act involving ten or twelve horses as part of Van Amburgh & Co. show. Their displeasure centers on a performer described as a double-summersault man.
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John Barry
Iron Age gains ground in ships and city buildings
The era marks a shift from wood to iron across industries. In 1870 Clyde ships, 186 iron built, no ironless vessels. Iron dominates naval hulls, masts, yards, and even sidewalks, vessels, and railcar frames. Woodworkers yield to iron crafters as shipbuilding vitality shifts and commerce prospers.
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York Commercial Advertiser
Hendricks for President 1872 Urged by Indiana Press
A Lafayette Dispatch editorial champions Thomas A Hendricks as the Democratic front runner for 1872 noting his broad liberal mind and authenticity. The piece urges forming Hendricks clubs in districts to push his nomination and cites favorable coverage from the New York Commercial Advertiser. It also mentions clergymen visiting Van Amburgh & Co. menagerie and a Round Lake camp meeting anecdote.
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Hendricks and the Presidential Nomination Question
A survey of political maneuvering around Thomas A. Hendricks shows rivals pushing to portray him as pursuing the Democratic Presidential nomination. Officials deny his active candidacy, stating he will neither seek nor oppose the nomination and may stay in private life while his name could be presented at the National Democratic Convention.
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A Little Affair in Louisiana Ends Without Nerve
In Ouachita City near Monroe Louisiana two neighbors Johnson and Jones agreed to a seven up for five dollar wager. They drank and Johnson won then Jones refused to accept the money. They planned a duel with blank cartridges to test Johnson’s nerve but the pistols held no bullets. The crowd gathered as the moment arrived with tense silence.
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