Indiana Reform Clubs urged in every township pledge
For Congress Benonl Fuller of Warrick County and for Prosecuting Attorney Joan Brownlee of Posey County named. Posey and Vanderburgh districts discussed with Wilden and Reform Clubs urged across Indiana. Tilden praised for Reform Administration and economy as Republicans shift support. presidential candidates described as Presbyterians.
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Tilden Hendricks touted for reform and tax relief
A partisan screed claims Alabama voted Democratic with fraud and violence, while urging Tilden and Hendricks to reform, cut taxes, and restore prosperity. It praises Governor Tilden for saving New York $8 million and argues for broader reform and fiscal responsibility nationwide.
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Centennial Letter on the Philadelphia Exhibition August 1876
Regular correspondent notes record crowds warm weather and new attractions at the Centennial Exhibition. Prof King launches the air ship Buffalo to 3,000 feet with ten aboard, landing near Perth Amboy. Ohio’s progress in agriculture coal iron railways and education is praised while new museum displays add stuffed animals. The Egyptian Princess exhibit fascinates visitors and a 7,000-strong state troops encamp at Belmont. Rumor of Chicago receiving the Exposition buildings follows a Scott-led plan, deemed premature but plausible.
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Sigel Supports Democratic Ticket in 1876
General Sigel declares support for the Democratic Presidential ticket in the 1876 election in a Sun letter. He says Democratic platform and Hendersons letters align with his views and he will defend them, while reserving independent state and city political action on national matters not involved.
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Adams letter endorses Wilden in New Jersey politics
In Quincy on Aug 4 1876 Charles Francis Adams writes to editor Hugh F McDermott endorsing Wilden over Hayes as best fit to meet political emergency. He criticizes The Commercial Advertiser and dismisses Knights of the Golden Circle as a Morton myth spread to wield power in Indiana. Cincinnati Enquirer notes.
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Cincinnati Inquirer
Notable step in Brooklyn Bridge progress Aug 12 1876
From Our Own Correspondent in New York describes the nearing completion of the Brooklyn Bridge soars to the sky with anchorages and four main cables. Roebling plans assemble strands, pier heights and roadways at 135 feet, while cost overruns push estimates beyond eleven million. Longshoremen strike and city labor unrest loom as Brooklyn finances two thirds of the total.
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Indiana Speech Fires Up Campaign Rally at Hotel Bates
D W Voormurs arrived in Indianapolis and spoke to a large crowd outside Hotel Bates. He framed the race as a fight for law and order, endorsed labor ally Blue Jeans Williams, and urged unity with the Democrats to defeat the Republicans in October and November elections.
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Indianapolis
Bates
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Deligion
Editor hints Hayes may win several states
In response to an inquiry, the editor of the New York Sun suggests Hayes is likely to carry states including Vermont and Iowa, though the statement ends abruptly. The note reflects early election forecasting and regional expectations without firm outcomes.
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Probable Democratic Sweep in Electoral Votes Cited
A Cincinnati Enquirer story notes probabilities early in the presidential canvass. It lists Democratic leads in many states with electoral votes totaling 199, suggesting comfort for victory even with optional adds like New Hampshire and possible gains in Ohio Michigan Nebraska and Illinois. It warns political prophecy is dangerous yet optimistic. It ends with a tale of a young New Yorker winning a $5,000,000 heiress and not being ashamed of her miner father.
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