The County Convention To Nominate County Officers
The Democratic convention meets in one week on January 31 to nominate candidates for county offices. It aims to unite Democrats, pledge support to the chosen ticket, and elect capable leaders. General Manson will speak, drawing a large turnout from Posey County voters.
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Register
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Posey
Cenoral Manson
Aod
Democratic Party
Gen. Manson
Political clash over national vote and party power
A fragment argues Republicans could win national votes and expand Congress seats even with a minority. It contrasts Republican control with Democratic majorities, mentions Kellogg witnesses and forgeries in Hayes electoral matters, and critiques Indian policy and military expansion amid alleged political maneuvering and corruption. The text references Oregon and Montana conflicts and unrest.
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Republican Party
Clothing and speeches shape Democratic hopes in October
The Ciovionati Enquirer argues clothing boosts Democracy in Indians over Governor Williams plain talk. It lauds Williams for clear homespun ideas likely to bear fruit by October. It predicts Heisman, Grose, and Orth losses in upcoming elections and cites county returns showing Democratic gains and Republican losses.
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Ciovionati Enquirer
Williams
Heisman
Grose
Orth
Hayes Invasion Rumors Prompt Treaty Warning
Dispatches from Texas and Washington claim Hayes invaded Mexico again amid border threats by cattle thieves and marauders. Critics deem the move a fraudulent presidential order that would breach a solemn treaty with a foreign power. Republicans face another predicted setback.
Madis on miss man to build a Washington to St Petersburg railroad
S A D Greaves of Madison Miss would build a railroad from Washington City to St Petersburg via Behrings Strait if funded. The piece notes his hopes and questions how living relatives feel about memories of jurors in the Heilman-Collier case while mocking bankruptcy law and urging strong Democratic support for Powey County.
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Madison, Miss
Washington City
St. Petersburg
Behring
S.A. D. Greaves
Heilman- Colrier
Fragmented nineteenth century legal and political notes
The passage wanders through bankruptcy claims against H. i Martindale proprietor of the Indianapolis Journal, disputes over Heilman stock, a Supreme Court ruling on illegality, and reflections on Louisiana frauds. It mentions Grant and Key for 1880 and notes about a patent peach cite and watermoldn cutter, with tensions about jury reach and party loyalties.
New York Lev er Demagogue and Bankers Reformites
From Our Own Correspondent August 16 1878 New York details Dennis Kearneys hostile stance against reformers and socialists in a looming clash with bankers at Saratoga who seek practical measures to revive payments. Observer notes police corruption, Edison style invention claims by James Gresham, and a dramatic 18 mile swim by Bowery photographer Dim mers to crown champion long distance swimmer of the United States. Ravix.
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J.D. Hagee
Detroit
George Walker
Charlies B. Hall
Boston
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Philadelphia
B. B. Sherman
David A. Wells
George A. Buller
New Haven
Halsey Williams
Pittsburg
G. C. Barrett
Louisville
Mr. Torre
Homendale
Ctme
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Edison
James Gresham
Gresham
Mr. Gresham
Hunter's Point
Bas
New York Custom House
General Merritt
Custom House
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Congress
Gren. Merritt
Bowery
Dimmers
Barlem Bridge
Manhattan Island
East River
New York Bay
Staten Island
United States
Ravix
Bedford St. Baldwin
New Harmony
Posey
Indiana
H. A. Mattigan
Evansville
Ben
J. Spooner
U.S
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Messenger
Indiana polling: Democrats gain in state vote spread
Special to the Cincinnati Enquirer reports Indiana voters in Bevrorr and nearby counties show Democratic gains since last election. Data covers Tippecanoe, Boone, Hendricks, Parke, Clay Owen, Vigo, Lawrence, Vermilion with Dems ahead in several counties and a statewide Democratic lead around 14,700. Republicans rally to Voorhees as Nationals rise.
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Boone
Hendricks
Putin Yill
Parke
Clay & Owen
Vigo
Lawrence
Vermilliv
L'ippéckuoe
Democrata
Col. Wilson
Bedford
Republicana
Voorhees
Vaaally
Bargains and political shifts haunt Hayes era coverage
From our Special Correspondent in Washington August 16 1878 Roberts of the New Orleans Democrat testifies of a Louisiana bargain to restore Democratic control even at the cost of the presidential ticket He described promises to Nicholls as central and suggested a McVeagh Commission aimed to ease Packard’s defeat The piece also notes Thurman’s Ohio speech praising his financial critique and worries over cabinet stability with Devens tenure discussed and Hayes denying knowledge of a potential retirement Austin
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THE
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New Orleans
Met
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Nicholla
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Lamar
Congress
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McVeagh
Packard
Sherman
Matthews
Louisiana
Nicholls
Wm.s. Chandler
Thur
White House
Slayes
Gianta
Deveng
Devena
Grant
Mexico Again Invaded Special to Cincinnati Enquirer
A private telegram from the border reports American troops crossed the Rio Grande and clashed with Mexican forces. Mexican residents near the frontier rush to aid their countrymen as General Ord withholds details while General Sherman is expected soon. At Fort Duncan near Hace Pass the Alamo bell summoned volunteers as Mexican movement increases on the river.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
San Antonio
Tex
Rio Grande
Ord
Sherman
Hace Pass
Alamo
Fort Duncan
Grant movement push for Grant presidency named Key for second spot
The Post excerpt reports Postmaster General Tyner telling friends during a Europe trip that Grant backers are earnest in seeking his presidency. He noted debate over a vice presidential choice and that General Key was proposed and adopted as the second name.
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