Fifty Cents a Day and Black Labor Politics
The Indianapolis correspondent urges Democrats to form a thorough Indiana organization to oppose the colonization of negroes, criticizing Republican gains from black amendments and warning that white votes have shifted against the party. The piece labels a Chinese cheap labor scheme as worse and notes protests by white Republicans.
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Louisville Courier Journal
Indiana
Republican Party
Republican defeat forecast for New York 1880 outlook
The article predicts a Democratic majority in New York and Brooklyn exceeding 70 000 next year, with Republicans needing large statewide gains to offset. It compares 1876 figures and current margins, concluding the Republican outlook is brilliant for a defeat in 1880.
Democratic gains and proposed state consolidation debated
The Cincinnati Commercial argues consolidating the southern states into four to create a radical Senate majority, while noting such moves require state consent. It cites 11 Democratic district gains from 85 total across several states and warns Republican campaigning northward remains contested by figures like ex-governor Woopronn of New York and Joey Looan of Illinois.
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Radical defeat in Louisiana stirs party actions
A committee of twelve Republicans moves to obtain the affidavit of Exvtra Pinkston, jailed in Canton Minnesota for murder. Hayes recommends silencing the dollar backers to gain votes for Indiana Democrats. A demand for more southern negroes is issued. Maine Radicals complain at being served, while a doctor accepts his medicine.
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Louisiana
Canton
Minss
Hayes
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Fler Man Faces Silver Demonetization Vote Question
Fler Man is known to favor silver demonetization yet faces scrutiny over whether he will vote accordingly. The issue centers on his stance and potential impact on the legislative path.
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Fler
Voorhees and silver money clash in Senate debate
The Senate debated reform plans amid fierce argument over the presidents and Secretary Sherman's financial agenda. Voorhees introduced a resolution denouncing new financial agitation and defending coinage, treasury policy, and currency stability, amid broader commentary on greenbacks and public confidence.
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U.S
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Negroes Interviewed on Kansas relocation promises in Greencastle
A Sentinel reporter presents two colored settlers from Greencastle and their accounts of promised housing, cows, and wages if they move to Kansas. Jake McMerrick, 40, says agents asked for 10,000 to 20,000 colored people with plans for houses and pay. Ned Wood, 44, reports family of nine and offers of 50 cents a day for board. Several intend to return if funds allow. The piece also includes world population and mortality estimates, noting deaths about 35.7 million yearly and births around 104.8 million daily.
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Washington Letter Dec 4 1879 on currency crisis in Congress
From Washington December 4 1879 special correspondent reports Congress dives into a muddled currency debate after Hayes and Sherman propose retiring greenbacks Western Republicans denounce the move. Democrats largely sit out while Bayard supports continued greenbacks with limits. Civil service reform praised but viewed as familiar. Public view shows intra party splits and likely no change this session.
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Negroes Transported to Indiana Amid Aid Society Claims
Washington reports 400 southern Black workers arrived yesterday and were sent on to Indiana. Local organizers claim thousands more will follow under the National Aid Society promise of free transport and $40 cash. Investigations show few have received money, while Indiana employers allegedly offer 50 to 75 cents daily. The aid society continues distributing circulars promising $40, house rent, and work with free railroad passes.
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To Parts Unknown in PraAN Avents
A Jackson county perjury case collapses as MacGovern fled after indictment and a North Vernon meeting discussed the state of affairs. Friedley David Overmeyer John Overmeyer and others attended. McGovern and bondsmen defaulted while accusations accuse Ben Harrison and officials in persecuting citizens over a $400 affidavit.
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Ayer’s Ague Cure: a safe vegetable remedy for fever and ague
Quinine and arsenic are warned against as harmful remedies. Ayer’s Ague Cure is presented as a vegetable alternative, free from quinine or deleterious ingredients, claimed to permanently and rapidly cure fever and ague, improve liver function, and act as a tonic and preventive in malarious areas. A. A. Fretageot & Co. act as agents.
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A. A. Fretageot & Co
Civilians over soldiers in presidential choices
The Philadelphia Record notes that the 1876 election of Tilden shows voters favor civilians over soldiers. It argues that except in war there is no reason to choose military men for presidents, as history has favored civilian leaders both in war and peace.
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Tilden
Philadelphia
Grant to Visit New York Incog at Hotels
The New York Sun notes Philadelphia chatter that Ulysses S Grant will make a brief, incognito layover in New York without bearing the formal honors of his rank. It speculates he might even register under a subordinate name such as Mr. A. Simpson.
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