The Maine Contest and Maine Governor Garcelon
The Register critiques Republican claims of fraud in Maine and defends Governor Garcelon as not guilty of ballot-box deceit. It contrasts Maine with alleged frauds in Louisiana and other states, warns Republicans against stigmatizing opponents, and notes Grant as a potential 1876 Republican nominee.
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Maine
State Board of Canvassera
Braine
Louisiana
Louisiana Returning Board
Returning Board
Florida
South Carolina
Indiana
Garcelon
Democratic
Magnison Wells
Gak- Celon
Mavison Wells
Democracy of the Union
Democratic Party
Twiep
New York
Tp Hobibtano
Ohio
Wells
Gardelon
Grant Seeks Nomination at Republican Convention
The piece describes Grant emerging as the leading Republican candidate with a bloc of 482 projected votes from major states. It notes the Chicago convention, Don Cameron taking control of the national committee, and regional factions converging to back Grant. It discusses regional vote counts and the narrow path to the 370 needed to nominate, with Ohio and other states potentially shifting if rival Sagaman remains in the race.
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Grant
Chicago
Don Cameron
SuerMan
New York
Joan Sagaman
Ohio
New York Letter Satirizes Poodles and Irish Refugees
From Our Own Correspondent in New York, December 19 1879, reports a traffic delay over a poodle on the Britannic loaned to a New York belle, with a $400 fine and $3 duty on dog and ship, while noting Irish immigration debates, Talmage controversy, and frictions within Tangent religious and fraternal groups in New Jersey and Newark.
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Dundreary
Custom House
Dameel
Lim
Bergh
Ireland
Parnell
M. P
Gem of the Sea
Green Island
Dominic Talmage
Long Island
Brooklyn
Talmage
Tabernacle
Aator
Odd Fellows of
New Jersey
Eagle Lodge
Newark
Indiana law on paupers cited for counties debate
A fragment cites a colonial era Indiana statute penalizing bringing paupers into the state to burden counties with charges. The writer urges enforcing it against Winnam colonizers at Washington, noting about 1,000 freedmen shipped to Indiana who rely on private charity and may end up on county support, implying a large collective debt.
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Indiana
Putnam
Shelby
Washington
Posey County Democrats Urge Strong Township Turnout
In a plea to Posey County supporters, Democrats warn against apathy in April township elections. They argue the vote shapes the county and district races, stressing the trustees’ power and the need for organized campaigns to ensure Democratic control of ballot boxes amid strong Republican pressure.
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Posey County
Trastee
Senator O P Davis hosts banquet after corn crop harvest
Wn State Senator O P Davis of the Parke Vermillion district has finished his 50 000 bushel corn crop and gave a grand banquet to his tenants and workmen. He may be the Democratic Independent candidate for Congress in the 8th district next year and could win by four to five thousand votes in a largely Republican district.
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O. P. Davis
Parke-Vermillion
Davis
Congress
Indiana Party Faithful Favor Hendricks With Ewachsn Possibility
The passage notes Hon. William A. Ewachsn as a well known Indiana Democratic figure who, while not seeking the presidency, would likely accept if nominated and would receive strong support from Hendrico and teammates across Indiana. It frames Hendricks as the preferred choice with Ewachsn as a potential acceptor.
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William A. Ewachsn
Indiana
Hendricks
Hendricus
Illinois Lettercaller Severs Ties With Republicans
A letter from J. B. Graham of Lycanville Warrick County urges Republicans to sever ties to save the Republic from monarchy. Illinois Democrats vow to elect the next governor with Senator David Davis as the Union’s friend, capable of defeating the Radical candidate by over 30,000 votes.
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Illinois
David Davis
Geant and Blaine Pitch Sparks Senate Resignations
The proposal suggests Geant and Blaine as replacements, but would force Blaine to resign his Senate seat to move to Askees. That would leave Maine with two Democratic senators after 1880, altering party balance.
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Geant
BlLaine
Blaine
Senate
Askees
Maine
Maine Republicans Standeth On Guard Against Federal Intervention
The statement argues Maine Republicans rely on their own ranks and warns that if Hayes brings in federal troops to the state it would rival in outrage the actions that made Grant infamous.
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Maine
Hayes
Grant
Tight squeeze in a drunken man’s embrace
A fragmented description portrays a drunken man’s awkward hold as a tight squeeze. The scene focuses on an uncertain moment of closeness and discomfort, with limited readable context about setting or participants.
Washington Letter from 1879 Congress and party notes
Our Washington Letter from December 18 1879 discusses Congress work including four appropriation bills and routine committee actions. It notes Speaker Randall pushing a business session, predicts adjournment before May, and reports on the Republican National Committee selecting Chicago for the next convention with Senator Don Cameron as chair. It also covers Maine politics, Governor actions in Iowa, Blaine’s stance, and questions about Cameron’s electability.
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Register
Congress
House
Senate
Randall
Republican National Committee
Chicago
Don Cameron
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Hamlin
Representative Pugh
Mainy
Iowa
Blaine
Maine
Cameron Chairs National Republican Committee and Grant Bid
The selection of Senator Cameron of Pennsylvania as chair signals strong Grant backing for a third term and imperial aims. The Camerons are portrayed as shrewd, wealthy buyable power brokers, with Grant’s nomination framed as inevitable due to money and influence. The piece labels the Camerons as corrupt yet capable fundraisers who will ensure the convention is bought.
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Pennsylvania
National Republican Committee
Gen. Grant
Grant
Gen Grant
Camerons
Don
Simon
United States
Simon Cameron
Camerones
Cameroons
Lincoln
Stanton
Drexel
Childs
Telephony rivals emerge amid lodge quarrel and charter theft
A new telephone company with a $1,000,000 capital plans to operate across much of the Eastern and Middle States, challenging telegraph firms. The dispute between Fagle Lodge and the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows heightened interest, while Harper's Newspaper for young people, recently praised, will double in size with a Christmas issue dated December 23, 1579.
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Fagle Lodge
Grand Lodge
Middle States
Harper's Newspaper
Rapix
How Orth Got His Slim Majority
James McCabe filed a petition challenging Orth’s Indiana 9th district win. Affidavits allege intimidation and illegal voting by Republicans. Claims include 35 Wabash College students and 14 minors voting for Orth, plus 29 outsiders counted for him. An editor asserts a Lafayette secret society traded votes for Orth and the Republican ticket.
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Orth
Washinaton
Jamesa McCabe
Indiana
T. E. Ballard
Lafayette
Wabash College
John C. Dohelbower
Lafayette Dispatch
Universal Accord Ayer’s Caruantic Pils The Best Purge
By Universal Accord Ayer s Caruantic Pills are the best purgatives for family use. They are plant based and safe for children. Physicians and civilized nations endorse them for maintaining orderly digestion and overall health. A H Fretageot & Co., Agents.
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Ayer
A. H. Fretageot & Co
Liniment for Neuralgia and Rheumatism Use
The notice prescribes a homemade liniment for neuralgia made from hartshore, sweet oil, chloroform, spirits of ammonia shaken well and applied with double cloth to the painful area. It warns against prolonged exposure to avoid blistering and notes Alec endorses it for rheumatism.
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Hartshore
Alec
Woman 30 Chosen for Census May Be Missed Next Year
A remark warns that a 30 year old woman who does not answer now may be surprised when census takers begin a nationwide count next year.
Marriages at New Harmony on December 18 1879
Notices list four weddings at the bride’s parents home with Rev George Culmer officiating. Frederick Z Ligwood and Exba Alsop, both of New Harmony, wed. Horace B Rogers and May Dranserenp, both of New Harmony, married in government service circles. Cnas L Srtveenrs and Lena Heckman also wed at the same home, while Joan Keller and Susan J McCormick, both of New Harmony, joined in marriage on December 21 1879.
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Frederick—Alsop
George F. Culmer
Ligwood Z. Frederick
Exba Alsop
New Harmony
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