Intimidation and Fraud in Southern Politics Explored
On July 18 1878 the writer argues Republicans face intimidation and fraud in the South and in Posey County Indiana noting declines in Republican votes since 1868 and 1876. The piece challenges claims of Democratic suppression, cites county figures and township gains for Democrats, and criticizes centralization and one man rule while urging accountability of politicians and newspapers. The text also attacks Hayes vetoes and praises pension timing, ending with reflections on fortunes and efforts in wheat season.
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South
la Maine
Ohio
Vermont
Jin
Indiana
Dearborn
Perry County
Ripley County
Pike County
Harrison County
Washington County
Putnam County
Posey County
Seymour Hem
Senet 'Stalet
Seacat Pedi Nbarer
Evens
Wad Grant
Wilden
Lisa Hayes
Republican Party
Black
Point
Lyne
Harmony
Robinson
Marrs
Bethel
Smith
Center
Lynn
Robb
United States
Butler Letter Shows GOP Hypocrisy on Veteran Jobs
In a dated 1874 letter from Boston to Gen Butler, the Essex statesman condemns Republican neatness toward appointing soldiers with war injuries, recounting Hayes’s refusal to place a crippled veteran and contrasting Confederate care. Also printed is an insolvency notice for Isaac Williams estate and a sheriff sale notice detailing a Posey County land auction across multiple tracts and boundaries.
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Tas
Butler
Republican Party
Iere
Essex Statesman
Circuit Court
Posey County
Indiana
John Ribeyre
Sophia Fillingim
John Fillingim
Enoch Fillingim
Esther Villingim
Mary Sehaffer
Henry Sehaffer
A. D. Owen
Vernon
Said
John Beal
New Harmony
Springfield
Josiah Warren
Robert AD. Owen
Raventeen
Warren
Toll House
Phink Road
Milton Dillingim
Tevelve
Lownship
Crother
Robert Crowe
Reabert Crowe
Mount Vernon
Mt. Vernon
John
L. Wheeler
Pisso
H. Piscuarn
Civil service order under scrutiny in Ohio campaign
A Republican commentary questions the validity and enforcement of a civil service order S77. It notes President Truman’s supposed stance that any change to the order would be stronger, while accusing Secretary Sherman of engaging in political-speaking trips to Maine and Ohio. The piece urges strict compliance in Ohio and criticizes bipartisan interference.
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Yayes
Ohio
Sherman
Muaine
Civil Service Order
Foster
S. Louis
The Coming Man and Indiana Sen McDonald View 1880 Ticket
Indiana Senator McDonald says Hendricks has best nomination odds while Bayard may quit the finance chair. Kendricks proves popular before voters, aiding a possible Tilden run. EL refuses another Vice Presidential bid, earning party and public praise. Little Rock Grizzette remarks.
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McDonald
Indiana
Indianapolia
Hendricks
Bayard
Finance Committee
Gongress
Kendricks
Tilden
Frank
Manly
Little Rock Grizzette
Political tirade from the Cincinnati Commercial
The Memphis Appeal quotes the Cincinnati Commercial asserting the Democratic party seeks Confederate aims and Southern privilege, while criticizing readers for believing it and urging compulsory school law enforcement in Ohio. It frames the piece as a partisan stunt and questions citizenship.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Memphis
New York Railroads Boom and Vanderbilt's Plans Fail to Launch
New York letters detail vast profits from elevated railroads and the push for new lines linking 42nd Street to the City Hall. Vanderbilt seeks a personal line amid council opposition as Sunday trains begin and city travel grows. Also notes Erie Railroad salaries, Coney Island tourism, Bradstreet revival signals, and cultural shifts including Bowery Theater’s German transition.
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Vanderbilt
New York
Tan Reatster
Manhattan Company
W. H. Vanderbilt
Dattery
Harlem River
Trinity Church
107Th Street
Pall
Sanday
Metropolitan Road
Machen
Bhoura
Erie Railroad
Jewett
Longe Branch
Manhattan Beach
Gratham
Coney Island
New York City
Bradstreet
Mercantile Agency
Bowery Theater
the Park
Pari Row
Chatham Garden
Chatham Street
Doane Street
Lafayette
Laurens Street
Bowery
Stadttheater
Fourteenth Street
Academy of Music
Adolph Neuendorff
Philharmonic
Germania Theater
James Gordon Bennett
Herald
San Francisco
North Pole
Mr. Bennett
Stanley
Africa
Mer. Bennett
Political quarrels over court expenses and prison feeding
The article reports heated disputes in various departments led by Attorney General Devens over whether U S prisoners can be fed from funds for transportation. It also notes reform battles, a Hayes residence controversy, and mixed Republican viewpoints on presidential prospects. Minnesota wheat crop forecasts spark optimism, with St Paul advising potential gains of about 40 million bushels and 40 million dollars in farmer income, signaling brighter times.
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Torne Hoirok
Pan ReGister
Ikadical
Faves
U.S
Devens
C Greneral
Doutwell
John Sherman
Ohio
Maine
Grant
Zach Chandler
Tevery
Hayes
Soldiers
Conkling
Windom
Kant
Blaine
Hamlin
McKay
Minnesota
St. Paul
Postmaster at Stony Point Aged Survivor
A White House anecdote recalls the postmaster, an elderly survivor of the Stony Point battle. A visitor claimed the officer provoked the president, noting he was one of Wayne’s men. President Jackson declared the postmaster has a right to call him a scoundrel and serve as postmaster for life.
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Stony Point
Andrew Jackson
White House
Anthony Wayne
Ife
Old Trickory
Candidates Should Commit To Congress If Elected
The abdienteeism of the late session was not creditable. The people should ask each candidate if he intends to attend Congress if elected. He can hardly earn $5,000 a year by staying at home, as noted by the Wilmington Star.
Indian account of Custer death circulated
The text reports an Indian version claiming Custer tried to rally his men after a stampede then fired on a fleeing soldier and killed him before killing himself. It notes uncertainty about his identity and mentions a prisoner killed at a dance after the battle. Indians reportedly say thirty six of their band died.
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Custer
Tain in-the-Face
Marriage Announcement for Ponstos and Brean in Cincinnati Area
On Monday, July 1H, USTO, at the bride's mother's residence Po Cabaer, Mi Gromnas W. Ponstos and Miss Denon TR. Brean, of New Harmony, were joined in marriage by Reverend of Cincinnati.
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Tolston — Eeal
USTO
Po Cabaer
Mi Gromnas W. Ponstos
Rev
Cincinnati
Olin
Miss Denon TR. Brean
New Iarmony
Dadian
Mira L Sconhe Dies After Long Illness At Son-In-Law's Home
Mrs. Mira L Sconhe died after a long illness at the residence of her son-in-law John Walz in her 68th year. The obituary notes her death occurred on a Monday and records the family details surrounding the home.
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Sconhe
Moniday
liTten
John Walz
Mira L.scaxke
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New York Sunday Star
Pesperton Syrar
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