Radical plan targets 1st Indiana district this fall
A new discovery slightly alters the district outlook as the Radical national committee vows to direct all labor at Congressional races. They project 100 for themselves and 130 for Democrats with heavy campaigning and corruption tactics aimed at the 1st Indiana district. Heitman stands as a key target and Democrats are urged to organize now to counter the effort.
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Radical National Committee
Indiana
Heilmania
Der
Heitman
Bia
Radical Committee
Investigation progress in Louisiana and Florida political intrigue
The Philadelphia Times calls Join Sherman entangled in circumstantial evidence while Stanley Matthews is said to be overwhelmed by his letters. Democrats reveal alleged Republican corruption in Florida and Louisiana, showing witnesses’ confessions, indicting the Republican party for fostering and protecting conspirators. The case highlights conspirators, returning boards, and army oversight as key factors.
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Louisiana
Philadelphia Times
Join Sherman
Stanley Matthews
Southern Union
Florida
Jenks
Webers
Andersons
Pitkina
Pinkatons
Weber
Anderson
United States Army
Ladinosa
Peace treaty eases Europe with fifty eight articles
The European congress, meeting a month in the Prussian capital, approved a peace treaty of fifty eight articles. Bulgaria becomes an autonomous tributary principality under the Sultan with a Christian government. a prince is elected by notables. Western Roumania south of the Balkans is placed under direct Ottoman control with a Christian governor for five years. Montenegro’s independence is recognized. The document pleases the combatants who see kings in disagreement. The Democratic convention in Shoals district drew historic attendance. Cobb’s renomination faced no opposition as Voorhees Shanklin and Judge Jordan spoke to a rapturous crowd.
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Congress of European Power
Bulgaria
Roumania
Balkans
Montenegro
Shoala
Cobb
Voorhees
J. G. Shanklin
Jordan
Indianapolis
Democratic Push Backs Gerrymandered State Map
In a stirring call, Democrats urge turnout on October 5 to counter a constitutional gerrymander that favors Republicans, arguing 53 073 Democrats are needed for a Congressman versus 22 729 Republicans. They decry party corruption and predict Republican gains if apathy persists, while noting Democratic organizing across states and upcoming county conventions.
Edison on the track and the New York elevated
A July 18 1878 letter details Edison working with sound registering machines to locate noise sources on the Metropolitan Elevated Railroad amid lawsuits and public complaints about sparks dust and rumble. It notes The Advocate a radical weekly and Miss Kate Claxton taking the Lyceum Theatre, plus a new hotel keepers protective association and changes at the New York Custom House with Collector Arthur and Naval Officer Cornell replaced.
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Edison
Kate Claston
Custom House
New York
Eptror
Register
Metropolitan Elevated Railroad
Ave
America
Advocate
John Russell Young
Kate Claxton
Lyceum Theater
Spain
Hant
Lum
Boards of Trade
Chambers of Commerce
Bar Associations
Uriah Welch
Welch
St. Nicholas
New
New York Custom House
Arthur
Cornell
Merritt
Burt
Rapix
Notable Missouri Inquiry On Buttermilk Pricing
A Missouri inquiry questions a claim that a quart of buttermilk costs seven hundred dollars, highlighting unusual price concerns and consumer welfare implications. The case centers on pricing practices, potential market abuse, and regulatory scrutiny.
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Ther Gister
C.w. Slater
Ndiana
Joan G. Shankelit
Vanderburgh
Mahlon DR. Manson
Montgomery
William Flemeng
Allen
Thomas W. Woollen
Johnson
James H. Smart
Thomas E. Garvin
Gustavus W. Menzies
Posey
Gibson and
William F. Parrett
John Brownlee
Vanderburgh and
John Sherman
Matthews
Peace For
Europe
Sae
Dick Thompson
Robeson
Navy
Atlantic
Thompson
Halifax
Nova Scotia
London
Evansville
Heilman
Pam
Radical Party
Delaware
Alabama
Returning Board
the Democratic Party
Heisman
Supreme Court of the State
Uncle Tilden
St. Louis
Bars
Ear Posey County
New Harmony
OUR
Missouri
Adams
Stewartsville, Ind
Trsy May
B. F
L. C. Adams
Charles Johnson
William Read
Wabash
Beverly Bank
N.J
New York and Erie R. R
J. P
Evering
Turgut
Horace P. Owen
Eugene 8
Thrale
Thomas Mumford, JR
Eugene F. Owen
Charles A. Parke
William H. Owen
Alfred Dale Own
Circuit Court
Posey County
William Alman
John M. Alman
Richard Simpson
John S. Fitzgerald
William. Williams
DOG
Geo. W. Curtis
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Common School Fund
Clerk Co. C
Justices of the Peace
Attorney-General
Intereal
Congressional Township Fund
George Naas
N. H.f.e.and
New Harmony Fire Engine and Hook and Ladder Company
WM. Read
Joan W. Mitcer
M. E. Church
Geo. F. Conner
E. J. Goodwin
Lichtenbergera
William Barrett
Vesey County
Albert
Edward Homer
Clerk Circuit Court
Common Pleas Court
Agricultural Society
House of Refuge
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