Democrats urged to boost county vote for Congress
The piece stresses an increased Democratic majority in the 1st district to influence the 1881 presidential election via a state by state vote tally. It notes Indiana as pivotal, targets districts 4, 6, and 8, warns against Heilman, and urges early mobilization to ensure a Democratic House delegation and long term national control.
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Congress
House of Representatives
California
House
Indiana
William Heilman
Republican National Committee
Heilman
Thomas B. Garvin
United States
Lat district to send solid Democratic delegation
The Lat district will send a solid Democratic delegation to the Legislative next October. The slate includes three Senators and seven Representatives.
Questionable Passage of State House Bill Revealed
A disputed roll call on a State House bill for a new state house shows 46 ayes to 4 nays, with errors altering who voted aye or nay. The Evansville Journal hints Democrats caused the fraud, but asserts Republicans held power and may bear responsibility for manipulation. The piece argues the Republican party carried the blame if fraud is proven.
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Verre Haute Lepress
Johnson
Carroll County
Askren
Harrison County
Evansville Journal
Democratic Party
Indiana
Republican Party
Democratic Banner Idea Sparks Posey County Interest
A Democratic banner proposal invites Posey county Democrats to celebrate the October vote with a venue ready to showcase enthusiasm. The plan aims to energize supporters and attract patriotic participants, including young women willing to contribute artistic skill to the cause.
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Posey County
Republicans Stand Behind Gerrymander Redoubt in State Fight
The passage notes Republicans entrenched behind gerrymandered lines and prepared for today’s decisive clash with the Democratic party. It recalls that two party members were in the Legislature six years ago and vowed to meet Democrats in fair open combat.
County convention invites visiting statesmen to support ticket
The county convention plans to furnish an easy choice for the entire Democratic ticket and invites numerous visiting statesmen including Hendricks, McDonald, Holman, and Voorhees, urging urgent invitations to these gentlemen.
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Hendricks
McDonald
Holman
Voorhees
Democratic committee pushes for joint GOP discussions
A political note urges the Democratic State committee to entrap Republicans into all possible joint talks, arguing that Republican wavering demoralizes its supporters and could influence outcomes.
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Democratic State Committee
Notable silence on Indiana GOP Legislature control
The text notes a significant fact that you rarely hear a well-posted Republican boast about the Republican party having controlled Indiana's last Legislature, implying a shift in political narrative or accountability.
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Fay
Indiana
Garvin District Rally Urges Active Republican Support
We can carry this district for Garvin against the whole fund of the Republican committee if our commanders are active and watchful. The call emphasizes vigilant leadership and coordinated effort to win the district.
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Garvin
Republican Committee
Republican committee seeks to pick Lodinana's pocket
The Republican national committee with Sleilman for tools will find it difficult to seize Lodinana's funds or influence. The wording implies a strategic challenge in targeting a political figure's resources.
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Republican National Committee
Sleilman, &c
Lodinana
Farmony Township Democratic Club Meeting Called
The Farmony Township Democratic Club will convene soon to discuss upcoming work and plan actions. Members are urged to attend as broad participation is needed to address future tasks and organize community efforts.
Posey County Banner Debate Ahead of Convention
A political snippet notes a Democratic township banner to be unfurled if possible at the Posey county convention. It mentions Parndiana’s Republican ticket facing August 10 with Democratic committee members urged to be ready for sharp work at noon.
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Posey County
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Warm Weather Describes New York Heat Wave of 1878
From Our Own Correspondent New York July 20 1878 reports a scorching week with New York City likened to a fiery furnace. Sun stroke cases rise as crowded tenements suffer deadly heat, while transport and mail delivery slow under the strain. James Gordon Bennett arrives with entourage after a long voyage. his sister accompanies him. Fugitives William E Gray and Edward Oakley are captured and face trials. Home Insurance Company posts a strong semi annual statement with large surpluses. Six yellow fever cases reported in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, three fatally.
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Meyer
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Shadrach
Meshach
Abednego
New York City
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James Gordon Bennett
St. Laurent
Newport
Bennett
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England
Paria
William E. Gray
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Gray
Edward Oakley
Canada
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Home Insurance Company
Connecticut
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Washington Letter on Republican splits and looming debacle
Our Washington letter from July 19 1878 reports internal party strife led by Conkling and Butler, with Butler seen as the main threat to Hayes era unity. It discusses potential resignations at the Interior and Patent offices, notably Commissioner Spaar and Bentley, and doubts about Potter's Atlantic City hearing. Austin,
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Eaitor
Hayes
Conkling
Batler
Butler
Republican Party
Spaar
Patent Office
Schurz
Interior Department
Pensions Bentley
Wisconsin
Bentley
Howe
Potter
Atlantic City
New Jersey
Austin
Jefferson Texas Mayor Paid One Dollar Yearly
The mayor of Jefferson Texas receives a yearly salary of one dollar as the town declines. California salmon have been abundantly planted in Western rivers and multiplied. Artificial ice factories are successfully running this summer in several Southern cities.
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Jefferson
Texas
California
INDIANA POLITICS AND NATIONAL TRENDS IN 1880S ERA
A periodical collage reviews Indiana political currents and national mood. It cites Evansville Courier on Mr Garvin, Rockport Democrat on Potter pills, and Nashville American on Sherman. It notes Gibson county Garvin majority forecasts, Republican district predictions, and Beaconsfield era Liberal policy debates in London and forthcoming parliamentary moves.
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