Oregon election wave in Dems claim gains in House and Legislature
A frontier editorial argues a Democratic surge in Oregon challenges Republican control with 70 Senate and 72 House seats at stake. It predicts a Democratic governor, notes Posey county and Posey Gibson as likely Democratic, urges party organization and turnout to overturn gerrymander. It also rebuts Ohio paper claims and questions GOP district gains, citing Indiana results and a majority rule provision.
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Troctock A. Mu
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Perry County
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Warrick
W. HW. Evans
Swint
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House of Representatives
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United States
Reat
Posey- Gibson
The Coming Campaign in Indiana Politics
A preview of Indiana's 19th century electoral clash. The piece argues the Democrats will win state officers but face tough races in the Legislature due to a gerrymander that deprives Democrats of about 8,000 constituents. It urges organizing to overturn the apportionment and seize Senate and House seats in the next election.
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Republicans soften on Mexicanization amid party realignment
The Republican press has cooled on Mexicanization after discovering they failed to convince voters of a Democratic revolution. Anti-Hayes Republicans favored the turn toward aiding a Democratic Congress. Anderson’s unsupportable claim on intimidation, once accepted by Republicans, was exposed under oath last Saturday, fueling renewed scrutiny.
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Anderson
Republicans Stall Investigation Amid Fund Fight
The Republicans resist committee funding for two weeks while pushing an Oregon Mississippi proviso. A proffered receipt references the Evanaville Journal’s print of a warning about Democratic gerrymandering. Indiana Republicans boast a gala day for Jay Gould allies as they resist yeomanry voting. Emperor William’s recovery remains uncertain with possible abdication rumors. Radicals hold a pliable key, unable to unlock Democratic forts.
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Indiana
Gilmore and the Boston Peace Jubilee Leader Heads Abroad
From Our Own Correspondent reports on May 31 1878 about P Gilmore and the New York Twenty second Regiment Band preparing for Europe, Theodore Thomas and his Hippodrome concerts, a parasol theft case exposing judicial bluntness, an auction sale of parents with odd contrivances, and copper nickel coin inflows flooding the sub treasury. It notes Bryant's illness following a Mazzini bust ceremony and recalls his career from Embargo to Iliad translation, highlighting his influence on New York journalism and free trade advocacy.
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British protectorate plan over Asia Minor debated
The London Times backed a British protectorate over Asiatic Turkey, with Lord Beaconsfield hinted policy. The piece notes possible annexation steps, concerns about Russian objections, and the strategic use of East Indian troops in the Black Sea region amid Berlin Conference tensions. Thrall & Mumford's advertises best axle grease.
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John Sherman Letter from New Orleans 1876
A letter from John Sherman dated November 20 1876 in New Orleans promises D A Weber and James E Anderson will be provided for after March 4 1877. Sherman pledges responsibility for promises made and notes support from Hayes and accompanying gentlemen.
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D. A. Weber
Jas. E. Anderson
Louisiana
The Criminal Record. Sherman Guilt Foreshadowed
The New York Herald editorial questions Secretary Sherman's testimony before the Potter Committee. It notes his past denial that he wrote any letter and asks why he did not repeat that denial under oath. The piece weighs whether the alleged letter is genuine and what Sherman’s statements imply about his defense.
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Sherman
N. Y. Herald
Potter
Herald
Washington
Louisiana
Mr. Sherman
Tennessee Congressmen on Key Express Strong Tennessee Criticism
Tennessee congressmen loudly condemn Key in a public display of anger. House member claims the boot was lifted to oust Key and that the letter was drafted to force his resignation or loyalty. Bright dismisses the letter as irrelevant while Whitthorne notes revolutionary leanings in a God and Liberty proclamation. Dibrell calls Key's move impertinent and an insult to Tennessee allies.
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Key
Louse
Tortoise Carved With William Penn Inscription Found
A Berks County man found a land tortoise on his farm bearing the inscription William Penn 1730 carved on its shell. The engraving was done by a boy the week prior, creating a notable local curiosity.
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Berks County
Wm. Penn
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