Republican Frauds and the Indiana Gubernatorial Scandals
A newspaper column accuses Republicans across several Indiana counties of frauds including ballot stuffing bribery and illegal counts. It cites Montgomery Tippecanoe Jefferson Jennings Madison Delaware Miami Daviess Grant Fountain and other counties, alleging elected officials and a political machine led to a earlier Democratic gains amid calls for punishment.
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Indiana
Montgomery County
Tippecanoe County
Jefferson County
Jennings County
Madison
Delaware
Miami County
Daviess County
Grant County
Fountain County
Hon. B S Fuller retires from the 45th Congress
The immediate public career of Hon B S Fuller closed with the 45th Congress last Monday. He has been an honest fearless champion of the people rights, standing incorruptible in Congress for four years. Citizens praise his record and lament that honest Ben Futter does not represent them in the 46th Congress, though they refrain from asserting regret.
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B. S. Fuller
B.S. Fuller
Congress
New Harmony
Ben Futter
Washington Republican slams Butler pension plan critique
The Washington Republican accuses General Ben Butler of undeserved praise for proposing pensions for maimed Confederate soldiers. It states the idea was discussed by multiple Republican leaders during President Johnson's administration and reportedly approved by General Grant. The piece targets reckless Republican fire eaters unfamiliar with battle experience and warns against overreaction to a small explosion.
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Washington Republican
National Capital
Ben Butler
Johnson
Grant
Republican inquiry on wage funds and Ropeson indictment
The text questions Senate approval of 50000 for federal workers who aided Republicans in the prior election and asks why 250000 was initially demanded. It also questions the Republican stance on indicting ex secretary of the navy Ropeson, arguing guilt and proposing closure on stolen millions.
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Republican Party
Congress
Ropeson
Navy
Political Ambition and Unrest Stirrings Across States
A fragmentary note recalls last Monday night’s Senate setback as Republicans fold their tents and depart. Harper's Weekly criticizes Democratic records versus Republican rebel claims while New England plans loom over western ruin. Bristow and reform within the party are questioned amid California vetoes last Saturday.
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United States Senate
The Democrats Stand Firm in Last Hours of Congress
A partisan summary notes the 45th Congress ends with Democratic control in the House blocking Republican Senate measures. It cites a $3,000,000 Brazilian mail subsidy defeated, fights over federal troops in elections, and limits on federal officers in states, blaming Senate obstruction for a special session.
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Senate
Democratic House
House
Congress
Indiana templars and prohibitionists plan state ticket
The Indiana templars and prohibitionists intend to field a state ticket next year. They had previously avoided mixing politics with their lemonade efforts a year ago.
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Indiana Templars
Prohibitionists
California Election Hope Amid Claims of Pressure
In a brief, candid note the author warns that if no Republican votes appear in California next fall, the outcome should not be used to allege Democratic intimidation or fraud. The remark reflects concern about political strawmen and the integrity of voter behavior.
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California
California's Vote Seen as Last Chance for Chinese Enfranchisement
The Indianapolis Journal comments that enfranchising Chinese men could salvage California, signaling a pivotal political stance. The piece implies this grant of rights as a critical opportunity amid racial and reform debates.
Jacksonian Backbone Exhibition Marks a Turnaround
A local report notes a renewed display of Jacksonian backbone after years of weak resolve, highlighting a collective push by residents and leaders to reinforce community standards and civic engagement.
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Sax
Washington Letter from 1879 Congress Notes Test Oath Debates
Our Washington letter reports on Senate delays over appropriation bills, House repeal of test oath provisions, and party alignments. It notes a 36 to 25 Senate vote blocking Corbin for South Carolina and expected final passage of the Post Office bill and Census measure, with 1880 census accuracy hoped to be the best yet. It also mentions Mc Garrahan's attack on Donn Pratt and Piatt's controversial stance.
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Wasumetroys
D. C
House
Senate
Congress
Corbin
South Carolina
Butler
Brazil
Wey
Wm. McGarrahan
Donn Pratt
The
Sunday Capital
McGarrahao
Piatt
Averin
Legislature Doings Of The Law Makers This Week
The week sees night sessions in response to past Republican filibustering. Bills on mine ventilation, state geologist abolishment, and apportionment pass or fail as noted. The new Congressional apportionment lines are listed with Democratic and Republican majorities. political maneuvering and opposition continue amid hopes of timely business completion.
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Evansville
O. E. Fleming
Allen County
Hot Springs
Heisman
Ben Fuller
Washington
Ohio
Blockley
House
Senate Election Committee
Smith
Posey
Gibson
Vanderburg
Pike
Perry
Spencer and Warrick
Knox, Sullivan, Greene
Daviess
Dubois
Martin
Lawrence
Orange
Crawford
Harrison
Jackson, Clark
Bartholomew
Jennings, Scott and
Floyd
Jefferson
Switzerland
Franklin
Ripley
Dearborn
Decatur
Rush
Shelby, Hancock and
Marion
Johnson, Brown
Monroe
Owen, Clay, Morgan and
Vigo
Vermillion, Park, Fountain
Hendricks
Montgomery
Putnam and
Boone
Boone—s6, 101 Votes -Republican Majority, 1,663. S. Clinton
Carrol
Cass
Howard
Tipton
Hamilton
Madison
Delaware
Henry
Wayne
Union
Randolph and Fayette
Jay
Blackford
Grant
Miami
Adams
Wabash
Huntington and
Wells
Allen
DeKalb
Steuben
Lagrange
Noble and
Whitley
Kosciusko
Elkhart
St. Joseph
Stark, Marshall and Laporte
Porter, Lake
Newton
Jasper
Benton
Warren
Tippecanoe
White
Pulaski and
Fulton
Senate
The Fidgety Card Player in a Lively Card Game
In a humorous scene a fidgety player fumbles cards, drops several, then misreads trumps amid playful banter. He studies a card on the table, questions trump suits, and asks about tricks while companions laugh at the confusion. The moment captures lively, noisy game action.
Reckless correspondent names Colfax as Indiana GOP favorite
Haverville Journal notes a reckless correspondent urges Colfax as the Indiana Republican favorite for next year’s convention and warns that Republicanism may be discounted at California’s upcoming election.
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Colfax
Indiana
California
Hvanaville Journal
New York Letter on the Bradstreet Mercantile Agency
Our New York correspondent explains the Bradstreet Company system, its 35 offices, 1200 employees, and rapid reporting network. It details reports, special inquiries, free telegraph service, a gazetteer addition, and the value of credit data to merchants, with emphasis on efficiency and scale.
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New York
Mercantile Agency
Bradstreet Company
Commercial Argus
Brad Street Company
Bradstreet’s
J. M. Bradstreet
Charles F. Clark
London
England
Union
Europe
Home Office
Boston
San Francisco
Montreal
New Orleans
Bradstreet
United States
Canada
Argus
Bristeus
Rapix
Anniversary of Fraud and Hayes’s Forged Presidency
The New York Sun denounces the Hayes administration anniversary, linking the 1876 presidential theft to rewarded officials. It claims forged title buyers and those who aided votes face no Congressional probe while payrolls fuel the White House, with a claimed one million dollars paid to Hayes and a quarter million yearly to beneficiaries.
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Electoral Commission
Washington
Florida
Louisiana
Hayes
United States
Rutherford B. Hayes
White House
New York Sun
Pensions and Theft Mentioned in. 1862 Figures Cited
The piece notes pensions paid since 1862 totaling over 365 million dollars, praising veterans while condemning theft. It contrasts alleged graft of Republican officials at about 3.65 billion, and references Boynton’s India rubber armor while touring with a critical tone from Selma Argus and Cincinnati Star references.
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United States
Selma
Ala
Ses
Boynton
India
Cincinnati Star
Roze Temperament Noted In Transpose Pun
A brief Norristown Herald quip notes singer Roze has a warm temperament and adds a playful line: a slight transposition drops her name to Roze and Zero. The remark mirrors light entertainment sentiment of the era.
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Ray Mme. Roze
Roze
Norristown Herald
Married Schaffer Deitz in March 1879
On Saturday March 1 1879 minister William Read officiated the marriage of William Scharrer and Hawaran Darrz in a rites ceremony.
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Schafer
Deitz
Wm. Read
Eng
William Scharrer
Hawaran Darrz
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New England
Bristow
Radical Party of
Sam
Indianapolis Journal
OUR
Golden
Bella Golden
Fort Scott
Gibler
Goldena
Monitor
Fort Scott Monitor
Massachusetts
New Orleana Democrat
Phillips
Wilhellmina
John Phillips
Agricultural. Meeting
Notce
Posey County Agricultural Society
J. Truscott
F. D. Bolton
Suns
C. Miller
Lewis W. Highman
Ofasey County
Tanait
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