October 1880 election shocks Republicans in Ohio and West Virginia
The article reports a sharp Democratic surge in Ohio and West Virginia during October elections. It notes Blaine’s slim gains, large Democratic turnout, and Republican dismay as Ohio nears a potential Cleveland Hendricks victory while warning of a nationwide push to secure the presidency.
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West Virginia Votes Lean Democratic By 7,200 in Early Returns
Early returns from 47 of 54 counties in West Virginia show a net Democratic majority of 7,200 with total vote near 160,000. Hancock's 1880 margin was 2,000. final statewide lead expected around 8,000. Republicans stunned by a crushing defeat as WV likely goes for Cleveland and Hendricks by about 16,000.
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Ohio Election Aggregate Votes and Shifts
Columbus Oct 20 The aggregate Republican Democratic and scattering vote shows Republicans 380624 Democrats 378303 others 12447 with a Republican plurality of 11821. Compare with last presidential vote Ohio Republicans 275048 Democrats 340851 others 9004 Republican plurality 34227. Since 1880 Democratic vote up 37482 about 11 percent while Republican rise is 14576 about 4 percent.
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Ohio vote trend boosts Indiana Democratic prospects
The report notes Ohio voting patterns predict a Democratic gain in Indiana with an expected total around 251000 and a Democratic lead over 8 thousand. It also mentions a new 250 foot Hell Gate lighthouse with a 54900 candle power electric light, and other varied items including Chinese labor smuggling, Castle Garden immigration history, Kansas wheat value, banana experiments in Los Angeles, and world Masonic lodge figures.
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Odd Facts and Local Anecdotes From 19th Century News
A collage of curious items spans rattlesnake antidotes in Livermore to Old Dan Rice’s keelboat jig with Henry Clay. Tales cover Cape markets for alligators, Alaska and California produce metrics, weather, crime, and daily life quirks, including giants like London’s sunshine hours and New York clam markets.
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Evansville Pressure for Noninterference in Local Election
In the wake of Cincinnati unrest, Evansville leaders from both parties petition for no Federal interference in local elections. The piece notes orderly police, the Kentucky governor race, and various regional political maneuvers including Blaine opposition warnings and Cleveland Hendricks prospects. It also cites Ohio and West Virginia election dynamics and a barrage of national campaign rhetoric.
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