Political Camps Predict Democratic Chance in Key States
Report surveys campaign mood as Republicans concede New York while targeting Indiana New Jersey Nevada California and Connecticut. Indications point to Cleveland Hendricks winning New York the strongest hope for GOP is defending Indiana New Jersey and California amid independent Republican defection and anti Blaine campaigns.
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Desperate Republicans in Indiana Boost Blaine Fundraising
A Washington dispatch warns that Indiana becomes the key battlefield as Republican leaders deploy large sums to swing the state for Blaine. Dudley distributes cash, Clayton directs marshals in cities, and Indiana residents face aggressive campaigns amid broader plans to shape electoral outcomes nationwide.
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Blaine Attacks Democratic Tour and Tragic Mill Explosion
In 1868 James G. Blaine condemned the Democratic campaign in Brooklyn calling it a spectacle of a candidate racing on express trains with disheveled hair. A boiler explosion at Pearce's Store near Roland killed Hora Long and Robert Bady and left Charley Hendricks and others badly injured as the mill structure was wrecked and debris flew hundreds of yards.
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Two Men Impersonate U S Marshals at Ohio Voting Place
Newport bulletin reports two Cincinnati bound residents Edward Tochar and Martin Leonard sworn as United States marshals for a Ohio election day voting site. Leonard recently jailed for murder and subject to local law contrasts with federal rules requiring precinct resident guardians. The piece notes a sharp drop in Maine September Republican plurality and ends with a political prompt.
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Estimated Democratic House Majority Shifts Stated
Washington report outlines the 1882 House balance with 325 members, listing current party split 197 Democrats to 128 Republicans and noting possible GOP gains in several states. It projects a probable Democratic net gain of 19 seats, totaling 178 Democrats to 147 Republicans, with a potential majority rise toward 45.
California letter reports Blaine fading in California race
The California edition notes a Blaine lull as Irish voters shift to Cleveland, with Germans and independents aiding the Democrat. It cites a likely Cleveland lead of 28,000 to 30,000 in California, mentions a Blaine collapse, and highlights Ohio and national voting patterns, plus various global curiosities and local notes.
Diverse political and civic notes from Indiana and Illinois
Gibson county won the agricultural banner at the Louisville exposition. Patok’s sawmills run three fourths time. Kleiner likely to gain majorities in district counties. Oakland suffered a $15000 fire last week. Grayville to get a new city hall costing 2500. Quails and rabbits fetch 1 dollar a dozen at Olney. Mt. Vernon Methodist Church reports 456 members and 68 probationers. Hendricks reception in Evanaville last Saturday called the grandest political affair there. Michigan City northern penitentiary at 691 inmates remains self supporting. Last quarter earnings 27136 with contractors paying 40 to 62 cents daily. A party of thirty Canadians work near Mt. Carmel for timber bound for England, hired by an Ohio contractor. E H Norwood of Olney previously received German carps and later caught a 20 inch 5 pound fish and others averaging 24 pounds. Petersburg News notes Goodlett Morgan found a Baltimore newspaper dated August 20 1773 bearing a George Washington land grant notice. Mrs. Wyatt of Jacksonville owns a cherry tree that drips mist like rain while leaves stay dry. Tribune News says Calkins the Republican candidate for governor was drunk during Evansville speech, regardless of truth he is known to drink. Posty county expected Democratic gains next Tuesday amid Republican funds and whisky. Push Democratic vote on Tuesday.
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