California election shows Democrats unite for victory
The Register notes California's 1879 result highlights unity over policy as crucial. It says Republicans swept state offices except the supreme court, while one Democratic candidate won by over 10,000, despite Hayes 1876 margin, and warns Democrats nationwide that factional divisions empower Imperialism and threaten working men’s interests.
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Supreme Court
Hayes
Kearney
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Maine Election Shows Narrow Republican Claim
In Maine the recent contest proves the Republican vote is far from secure as counts continue. Despite hundreds of speakers and heavy spending, the party seems short of a majority, with governor hopefuls riding on district gerrymanders and electoral support uncertain for 1880.
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Maine
New England
New York Telegram Promotes Philadelphia Negro Colonization Plot
A New York telegram warns that those interested in negro colonization will convene in Philadelphia to map a scheme. It says Republican politicians seek attendees while farmers and workingmen may be included but not in Philadelphia, and the gathering is presented as a political plot rather than inviting workers to southern Indiana.
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New York
Philadelphia
Indiana
Torum Eorrox
America
Bradstreet Company
Bradstreat
Bradetreet
Eal
Cincinnati Republicans Threaten Colored Nominee Battle
The white Republicans of Cincinnati threaten to oust the colored nominee for the Legislature and stir racism against eleven white candidates. Democrats revel in a revolutionary mood. One fire-eating editor from Okolona States tours Iowa, planning clashes with Lemars Sentinel editor. a confrontation is anticipated, with strong words about removing those who uphold their views.
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Cincinnati
Okolona
Iowa
Lemars
Republican figures and rogue claims swirl in Evanaville gossip
The piece mocks political figures Frank J. Moses and Heineman while noting railroad settlements and quinine duty debates. It ridicules Democratic reversals as the Chicago Inter Ocean and Danaville Journal quip that the party is doomed. Browne’s boast of 5,000 is referenced in the rumor mill.
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Evanaville
Heineman
Chicago
Democrats Divided and the Republicans Scoop California
San Francisco dispatch reports a divided Democratic vote amid Kearney movement losses while Republicans win the state ticket aside from chief justice Morrison. Perkins holds a 20,000 vote lead over Glenn. Kearney's candidate about 35,000. Kalloch recovering after being shot. Republicans carry 2nd and 4th districts for Congress. Ke arney vs Morrison shapes state legislature. Blaine’s Maine results noted with overall Republican gains. The lengthy foreign commerce essay discusses the Commercial Agency system and Bradstreet, arguing its role in credit creation and future trade.
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Perkins
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de Young
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Booth
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Atawata
Davia
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State Senate
Democrats Claim Big Savings in Government Expenses
In Ohio speeches John Sherman accuses Republicans of higher spending while Democrats reduced expenditures. He cites four-year GOP totals of about 781 million and four-year Democrat totals around 629 million, claiming Democrats saved about 167 million over their term. The piece notes further that 1879 80 figures rise due to specific payouts. The article ends with a classroom name joke from the Philadelphia Press.
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Hellman
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Washington Letter on Maine election and pensions
Our Washington letter reports a Maine election showing Republicans in a minority after a hard fought campaign. It argues Democrats supported liberal pension actions and soldiers' jobs, contrasting with Republican governance. It notes Massachusetts Republicans inviting Mass party members to a September mass meeting and references pension policy battles and political strategy.
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The Posey County Fair Needs Reform Says Observer
A reader critique of the Posey County Agricultural Society fair urges tighter policing and bans on gambling to protect attendees. It notes obstructed views, crowd control gaps, and calls for a stronger band, better discipline for drunks, and safer, orderly grounds to improve the event.
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Posey County Agricultural Society
Josh Billings
George Warren
Crescent City
Burlington Carpet Dealer Promotes Brussels Style Bargains
Burlington carpet dealer advertises now Brussels carpets claiming unbeatable value. Ad copy highlights quality and savings, urging customers to upgrade homes with affordable luxury.
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Burlington
Brussels
The angels of the Sunday achoola reference a melon patch
A fragment suggests a contrast where the Sunday achoola is linked to a melon patch as its demons, implying a metaphorical conflict between sacred days and agricultural toil.
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Angels
Married Murphy Lambert in Robb Township
On September 2 1879 in Robb Township Mr Joan C Murer wed Miss Saran E Lampert in a ceremony performed by Wm Williams Esq. The couples names reflect a union announced in local records.
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Murphy—Lambert
Wm. Williams
Joan C. Murer
Saran E. Lampert
Robb Township
Fannie J Vandegrift Dies at Age 19 in 1879 Tragedy
Fannie J Vandegrift youngest daughter of Capt. Lewis Vandegrift died Sunday night September 7 1879 of consumption at the age of 19. The notice records the family and date with a brief obituary tone.
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