Ohio political shift cheers. Greeley Brown gain in Ohio vote
A double-leaded Cincinnati Magazine editorial reports a strong state shift toward Greeley and Brown in Ohio. It cites German votes in Cincinnati Cleveland Toledo Dayton Columbus and the Northwest as pivotal, predicts a 20 000 statewide majority for Greenback or Liberal Republican forces and urges organization. It notes Cunrin’s switch to Liberal Republicans and Indiana as campaign focus while mentioning a sunstroke prevention tip with oat meal and water.
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Cincinnati Maguirer
Ohio
West
Haguier
Greeley
Brown
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Toledo
Dayton
Columachus
North-west
General’ Grant
Grane
Morton and Wendricks Face Indiana Politics Split
A Chicago Tribune review argues Senator Morton through a harsh Reconstruction stance fights for party unity while Wendrick(s) represents reconciliation and reform. The piece condemns Morton as a firebrand and praises Hendricks, urging Liberal Republicans to back him and Kerr. It includes Pennsylvania Democratic calls for vigilance against fraud and claims victory in October is certain.
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Im‘giana
Hicago Tribune
Morton
Ndiana
Grant
Cesis
Pightle
Johnson
Ike
Norton
Republican Party
Andrew Johnson
Pegro
Senate
Georgia
Alabama
North Carolina
Congress
Parnsworth
St. Charles
Mortomy
Indiana
Wendricks
Sendricks
Mendricks
Cincinnati
Hendricks
Kerr
Congressional
Pennsylvania
Jlon
Samogen J. Ranpaun
Democratic State Central Committee of
Keystone
Ranpaun
Philadelphia
Harrisonburg
Charlestown
W. Va
Iarrisburg
Chambersburg
Erie
Clarion
Commonwealth
Sam. J. Rawpans
Morton praises Grant as best administration ever
In campaign rhetoric Senator Morton boasts the Grant Administration is the best the country has seen, a claim echoed by Farnsworth a longtime Illinois Republican. Farnsworth recalls backing Grant’s policies before Morton’s influence. The piece notes Melbourne publications as part of the discussion.
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Senator Morton
Grant
Morton
Farnsworth
Congress
Ilinois
Gen. Grant
Mr. Greeley
Greeley
Mr. Wilson
Horace Greeley
Whitworth Denies Canal Debt Support Claims
Mr Prosser states that upon returning home Saturday he heard rumors he would back paying the canal debt if elected. He declares publicly he never entertained any plan to have the Indiana state pay that debt, in or out of the Legislature. Jas Wuirworru.
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Mr. Prosser
Indiana
Jas. W. Wuirworru
Wabash and Erie Canal Bond Swindle exposed politics
The piece attacks claims that prominent Democrats and Liberal Republicans support paying the Wabash and Erie Canal bonds. It traces historical stances from 1845 to 1871, singles out Milroy and Morton, criticizes the Journal and Grantites, and rebuts allegations tying Democrats to the canal debt.
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the Journal
Jason Bazoo Brown
Mobile Statron
General Assembly
Democratic
Willard
Indiana
ER. IL. Milroy
Morton
Posipee
Milroy
Grant
Journal
Steele
Burson
Drown
Brown
Burgon
Amd
Ma. Burson
Crown
Senate
U. and VY
Colonel Steele
Jason
Why the past should be forgotten for unity
The Louisville Courier Journal argues that reconciliation requires forgetting past alienations, claiming the republic thrives on freedom and equality and that Grant’s reelection would prolong division while Grover Cleveland would promote national peace. A separate brief notes a young woman in an omnibus who suspects a pocket pickpocket intended romance.
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Harper's Weekly
Republic
Grant
Greeley
Louisville Courier- Journal
King Bill Holds a Levee Poster Sparks German Vote Debate
A quarter sheet poster circulated in Vincennes invites German citizens to a rally at the Leer Garden led by Theodore Walter and Hon. William Hellman. The piece triggers opposition from local papers who condemn beer driven electioneering and warn of German voters being bought with drinks. Hellman holds a levee at Tony's as rain disrupts plans, while local editors question the tactics and loyalty of saloon oriented campaigning.
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Vincennes
Leer Garden
Theodore Walter
Second St
Wrovespay Avennue
Congress
Mer. Heilman
Congressman
Niblack
King Bill
Cheesbro
Tony’s
Afr
Ony’s
Bill Dushane
Walters
Heilman’s
Mr. Sr
Vincennes Sun
Grant Pyramid in Politics and State Elections Commentary
A 19th century editorial review questions a Grant pyramid metaphor after state elections. It notes Maine Oregon Vermont Connecticut West Virginia Rhode Island and New Hampshire results or lack thereof, arguing the imagined pyramid misrepresents actual outcomes and party shifts. The piece frames the editorial stance with critical humor on Grant and Greeley as standard bearers.
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Grant and Greeley
Creenny
Maine
Oregon
Vermont
Connecticut
Virginia
Rhode Islands
New Hampsthis Ky
North Carolina
Grant Party
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Grant
Greeley
West Virginia
Jacob
Camden
Rhode Island
Times and Chronicle
Gresley
New Hampshire
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Tiorace Greeley
New York
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Missouri
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Thomas A. Tendricks
Shelby County
Joan R. Cravens
Jefferson County
Joan S. Williams
Tippecanoe County
Michael &. Kern
Floyd County
Owen M. Eddy
St. Joseph County
Joan B. Stoll
Noble County
James Boryan
Marion County
Supreme Court
J.C. Robinson
Ihwen County
Edward Price
Sullivan County
M. B. Hopkins
Montgomery County
Bayless W. Hanna
Vigo County
William J. Miblack
Snox County
BR. Wateleld
Spencer County
Secor Common Pleas
Jolen B. IL. Andy
Warrick County
Common Pleas
Joh Brownles
Posey County
Democratic County
Jas. W. Wilt Worthe
Black Township
Joman G. Young
Alexander Crank
Marrs Township
Moses Joanson
Harmony Township
Ever Boyle
Rob Township
Joan Preaucs
Merritt
Robb
Fretageot
Harmony
Ter
Cunrin
Center County
Morton and Wendricks
Melbourne
Australia
Mr. Whitworth
Sas
United States
Cincinnati Enquirer
William P. Edson
Common Pleas Court
Orrick
Walnut and
Third Streets
Mount? Vernon
Ind
Dabibtraton
Joshua Richards
Edward Homer
Cincinnati, Rockport and Southwestern Railway
Board of County Commissioners
Rockport
Posey
Frank D. Bolton
Green
Indrana
Court OF Common Pleas
Nancy Ayers
William Nelson
Eureka
Jel
John R
Hugo
John RK
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