Election of a Democratic President a Certainty
The Register argues the 1880 election will favor the Democrats. It outlines electoral totals across states, possible fusion tickets with the Nationals, and the plan to throw the result to the House if needed. It warns Republicans may use money and intimidation, but maintains a Democratic victory is assured under various scenarios.
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Cincinnati Commercial's sharp editor sparks wartime debate
The Cincinnati Commercial is described as a furious Radical organ with a loud war and sectional stance. A Kentucky correspondent once asked the editor why he aligned with Republicans, a question noted as challenging to answer except for Democrats.
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Cincinnati
Notable Indian Figures Aid Mwina Rebellion in Ohio
A group of prominent Indiana figures including ex Governor Hrnpricks Senators McDonald and Vootures Frank Lanpers Lieutenant Governor Gray Captain Myers member of Congress from the 6th district General Manson Hon D S Goopina and others travel to Ohio to assist in the Mwina rebellion amid regional tensions.
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Ear
Hrnpricks
McDonald and
Vootures
Frank Lanpers
Gray
Myers
Congress
Manson
D.S. Goopina
Ohio
Radical Ohio howlers aid Democrats in key appeal
In Ohio the radical remarks urge voters to "vote as you shot" and, if any impact exists, help Generals Ewina and Rice by shaping sentiment in the Democrats’ favor.
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Gex
Ohio
Ewina
Rice
Republican Leaders Claim Credit for Unspent Treasury
The Republicans contend they deserve credit for not squandering an extra 25 million dollars annually, money the Democratic Congress keeps locked in the treasury.
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Democratic Congress
Maine Senate Control Shaped by Official Vote Count
Republicans may not have solidified power after gerrymandering in Maine. The final official tally will determine which party controls the Senate, making the forthcoming count crucial for the balance of power.
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Maine
Senate
Hendricks urged to rethink second ticket placement
The piece suggests Hendricks might reconsider the refusal to take the second national ticket spot as a strategy toward the presidency. It recalls Maine’s 32,000 margin a seven years past and contrasts it with a recent $100,000 spent to gain a 2,000 margin short of majority. The note mocks Ben Burner and mentions Eisner and Edina in partisan forecasts.
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Hendricks
Maine
Eisner
Ohio
Edina
Death of Daniel Drew and other New York items
Our New York letter recounts the life and fall of Daniel Drew, his battles with Vanderbilt and Gould, and notable stock schemes. It also notes two dramatic murders involving ex Congressman Morgan Jones's brothers, a police shooting, yachting news from the Atlantic Yacht Club, Creedmoor shooting gains, a prison escape, and a surge in immigration signaling prosperity.
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Creedmoor
New York
Eptror
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Register
Jim Fink
Commodore Vanderbilt
Jay Gould
Carmel
Putnam County
Thurlow Weed
Drew Seminary
Bis
Vanderbilt
Eric
Drew
Fisk
Boll
Morgan Jones
Bill Tweed
Friday
Atlantic Yacht Club
Illustrated Papers
Gildersleeve
Col. Bodine
Sas
Grand Jury
Evarta
Washington Letter on Civil Service Reform and New York Politics
Our Washington Letter from D C dated September 18 1879 discusses civil service reform and the Treasury Department's handling of party support. It notes Blaine’s ties to Secretary Sherman, New York Republican pressures, Tammany influence, Kelly’s candidacy for governor, and potential congressional aid to US steamship lines including to Brazil amid fiscal constraints and rising exports. McKay.
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Sherman
New York
John Kelly
Gov. Robinson
Kelly
Robinson
Tammany Belt
Hari Kari
New York City
Tammany Wing
New York Democracy
Democratic
Congress
U. S
Brazil
McKay
Democratic ticket with Gray and Menzies urged for governor and lieutenant governor
The Boonville Enquirer endorses Isaac P. Gray and Gustavus V. Menzies as a strong Democratic ticket for the next race. It praises their reform records, war service, and geographic balance, arguing their leadership would unite reform-minded Democrats and appeal across the state. The note adds a competing view that Major Menzis could defeat Heisman for Congress next year.
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Enquirer
Isaac P. Gray
Gustavus V. Menzies
Gray
Menzies
Col. Gray
Posey
Gibson Counties
Senate
Mr. Menzies
Boonville Enquirer
Major Menz
Heisman
Congress
Grant's Return and a Nation in Transition
The New York Sun notes San Francisco crowds welcome General Grant a famed ex president and ex general as the era shifts from Robeson era waste to renewed business. It critiques Republican misrule and highlights Afghan war news linked to Grant while suggesting vast costs and political maneuvering ahead of 1880.
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San Francisco
General Grant
United States Army
Ile
Washington
Robeson, Belknap, Babcock & Co
House of Representatives
Republican Party
Cabul
New York Sun
Advertising in newspapers supports local business cards
A quoted editorial urges every town business to advertise in newspapers to sustain the paper and reach distant readers. It argues a simple card with name and line of work acts as a traveling signboard and helps show the town is full of business men.
Boy pleads for slate pencil atlas and books at noon
A student rushes home from school asking his mother to ask his father to buy him a slate, pencil, sponge, second reader, atlas, and geography books. He notes a new boy was whipped as others hurry to study.
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Johnny
Williamson Johnson Married in Harmony Township
On Sunday September 21 1879 William H Williamson married Datta Johnson in Harmony township by Wm Read Esq. The couple reside in Harmony and the ceremony was held with local clergy and family in attendance.
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Williamson — Johnson
Wm. Read
Ww. H. Williamson
Datta Johnson
Harmony Township
Pardee Infant Daughter Dies at Three Months Old
Exsit, infant child of William McK Pardee and Kate Pardee, died Thursday September 18, 1879, aged 3 months and 18 days. The notice adds a catalog line about guns arriving, listing agents for various descriptions.
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Pardee
Exsit
Wm. McK
Kate Pardee
New Clothing Store Sale in Posey County Court Notice
Public sale announced under an Indiana circuit court order of execution. Nicholas Joest and James Cross vs Samuel C. Rogers lists Samuel C. Rogers real estate in Wadenville with rents and profits up to seven years, Oct 11 1879, Mt Vernon justice at the courthouse. Also relates to Martha Hutson vs Nicholas Joest and estate administration for Alexander Levereaux, Posey County, notice of solvent estate administration.
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Circuit Court
Posey County
Indiana
Nicholas Joest
James Cross
Samuel C. Rogers
Mt. Vernon
Wadenville
Alex. Crank
Martha Hutson
Mount Vernon
Reat
Wadesville
Pezey County
Bill
Costa
Raa
Anata
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