Radical accusations of fraud against the Democratic party and Black Republicans
The document brands the Radical and Black Republican factions as fraudsters across government and society. It claims widespread ballot stuffing in the South, deceit in electors selection, and general moral ruin, arguing that both parties defraud soldiers, widows, orphans, and the nation while moralizing about honesty.
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Democracy of
Pennsylvania
Sinf
Republican Party
Boxé
Navy
Treasury
Radical Party
Who Sat The Example in Radical Alarmist Rhetoric
The piece critiques Black Republican fearmongering about an alleged armed Democratic Union Legion in Missouri aiding Seymour and Blair. It questions secret armed groups and draws parallels to past Union League and Loyal Leagues, warning Democrats to stay law abiding while ready for any Radical assault on ballots.
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Union Legion
Missoigi
Seymour
Blais
Grand Army of the Republic
Unioer League
Negro Loyal Leagues of the Puth
Thay
Debates Over Warship Shipments and European Debt
The text reflects a heated period with figures cited for specie shipments from New York to Europe totaling 63.76 million dollars since January. It criticizes tax burdens on residents and suggests bondholders profit at taxpayers’ expense while calling for reductions and scrutinizing foreign debt policies.
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New York
Europe
Ela
Campaign notes report mass support and weaponry concerns
A late 19th century dispatch describes growing political canvass in multiple states with large local rosters and uniformed groups. It notes 1000 names in one city rising to 1600, marching demonstrations in Georgia, and Pendleton receiving a strong welcome in Connecticut.
Outrage by a Burglar Strikes Annapolis Family
Police sergeant Richard Berry described as a model man in the Second district. A burglar broke into his home on Annapolis Street near Second and South, seizing Mrs. Berry by the throat and choking her. She fought free, toppled a lamp, and remains in critical condition with vomiting blood as police seek the assailant.
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Pariapenemiay
The
Herald of
Richard Berry
Second District
Annapolis Street
Second and
Snelene
Notable Visitors and Yachting Affairs From Atlantic Cadle Aug
The Atlantic Cadle reports an attempted murder scare about Queen Victoria from an Englishman deemed insane who was stopped from entering her room. Tomorrow the American yacht Sappho will race England’s top four yachts. A distinguished visitor, Grand Duke Alexis Alexandrovitch of Russia, recently touring the Mediterranean, sailed from Algoris on Saturday for the United States.
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Londo
Sappho
England
Mauseinus
Alexis
Alexandrovitch
Ussia
Algoris
United States
Cattle Plague Ravages Illinois Ranches
The cattle plague persists in Illinois grazing regions with losses likely totaling 200000 dollars. Farmers vent anger as this season’s outbreak may end Texas cattle imports. The Board of Health, with stockyard authorities, has set a quarantine and will not permit diseased cattle to be whipped or slaughtered.
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Mlinois
Cuyonno
Texas
Ilinois
Board of Health
Prize Fight Excursion Ends in Violence Near Virginia
A free fight among excursionists heading to a prize fight in Virginia left Pat Mullen shot through the right lung. William Carrol and Joseph Beaud were badly stabbed. Collyer and Edwards are present, with Collyer claiming he was fairly whipped. Large sums were wagered on Collyer and lost.
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Barratore
Virginia
Pat. Mullen
Wm. Carrol
Joseph Béard
Collyer
Edwards
Steamboat Train Wreck Near Cambridge Crossing
On the Norwich line the steamboat train due at 6 60 this morning was thrown from the track at Cambridge crossing after striking a heavily loaded team. The driver was asleep. no lives were lost.
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Boston
Norwich
Cambridge Crossing
Assembly of a Negro Convention in St. Louis August 25
A State Convention focusing on black suffrage gathered in St. Louis today. It estimates 70,000 Black residents in the state and declares their political power must be felt.
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St. Lovurs
Working People Urge Eight Hour Day to Schofield
In Washington two to three delegations of workingmen urged General Schofield to rescind his eight hour work order. He declined. A petition organized by printers seeks a legislative fix, while calls to the President and Attorney General follow. The dispute over the eight hour rule has fueled labor tensions and affected shops and workshops as workers press for change.
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Washington, D
General Schofield
Johnson
Committee of & Printers
Baal
Demands for Peace and Fair Taxation in Berks Letter
A dated letter from August 25 1868 in Philadelphia voices a Democratic campaign stance. It calls for peace footing of expenses, limited taxation, immediate labor for freedmen, and opposing continued federal bureaus. It supports Seymour and Blair and pledges Berks County loyalty to Philadelphia’s Democratic cause.
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Reapixo Esgeers
Philadelphia
Starssiay
Ben, Utler
Rein
South
Freedman’s Bureau
Congress
Seymour and
Air
Old Berks
Berks
Qiniadelphi
Brotherly Ove
Kp. Eaats
Dem Party Meet at Browns Valley and Robbery Report
The Browns Valley gathering of Democrats from Lower Heidelberg and nearby townships adopted resolutions urging the party’s return to power and denouncing Radical waste and corruption. Separate Berks county robbery tale recounts a home invasion at Melchair Schultz’s residence with $190 and a family watch taken, while attackers threatened other family members and fled in a wagon.
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North Heidelberg
Brownsville
Benjamin Reber
John Grath
John Gerhard
Jonathan Bickel
John Hiester
John Holloway
Jonathan Lambert
John Horn
Abraham Miller
Reuben Field
Richard Heck
Charles Horn
John Ruth
A. Horner
John Bender
Israel Grath
James Faust
Charles Lambert
Lavi Heddinger
Henry Leininger
Michael Gerhart
Samuel Babb
J. Y. Shearer
G. M. Webber
Chas. Spohn, Esq
Adam Lerch
Isaac W. Brossman
Democratic Party
Pnat Waa
Radical Party
Irehus Shalter
Llewellyn Wanner
Lower Heidelberg Club
John Maurer
P.D. L. Wenrich
Lee
Peter Morn
War
Faust
Seymour
Blair
Danixe
Burotany
Melchair Schultz
Washington
Berks County
Hata
Henry Schultz
Wagona
Montgomery Ledger
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