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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1880
Page
4
A historical note describes an effort to honor President Hayes by promoting a girl from the Institute who serves best the country and party, highlighting civic virtue and service.
Amendments favored by Republicans drew strong support as ranges between 15000 and 25000 votes helped Republicans widen state majorities on the measures.
The people of Indians have declared against the Democratic Party in the adoption of the amendments, signaling opposition to the proposed changes and a political rebuke to party leadership.
The Indianapolis Journal reports General Hunter has withdrawn from the governor contest due to impaired health, affecting the race dynamics and campaign plans.
The T. D. urges organization to oppose amendments, echoing prior mobilization. The speaker emphasizes orderly preparation and collective action to influence the ballot outcome. Potential strategy hints suggest broadening support and rallying community members.
The text argues that within six months it will be unlikely to find a Democrat who admits opposing the amendment. It frames the issue as a political forecast about party loyalty and public acknowledgment.
The party opposed the war and amendments and suffered consistent losses. Critics say Tur Democracy remains on the wrong side, repeatedly defeated in elections.
The article notes politicians offer many explanations for the path of democracy on amendments. It accuses the party of twenty years of nonstop explaining.
A fragment describes two political groups with symbolic burdens. The God and Morality party bears a "key on one shoulder and water on the other" for free democracy, while the cipher alley party bears whiskey on both shoulders and is "full up to the neck."
The article notes VoorHErs dislikes the odor from Republican witnesses before the exo dus committee, causing him to become so ill he cannot return home to attend the Leach trial, leading to another postponement.
The speaker notes the Democratic party largely opposes the government and supports the South regarding amendments. He claims the party's majority favors the wrong side of major questions, a pattern observed in past debated issues.
The piece notes Silden's bar l seems to clinch the Democratic nomination while Grant, Blaine, and Sherman waver. Edmunds and Washburne gain momentum. In thirty days public sentiment will crystallize and guide delegates to the National Convention toward the people’s choice.
The late election results rebuke the Democratic Party as the amendments, touted as real reform, pass with Republican support and only a small minority from the opposite party opposing them. The victory highlights the party’s sharp rift and broad turnout backing the reforms.
The article describes a fraught scene where speakers used rhetoric to mislead rural voters about voting amendments. One speaker claimed real estate ownership was required to vote, alleging racism to distort democratic principles and influence the crowd.
The article explains that amendments 1 2 and 3 take effect immediately except where a law is needed for implementation. Amendment 1 grants voting rights with residency requirements and becomes operative except for the last clause needing a registry law. Amendment 2 moves general elections to November and takes effect immediately. Amendment 3 sets general elections in November with a clause about judges and township officers taking effect immediately except where law is required.
A tribute to Gen John Coburn of Indianapolis as the ideal governor candidate over Gen Hunter. The piece praises Coburn’s soldierly leadership, eight years in Congress, integrity, and devotion to his men, arguing he would redeem the Republican party in Indiana. It also notes Coburn’s restraint, popularity, and ability as a campaign speaker.
CoN REESMAN SPRINGER disrupts Tilden Donnelly effort to unseat Washburn and seed Democratic gains in the House. Finley, seen as author of rival letters, faces exposure as the ruse aims to secure a Democratic majority if the presidential election goes to the House. The sensational letters were shown by Springer’s wife and undermined the plot.
Capt. Crawford and J. Lockwood travel to expand farm scale man selling territory focusing on extending distribution and identifying new dealer channels.
An official statement touts a “grand and complete victory” for the Democratic party in last Monday’s county election. Voter totals show trustee race Dems 2286 to GOP 1158 with 71 Nationals, a Democratic plurality of 881 and overall minority of 762. Constitutional amendments show large interparty swings, averaging 772 against. 1876 results are cited for comparison, noting higher Democratic and Republican tallies then and now, casting doubt on any marked shift in strength.
The piece claims various Democratic outrages including the Garcelon affair and Washburn-Donnelly scheme have been backed down for now. It suggests opponents will pause actions until after the elections, referencing Senator Kellogg and broader voter scrutiny.
Hon. Franx Lanpris during the 76 campaign popularized a line about a hog smelling man being too nice. The speaker jokes that a great financial statesman who cannot endure the smell of an exodus witness would also be considered too nice.
The notice mentions Eliish Dilley of Fairbanks Township and Uncle Billy McBride who has sold over 800 butcher knives. It notes measles in the area, a Snng fever death of Johns Adams on March 29, wedding anticipation, and political ticket scratching by Democrats. Betsy Curry-related courtship is reported.
The notice proclaims Wilkey & Allen, first door west of the post office, buy and sell more groceries and provisions than any county firm because they sell them a shade lower. It argues buyers save by comparing prices and urges noting this countywide claim.
The column recalls election tensions in the area with accusations against Democrats. It mentions Mrs. Dilley’s Fairbanks visit, a Currysville disturbance, and a black constable elected in Linton township. It notes Sedley Hopewell sick with typhoid, John S Denney visiting Vigo county, and Frank Nead’s measles recovery hosting Ebenezer church Sunday school.
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