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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1880
Page
4
President Hayes emphasizes that he serves both his party and the nation by pursuing policies that strengthen the country while honoring party ideals. The speech frames unity and steady leadership as priorities.
Generals and political figures tour Indiana with Gen. Ben Harrison set to address Terre Haute crowd next Friday the 20th while Porter campaign activity and Hampton supporters rally as voting approaches.
A political appeal argues that voting for Porter protects the laboring man's interests, framing the choice as a defense of workers against adverse policies.
A historical note states the Red Shirt Rifle Clubs in South Carolina will vote as they shut, signaling a closure or withdrawal tied to their organization and timing.
The Caledonian brigade plans to vote as they shot in alignment with their recent actions. The statement implies unity in stance tied to the brigade's demonstrated approach.
The public debt was reduced during the month of July by 5 500 600 dollars, reflecting a stronger fiscal position and ongoing repayment progress.
A faction opposing war and military entanglements advocates placing a regular army officer in the presidency. The movement promotes reconciliation and continuity, arguing the officer's discipline and experience can stabilize policy and governance.
General Janey B. Weaver will address a Terre Haute audience on Saturday night August 21, highlighting military and civic issues. The event seeks community engagement and reflects Weaver’s public service focus.
WEasyVER may publish a new book titled Fool's Errand by one of the fools after returning from Alabama. The remark suggests plans for a subsequent literary work and hints at authorship.
Dan Voorners participates in a local voting event described as his shot at the Suns day school brigade, reflecting a community activity and group affiliation.
The article notes supporters of Porter marching with purpose and the fields and hills echoing to their tread as they advance in the political campaign.
Speakine of Southern political figure General Weaver returns from a campaign tour in Alabama. He claims the ball has never been told, signaling a bold assertion about the voters and the campaign’s momentum.
A convicted killer who shot Fletch Freeman intends to vote while claiming he will back the unscratched Democratic ticket. The fragment conveys the accused's alleged plan to participate in an election despite his crime.
Fragmentary notice asserts members of the Knights of the Golden Circle voted with the Democratic ticket. The text suggests a claim that all members of that organization are Democrats and vote a single slate.
Gen Hanovck hailed as superb soldier faces doubt as only nineteen of twenty soldiers in his corps expected to back Gen Garfield the soldier statesman in the upcoming vote. The mock contest suggests Garfield holds strong cross corps support despite Hanovck’s nomination.
A brief note questions a Democratic majority in Alabama reported as 7 with 76 000, suggesting the figure could have read 175 000 if a 1 were placed before the seven. The inner commentary highlights odds and reporting quirks in numeric tallies.
A report notes an 1861 loan of 18,415,000 sold at a discount of 2,019,776.10 with bonds due January 1, 1881. It recalls December 17, 1860 action authorizing 10,010,900 Treasury notes, many at 12 percent interest, all redeemed at par. The text discusses silver distribution plans and Hancock supporters’ proposed twelve month distribution.
A Terre Haute Express note asserts 16 000 white Louisianians cannot read or write, predicting it will boost the Solid South. It counters by claiming far more Republican voters in Louisiana are illiterate and argues Southern Democrats kept Black people in bondage and attacked northern Republican reforms.
A memento recalls the five cent tax pledge while noting the state carries an indebtedness of $910,000 with annual interest charges near $50,000. The figures highlight ongoing fiscal obligations and cost implications for residents.
The Democrat editor weighs the moral and political implications of restricting dress and behavior through law, arguing against such restrictions and defending personal liberty as a civic value.
A wartime paper uses a playful line about a shooting moment in a guarded issue. The quip hints at censorship pressures while aiming to lift spirits amid tensions.
A Cass man who hid in Hartley Bennett's pasture for two days and nights to shoot him while he attended to cows is described as intending to vote as he shot. The remark frames the accused as a voter with violent intent, connected to a past encounter in Hartley Bennett's field.
Wasn DePaw, a prominent New Albany glass works figure and leading Democrat in southern Indiana, has declared his support for Garfield and Porter.
The Republican State Convention of California adopts the Chicago platform and endorses General Garfield with emphasis on his Chinese question. The Pacific slope is declared solid for Garfield.
Wirt Jim Patten is remembered for aggressive campaign tactics in which he used loud, confrontational style to target opponents. The recount notes his habit of shouting Democrats between the eyes and engaging voters directly as he traveled the county.
The fragment notes a scene where Ol Rood is described as voting while shooting, with a referenced escape from Dr Whalen’s back door carrying a bottle of Ipecac and cro ton oil, suggesting a dramatic escape or hurried departure.
A fragment notes a man claiming he “dropped on Uncle Sam for about $20,000” as he travels the country alleging Garfield’s dishonest record. The passage reflects a political argument issue and a personal accusation without full context.
A massive veterans gathering in Columbus, Ohio drew at least 100,000 attendees last week. The reunion, described as the grandest since the war, showed the veterans still proud and unwilling to forget past conflicts.
A partisan remark notes the twelve year stance that the war is over and the call to let bygones be bygones. It mocks veterans such as Voorhees for praising Hancock at Gettysburg while insisting the war is over and bygones should remain bygones.
The True Democracy questions why the Democratic party did not fulfill its pledge to fund state expenses with a five cent tax in 1874. It cites Republican pledges as a "whited sepulchre" and asks for an explanation of the unkept promise.
The True Democracy challenges the public to reveal what Mr. Curry allegedly said about the Democratic party that cannot be verified by official records. It accuses the Democratic press of using the charge as a favorite argument and calls for verification of the supposed remark amid a legacy of Democratic politicians and patriots.
The piece cites figures from the secretary's report comparing five year spans under Republican and Democratic rule. It claims Republican progressively reduced expenditures by 33 million while Democrats increased them to about 39 million. Buff and Massie will speak at Fairbanks on Saturday August 21.
Hon. Albert G. Porter and Col. Id H. Wolfe will speak for governor and state auditor respectively. Prominent speakers attend with bands, glee clubs, wagons, and torchlight processions at night. Citizens urged to bring baskets and come before daybreak.
Gen Veesven campaigns in Alabama for the Republican ticket arguing southern bull dozing is political. The election passes and Weaver returns a changed man claiming more intolerance remains unspoken, a view Dr De LaMatyr also endorses.
The Republican State Central Committee distributes a supplement from the Indianapolis Journal. It contains a Woods speech about a Warrick county miner who switched from Democrat to gain office votes and sought mine inspector positions from Gov. Williams. The piece questions Parker Patten Briggs and Joyce joining Democrats.
A letter asks a newspaper to publish committee reports on Garfield and Credit Mobilier, Southern election frauds and Sherman and McDonald statements claiming Republican murders in the South. It cites past election frauds in Sullivan County and urges airing all related reports and county election fraud details.
G. W. Buff and Waple will speak at Graysville on Wednesday Aug 18th. The event invites local residents to hear the speakers discuss current topics.
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