Poor Man's Friend in Indiana a William English Portrait
An Indianapolis report traces the fortunes of William H. English as a Democratic vice presidential candidate and as a creditor. It details 187 mortgage foreclosures and 39 recorded foreclosure decrees against about 339 properties, plus 43 tax deeds securing hundreds of thousands in land for a few hundred dollars. The piece portrays English as vigilant in securing debts, sometimes via sheriff sales and tax titles, with neighbors noting his harsh money practices and the public uproar over his methods.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Democratic Party
Tilden
Hendricks
Indiana
Enelisi
Indiana Democrat
Piin
First National Bank
Mardish
eVox
Sherif
Eniuliv
Sheriffs Office
Offis
Wmn
H. Knaghil
Hoi Sheri
William H. Exglisa
Rebecca P. Sinker
Eliza Lippincott
John Dy. Wagan
W. WH. English
W. H. English
Recorder
English
Wiese Sales
Dec
Supreme Court
Flesi
Andom
James Frank
Wm. H.english
Frank
Frank Joel
Delaware Street
Foreclosures and political clash over English's real estate
An account details a saloon owner in Washington Street facing foreclosure after trading property to English for houses and lots valued at $10,000. Friends redeemed the property amid attorney fees, taxes, and a harsh campaign of disclosures framed by three interviewed men Beiler Moody and Schritera to reflect varied political faiths.
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Frank
Tasseeee Guo
Moore’s
Marely
sSo
Squire
GSU
Issy
Terry's Suddivision
Stone
Cape
Lataly
Ylv
SUN
Alen’s Wood
Moore
Judy
Seceserees
Gut-lotlon
Yundes
Aten
Leo
Sone
Millstone
J. Kieser
Hand
Washington Street
Court House
English
Schriter
BRIFF
Beiler
Moody
Thomas
Mr. English
Moonshiners spur clash over Southern rule of nation
Over four years twenty five officers have been killed and fifty five wounded in the South by moonshiners, provoking criticism of Southern leadership ambitions amid ongoing violence and lawlessness.
Election scene in Alabama sparks militia callout
A black election inspector in Alabama faced threats from white supremacists as the poll count was challenged. The incident led to a militia company being called up to ensure order. General Hancock opposed bayonets for ballot collection, yet Alabama produced a Democratic majority of 450 despite no Democratic votes cast.
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Alabama
Hancock
Ballot confusion in Alabama precinct alters outcome
Report from Montgomery County Alabama describes a tallying error during counting when a ballot box was moved and ballots spilled. With the light restored a fresh batch in the box swung the result to Democrats by 450 votes, contributing to a statewide Democratic margin of about 60,000.
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South
Montgomery County
Alabama
Hoor
Debate on emancipation and rights in the South and North
The piece argues the South rejects equal rights and free ballots while the North grows in prosperity. It contends emancipation and enfranchisement of Black people are central tests, criticizing Democratic papers for denying these facts and asserting Republicanism is banned in the South.
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South
North
Democratic party allies of the South in war cited by Alabama speakers
Congressman Dr La Matyr reports that leading Alabama Democrats claimed the North's Democrats were the South’s allies in the war. Wade Hampton in Staunton says today’s Democratic principles mirror those fought for by Lee and Jackson. He urges Union veterans to consider if they now align with those war-time aims.
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Dr LA Matyr
Alabama
North
Wade Hampton
Staunton
Virginia
Lee
Jackson
Cass County
Democratic Party
South
Democratic factions in the South clash over finance and unity
Hon Dr Lamatyske reports Alabama talks with leading Democrats. Bourbon Democrats refuse finance debate and push sectional appeals. North Democrats praised for wartime friendship. fear of disrupting party unity as a life and death struggle for power.
South Ally Question Sparks Wartime Debate
A political columnist questions loyalty to the Union and asks if support for the Confederacy should define allegiance during the war, reflecting growing tensions over regional loyalties.
Davis and Hancock war of words in Illinois letter
A long polemic accuses Senator David Davis of distorting history to attack General Grant in a letter backing Hancock. The piece contrasts Hancock’s supposed restraint with alleged Civil War overreach, cites a disputed New Orleans case, recounts an Alabama voting incident, and ends with a dramatic street scene of a General in uniform.
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Inllinois
United States
David Davis
David
Hancock
Hanecock
Fifth Military District
Grant
New Orleans
Mrs. Sturrat
Frauds and Violent Outrages Alleged in Alabama Vote
Washington reports from Montgomery describe Republican complaints of rigged precincts in Alabama. Allegations include late openings, early closings, voter suppression of black Republicans, misreading ballots, and biased inspector appointments. A veteran Montgomery correspondent cites dozens of impediments to achieving a fair count.
Authentic Account of Hancock and Tilden Interview
The Burlington Hawkeye recounts a candid exchange where General Hancock and Samuel J. Tilden discuss starting a vigorous political campaign. Tilden emphasizes avoiding bungles and asserts the campaign is already headed. The dialogue carries a tense mix of ambition and wary counsel.
A Criticism of English Girls From London Truth
A London Truth editor mocks English women for lacking grace in movement posture and laughter. The piece argues for early training in walking standing and laughing to develop natural poise, balance weight evenly, and avoid awkward expressions. It cites a family with distorted smiles and notes their white teeth as redeeming traits.
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London
Wendell Holmes
Cums
The Fate of the Bobolinks
The June meads frequenter, the bobolink, loses his voice and wears a plain suit while fattening on insects in mown fields. Flocks prepare to depart for Delaware and the Pongmac, where tens of thousands are shot for food as reed bird.
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Springfield Republican
June Meadsows
Bobolink
Lower
Delaware
Pongmac
Hancock's Changed Opinion Indicates Shift in War Amendments
St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes General Hancock now favors the inviobility of the war amendments to the Constitution, a position not aligned with his 1868 writings. In that year the Democratic party denounced reconstruction acts as revolutionary, a platform Hancock endorsed at the time.
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United States Army
West Point
Hancock
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Democra
Crime Report From Milton Free Press
An assailant shouted racial slurs and attacked a man with a sharp object, injuring Smith in the back and cutting him around the head and neck. The back wound is described as serious and likely to have lasting harm.
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Milton Free Press
Cornman
Smith
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George Schriter
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McGehee
Montgomery
Ise
Florida
Mme Crehee
Montgomery Grays
Anatias Oliver
Oliver
Grardner
Mr. Tilden
Washington
Cleveland
Hancock and Tilden
Burlington
Hawkeye
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