Madigan Burleigh case debated as precedent in Maine inquiry
Senator Locke defends the 1877 Madigan Burleigh case as not parallel to current Maine counting disputes. He argues the 1877 process followed open counts and proper statutes, while condemning 1879 actions that bypassed law, suppressed open hearings, and counted out Republicans.
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Maine
Garcelon
Mnddle
Madigan-Burleigh
Locke
Portland
Aroostook County
Madigan
Burleigh
Senate
Connor
Madigangind
Star Chamber
Supreme Court
F. W. Hill
Geo. & Hill
Exeter
Supreme Judicial Court
Madawaska
Towns
van Buren
Eagle Lake
R.S
Bangor
Bupleigh
House
Duty of Every Democrat Against State Amendments
The Indianapolis Democrat argues Democrats should oppose constitutional amendments at the spring election, claiming such measures could cost them votes. The piece questions whether amendments affect Democrats differently and seeks clarification on how fair elections are impacted for Democrats versus others.
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Indiana
A Call to End Indian Tribes and Grant Citizenship
The author argues for abolishing separate Indian tribes and making Native Americans full United States citizens. They claim it would reduce costs, promote civilization, end conflicts, and align Indian interests with national interests, urging Congress to act soon.
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United States
Congress
Col Young Emerges as Auditor of State Candidate
Spontaneous support grows for Col Young for Auditor of State. Backers cite his business qualifications honesty integrity and zeal as proof he is a fit choice. Supporters say Republicans could not name a more fitting candidate.
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Col. Young
Bulldozers threaten teacher in Leesdale tragedy
The article recounts the 1869 relocation of Mr. Sipvey H. Lee to Alabama where he founded Leesdale. His son Young Lee sought a teaching post in Morgan county but was blocked by a KKK faction. Lee was later shot by a masked man, with no arrest ever made, prompting calls of political murder and Northern blame.
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Sipvey H. Lee
Rush County
Alabama
Leesdale
Lee
Young Lee
Morgan County
Ebenezer
K. K.K
Dragon
Miss Lee
South
Resumption Act debate wanes as urging revival fades
In this excerpt the writer notes a shift from frequent male opinion against John Sherman and the resumption act to a quieter stance. He urges Mr. F. D. to rally others to push the issue before the opportunity passes.
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John Sherman
Fire ravages Knights hall at Indianapolis incurring heavy loss
A fire in Talbots block Indianapolis Tuesday of last week caused about 20000 dollars in damage. The blaze fell mainly on the medical college and the Knights of Pythias whose elaborate hall suffered the greatest loss with most furniture and property destroyed.
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Nic
Talbotts Block
Indianapolis
The
Medical College
Knights of Pythias
Knights
Wear
Young Men Republican Clubs Form In County
County youths prepare to vote for president for the first time and organize Young Men's Republican Clubs to promote vigorous, progressive support. The Terre Haute chapter hosted Hon. James T. Johnson, received a letter from John C. New, and elected sixty nine new members including several young Democrats joining the party. The club approved by laws limiting speeches and formed ward committees to compile membership rolls.
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Republican Party
Terre Haute
John C. New
Republican Club
James T. Johnson
Parke County
Johnson
State Central Committee
John O. Hardesty
Young Men’s Republican Club
Young Men's Republican Coub
Jdxo. C. New
B. Is. Rinoads
Pew
Paxton Splinters Report Amid Measles and Local Gossip
Paxton Splinters notes a quiet season with scarce conversation on country politics. Measles spread slowly as Joe Walters returns from Terre Haute. wedding plans surface amid a brisk matrimonial mood. Paxton’s roads are poor, residents attend a Saturday convention, and local figures like Pony Davidson depart for Chicago.
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Joe Walters
Terre Haute
Gaskins
Carlisle
Mort Davidson
Paxton
Pony Davidson
Chicago
Douglas Payton
D. F. Ky
Cajun Mardi Gras Funds Spent Sparingly Warned
A critical view denounces New Orleans and Southern cities for spending thousands yearly on Mardi Gras instead of creating a relief fund for yellow fever victims, noting no prospect of wiser, common sense policy in current civilization.
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New Orleans
Voorhees and the drive to repeal the resumption act
The passage questions whether Voorhees contemplates his life’s aim the immediate and unconditional repeal of the resumption act as a means to fuel political capital in the exodus business. The note suggests a calculated use of immigration policy for public advantage within a political scheme.
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Voorhees
Pleasantville Odd Fellows prosper with new initiations
The Odd Fellows report three initiations at the last meeting and two more at MeLore. Encampment 148 receives twelve applications all from their lodge. They plan to paint the hall and bee hive store building neatly with the LO. G. T. flourishing. John Paxton and Albert Gilmore were initiated, C J O Hayer and S Edwards also noted. Local political notes mention a Republican call convention and plans for a strong township vote.
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Odd Fellows
W. P.O Haver
E-Paink
Johm Paxton
Albert Gilmore
C.J. O’hayer
S. Edwards
John Paxton
JS. Ogg
Baker & Hines
James Troop
Lacy Wood
Jonathan Hart
Carlisle
Long
John Lutes
W. P. O’haver
Cincinnati
Sulena Fleming
James McClung
Merom News Notes From Merom Indiana Region
Miss Mamie Shiddler has been sick the past week. Mr Candell plans a photography gallery. Measles keep Ruby ill. F A Crane left for home last Friday. Emiline Gordon of Robinson Illinois visits her brother at college. T C Benson will return next term. H Allen and family left Merom for Illinois. Will Waller to attend U C C next term. Tucile is new boarder at Prof Evans. Delia Wilson withdraws from school this term. Work continues on the Wabash river bridge below Merom for the narrow gauge. Quarterly Methodist meeting held Saturday and Sunday with the elder presiding.
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Mamie Shiddler
Candell
Ruby
F. A. Crane
Emiline Gordon
Robinson
Inl
T. C. Benson
H. Allen
Merom
Illinois
Will Waller
Tucile
Curry Township Items and Republican Outlook
The piece notes post primary Republican optimism in Sullivan and Farmersburg area politics. It mentions a township committee election, plans to back a Republican state ticket and president, plus local civic notes on residents and events such as a church meeting and a measles illness.
Local notes from 1880 describe relocations and illnesses
George McKinley has left his home for Missouri. his wife rejoices. Alice Poe and James Everett are sick after Turman’s dance. William Norman has typhoid fever. The Baker widow and family returned recently. Hanna and Giles of Sullivan bought horses nearby. The Republican Convention on the first Saturday was a grand success with broad district representation. Turman township shows strong organization and a full ticket. Pneumonia cases rise. February 18, 1880, was a wild snowy day. James Kelley of the Island is dangerously sick. The party is well organized. Van Vieck buys a farm near the Narrows and will move this spring. Graysville is poised to gain a good citizen.
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Sullivan
Anderson Mitchell
Sinclaar
M. EL Church
Farmersburg
Milt Mitchell
Ward Carter
Belle Beasly
James Gray
Kansas
William Denny
Max
Alice Poe
James Everett
Turman
William Norman
Baker
Hanna
Giles
Turman Township
James Kelley
Narrows
Graysville
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Yazoo Organ
Estatr Centran
Methodst Church
Walldrop
Mberom
Union
Pleasantville News
Relex Merome
Curry Township
George McKinley
Missouri
George
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