Washington echoes on politics and legislation 1880
Washington dispatches report Senate and House maneuvers over Inter-State Commerce and bond bills, Republican and Democratic infighting, proposed canal and treaty celebrations, and political futures of Blaine Reagan McDonald and others. The President’s Canal message, naval aid for Ireland, and portending party opposition to Fitz John Porter vase noted.
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Gordon
Alex. H. Stephens
Stephens
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Commerce Committee
I.reagan
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House
Orth
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Wallace
Randall
Pennsylvania
Tilden
Hancock
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Ohio
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Blaine
General Grant
General Butler
Greenbackers
Soldiers’ National Home
Maine
Garceelon & Co
Jack-o-lantern
Lamson
Waldo County
Augusta
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Ireland
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Sherman
Thurman
McDonald
Indiana
A NUISANCE Juries Should Be Abolished
The Crawfordsville Journal argues petit juries are a nuisance costing taxpayers about 4000 dollars yearly. It urges limiting juries to 3 5 or 7 members, summoning only when a case is ready, using a majority verdict, and making jury costs part of the judgment.
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Crawfordsville Journal
Petit Juries
Ohio View Of The Cash On Sherman Weak Presidential Candidate
The Ohio State Journal notes broad Democratic press consensus that John Sherman would be a weak presidential candidate. It argues he is likely weaker than Grant and far weaker than Blaine, and it observes a desire for a strong Republican nominee.
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Ohio
Ohio State Journal
Grant Support Seen From Chicago Times Nonaligned
A Indianapolis Journal report cites a Newark gentleman with high confidence that the Chicago Times will endorse General Grant if nominated at Chicago. The claim comes from a non Grant faction and is presented as a confirmed boom growth for his presidential bid.
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Indianapolis
Wilbur F. Storey
Chicago Times
General Grant
Chicago
Indiana war claim bills head to Senate for action
Attorney General Worlen reports from Washington that the five per cent claim of 100 000 goes before the Senate today with committee endorsement and likely payment. The 600 000 claim for funds to equip U S troops is less favorable and may be allowed only after several months.
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Indianapolis
Worlen
Washington
Indiana
Senate
United States
Republican editorial clash over next presidential candidate
Winamac Republicans condemn rival editors for denouncing all nominees except their favorite. The piece warns that continued fault finding could force them to retract or oppose the party’s nominee as the campaign progresses.
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Winamac Republican
Strong Government and Republicanism in the Atlantic Monthly
The author argues for a stronger central government without surrendering personal rights. He defends American republicanism against imperialistic criticism and warns against fearing centralized power as a threat to liberty. The piece contends that government exists to serve the governed and that America will not substitute despotism for sovereign authority.
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Atlantic Monthly
Europe
America
In &S
Government of the people by the people for the people
The author argues against central tyranny and praises official dignity while warning that wealth aristocracy lacks public trust. He envisions universal suffrage tempered by education, asserting the coming strong government will serve the common citizen rather than capitalists.
Republican Soldier Candi Dates
Indiana Correspondent highlights Gen. Morton C. Hunter Gen. James M. Shackelford Gen. John Coburn Gen. Abel D. Streight and Col. William W. Dudley as brave Civil War figures, noting equal valor and annual parity while praising Hunter at Chickamauga and Coburn at Athuta.
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Indiana Cor
Cincinnati Gazette
Morton C. Hunter
James M. Shackelford
John Coburn
Abel D. Streight
William W. Dudley
Hunter
Streight
Coburn
Shackelford
Dudley
Libby
Chickamauga
Thomas
Athuta
Model of Oliver P Morton Statue Wows Chicago
Mrs Kirtland of Chicago completes a Mort on statue model for Indianapolis. The work aims to capture Morton in his prime from photographs. Portraits vary, yet the artist succeeds admirably, with statuettes available at 560 Michigan Avenue studio.
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Kirtland
Oliver P. Morton
Indianapolis
Morton
Indiana
Alabama political murder described as a cowardly atrocity
Special Correspondence outlines the assassination of Sidney H. Lee of Leesburg Morgan County Alabama on January 14. The piece details years of violence ostracism by the so called chivalry then a masked gunman killed Lee as he returned to his home, with killers fleeing the scene.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Cullman
Ala
Sidney H. Lee
Leesburg
Morgan County
Lee
Rush County
Ind
Falkville
Ku Klux
Leesdale
Ohio
Indiana
New England
Mrs. Lee
National Convention Delegates Defined for Republican Meeting
The Republican National Convention in Chicago will assign two delegates from each congressional district and four delegates at large from each state, establishing the convention's voting strength and delegate structure.
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Chicago
Those Voters. Indianapolis Letter to Terre Haute Express
A satirical assertion claims the negro exodus cannot be political because each voter comes with family members. The piece mocks voter demographics and includes a quip about Abraham Lincoln and political figures as informal local color.
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Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Mr. Voorhees
Darling
Abraham Lincoln
Charles Sumnah
Rival Republicans Weigh Paths to Convention Unity
Washington dispatch notes Blaine and Don Cameron walking arm in arm reflecting for and against unity amid presidential contests. The contrast with the Harrisburg scene shows Blaine and Sherman in close private talks the day before.
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Washington
St. Louis
Blaine
Don Cameron
Harrisburg
Sherman
German and Austrian Officers Report Kalische Affair
An officer report notes the Fifth Prussian corps commander denied a Russian Prussian officers incident at Kalische Poland, but the writer asserts the affair occurred largely as earlier described by reporters.
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Kalische
Poland
Murder of 8. T. Lee Stirs Alabama Tensions
The text laments the secrecy and fear surrounding the murder of 8. T. Lee, a Republican neighbor described as sober and loyal. It claims political motive and criticizes authorities for not offering a reward, questioning biased treatment if a prominent Southern figure had died. The piece conveys public anger and calls for justice, amid silence from officials.
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Lee
Alabama
Exodus inquiry sparks partisan remarks in Congress
Speech by Washington correspondent notes the exodus of white and black workers from the South to Indiana and Colorado, labeling witnesses as amused and underpaid. Praises the Mercantile Arm and questions the necessity and cost of the investigation while urging focus on causes of migration and its political impact.
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Washington Cor
Terre Paute Ey
Indiana
Washington
Daeie Sam
Somi
Flon
Guy
George
Voorhees
Vance
North Carolina
Senator Windom
Mississippi
Louisiana
Mr. Pendleton
Colorado
Ireland
Senate of the
United States
Senate
Political Points and Georgia Cotton Politics in Indiana News
The column attacks Democratic tactics and reform calls while detailing Georgia and Mississippi moves to restrict African American movement. It notes a Senate rejection of Ohio Census Supervisors, discusses potential presidential election risk, and mentions a civil suit over a Republican rally collapse in Indianapolis.
Saltpeter Won’t Save Democrats in State Ticket
Albany Ledger-Standard argues that even strong management by seasoned Democratic leaders cannot save the party in October if Frank Landers is Governor nominee and J. G. Shanklin for Secretary of State. The piece warns that nonsensical second nominations and unpopular officials could doom the ticket and urges professional politicians to learn they don't own the party.
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Albany Ledger-Standard
Frank Landers
J. G. Shanklin
Sanders
J. H. Rice
Shanklin
Jeptha D. New
Col
I. P. Gray
Democratic advocates oppose Bayard for the Presidency
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes that Western Democrats find Mr Bayard distasteful and unlikely to be nominated for President. It argues public support for Bayard among Democratic advocates is misplaced and cautions he will not gain Western backing.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Bayard
Political convention cheer for Grant Blaine Washburne Sherman
The piece chorus support for Grant Blaine Wash urne Sherman and the dark horse. It predicts a sure victory in the convention translates to a likely general election win, urging united support for all hopefuls.
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Chicago Tribune
Grant
Blaine
Washurne
Sherman
Dark Horse
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