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Newspaper

Sullivan Union

Location

Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1880

Page

4

Local Ballot Officials Named for Township Post

Representative Walter 8s of Maple and Treasurer E. D. Dennison are listed as township officers on the upcoming ballot. The filing indicates a focus on fiscal oversight and community representation.

Walter 8S Maple E. D. Dennison

Grim Fall Burial After Failed Plan

The note warns that Jim must inform the team immediately that their plan failed. It states Tommy is dead and that he and his party will be buried in a single grave this fall.

Jim Tommy

Campaign press documents available from committee secretary

The notice invites interested parties to obtain campaign documents by addressing Edward McPherson, Secretary of the Congressional Committee, in Washington DC.

Edward McPherson Congressional Committee Washington, DC

Student cycles 400 miles home from Ann Arbor

Frank A. Ross of Serre Haute after a long bicycle trip returns from Ann Arbor Michigan to his home over 400 miles away. The journey underscores his endurance and interest in long distance cycling.

Frank A. Ross Serre Haute Ann Arbor Michigan

Indiana Governor reception draws 15000 crowd in Indianapolis

Axsort 15,000 people greeted the next Governor of Indiana at the Porter reception in Indianapolis last Wednesday. The Sentinel calls it a failure while noting the crowd size and public interest.

Axsort Indiana Indianapolis The Sentinel

Springer Denies Milk and Cider Speech in Sullivan

Springer, at his Illinois home, vigorously denies making the milk and cider speech in Sullivan. His constituents criticize him, arguing a Democrat suffers when speaking his honest convictions.

Springer Ilinois Sullivan

Gettysburg tribute sparks mock rally allusions

The passage mocks a Gettysburg tribute to McNutt by imagining a comic quartet named Jusie Eddie Georgie and Call. It suggests ending the scene with a rallying cry to "rally round the flag, boys" as a satirical flourish.

McNutt Gettysburg Jushie Eddie Georgie Call

Two Citizens Attack Garfield Over Civil War Record

Joan Cat Houn Bricas and James Buchanan Patten visited Paxton Saturday night to denounce Garfield's alleged infamy and praise the Gettysburg heroism. The writers warn Garfield may abandon the race if these two "plumed knights" confront him publicly.

Joan Cat Houn Bricas James Buchanan Patten Paxton Garfield Gettysburg Knights of Busseron

Treasury statement shows leakage per thousand by admin

The secretary of the treasury released a statement through the Senate covering receipts and disbursements to June 30, 1875. It notes defalcations and ratios per $1,000 under Buchanan Lincoln Johnson and Grant, with 3.81 0under Buchanan 076 under Lincoln 057 under Johnson and 34 under Grant.

Senate Secretary of the Treasury Buchanan Lincoln Johnson Grant

Correcting False Impressions on Government Expenditures

A historical letter disputes a claim that Democrats raised public spending. It cites Treasury data on pension payments from 1876 to 1879 and notes an increase in congressional officers under Democratic rule. It urges readers to review pay rolls and assigns blame for wasteful spending to Republican and Democratic actions and investigations.

Congress Hays Secretary of the Treasury Senate House Sycamore Washington

Terre Haute Speaker Attacks Garfield in Harangue

Ann. Cyrus F. M. Nurz told Democratic friends at the Court House Saturday night he would not repeat a speech like that by a distinguished Democrat weeks earlier. His thrust was a tirade against General Garfield and he mocked McNutt as a ranting, mudslinging Democrat.

Ann Cyrus F. M.nurz Terre Haute Court House Garfield McNutt Hancock

Forney Attacks Hancock Over Civil Authority Contrast

Corr Jonn W. Forney former editor of the Philadelphia Prigs endorses Hancock citing Order No. 40. He recalls Hancock as a Johnson general who commanded in the Fifth Military District and favored civilian over military supremacy, criticizing a Texas mob response and the release of arrested leaders by Hancock.

Corr Jonn W. Forney Philadelphia Prigs Hancock New Orleans Forney Johnson Fifth Military District Louisiana Texas United States Army Sheridan

Campaign heats up as teams hit the streets

The campaign period intensifies with players and volunteers active across communities, as organizers push turnout and support for their candidates. Local events, meetups, and canvassing activities expand the effort nationwide.

Warrick County Democrat Joins Republican Leaning

James Woops of Warrick county denounces the old party and declares his intention to abandon Democrats and ally with the Republicans. The remark invites quick reaction from supporters and critics alike.

James Woops Warrick County Jim

Williams denounces the Supreme Court in overheard talk

Indiana Governor Williams and California Governor Irwin discussed Indiana politics and the court ruling amid hints Williams may oppose his party leadership if the October results sour. The exchange touched on state elections and national impact, with Williams cursing the court's decision and signaling possible indorsement withdrawal.

Williams Supreme Court Indiana Irwin California Indianapolis Journal T. D Dow Caliiornia Willams Journal Reporter

Young Men of Indiana urged to organize for Republican victory

The article calls for a tight Young Men’s Republican Club network across Indiana to boost campaign strength in October and November. It announces the Feb 16 permanent statewide Young Men’s Republican Club formation in Indianapolis, naming J. O. Hanpesty as President and Cuas F. Ronis as Secretary and inviting statewide correspondence and materials.

Indiana Young Men's Republican Club Tndiana Indianapolis Young Moon Terre Haute Tndianapolis J. O. Hanpesty Pres T. Cuas F. Ronis

Republicans Stand On Constitution Change Campaign

The Republicans plan to frame the constitution issue as a central campaign theme for October. They argue the current text can only be altered by amendment and seek to mobilize voters to convert a Democratic majority to Republican.

Waning popularity of General Hancock recalled in reminiscence

Dr C B Hutelius recalls General Winfield Scott Hancock during the Civil War describing his campaign preparations around Winchester and Pe tersburg. He notes Hancock's order to burn overcoats causing discomfort for soldiers and questions Hancock’s popularity with soldiers who served under him.

San Francisco Chronicle Winfield Scott Hancock C. B. Hutelius Taylor Street Sineteenth Army Corps 10Th New York Winchester Greneral Sherides Shenandoah Valley Ian Grant Petersburg Greneral Blancock Aiarel Dareer Siareh Stephenson Blimcock Hancock

Republican Indiana asserts court decision on October vote

The Indianapolis Daily Telegraph reports that Indiana Republicans claim confidence in an October election outcome. It claims three Supreme Court justices betrayed their office by a partisan ruling, stripping the people of power to amend the constitution and end salary and fee abuses.

Supreme Court Indianapolis Daily Telegraph Dem Indiana Hancock Supreme Court of

Advancing years dim hair with AVEN's Hair Vic ar

Various causes turn hair gray and shed prematurely but AVEN's Hair Vic ar restores faded or gray hair to brown or black and cleanses the scalp. It controls dandruff and humors and promotes new growth where follicles remain. Harmless, dye free, it lasts long without staining fabrics. For sale by Att Deaens.

Aven Att Deaens

New York Letter on Population Wealth and Morals

The piece surveys New Yorks population, wealth, and educational progress while criticizing tenement sanitation and swamp land nearby. It notes Vanderbilt engagement gossip with Lord Dupplin and warns of mercenary influences on marriage, urging higher dignity among women.

New York Brooklyn Jersey City Hunter's Point Metropolis Pice Ganges Jersey Staten Island Long Island Westchester County New York Bay Migs Vanderbilt Wm. H. Vanderbilt Lord Dupplin New York Central Railroad

How Vallandigham Defeated Rancour's Nomination in 1868

A brief historical note on how Clement Vallandigham opposed and helped block Hancock for the Democratic presidential nomination at the 1868 convention. The piece recalls key ballots, shifts by New York and Ohio delegates, and Vallandigham's decisive role in securing Pendleton and Seymour alternatives.

How Vallandigham Rancour Payton Annnal C. L. Vallandigham Hancock Chase George H. Pendleton Thomas A. Hendricks Gen Ltorato Seymour Pendleton Gen. Hancock Vania I. H. Manner Ohio Tilden Pendiggon Seymour Vallandigham Dayton

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