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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1880
Page
4
The Sullivan Union reports President Hayes presents a platform emphasizing service to the party and the nation. He frames loyalty to party ideals as essential to public service and national welfare.
Article notes Gherster A Arthur of New York as a potential running mate for the vice presidency, highlighting his prominence in New York politics and national GOP considerations.
The Chicago convention nominated Gen Garfield of Ohio for president and Gen Chester A Arthur of New York for vice president. The report lauds Garfield as a long-time public leader and calls him a unifying force for Republicans from Maine to California, with Arthur as a capable vice president.
Garfield report confirms four soldier tickets issued, naming Jaurs Abraham Garfield as the subject. The note lists Garfield among affected personnel with additional identifiers obscured.
The article notes a late game moment where a 306 point lead or tally sticks with Grant to the end, signaling a pivotal finish. It highlights a strong finish by Grant and the team’s resilience in a competitive contest.
In a clipped note from the archive a cryptic line indicates an office seeking a man in a case, reflecting a terse record of investigative steps and missing context. No names or dates are provided.
Fragmentary line mentions General Arthur and a soldier ticket within the SCSC context. No clear event date or location provided.
A brief note states Ganrre and Arthur are a ticket expected to sweep every northern state amid regional political contention.
Inplina made the first real break in the convention which nominated candidates, signaling a shift in leadership. The move unsettled rivals as delegates debated next steps in the nominating process.
A report states that no presidential nomination was ever received with such universal unanimity of approval, highlighting rare consensus among supporters and observers.
The platform adopted at the Chicago convention is lauded as a model of precision and conciseness, reflecting a streamlined approach to political messaging and policy articulation.
Report says Democratic simut devices have been used to discredit General Garfield by spreading dirt. The claim highlights early campaign tactics and political maneuvering during the period.
Fragmentary OCR note claims Calfield phrase resonates across Republican base, suggesting strong party alignment. No clear event or date provided.
News of Garfeld's nomination sent waves through the party as Democratic members reacted with surprise and concerns about future policies. Supporters praised the pick while critics questioned its impact on the party's unity and electoral prospects.
A puzzling question among Democrats asks what steps to take to defeat Garfield in the current contest. The inquiry hints at strategic moves and party unity as key factors in the political contest.
The article notes a Democratic State ticket veteran remaining in the same position as four years earlier amid pro meiosis dispute rumors.
Delegates at a Springfield convention last week nominated Lyman Phuimbull as their candidate for governor amid criticism of the choice describing him as a poor man.
The Tur Republican State convention meets in Inslanapels tomorrow to form a ticket facing Beat Landers and Grav. The event focuses on selecting candidates and aligning party priorities ahead of the election.
The T. Do reclaims its defunct presidential ticket with the phrase Alas! poor Yeriek in the mast head signaling a revival of old political branding.
The rumor says Tow Copr may be elected to Congress this time but it will be his final term. Sullivan County will supply the next congressman in the forthcoming election.
The New Albany Ledger-Standard weighs in as Democrats show varied reactions to Landers nomination. Party members express reservations while others welcome the choice amid a tense political landscape.
The passage notes a growing difference of opinion on the Garfield majority in Ohio with estimates ranging from 40,000 to 100,000. It reflects uncertainty about the election outcome and public support.
Gen John Coburn and Gen J BML Suacer have withdrawn from the gubernatorial race, with the latter’s exit announced last week and Coburn's earlier departure reshaping the campaign landscape.
Gen. Grant telegraphed the Chicago Convention result and remarked that Sam was satisfied, illustrating the silent man’s character often noted about him.
Tax reformers met in national convention last week at Pe to nominate James B. Weaver of Iowa for president and B J Chambers of Texas for vice president.
The True Democracy crowd lavished praise on Capt Briggs last week, a gesture that apparently nauseated him, though the ex-quartermaster knows how loyal they are to him.
An exchange shows a Vassar college girl reading a paper arguing Phtholognyrrh spells Turner. She posits phonetic bits phth as T olo as ur gnasin gnat as n yirh as er to form Turner.
A friend congratulates John C Briggs on being named Democratic elector for the district. The note adds that Briggs may not cast the district vote as Col Ayden G Cavens is expected to oversee that electoral process.
Democrats met in convention at Indianapolis last Wednesday and nominated Landers for governor and Gray for lieutenant governor. The remainder of the old ticket was renominated except J I Smart, Superintendent of Public Instructions, who was dropped, and A C Goonwin of Chirk county nominated.
The article argues that papers with long standing presidential tithes should drop the dead material and avoid overreaching a presidential ticket until the Convention wanes. It cautions against keeping a high profile too early.
Readers are advised that pages four and seven contain full proceedings of the Chicago Convention. The section includes a complete abstract of state-by-state votes and a concise biography of General James A. Garfield. It covers his early life, military career, and political life, presented as a stirring, voter-influencing read.
The Indianapolis Journal reports that Lirre Billy Enyglisa traveled east to arrange an opera course but actually sought Miss Box and has now married the actress. The note recalls his earlier tantrum and attempted shooting, tying his recent marriage to unresolved sensational ties.
The Democrat accuses the Republican party of bringing in negroes to influence elections. Mills testimony is cited as proof, but the piece argues the party has never spent money to import negroes and challenges Briggs, Voorhees, or any committee to provide proof.
The Treasury reports total U S expenses from July 1 1861 to June 30 1879 amounting to 6 797 792 508 in gross expenditures with ordinary costs of 609 549 123 62 and war specific spending of 6 137 245 585 The piece asserts every dollar funded the suppression of the democratic rebellion and attacks Democrats for ongoing debt and political power.
The Vincennes Commercial recalls a night of General Garfield's prayer at twelve o'clock before Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge actions. The piece credits his midnight supplication with spiritual support for Union advances and his future political rise as standard bearer.
The excerpt accuses Jous Brices of gathering dirt from Sentinel and similar papers to use against Gen Garfield. It mocks the effort as wasteful, noting Garfield has faced Democratic dirt since his youth and remains in Congress. The speaker urges not to squander energy on such attacks.
Pleasantville notes fishing trips in which Hiram Baker and family joined George Baker, J. He travels to Solsberry for summer teaching, and the M E Sunday School observes a banner mourning for sister K P Staley with three resolutions praising her work and expressing sympathy to her husband and family.
Local notes report a shrinking Wabash, labor shortages with workers demanding two dollars daily, and self-binders handling much of the wheat. An organist was elected at the M E Church and Mrs. Mark Farley was chosen for the coming year.
Phillip Phillips hosted by Captain John Davis of the U S Navy for several days. Reverends Allen and Gaskins held a united Sunday evening service and led an engaging meeting on the school-yard green last Sunday evening.
A fragment recalls Runner Gray and a Democratic printing office in the Ohio River era around the first ballot count. The line implies political intrigue tied to early ballot procedures.
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