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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1880
Page
4
The ticket lists James A. Garfield of Ohio for president Chester A. Arthur of New York for vice president Albert C. Porter of Indianapolis for governor and Thomas Hanna of Greencastle for lieutenant governor.
An editorial argues that public ballots matter little. ultimate authority rests with the Supreme Court and its interpretation of law. It asserts the court’s will determines final outcomes beyond voter choices.
The Su preme court of Indiana is quoted saying a voter who stays home wields more power than a voter who goes to the polls and votes. The remark highlights tensions over turnout and influence in elections.
Juve Scott receives warm applause for opposing a famous partisan ruling. The judge is described as sharp and his election remains pending.
The article asserts a partisan Supreme Court decision reverses the usual view that ballots cast determine power, arguing instead that the act of staying home and not voting should count as influence in elections.
Jupees 8. B. Gookins, a long time Terre Haute resident, died suddenly at his residence Monday night. He had appeared in our city the prior Saturday looking well. He was noted as a prominent, highly regarded man with a spotless reputation. A longtime acquaintance called him one of the purest men he ever knew.
Democratic papers claim Republicans back the Supreme Court decision in the Garcelon affair. The Garcelon ruling was unanimous and aligned with popular vote, while the Indiana court ruling against the amendments opposed the voters and lacked unanimity.
A harsh critique targets the "mud-slinger" at the True Democracy office accusing him of useless mud throwing. The author claims the campaign yields no real victims or political change and mocks the effort as ineffective.
The piece describes a party struggle in Cincinnati over a "country saving" machine and a crumbling cipher fraud column. It notes Justice Field Bayerd Payne McDonald Hendricks are in play with friends, while managers seek a combo to save New York Connecticut New Jersey and Indiana. It warns any nominee will face a likely November defeat.
The Indiana State Republican convention at Indianapolis filled the wigwam to capacity and nominated Albert G. Porter for governor and Thomas Hanna for lieutenant governor on successive ballots. Other nominations included McKeen for treasurer and Hill for auditor, with Porter’s candidacy announced by telegram from Washington. The body adopted resolutions praising Chicago’s national platform and opposing the Indiana Supreme Court amendments as partisan.
Vigo Republicans met last Saturday and named a full ticket for county offices including Merrill N. Smith for Clerk Centenary A. Ray for Treasurer Jackson Stepp for Sheriff John DeBaun for Commissioner F W Bichowsky for State Senator D W Melrath and Dick T Morgan for Representatives Geo W Harris for Surveyor A resolution condemned the Supreme court ruling against constitutional amendments praising party nominees and urging a majority at the polls.
Mr and Mrs Prof Allen of New Lebanon will mark the silver wedding anniversary with a celebration on Saturday July 3.
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