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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1880
Page
4
The Sullivan Union notes President Hayes pledges to serve his country first and his party second in a strong inaugural message. The piece highlights the call for national unity and reform from the new administration.
The piece argues party unity over personal favorites in the Republican nomination. It praises several figures Blaine Sherman Washburne Edmonds and asserts any nominee would be a good selection and deserve party support.
A fragmented clipping recalls uncovering aged electrotypes of Tilden and Henderson used to push a now outmoded ticket in public columns. The piece mocks the campaign rhetoric and lampoons the stale political stunt as it airs in the press.
Telegraph dispatches Tuesday morning carried a rumor that the steamer City of Mexico with Gen. Grant and Sheridan aboard was wrecked in a Gulf of Mexico storm and all aboard were lost. The report was vague and based on the vessel’s silence and a severe storm in progress.
A San Francisco judge fined Dennis Kearny $1,000 and ordered six months in prison for using vulgar and threatening language in public. The commentator calls the judgment righteous and hails it as deserved.
The article notes that a parliamentary hopeful in England budgets almost one million for campaign expenses, with the campaign period lasting only about a month.
Porro Brisas of the Democrat supported the Amendments but faced a misty crowd at the courthouse applauding Kanuel Gray who opposed the Amendments.
The text urges Joral voters to back Amendment No 1 claiming it reflects true democracy and questions the claimed 20 000 figure, suggesting a smaller number could suffice if amendments are blocked and implied repetition at home.
Report notes Governor Gray, labeled a very nice gentleman by friends, allegedly carried out a mean contemptible action Saturday by repeating the circulated falsehood about Morton's cow feed.
The report notes uncertainty over how proposed constitutional amendments would affect Democratic and Republican parties if adopted. It presents a political query without confirming outcomes and highlights calls for clarity from party leaders.
Warriett predicts Indiana will have the largest peach crop this year in many years as present reports favor a bountiful harvest across the state.
Gent Grant is expected to leave at his bed home in Galena by the end of April per local notes.
A fragmented verse attacks party battles with lines about securing an office. The speaker mocks Democrats and Republicans and vows “office or die,” featuring a chorus and garbled names, hinting at a political saga about factions and ambition.
An 1850 report from Sullivan County covers a Democratic rally featuring Col. Gray and supporters opposing Republican aims, criticizing Grant era policies and postmasters. The speech denounces Republican salaries and office growth while debating constitutional amendments and party strategy amid national politics.
Sadagerous Epistola at Meromie reports Merom roads nearly impassable due to rains and flooding. Mail arrival and a steamboat stop are the only notable events. The college opened last Thursday with a dwindling but improving enrollment and new students J B Brann G W Gilbert and Miss Adda Roberts. The boarding club ended, a bachelors club now forms for the term.
The Mi 2iditar arate public school in Haddon Township closed last Thursday with praise for the term. Teachers were honored for their five months of service as patrons provided a dinner. A focus on study over exhibitions improved discipline and reduced corporal punishment, with students showing progressive effort and better order.
Local items include selections from Fairbanks with names like Hanna Giles and Criss and prices such as 834 for wagon harness. Mentions of a Democratic convention gas wind, a wedding trip, and J Harmon buying a house and lot. Abe Frakes reflects on California during a western tour and a general sense of town chatter.
A prisoner in Jeffersonville pens a poem about life behind high stone walls, strict guards, and forced labor. He recalls a freer past as a “sporting man,” longs for Canada, and notes harsh conditions and isolation with little chance for solace. He ends by asking for contact with Geo Taghes.
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