Byrd Letter on Alabama Fraud and Union Alarm In 1880
The Inter Ocean publishes Alexander H. Byrd's detailed reply to Eutaw Alabama and the Forkland precinct incident. He describes armed Democrats, a U S Commissioner, and an attack on his party’s supporters, urging Republicans to unite to preserve the Union and counter Southern despotism.
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Chicago
Inter Ocean
Alabama
Alexander H. Byrd
Eutaw
Ala
E. B. Lutes
Kewanee
Henry County
Ill
Ervan
Greene County
Boston Transcript
United States
Wallace
Mobile
Forkland
Messrs. Wallace
Bird
Fork
Sumter
Arrington
Lewis
Glover
Wrallece
Caey
Political Debate Echoes of Civil War Era Campaign
Collated points critique Democratic fiscal policy and wartime Republicans. Reports on Voorhees remarks, Hancock support, and Reconstruction actions. Includes Winamac joint governor debate between Porter and Landers drawing Cass county turnout and Greenback reactions.
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Landers
Nationals
Address to Republicans at Indianapolis Convention
The Republican Clubs in convention at Indianapolis call on Republicans to unite as a political militia to defend the government. They warn of a Richmond Congress occupying the Capitol, treason masking as politics, and efforts to starve and weaken the national authority. They urge support for the war debt and oppose nullifying constitutional amendments.
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Republican Clubs of the Union
Indianapolis
Republicans of the Union
United States
Chicago
James A. Garfield
Chester A. Arthur
Richmond
Potomac
Congress
Lsh
Supreme Court of the United States
Iitiat
Businessmen in Columbus Support Sound Currency
About 100 Columbus business leaders representing over 365 million in capital met at the Board of Trade to condemn Fusionist gains in Maine and back a sound currency. They urged Ohio businessmen to unite, influence the polls, and maintain debt reduction, calling for an executive committee and inviting Senator Conkling to speak.
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Columbus
Ohio
Rad Rooms
Maine
Democratic Party
Senator Conkling
New Carpet Styles Display Rich Colors This Season
The article notes brighter coloring in carpets and dress goods with tapestry pieces favored in floral patterns. Brussels designs show demand for small figures and few patterns on black grounds similar to tapestries.
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Brussels
A VoEvE for Hancock Statement on Trade Policy
A speech criticizes Hancock for supporting a policy to shut all manufacturing plants and halt industry nationwide. It argues free trade hurts the country and condemns pauper labor as unacceptable.
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Hancock
Arrest plans target imported Democratic voters in 1900s case
United States Marshal Dudley possesses names of over 2,000 imported Democratic voters. Preparations are described to promptly arrest those who attempt to vote.
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United States
Dudley
Workingmen back Garfield Porter spark cleft in party
The Indianapolis Sentinel criticizes workingmen for backing Garfield and Porter, likening them to Barnum's steer and accusing them of losing their manhood. The piece frames the laborers as swayed by political choice rather than principle.
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Indianapolis Sentinel
Barnum
Garfield
Porter
Indiana Democrat in Cincinnati Bets on Victory
A Cincinnati Gazette sample notes an Indiana Democrat in the city expressing confidence that his party would win Indiana. He predicted a drop in U S securities and promptly sold $25,000 in government bonds.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Indiana
United States
Hancock Supporter Claims Northern Army Wove Thieves Tale
The Jackson Miss Clarion edited by Colonel Barksdale, a Hancock backer, recalls his 1876 charge that Northern wartime forces included thieves from highest generals to lowest soldiers, framing the comment as a political argument.
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Jackson (Miss
Barksdale
Democratic Executive Committee
Hancock
North
Constitutional amendments in danger says a Democrat view
A fragmented excerpt questions party unity over constitutional amendments and war resolutions. It notes Edmunds introducing a Senate resolution on ratification, with Democratic senators reportedly opposing it, and calls for an answer.
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Edmunds
States
Senate
Hancock and Meade contested Gettysburg story exposed
The article notes Hancock did not command at Gettysburg and arrived after the first day's fighting. It recounts Meade sending Hancock for troops, Hancock’s wounding later, and calls out Democratic exaggeration of Hancock as the battle hero amid local political debate.
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Wren Hancock
Gettysburg
Second Corps
Hancock
Meade
Gen. Reynolds
Howard
Durbin Ward Attacks Reconstruction in Batavia Speech
Gen Durbin Ward, a Democratic congressional hopeful in Ohio, denounces Reconstruction acts and constitutional amendments as illegally ratified. He argues Republicans oppress the South and claims the amendments do not bar payment of Southern claims, asserting he would vote differently in Congress.
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Durbin Ward
Congress
Ohio
Batavia
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Ring Dominates Late County Convention and Pierce Nomination
The piece alleges a political ring controlled the county convention to push Tommy Pierce onto the ticket aimed at Irish and German votes. It asserts prior public sector influence, shifting candidates, and a focus on securing Treasurer and Sheriff positions while warning business leaders fear Democratic change and free trade policies.
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P. H. McGreevy
Jefferson Township
Pierce
Anthony Grusenmeyer
John WV. Stapleton
McNitt
Henry Snyder
P Force
Snryder
Stude bakers Seek DePauw Position on Garfield Support
Clem Studebaker of South Bend writes to W C DePauw of New Albany asking for DePauw’s official stance on Garfield and Porter support. He notes Democratic papers deny DePauw backing and urges public disclosure to confirm alignment with Republican prosperity.
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Studebaker Brothers’ Manufacturing Company
South Bend
Ind
Isa. Y
W.C
Clem Studebaker
DePauw Family Supports Porter Garfield and Arthur
In a letter from DePauw's American Plate Glass Works New Albany Indiana dated Sept 15 1880s N T DePauw explains his father once backed Hendricks and Williams but will vote for Porter Garfield and Arthur this year alongside his brother Charles and other Democratic employees.
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American Plateglass Works
New Albany
Ind
Clem Studebuker
South Berd
Indiana
Hendricks
Williams
Charles
Porter
Garfield
Arthur
N.T. Depauw
Rare meteor sighting in India sparks harvest omen
An unusually large meteor was seen around 8 30 pm on July 20 traveling south to north over a village near Radhanpur. The luminous comet, about twenty yards long, burned for about 45 seconds, with thunder afterward. locals reported red trails and scattered bright spots as it vanished. Nawab Sahib consulted astrologers who predicted a peaceful, bountiful year.
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Lincoln
France
Byrd
India
Radhanpur
Nawab Sahib
Immigrants Arrive In August From Europe
In August the country welcomed 50,508 immigrants arriving from Europe. The influx reflects ongoing movement as people seek new opportunities and refuge across the Atlantic.
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Europe
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