Garfield Named National Republican Presidential Candidate
The National Republican ticket nominates James A. Garfield of Ohio for president.
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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1880
Page
4
The National Republican ticket nominates James A. Garfield of Ohio for president.
Wade Bampton spoke at Staunton Virginia urging voters to honor Lee and Jackson by supporting the Democratic ticket. He invoked their four years of sacrifice and warned that the ticket's success hinges on the current vote.
Fragmentary local claim alleging a Democrat was barred at the polls by armed guards during an election in Can Nelton. Mentions General Clarcock as a future ruler who would restore government to the pre Republican era.
The T. D. published a card signed A. C. Norman ex Union soldier which Norman says he never authored or signed. He disputes the attribution and seeks to clarify the record.
The Greencastle Press highlights a 689 vote Democratic majority in Delaware, noting a net loss of over 2 609 for Democrats and a corresponding Republican gain.
A massive gathering in Indianapolis, described as the grandest political demonstration ever seen in the city, attracted an estimated 70,000 attendees. The event showcased strong display of support for the police or constabulary group.
An editorial line notes the jamboree drew about 30 900 attendees, and imagines if Republicans had drawn a crowd of similar size the event would have set off major excitement. The remark uses the tally as a gauge for public interest and political energy.
A proposed law would criminalize voting while intoxicated and guiding a drunk voter to the polls. The author argues elections are unfair if men are intoxicated and forced to vote like cattle.
Harriet Allison files a claim alleging William H. English as administrator of Phillip Easton’s estate stole nearly $3,965 in Revolutionary War pension funds drawn around 1840 1841. She asks the Pension Office to verify the date and amount English received and to determine heirs’ rights.
Inventors should exercise great care in presenting inventions before the Patent office. Many patents are worthless from neglect of this precaution. A capable Washington based attorney, Mr. C. E. Foster at 509 71th St., has 19 years experience and refers to officers of the Bureau, the 2nd National Bank, and Bank of the Republic DC. Send to him for advice and pamphlets.
An opinion piece accuses the Democracy of 1876 election theft and intimidation to win 1880 votes, laments Republican losses in the South, and catalogs rebel-linked chairs in Congress while highlighting Garfield’s integrity and nonpolitical stance. It lashes at Ku Klux influence and praises Garfield as an honest scholar.
A Saturday Republican rally attracted about 2000 attendees. Credit goes to the Sullivan band and Capt George Briggs' Co escort guards. The Presbyterian Sunday school moves from 9 to 2 pm and a soldiers reunion begins today at Robinson Illinois with veterans of the flag defense expected to attend. Drums at Smiths.
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