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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1880
Page
4
A terse squib notes strong talk that the Republican party is finished, tied to a local joke about a large supply of democratic rooster-cock cuts offered at Sol Goodman’s store via the I. D. office.
The passage discusses biographers of Frank Landers and book stores with a critical tone. It references Supreme Court decisions and questions the stance of Democratic editors about the Republican party, framing them as declaring the party dead and asking readers what they think of the supposed corpse.
Porter posts a majority of 7,141, 2,064 more than Williams’ 1876 tally, signaling a Republican gain of 14,192 in the latest election results.
The district shows a 12 676 Republican majority the largest ever. The piece warns Democrats to note the result and continue political mudslinging at the General.
A Democrat editor complains about Republicans failing to ratify nominations and asks when ratification will occur. The answer given states ratification will take place on October 12. The editor’s satisfaction is left undecided.
The excerpt shows partisan exchange accusing the other side of inflated claims and campaign rhetoric. It contrasts Republican and Democratic viewpoints with Indiana voters weighing in on the debate about the size and impact of claims on file.
The piece accuses various groups of confusion and labels the party in power as corrupt and unprincipled. It denounces murder, impeachable acts, and the party of Garcelonism while criticizing the political machinery and the solid South.
The notice asks subscribers to call or write within ten days to decide on continued paper delivery and to settle all arrears. It urges those who have tried the paper and find it worthwhile to become regular subscribers.
Dayton Journal notes a humorous regional piece about quail geese and gasdetrs. The write up mocks political chatter and the delayed print as election returns arrive after press. It reflects local voice and pride in freedom with a playful motto about wings.
Judge Daniel P. Baldwin the attorney general elect will address Republicans at the Court House next Monday October 25 at 2 p m He is described as one of the ablest speakers in the state and urges all county residents to attend and hear the newly elected official.
The text notes total Republican gains in the state at 14, then mentions Democrat gains of 1,762 and a Republican gain of 12,200 beyond Democratic gains. It outlines a difference between Democratic and Republican outcomes, highlighting party shift in the public record.
The note argues a Sullivan Democrat piece misreads a letter by Lamile Tilden about Southern claims. It claims the letter affected Tilden's convention defeat and that the Solid Sonik opposed him. The writer clarifies that "him" referred to Wilden, not Hancock, and asks for a correction.
A republican victory is hailed as a grand triumph with rhetoric about lutte and courage. The piece credits party unity, warns of continued struggles, and urges every Republican to uphold duty in the ongoing campaign.
Last Wednesday night after the state win a crowd of about fifty gathered and walked the streets singing in front of many houses. Democrats criticized the display calling it drunken hoodlums and threatened to withdraw patronage from those involved, while recalling a 1876 rival procession by Blue Jeans Williams that persisted for days and taunted Republican shops with loud brash conduct.
The piece likens recent elections to the 1861 conflict, arguing slavery’s curse shaped government for over a century. It claims last week’s results show a repeat of the North versus South divide with the loyal North opposing a restrictive South. It describes a revolution of public sentiment and popular will against Southern encroachment.
Amid a windy night the Mera Graysville boys triumphed over continuing hardship. A bonfire lit Young's corner drew cheers as residents praised Col Young Massie Chaney Crowder Sof EE and others for guiding the community through the blaze and celebrating a hard won win.
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