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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1880
Page
6
The New York Herald notes a close Ohio and Indiana vote withRepublican gains signaling a Democratic defeat. If Indiana and Ohio tilt, Garfield appears poised for the presidency. the piece argues the nation remains stable despite partisan strains and predicts strong party realignments.
The piece argues that Republican success sustains current prosperity driven by Republican legislative and executive action and that this momentum should not be interrupted. It emphasizes honest collection of revenue and continuity of economic policy.
The national convention at Chicago presents a summary of twenty-one years of Republican governance. It cites suppression of rebellion, emancipation, payment in coin, reduced debt interest, and economic growth. It pledges to preserve peace and the restored Union, pay pensions, extinguish debt, and promote revival of industries and commerce. It outlines continued support and principles guiding the party.
A historical platform argues supremacy of national law over states, federal role in education and religion, labor protection, railway subsidies, and territorial slavery limits. It praises Rutherford B. Hayes, calls for civil service reform, and accuses the Democratic party of patriotism betrayal while urging Republican governance to maintain order and progress.
The Associated Press reports a tremendous hurricane prevailing across the country. Telegraph wires are down in every direction, interrupting communications with the Pacific coast for nearly a week. Wires north of Milwaukee and east of Pittsburgh have gone down today as the storm continues.
A dispatch from Louisville recalls Q. O. Brealey praising Indiana Democrats for standing firm as Republican and Greenback forces allegedly bought votes. The piece critiques Landers and Hancock support, warns of free trade harm to workers, and quotes manufacturers and locals urging renewed campaign energy to redeem Indiana in November.
The Erie Dispatch reports on manufacturers statements and actions, highlighting industry positions, market conditions, and enterprise perspectives from business leaders in the region. It notes evolving policies and their potential impact on production, employment, and trade.
At the stockholders meeting in Cincinnati on October 14 directors for four years were elected: Joseph Inswore Osman Uatishe F W Treasy. The president’s report notes improved property and an estimated net income for the year ending December 31 1880 around 1 300 000, with about 400 000 spent on steel rail substitution. Nearly the entire line is steel. The report also says nearly half a million dollars will be on hand by November 1 and the company will be prepared to pay two coupons on the second mortgage bond and two on the Springfield division bonds.
The Wood tariff bill faces Congress amid workingmen’s concerns over its impact on home industries and farmers. The measure would cut duties on many imports, raise others, and alter steel, copper, tin plate, silk, coal, and wool duties, drawing sharp criticisms from critics who warn of harm to American manufacturers and workers.
The message urges Republicans to unite to defeat the Solid South and British manufacturers. It argues that control by these groups would ruin American industry and favor England. It vows victory only when Indiana votes for Garfield and calls continuous effort through November 24.
Secretary Schurz telegrams Governor Pitkin pledging federal support for officers served with lawful arrest warrants. He warns against mob violence and urges arrest of any Colorado militia actions that could trigger a disastrous Indian war.
Tre South joins in criticizing Hancock for his presumptuous arrogant letter. They refuse to abandon their claims and push back against the issue.
Hon. Richard J. Fanneng, former Democratic candidate for Clerk of the Supreme Court of Ohio, announces his candidacy for Garfield position in the new race.
Quoted lines urge workingmen to examine whether England interferes in American tariffs to aid its own sections and laws. The prompt frames the debate as a critical question for readers to ponder about national policy and economic interests.
The fragment notes a belief that 329 years remain until the Democrats elect a President, presenting a speculative figure without context or corroboration.
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