Autocrat Landers records in Indiana loyalty stance
From a Chicago Times report in Indianapolis August 12, the piece attacks Democratic candidate Landers for his Indiana Senate record in 1863 1865. It cites anti negro immigration bills and harsh wartime positions, including expulsion of blacks and opposition to aiding soldiers families and Emancipation, with votes attributed to Landers and opposition to soldier memorials.
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Chicago Times
Indianapolis
Luis State
Thed State Senate
Landers
Aaanders
Get
Doakeraine Judiciary Conmittee
Uow
Mtr
Lue State
S.J
Cimcipation
Congress
Atty. Gen. Bates
Gov. Morton
Murray
Senate
Ss. J
S. J
Northwestern
General Assembly
Tol
Mr. Landers
Tub
Cobb
Sullivan County
Fletcher Freeman
S R
Indiana
Corinth
Mass
Limar
Witnois
Indiana Senate
Bin
Indiana Volunteers
Miss
Wolfe
Ray
Indiana Governors Race Reflections in New Albany Ledger
The Indiana political scene is critiqued for lacking a capable Democrat to oppose Porter. The piece attacks the Republican ticket as extreme and corrupt while labeling Porter and Landers as flawed. It urges a true Democrat to defeat Porter by at least ten thousand votes.
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Indiana
New Albany Ledger-Standard
Porter
Garfield
Arthur
Custom House
San Domingo
Sanborn
de Golyer
Credit Mobilier
Bolter
Landers
Judge Baldwin Opens Rochester Meeting as Logical Debater
Rochester Republican reports Judge Baldwin delivered a speech in Rochester that enhances his reputation as a logician and debater. He contrasted Democratic and Republican rule without anecdotes and abuse, earning enthusiastic and thoughtful reception from a seated audience.
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Rochester
Baldwin
Destructive Fire at Auburn Mills In Worcester
A blaze consumed the fine satinet mills of B. F. Larne in Worcester August. The Auburn mill burned with an estimated loss of 80000 dollars, of which 40000 is insured. The fire caused extensive damage to the satinet production facility and surrounding property.
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Worcester
Mass
Apie Fine Satinet Mills
B. F. Larne
Auburn
Frauds in Alabama alleged at county election
Letters from Republican leaders claim widespread fraud in Alabama during the last election. The note cites inspectors chosen along party lines, discriminatory staffing, and a McGee’s Switch tally showing Democrats tallying a large vote while Republicans accuse organized manipulation.
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Alabama
Fox
Wm. H. Smith
United States
Marshall Jewell
National Committee
Garfield
Arthur
Circuit Court
Montgomery
McGee
Montwongery
Stanist
H. A. Draper
Democratic National Committee
Hancock Defenders Querrel Over Surratt Case Actions
In the Surratt hanging case General Hancock faced accusations as evidence shows he prepared the suspension writ before meeting the President. The writ bears his handwriting with Executive Office wording added and dated before the execution. The document's timing suggests Hancock pursued military power over civil authority during the affair.
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Skineston Freeman
Hancock
Surratt
Gen. Hancock
Executive Office
A. Johnson
Oui
Hanccck
Irish Voters Shift Toward Republicanism in New York
The New York Tablet notes a growing Irish Republican trend in New York City and state. It credits Archbishop Hughes and Irish regiments for loyalty to the Union and argues Democrats used anti Irish rhetoric. It cites Tammany influence and alcohol trades as past dissuaders, calling for independence in voting.
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New York
Copperhead
Archbishop Hughes
Union
Irish Brigade
Corcoran Legion
Mexico
Tammany
Trish
End Sectionalism and Lost Cause Buried in Rebellion
The piece argues the nation now pursues prosperity on a high road and must bury the principles of the rebellion with it to end sectional strife. It frames the pending election as the North’s duty to prevent future rebellions by declaring the lost cause as dead beyond resurrection.
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Lee
Jackson
A Wail From Georgia
The Macon Telegraph condemns an internecine contest in Georgia that threatens the state and national democracy. It warns of personal animosity, industrial disruption, and millions in potential losses with little positive outcome. The piece laments Georgia’s reputation and possible disorganization.
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Georgia
Macon
The Dividing Line
Albany Evening Journal argues voters split by risk tolerance and wages. It urges Garfield and Arthur for stability, Hancock and English for change, and warns workers about quarter time pay under Hancock and English.
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Albany Evening Journal
Rlep
Garfield
Arthur
Hancock
English
Ciarfield
Racial Threats Echo in Avalanche Editorial
The Memphis Avalanche fires a blistering warning against Northern Republicans and black voters, declaring Republicans enemies and boasting of thousands of brave ballots poised against Radical opposition. The piece frames voting as a local confrontation with racial and political animus.
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Memphis
Radical plans arouse Southern Democrats in national party garb
A Memphis Appeal excerpt urges vigilance against a conspiracy to curb Democratic majorities by enlisting Southern Democrats and using the Mississippi Plan. It calls for active club stirring, red shirts, and public resistance to political domination.
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Joseph
Memphis
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Committee On
Federal Relations
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Army of the Cumberland
Murfreesboro
Tenn
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Reynolds
Haseal
Kneiler
Streight
Committee On Federal Relations
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Smith
A. Oliver
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