Democratic Party Press Attacks on Test Oaths and Phelps
In a sharp polemic the piece accuses Democratic leaders and presses of supporting a line-up of figures tied to test oaths and registration. It questions voter autonomy, denounces alleged Democratic double standards, and highlights figures like John M. Phelps Henry Jas Davis and James Ferguson as pivotal yet controversial actors within the party. The author argues voters should resist leadership pressure and demand accountability for constitutional debt and wasteful policies.
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Exclusive Dispatches Warn of Ethiopian Arrival in West Virginia
A Wheeling editor claims exclusive reports warn of imported Ethiopians to West Virginia by Republicans. The piece questions origins and intent, calling for concrete details. It recounts an earthquake near Portland to Washington and discusses county conventions and the upcoming Army of West Virginia reunion. The piece critiques Democratic leadership and the 1879 election context, citing registration debates and tax changes.
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Chicago Express
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Local notices debate city finances and borrowing limits, citing deficits and constitutional caps as the city considers remedies. The piece contrasts Republican and Democratic positions, previews Wilson’s political appearances, and references candidates Reynolds and Hutton in a heated district race.
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Dan Sickles Says Tie Is Uncertain in Election
A Wheeling Register excerpt quotes General Dan Sickles questioning the Democratic ticket and Cleveland's prospects. The piece notes divisions within the party, with Wilson at Parkersburg and Butler’s presence stirring tension. Republicans welcome Butler while Democrats condemn him as a threat to unity.
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Outlook on electoral map with Blaine and Logan prospects
The discussion analyzes 19th century political votes across states, weighing party loyalties in Ohio Indiana Wisconsin Missouri and New York and New Jersey. It presents an electoral tally near 245 for Blaine and Logan versus 203 for Democrat candidates, noting potential shifts in western states and the influence of temperance factions.
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