Democratic gains and upcoming session news headline
Alabama tilts Democratic by a small margin as Congress may adjourn today. Supreme Court term in the state starts October 17. Indiana election adds Benj Harrison to the Republican ticket after Orth’s resignation. The paper prints acceptance letters from national candidates and election platform pledges. Buckner sought third term by Mezzivo convention with no other candidates.
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Indiana
Icketto
Orth
Convention to nominate judges of the court of appeals
A meeting of the Democratic central committee calls for a convention to nominate judges of the Court of Appeals from St. Louis St. Charles Warren and Lincoln counties to be held in St. Louis on Monday September 4 1876 Delegates from this county are to be present The Philadelphia Telegraph endorses Til den and a strong union ticket The telegraph reports contradictory signals about formers condition and possible move to pension Grant after his term ends Blame is aimed at Grant for borrowed money and corruption while workers endure hardship in the strikeDebate continues on political fortunes and administration policies
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Demomot Central Committee
Court of Appeals
Quuties
St. Louis
St. Charlie
Warren
Lincoln
Presse
Abe Votlce
Grant Bean
Mississippi Reconstruction Debate Draws Fire Across Parties
A Senate committee report on Mississippi reconstruction is denounced as electioneering propaganda. The document claims secrecy, intimidation, and murders by Democrats suppressed Republican voters in strong counties, while Democrats argue federal troops would have been sent if evidence existed. The current Mississippi government is praised for peace and lawful enforcement, contrasted with alleged Republican subjugation by military interference.
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Ter Cmield
Sénate
Missieelppi
Ames
Apinion
Morton
Carpetiag
Mississippi
Nettless Morton
Falsshood Bee
Democrats Rally Against Storm and Seek Clear Budget Reform
The piece argues for Democratic unity to defeat the Republicans and independents, urging a county ticket, voter turnout, and strong stance against corruption. It notes Gov. Phelps denial of insult allegations, and endorses Mr. Tilden on budget reform proposing separate bills for appropriations to curb omnibus spending.
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Mr. Tilden
Leaders weigh Hayes presidency under party control
Mr. Schurz and allied Independents forecast Hayes win but ignore party leaders' power to guide his administration. Senator Morton notes the president must balance the factions that placed him in office, or risk breaking his political weight.
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Schurz
Tie Brother
Gov. Hayes
Morton
Indianapolis
Oure
Demands for Free Homes in National Domain Plank
The Radical party in the Cincinnati platform publicly calls for the national domain to be devoted to free homes for the people. This demand is presented as a response to previous land giveaways totaling 175,845,405 acres by the pull domain to grasping coronations, highlighting alleged hypocrisy. The inquiry asks: of whom do they demand?
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Radical Party
County convention backs strong slate for county offices
The county convention selected an admirable slate for county offices with Dr. Brown as representative choice and N D Trescott, P G Shelton, G T Dunn, J C Elmore, John Wilson, John McDonald, Jeptha Wells, and J F Wilson named for key posts. The editor urges voting for the full ticket.
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G. T. Dunn
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Arseneor Johneneteastipor
J) D. Lint
Ciara Rptha Wells
Surte Sera
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General Assembly
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P. G. Shelton
Tom
J.C. Elmore
John Wilson
John McDonald
Ilo
Jeptha Wells
Jep
J. F. Wilson
Grant and reform clash in looming Republican campaign
The Sunways portrays Grant as a disruptive force for Republicans from now to November while noting internal power plays by Chandler Cameron and Hayes. It frames the contest as reform versus Grantism, with Tilden backing reform and Mayes supporting the other side, and alleges Radical candidate Jenac Young curtails campaigning by admitting radicals must lie.
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Cincinnati
Zach Chandler
Don Cameron
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Tilden
Mayes
Jenac Young
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Munn Seeks Favor From Grant. Diazine Says No Influence
Not long since D W Munn of Chicago asked ex 8er Bisine to secure a favor from Grant. Diazine responded he has no influence with the present administration and no man does who is not a tales by instinct. J G Buares.
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J. G Buares
Ewing elected permanent leader at St Louis gathering
At a meeting of the party workers in St Louis a cut of Dy eld was voted, Hon H Clay Ewing chosen permanent leader and W O made permanent secretary. Mayo named assistant secretary as Gov Phelps and other officials attended. Walter Young elected treasurer. Campaign opens Sept 1 with county convention set for Sept 4 to nominate judges of the court of appeals.
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Jeferson City Tribune
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H. Clay Ewing
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Rey
Gov. Phelps
Brockmayer
Gates
J. L. Smith
Holladay
Marmaduke
John Walker
Howard
Walter Young
St. Charles
Lincoln
Warren
Grantes Power Over His Party Strain Debate in Congress
Washington correspondent notes strong Republican partisanship and fear of angering the president. He questions Edmunds and Hearst, cites Grant’s influence shaping votes, and says many Republicans would defend him if challenged. Mortons and Conklings would back Grant in the Senate, Kasson and Conger in the House.
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Tilden
White House
Grant
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Logan
Sargent
Spencer
Ekdmunda
Dawes
Wadleigh
Chrisaney
Kasson
Wud Conger
Hurlbut
Republican State Convention At Jefferson City Nominates Slate
The St Charles News notes the Republican state convention met August 9 in Jefferson City. Malcolm McMillin of Cooper County was chosen permanent president with one vice president per district and Eugene F. Weigel named secretary. Nominations include Governor G A Finkeleburg Lieutenant Governor C Allen Secretary of State Eugene F Weigel Treasurer Jno Severance Auditor Geo St Smith Attorney General A W Mullins Register of Lands Richard Drain Supreme Judge David Wagner Railroad Commissioners S Ken T Harper Isaac Hays Electors at large D P Dyer and H Cole colored District elector Prod K Muench alternate Ira Hall.
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Jefferson City
Malcolm McMillin
Cooper
Eugene If’. Weigel
G. A. Finkeleburg
C. Allen
Eugene F. Weigel
Jno. Severance
Geo. St. Smith
Editorial framing Belknap acquittal and Senate tactics
The New York Sun editorializes that the Senate hid behind a technicality during Belknap’s acquittal, calling the tactic overruled at trial start. It argues declaring him not guilty would be absurd given direct evidence and his implied confession, accusing Republicans of defending this infamy through subterfuge before the people.
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