Local Ballot Names and Party Tickets Listed
The clipping lists candidates for county and state offices including President Samuel J. Tilton, for vice president Thomas A. Meandrick, Congress City District A speaker Il Bruckner, state senator E C Murray, Democratic county ticket, representative W L Brown, treasurer Joan McDonald, sheriff C Elmore, prosecuting attorney T Dunn, surveyor J F Wilson, administrator Jelta Wells, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
A. IL Bruckner
W. L. Wrown
S. 2. Trescott
Shelvon
Dunn
C. Elmone
John Wilson
Joan McCdonald Mable
Jelta Wells
J.ff, Wilson
Political Rhetoric and War News Stir Voters in Turbulent Times
A fragmented editorial voice urges robust voting while warning of misused power and treason, praising citizenship and franchise. It cites President Grant, Tilden, and Hayen in a chaotic mix of political rhetoric about New York, Ohio, and the coming election, plus a long discussion of the Turkish conflict and its global impact on trade and industry.
Grant uses plea to send troops to South Carolina
President Grant grants Governor Chamberlain's request for troops. He asserts only the legislature can regulate this, except when not convened, then the governor may seek interference. He assumes no time to convene, sending troops on the governor's demand amid political claims and apparent insurrection concerns.
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Grant
Netwil
Chamberlain
South Carolina
Bach
Army officers called gentlemen yet bound to obey orders
The Globe Democrat argues troops in South Carolina pose no fear to either party since many officers may seem honest and unguided by politics yet remain bound to obey orders from higher authorities. It notes officers can act under partisan dictates from a secretary of war and president and face court martial, even when arresting a citizen.
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The
Globe-Democrat
South Carolina
Democrata
Genvman
Democratic nominees for judges of the court of appeatanie
The piece urges Democrats to support three court of appeals candidates Bakewell Lowle and Mayden. It notes partisan leanings in St Charles Warren and St Louis counties and calls for a strong county turnout to elect the nominees. It frames the race as crucial and seeks to prevent any nominee defeat.
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Court of Appeatanie
Emen
Juriata
Ofl
Lincoln
Bakewell
Lowle
Mayden
St. Charles and Warren
St. Lowis
Interference in the South in the New York Herald
The piece argues a growing voter fatigue with corrupt Southern party leadership. It warns federal troops are being used to influence elections in Louisiana and South Carolina, aiding Chamberlain and Packard while suppressing Republican opposition. It contends federal force aims to secure Chamberlain’s reelection and weaken independent Republicans.
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Southew York Herald
Packart
Lousiana
Chamberlain
South Carolina
Bofes Ames
Ames
Packard
Gen
Chant
Kellogg
Louisiana
Anesake
Republican Party
Cnerce
Democrata
West Virginia shifts to Democratic support in 1874 election
The New York Merald discusses West Virginia as the lone Southern state with expected Republican sympathy due to few slaves and its wartime split from Virginia. It notes a 1874 Democratic swing and suggests Tilden could rely on southern support, while the Indianapolis Sentinel asserts the South’s political fraternal ties and national victory with the nation’s trajectory toward a Democratic majority.
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New York
Merald
West Virginia
Virginia
Grant
Democratic Party
Tuewsay
Tilden
Salid
Tatea
Indianapolis
Dndinna
New York Times
Philadelphia
Lni
Meniricka
Butler Speech and 19th Century Rifle Debates
Benjamin F. Butler speaks at Andover Mass on the 13th noting Election contests and a hopeful line about Tilden. The 1874 Nebraska rifle request foreshadows arms debates as Congress limits and allows repeating rifles in the Dakotas and at times to hit Thail and his men, tied to Custer’s actions.
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Benjamin F. Butler
Andover
Masa
Eard
Tilden
Nebraska
Appie
Congress
Dacotah
Thail
Custer
Political storm across states fuels party fortunes
A jumble of 19th century editorials praises Republican gains in Ohio, Indiana, and West Virginia while predicting Democratic strength faltering in New York and New Jersey. Reports from Rochester, Bridgeport, Newark, and Boston discuss canvass vigor, party unity, and reform clamor as November nears.
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Supreme Court
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Buch
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Turkey
Simone
Europe
Asia
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England
Tay
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Humanity
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Senate
Count Todman
Zach Chandler
Grantiam
Ohio
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Tillen
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Blaine
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Russ Shepherd
Bol Ingeraul
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Portland
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New York Tribune
New York Graphic
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Palmer
Indiana
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