For President Hayes and local officials listed in Wakarusa Sun
The issue lists Rutherford B. Hayes for president and William Wheeler for vice president along with local Indiana candidates for various offices. The Breman Gazette editor Sweney is challenged about St Clair’s writings and the paper predicts its own demise under Sweney and St Clair.
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Rutherford RE. Hayes
Ohio
William. A. Wheeler
New York
Bro. Sweney
Bremen Gazette
St. Clair
John Firestone
Bremen
Sweney and St. Clair
Indiana Campaign Warning from State Journal
The State Journal warns Indiana Republicans that a pivotal race in October will decide the national outcome. It attacks Samuel J. Tilden as corrupt and powerful, claiming Democrats will spend vast sums to carry Indiana by fraud and money, urging a united, legitimate Republican effort.
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Ben. Harrisond
Republic
Indiana
Heaven
United States
Samuel J. Tilden
New York
Morrissey
S'need
Tilden
State Journal
Morton Excerpt on St Louis Convention and Endorsement
Word from Morton cites Gov. Morton's Aug. 11 1876 Indianapolis speech on the St Louis Convention. It catalogs diverse factions supporting Tilden and Hendricks while condemning slaveholders secessionists Confederate veterans and Ku Klux ties. It questions Democratic loyalty and calls for mindful endorsements.
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Gov. Morton
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Deacon Murray Called Fighting Editor By Political Factions
The piece paints Deacon Murray as a combative figure, at war with Republican and Independent papers and despised by Democrats. It notes his switch from the Republican party after a rejected nomination and questions his suitability as a Democratic leader. The tone remains critical of his leadership and influence.
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Deacon Murray
Republican Party
Democratic Party
General Mitoh Hascani Speaks to Town Crowd
General Mitoh Hascani addressed about 500 people last Monday evening. The audience included a large Locke delegation and about twenty Goshen cadets, with strong reception from locals and those who backed Greeleyism four years ago.
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Mitoh - Hascani
Ya: Martial
Locke
Goshen
Jodie
Sheriff Rivalry Mentioned In Scrambled Political Rant
A fragmented quote references Samvith RB. Mune facing re election and expresses doubt about his prospects. It asserts that John Gilmore would be a better sheriff than the current candidate and hints at hardened enforcement of prisoners.
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Samvith
Mune
Sammy
Hella
John Gilmore
Harrison accepts Republican nomination for governor in Indiana
Hon George W. Harrison accepts the Indiana Republican nomination for governor and vows a statewide canvass. He notes plans to begin after preliminaries and rest, urges others to join in public duty for the party and national ticket.
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Indianapolis
Eo. W. Frieply
Republican State Committee
Bens. Harrison
Local election chatter hints at names and duties
Fragmentary note mentions tax election and several surnames including Hayesy Wheeler Harrison Thompson Baker Garvin Gilmore and a southern district commissioner. It suggests certainty in forecasts and invites readers to compare accuracy against the writer’s guesses.
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Perpen Ps Rey
Hayesy
Wheeler
Harrison
Thompson
Baker
Garvin
Gilmore
Tilden Denies Indictment Allegations and Ballot Box Claims
The article reports Governor Tilden entering not guilty pleas to new indictments and denies writing a 1858 ballot-box stuffing letter and a 1864 anti war resolution. It notes evidence suggesting he was involved, while critics argue the facts show involvement. Citizens discuss a public speech by Freeman Kelly and desire for Keely to perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilden
Terre Haute, Alton and St. Louis
Freeman Kelly
Keely
Wood's Improved Hair Restorative Promises Hair Renewal
A historic advert promotes Wood's Improved Hair Restorative as a superior tonic for gray, faded, dry or thinning hair. It claims to restore natural color, give vigor, remove irritation and scaliness, and aid bald heads. Sold by druggists and wholesalers. C A Cook & Co Chicago named sole US and Canada agent.
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Woon
C. A. Cook & Co
Chicago
United States
Canadas
Deacon Murray Asked For Report On Wakarusa Sun Case
The WBS questions Deacon Murray about a court investigation into the Wakarusa Sun being illegally taken from St. Clair. They demand the promised report and warn non-compliance could imply St. Clair pressured him or that he lied previously. They request his chosen position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WBS
Deacon Murray
Wakarusa Sun
St. Clair
Deacon
Garvin Seen as Clear Favorite in Local Struggle
In the fall political contest Theodore Garvin is praised for ability honesty and integrity as a soldier and commoner whose poverty is won him broad support. The Olive township sentiment could have changed county results making Democrats rethink their nomination of a treasure and jeopardizing opposition efforts.
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Theodore Garvin
Gantry
Olive Township
Augusta Ad Offers 12 A Day at Home Agents Wanted
Local notice promotes quick earnings with a home based opportunity. It promises twelve dollars a day and calls for agents across the area, indicating Augusta Maine as the origin.
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Augusta
Maine
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