Political Commentary and Election Speculation Across Papers
A survey of 19th century editorials notes Republicans gaining ground in two years, mentions Murray of Goshen, a sermon by Rev. Box er, and Michigan women’s suffrage as a growing issue. It cites The Toledo Blade and New York Herald opinions, with references to Seymour declining Senate honor and party shifts in the North West.
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The
Toledo, Blade
Nebraska
Dakotas
Murray
Goshen
Democrat
James
Boxer
Presbyterian Church
Tr Democracy
New York
Horatio Seymour
U.S
Empire State
Utican Observer
Seymour
Valandingham
Michigan
Union
Elkhart Review
Woman Suffrage
Republican Party
Political tide shifts toward women’s suffrage debate
A historical critique argues the party once split by Maine law and currency questions now leans toward granting women the ballot. The speaker predicts future suffrage gains, noting past crashes in public support and the party’s inability to shoulder multiple reform causes again.
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Good Old Party
Maine
Bro. Chase
Elkhart County clash over liquor permits and party derision
A Goshen editor labeled as a zealot publishes names of voters who signed liquor permits under a local law, accusing him of harming the Republican party. The piece denounces public ridicule and hints at financial backers and political pressure amid a row over Free Government saloons and community morals.
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Go_ shen Times
Elkhart
Goshen
Zémes
Republican Party
Little Star of the Times
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