Hancock Supporters Grow Amid Swell of Republican Backing
The scene centers on Hancock popularity as 17 South Boston Republicans back him, Union League member from Philadelphia backs Hancock, and canvassers report strong cross-party enthusiasm. A Lewiston Connecticut ratification rally drew large crowds, with Republicans predicting a 3,100 Hancock majority in the city and Democrats forecasting a larger statewide margin.
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Salt River
Tancock
Lew Laven
Conncticut
Trancock
Tilden
Ton
G. W. Scofield
Washington
Ctarfield
Pshaw
Roscoe Land
Pennsylvania
Hancock
Political revolution dawns with Hancock rise and peaceful unity
The piece argues a nonviolent political revolution led by Hancock to unite Democrats, Greenbackers, and wavering Republicans. It cites leaders like Forney Jerome Pearson and English, notes waning Garfield support, and predicts a Hancock victory bringing peace, prosperity, and reform while criticizing the old Republican regime. The tone brands current GOP as corrupt and predicts a Democratic era ahead.
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Peron Cooren
Sam FP. Carey
Hancock
Congress
Col. Watson
Weaver
Tie
Garfield
Abe
Tim Democrats
John Sil
D. W.C. James
Ri. PB
King
Dalrymple
Theo
Messner
J. M. Oimey
Gen
Teo
Col
John W. Forney
Taucock
Forney
Leonard W. Jerome
New York
Gen. Pearson
Pittsburgh
English
Arthur
Wancock
Cameron
Conkling
Nancock
Treasury
America
Bayard
Thurman
Pendleton
Tendricks
Jas E
Tilden
Voorhees
Wallace
Trancock
Republican Party
Luyes
Ile
A Motto for 1880 On Partisan Fraud
CUABLES FRANCIS ADAME denounces the Republican party for the 1876 fraud that denied Sayes victory and elected Hayes. He refuses to vote for any Republican who does not repudiate that act and condemns any proxy support for a party tied to the fraud. He calls out the counting out as another fraud and urges accountability.
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Republican Party
Sayes
Hayes
Francis Adame
N. F. Wright
Freehold
Wright
Freehold Township
P.S
Freeiold
Gettysburg recollections stir partisan battle over Hancock
A historical critique recounts the Gettysburg campaign and Hancock’s role, noting casualties and mourning across Pennsylvania. It denounces Gen Pearson’s political standing while praising Hancock, and warns readers about Gen Garfield’s forthcoming book on corruption before the 1880 election.
Corry Republican Conference Sees Indecisive Balloting Continue
At the Corry Congressional Convention the second day of balloting yielded no clear leader as the delegates again failed to reach a nomination. The ballot tallies showed scattered votes for multiple candidates and a long adjournment scheduled for Thursday morning. Meanwhile supporters awaited Gen. Grant's greetings to Gen. Garfield, noting Grant's reticence in praising rivals.
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Corry
Greenback and Labor
Warren County
Youngsville
Gettysburg, Hancock, and Philadelphia's 1863 salvation
Forney on Gettysburg and the Philadelphia relief in 1863. The article recalls the battle's impact, the Meade Reynolds and Hancock leadership, and the city’s gratitude. It argues Hancock as the rightful Republican choice, linking past sacrifice to current politics and Fourth of July celebrations.
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Republican Party
James Longstreet
Hancock
Gettysburg
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Longstreet
Hayes
Forney
Philadelphia
Lee
Franklin and
Adams
Grant
Vicksburg
Union League
Chestnut St
Eleventh
Matthew Baldwin
Cumberland
Reynolds
James L
Lancaster
N. J. T. Dana
Girard Street
Twelfth
Chestnut Street
League
Meade
Robert
Chambersburg
Carlisle
York
George Gordon Meade
John Fulton Reynolds
Winfield Scott Hancock
Montgomery
R Reynolds
United States
Tweed
Tammany
New York
American Republic
Garfield
Lariff
Cobden Club
London
England
No Palatial Hospital Needed For Hop Bitters Cures
The New York Independent notes that Hop Bitters patients do not require grand hospitals or high paid promoters to claim cures. The remedy speaks for itself with evident outcomes at home, proving its effectiveness through patient stories and results.
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New York Independent
Notable Hancocks Chronicle a Lineage in Early America
Rochester notes outline multiple John Hancock family members from 1637 to 1793 with roles from minister to signer of the declaration. It traces lineage through Braintree Lexington Quincy and Boston, noting Education at Harvard and public offices including governor of Massachusetts. Twin brothers Hilary and Winfield Scott Hancock appear as descendants with professional pursuits in law.
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Lexington
Quincy
Mass
Harvard College
House of Representatives
Boston
Provincial Congress
Continental Congress
Massachusetts
Benjamin F. Hancock
John Hancock
Morristown
Montgomery County
Pennsylvania
The
Baptist Church
Winfield Scott
Hilary Hancock
Montgomery Township
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Garfield and Ames Stock Scandal Narrated in Testimony
A compilation of sworn testimony and newspaper excerpts recounts James A. Garfield's involvement with Credit Mobilier stock, including an unpaid ten shares and a $320 “loan” amid alleged perjury and political corruption. Reports from New York Times and Tribune underscore ongoing investigations and accusations of bribery by Ames and colleagues.
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Lott, T
Credit Mobilier
Union Pacific Railroad
Poland
Garfield
Ames
New York Times
Messrs
Kelley
Oakes Ames
Congress
Committee Creel
New York Tribune
James A. Garfield
Ohio
Pearson's Points Change of Base Shocks Nation
General A L Pearson resigns from the Boys in Blue and from the Republican City Committee as chairman. He forwards letters to General Grant and the committee, with Greensburg speech telegraphed nationwide, causing a great sensation as of December 27, 1809 in Monroz. Bickett and Griefin promote Safe Kidney and Liver Cure.
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