Hancock and English Lead in Maine and Indiana Races
The piece charts Hancock and English gaining momentum in Maine and Indiana amid Republican alarms. It notes Garfield’s Ohio ties, Blaine’s faltering influence, and election forecasts predicting sizable Hancock margins if Democrat odds hold. It includes editorials on preachers’ political influence and party divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Philadelphia
Jancock
English
Maine
Hancock
Bratherskites
Plaine and
Logan
Jim Blaine
Warren County Fusion Likely Wins in United Ballot Push
The piece notes long Republican majorities in Warren County but cites recent fusion gains. It expects a 200 to 500 vote Fusion edge this year as Democrats and Greenbackers unite with mobilized voters, including new Republican Swedes possibly boosting turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Maine
Dudge
Hancock Letter Ends Rebel Claims Debate and Aims at Honest Election
The piece argues Gen. Hancock’s letter settles fears that his election would trigger payment of rebel debts. It cites broad press praise from The Times and others, noting Republicans and Democrats react differently. It asserts southern opinion supports the letter and rejects new wartime claims on Treasury funds.
Greenbackers Split Over Independent Electoral Ticket
The Greenback party in Maine resists an independent ticket urged by J. D. Weaver and Solon Chase and opts to fuse with Democrats. F. W. Hughes denounces Weaver in a Sept 27 1880 letter warning that his praise of disorganization harms Greenback electors and questions Weaver’s independence while praising Frank Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
J. D. Weaver
Solon Chase
Greenback Party
F. W. Hughes
Mr. Weaver
Porrsville
J. B. Weaver
National
Greenback- Labor
Weaver
Chambers
Garfield
Arthur
W. Huanes
Frank Hughes
Legal Notice On Voting Age Interpretation
A brief legal note explains that a person who turns 21 on November 3 may vote on November 2 under common law as stated in Kent. The author cites page references and clarifies the age calculation rule for voters ahead of the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eprron
Kent
Short attacks and political shifts ripple through Indiana race
The Mail and the Erie Dispatch clash over Hon. Alfred Short’s statements on riot losses. The Greenback and Democratic camps shift as Yeagley resigns, Hancock and English gain allies, and Indiana newspapers report a Democratic edge with Indianapolis dispatches noting Indiana’s likely 10,000 lead for the Democrats.
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Alfred Short
Congress
Erie Dispatch
Short
Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette
Eric Tammore
Allegheny
Commonwealth
Allegheny County
Erie County
Greenback Organization
Indiana
Greenback
Yeagley
Gen
Garfield
United States
W. 8. Hancock
State Senate
Arthur
Hancock
English
Marion County
New Albany
John A. Zaring
Virgil M. Hobbs
Salem
Ind
Zaring
Virgil Voyles
D. W. Voyles
John $. McPheeters
Livonia
Tlarrison County
New Albany Deutch Zeitung
Southern Claims and Hancock Reply on War Loss Claims
Cincinnati letter carriers claim rebel losses would be paid if Hancock elected president. Hancock denounces southern war claims as an improper debt, says the Union's defenders receive first obligation, and that postwar claims are stale and require scrutiny.
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Cincinnati
South
United States
Democratic Party
Theodore Cook
Hancock
N. Y
Union
W.S. Hancoock
Garfield
Congress
Philadelphia Times
Eminent Statesmen and Cabalistic Inscriptions Hit Washington
The 3829 mania spreads in Washington with chalked marks on homes and offices. Figures like 329 and 829 appear on Garfield’s residence, Evarts’s hat, Devens napkin, and more as officials report the vandalism. New Haven notes chalked 9999 on pavements amid political commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineton
Washington
Carl Schurz
Schurz
Interior Department
John Sherman
First National Bank of New York
Sherman
White House
Wm. M. Evarts
State Department
Mr. Evarts
Chas. Devens
Horace Maynard
Post Office Department
Republican Congressional Committee
Ohio
John D. Defree
Government Printing Office
William G. le Duc
Agricultural Bureau
Alcande Joe Bradley
Boss Shepherd
de Golyer
James A. Garfield
House of Representatives
New Haven
Maine Governor Race Sees Sudden Change in Opinion
The New York Herald notes Geo Plaisted likely won the Maine governorship, contrasting October 1876 Republican landslide with current shifts. It argues close states like Ohio Michigan New Jersey Connecticut face swings, potentially boosting Democrats if similar changes occur. Secretary Evarts says Spain insult issue may resolve after the election, though details await.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Maine
Canada
Mr. Blaine
Mr. Hamlin
Geo. Plaisted
Ohio
Thenois
Michigan
New Jersey
Connecticut
Evarts
Spain
Senator Cameron Sees Pennsylvania Tilt for Republicans
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes Senator Don Cameron believes Pennsylvania will deliver a Republican majority though he avoids bold, drumbeat optimism and instead speaks cautiously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Enquirer
Don Cameron
Pennsylvania
Gettysburg legends and Washington Post questions rise
Indianapolis Journal notes October elections across states Indiana and Ohio may not settle the outcome. It questions Gen. Sickles at Gettysburg and probes why Weaver meets Hubbell in Washington back rooms, criticizing the Washington Post’s intrusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Indianapolis Journal
Ohio
Indiana
Washington Post
James B. Weaver
Greenback
Washington
Hubbell
Republican Congressional Committee
Hancock Rebuke Drawn In Letter War Claims
The piece describes Gen Hancock denouncing rebel and other war claims as payable debts or pensions. It notes Garfield’s past aid to Southern claims and urges a clear stance. Contents include court draws, local notices, and advertisements as a compilation of 19th century newspaper items.
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Tidioute
Garfield
Hancock
General Hancock and Scofield News Briefs
A sharp quip warns against provoking General Hancock who writes with vigor and may sue for cruelty to organs. Glenni W. Scofield, linked to the Credit Mobilier affair, resurfaces, recently seen in Emporium Cameron County at the edge of the wilderness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
Glenni W. Scofield
Pennsylvania
Credit Mobilier
Emporium
Cameron County
Phas. Record
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William II
Lotors
Robert BE. Monaghan
Wm. Ii
Pingford
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Edwin A. Pue
John M
Campbell
Gillies Dallett
John Moet
Edward Walden
Nathan C. James
George Filbert
James G. McSparran
Alfred J. Martin
Allain Geringer
Franklin Turner
Pv. d. Birmingham
J. B. Davis
George A. Post
A. M. Benton
J. P. Linton
John S. Aliller
J. O. Saxton
CO. McBower
A. D. Buchanan
Christopher Magee
Robert M. Gibson
William B. Dunlop
Warry W. Wilson
Samiel Griffith
J. Ross Thompson
Judge Gardens
George A. Jenks
Jefferson Co
Robt P. Dechert
Jon. Rasselas Brown
Warren
Congriens
Yon
North East
Hy, P. Kinnear
Youngsville
V. Davis
Warren Academy
WM. H. Pickett
W. A. Mead
Gun
Sme
Stancock
Boston Transcript
Tus
Lon
Twelieth
Ee Saathk
Guy
Daniel Sickles
New York City
Sickles
Donsteimer
New York
Illinois
G. W. Scofield
Warren, Corry
Senator Conkling
Maine Statesman
Tyre
Plaisted
Davis
Nye
Daniel Franklin
Fairview
Christ
Beecher
Jetter
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Statesman
New York Tribune
Jie
Times
Newport
Rhode Island
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Trancock
Cook
Herald
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Star
Sunday Mercury
the News
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Kent Says
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Erie
Dispatch
Southern Claims
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Hayes
Judge Grier
Third Street
Wall Street
Iis
Oxenstiern
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Gen. Sickles
Gettysburg
Limestone
L. H. Sprague
O. W. Beaty
McGraw
W.M. Ivine
Sugar Grove
Frank Martin
A. P. Algar
Jacob Norton
Werbert Frazine
Eldred
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William Hay
Albert Oviatt
Spring Creeck
P. M. Careeron
G. W
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Dearfield
N. P. Morrison
J. N. Grownppon
West
Win, Lee
J. N. Campbell
Hiramon
Tidioute—J
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King
Pittsfeld
Marvin Little
Freehold
Morris Johnson
A.davis
I. N. Perkins
Creek Centre
Warren Co
Dr. Thomas
Garland
M. Andrews
Pittsburgh
Mickel's Hill
Presbyterian Council
W.M. Dame
Titusville
Ruaticus
Grismettie
French Pad Co
Toledo
Ena
Ridgway
A. J. Davis
R. Schoutenmaliery
Brooklyn
A.J. Davis
Phil
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Winfield
Astan
Thomas
Rebecca ‘Lipton
Troyto
Crawford County
Tidionte
Alis
Nowley
Merid O'Brien
Tyhall
Jacob Amann
Glade, Pa
Randoly
N. WY
D. B Edwards
D.D
Parmlee & Henry
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Furni
Ture
Episcopal Church
High Street
Fred Morck
Tia
Rockford
Regulator
HOPE
Garniore’s
al Conane
Thas
Actinh
Garmore & O
Southwest Commer Fifth and Race Streets
Ginreninall, Olno
J. Davis
Pure Drugs & Medicines
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