Repeal as watchword in Democratic campaign appeals
A Northern editorial attacks Democratic aims to undo Reconstruction era gains. It contends the party seeks to restore the old slave power, disfranchise freedmen, and repeal the Fifteenth Amendment. The piece urges voters to resist repeal and protect wartime civil rights.
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South
North
Alabama
The
Ledger
Messrs. Stone and
Lindsey
C. W. Stone
W. M. Lindsey
Assembly
Democratic Party
Stone
Packer
Pershing
Booth
California
Washington
Rioters and Rebels Rally Behind Seymour for New York Governor
Horatio Seymour, dubbed the rioter’s friend, is nominated for New York governor by the Democratic Convention amid a last minute telegram suppression and adjournment. William Dorsheimer is renominated for lieutenant governor as Seymour declines. The scene hints at Democratic reform maneuvering and persistent support from roughs and rebels who seek Seymour’s leadership.
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Horatio Seymour
New York
William Dorsheimer
Seymour
Washington
Warren Democrats Buy Coal Pit To Cure Sicken Headache
A cryptic note from the Titusville Courier notes a coal pit purchase by Warren Democrats as a joke about relief from political headaches. It links Tilden and Morgan nominations to stomach troubles and claims saltpeter cannot help.
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Try Jr
Titusville Courier
Warren Democrats
Tilden
Morgan
New York
Local Republican Ticket Names Cameron County Nominees
Jonnx Brooks is the Republican nominee for Assembly in Cameron county. J.W. Frank is the candidate for Prothonotary.
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Jonnx Brooks
Cameron County
J.W. Frank
Patterson Chosen Leader After Deadlock at Republican Convention
The Chau tauqua and Cattaraugus Republican Convention adjourned after two days and a 39th ballot appointing Geo. W. Patterson of Westfield as chairman and unanimous nominee. Patterson, present at the session, is praised as a steady old‑school Republican, with an expected old‑fashioned victory margin of 4000 to 5000.
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Cattaraugus
Walter L. Sessions
E. A. Nash
Alonzo Hawley
Geo. W. Patterson
Westfield
Fedd
Gov. Patterson
Warren
Mayville
W. L. Sessions
Jamestown Journal
Mr. Sessions
Democratic Party
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Democratic Congress
Patterson
Tilden Defended Against Damaging Perjury Charge
Tur Philadelphia Press notes Blaine’s grim satisfaction at Democratic rivals efforts to mend a reform record for their presidential candidate. It cites Tilden’s alleged ties to riots frauds and Tweed, plus a New York Times perjury accusation, arguing a sham candidate harms honesty and public trust.
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Tur
Philadelphia
James G. Blaine
Tilden
New York City
Horace Greeley
William M. Tweed
New York Times
New York
Staats Zeitung
Governor Hayes Refuses Champagne Celebration
The Providence Journal recounts Gov. Hayes declining champagne offered after his election, citing principles against liquor. He urges colleagues to honor the office with sober reflection on duties and responsibilities that come with governorship.
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The
Providence Journal
Hayes
Cleveland
Public Debt Decline Highlighted by August Report
The August public debt statement shows a reduction of 3120000 dollars. The piece criticizes the Republican administration for allegedly wasting public funds while paying down the national debt.
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Ous
Reform message from Philadelphia 28th Assembly nominee
Sam Josephs, the Democratic nominee for the 28th Philadelphia district assembly, emphasizes reform as necessary while noting the name mix up with Sam Tilden. The mention highlights local political contention and clarifies candidate identity.
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Sam Josefus
Philadelphia
Sam Josephs
Sam Tilden
Democratic papers rail at bloody shirt rhetoric
A political barb complains that opponents rely on the bloody shirt charge and vows to keep recounting it until the party quits. The speaker urges foes to stop attacking and calls for restraint.
Public attack on Mr. Tilden over 1860s income tax conduct
The Times accuses Samuel J. Tilden of serious financial misdeeds and perjury in 1862 63 income tax returns. It alleges understated income despite large railroad profits and government charges, suggesting Tilden defrauded the government and should withdraw from the canvass if unrefuted.
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New York Times
Tilden
Mr. Tilden
New York
Ar. Tilden
Samuel J. Tilden
City of
County of New York
State of New York
United States
St. Louis, Alton & Terre Haute Railroad Company
Azariah C. Flagg
Terre Haute Railroad Company
Terre Haute
Terre Haute, Alton and St. Louis Railroad
Terre Haute Road
Credit Mobilier
Erie Railroad
Galena and Chicago Railroad
Continental Improvement Company
Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad
Peninsular Railroad Company of Michigan
Democratic party on resumption and Tilden praise
The World notes its past stance on specie resumption for January 1879 and observes support for the Democratic caucus, the St. Louis platform, and the House repeal. It praises consistency and backs Tilden’s endorsement of the convention's platform.
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Democratic Congressional Caucus
Democratic Party
Singere
St. Louis
Democratic House
Tilden
Venango County Democratic Convention Renominates Local Officials
The Democracy of Venango county met on August 29 and renominated Dr. Egbert for Congress A A Plumer of Franklin for Senator Wm Hassan W M N Hayes and James Anderson for Assembly Judge Trunkey for Judge and John McKissick for District Attorney were nominated.
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Dr. Egbert
Congress
A. A. Plumer
Franklin
Wm. Hassan
W. M. N. Hayes
James Anderson
Assembly
Judge Trunkey
John McKissick
Wheeler Compromise Moves In To Bolster Kellogg Support
A dramatic political comment portrays Wheeler as the decisive leader who will end Kellogg trouble by curbing rebel forces. The verse claims his actions will neutralize threats and improve chances for advancing the plan.
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Wheeler
Kellogg
Franklin Republicans hold rousing meeting for state race
The Franklin county Republicans gathered last week with Hon. Chas W. Stone of Warren as the first speaker. J H Osmer and Col L D Rodgers followed with strong addresses. The piece also notes campaign fodder about Tilden and remarks on Southern tax questions and a railway contract involving Henry A. Taylor and a $200,000 bond toward completing the Rochester and State Line line to Salamanca by January 1877.
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Warren
J. H. Osmer
Col. L. D. Rodgers
Henry A. Taylor
Rochester & State Line Railway Co
Salamanca
District Court OF the United States
District of
Pennsylvania
Joshua H. Williams
North Park Row
Erie
E. Woodruff, Esq
John Hall
U.S
Pittsburgh
Sitting Bull’s forces split as pursuit ends campaign losses mount
The piece notes Sitting Bull escaping with two split groups aiming for British America and the agencies. It says General Crook heads toward Fort Fetterman while Terry plans to intercept before winter refuges. It lauds Sitting Bull as a capable military leader with superior numbers and resourceful subsistence without a supply train.
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United States
British America
General Crook
Fort Fetterman
Black Hills
Terry
New Tea Prices Highlight Bargains Across Beverages
Advertises sale of New Crop Hyson Gun Powder Japan and Oolony teas in multiple price points. Emphasizes 50¢ Teas as good as 75¢ varieties, urging readers to buy cheap goods.
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Japan
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