Sumter Delegation backs Dr J B Hinkle for National Convention
The Sumter delegation plans to nominate Dr J B Hinkle for delegate to the Chicago National Convention after Hon Dupont Guerry declined. The piece critiques both Democratic and Republican platforms, notes Blaine’s strength and warns Democrats to craft a revenue focused tariff plank.
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Plazuate
Umeago
Dupont Guerry
Chicago
Sumter
J. B. Hinkle
Thas
Dr. Hinkle
Democratic Party
Dodge County
Blaine and Logan Nomination Atched By Gavel And Banner
Report from a political convention recounts Blaine and Logan receiving unanimous renomination with an excited crowd in the hall. Fans carry Kansas banner, Colorado eagle, and new brooms as the event closes, while the evening session nominates Logan for vice president. Oregon and other states hold elections later in the year.
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Blaine
McPherson
Kansas
Colorado
John A. Logan
Hlinows
Independent reformers reject Blaine Logan ticket in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Reform Club denounces the Blaine Logan nomination as a repudiation of reform and urges independents to back Democrats or convene a separate ticket. Boston and New York independents call for early action against Chicago nominations while Republican Congressmen grow wary of the ticket's prospects.
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Massachugetts Reform. Club
Blaine
United States
Democratic Party
T. W. Higginson
Boston
Chicago
New York
Logan
Massachusetts Reform Club
Messrs
Republican Party
Charles
Francia Adams, Jr
Moorefickd Storey Leverett
Mr. Saltonstall
William Everett
James Freeman Clarke
Josiah Quincey
L. W. Higginson
Winslow Warren
Richard H. Dana
Washington
New York Times
Boston Advertiser
Independent Press
Independent
Republican Candidates and Lives of James G. Blaine
A historical sketch profiles James G. Blaine with details of his Maine journalism career, legislative rise as speaker, term in the U.S. House, Senate service, and presidential bid era. It covers his prominence in the Republican party, role in Garfield’s 1881 succession, and later private life while noting his strong partisan stance and controversial social views.
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Blaine
Maine
Portland Advertiser
Kenebec: Journal
National House of Representatives
Colfax
Republican Party
Senate
Lot M. Morrill
Treasury
Cincinnati
Robert G. Ingersoll
Garfield
Blane
Garfeld
Arthur
Joan Alexander Logan
John A. Logan
Illinois
Jackson County
State
Finois
Logan
First
Illinois Infantry
A.M. Jenkins
Louisiana University
Dar
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Ilinois
Chionel
Belmont
Fort
Consideun
Pitsburg Landing
Campaign veteran and Grant ally praised in fragment
The fragment recalls a political veteran who was defeated for the senate in 1877 then elected again in 1879 and served as a general officer. It notes his ardent support for Ulysses S. Grant in 1880 and mentions his death in 1885, characterizing him as one of the bravest.
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Senate
Spring Vats and Fall Oats Debate On Oat Planting
Prastabox recalls an 1884 exchange praising practical farming ideas. A writer argues fall oats planted late October to November nourish land and cotton, but spring oats, especially McCaller Oats, yield profit and may prevent land erosion. He cites long experience growing spring oats, asserting high per-acre yields and financial returns even when cotton follows.
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Prastabox
Eptron Recorpes
Free remedy promise from South American mission
An advertisement offers a free cure for youth errors and nervous weakness, claiming a remedy discovered by a missionary in South America. It instructs readers to send a self addressed envelope to Rev. Josefa T. Lxalux, Station D, New York City for the recipe.
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South America
Josefa T. Lxalux
Station D
New York City
Charter for the Atlantic Gulf and Northwest Railway Company
A fragmentary note indicates a charter petition before the Governor and the Secretaries of the State of Georgia seeking permission for the Atlantic Gulf and Northwest Railway Company to proceed with construction. Date referenced is June 4.
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Sain
Georgi
Fern Charter
Atlan, Gulf and Nocrhweetera Reteel Company
Pees Theotul
Canse
Webster
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