Political rumor morsels from 1884 Republican views
A fragment from a Philadelphia newspaper notes Blaine joking about bolts and hints at a Chicago exposition plan for colored races. It reports on Independent Republicans seeking a postconvention course, Sec Lincoln’s leanings, and St John’s opposition. Also mentions the Oblate Sisters of Providence and a Chattanooga Times view on free traders and tariff policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oblate Sisters of Providence
Baltimore
Father Joubert
Raspician
Gregory XLV
Chattanooga Times
North
Blaine
the Times
Weslo
Misconstrued editorial era echoes in Georgia press
The piece notes a playful Republican editorial that mocked party shifts, triggering reader backlash and an explanatory note. It salutes veteran editors in Georgia, including Patterson Israel and several long-tenured figures, praising their pioneer role in journalism and endurance across decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson Israel
John TH. Martin
Rome Courier
J. T. Whitman
The
Dalton Citizen
J. W. Burke
Wesleyan Methodist
C. W. Hancoek
Americas Republican
C. H. C. Willingham
Carteraville Free Press
Georgia
al Feile
Israel
Georgia Press Association Excursion Plans Announced
Col E a Se announces finalized preliminaries for the Georgia Press Association excursion leaving Atlanta on July 28. The party will travel via West Tennessee Virginia and Georgia railroad to Roanoke and Shenandoah rail line to Western Maryland and Baltimore with stops at Luray Caves and the Natural Bridge. East Tennessee will arrange a pleasant Baltimore trip and possibly extend northward.
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E. A
Georgia Press Association
Atlanta
West Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Railroad
Roanoke
Maryland
Baltimore
East Tennessee
Luray Caves
Natural Bridge
John Kelly’s Split on Cleveland as Democratic Nominee
The article presents two conflicting views on John Kelly’s stance toward Gov. Cleveland as Democratic presidential nominee. It argues Kelly acts for influence over New York City politics, cares little for party outcomes, and urges the Democratic party to shift focus westward to escape New York rings.
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John Kelly
Tammany
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Kelly
New York
New York City
Small sum can ruin a Wall Street millionaire
Commodore Harrison, valued at $20,000,000, fails as $300,000 of his notes are protested. The bubbles burst and today’s rich may become beggars tomorrow. Even legitimate businesses face bankruptcy, as Wall Street millionaires live on the interest of their debts.
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Anamount
Wall Street
Commodore Harrison
Wall’ Street
Griffin News Pokes Atlanta Constitution Over Free Trade
The Griffin News mocks the Constitution as crack brained theorists and urges a suffering majority of their party to adopt the cure for free trade madness. It warns the Georgia delegation to monitor colleague Evan P. Howell to prevent a British tree trade plank slipping into the Democratic platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Griffin News
Atlanta Constitution
Constitution
Georgia
Evan P. Howell
National Democratic
Georgia residents seek rail expansion and a modified railroad commission
Southwest Georgia people urge new railroads and a revised railroad commission law, achievable only by electing legislators committed to modification. They note Ohio Congressman Converse plans to decline renomination, implying tariffs should not be treated as a political issue.
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Georgia
Railroad Commission
Ohio
Converse
Candidate Seeks Public Declaration On Meg Railroad Plans
A prospective legislator pledges to speak on Meg railroad commission matters and other public concerns, signaling intention to address voter interest without sounding intrusive or meddlesome. The move aims to clarify views and encourage open debate ahead of possible campaign considerations.
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Meg! Railroad Commission
Georgia sentiment shapes tariff stance at Chicago convention
The Savannah News reports Georgia delegates to the Chicago national convention acted in harmony on selection, though with mixed tariff views. It notes a strong local tilt toward immediate tariff reform and favors Cleveland or McDonald for president, while others like Thurman and Bayard garner admiration. A Prohibition convention in Cucano endorses strict lay charter rules and calls for women’s suffrage and direct presidential vote.
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Georgia
Savannah News
Atlanta
Chicago
Cleveland
McDonald
New York
Recorera
Thurman
Bayard
Palmer
Carlisle
Hoadly
Morrison
Democratic National Convention
Cucano
Theater
N Con
United States
National Christian Association
C. Pomeroy
Kansas
St. John
Rev. J. Blanchard
Illinois
Pomeroy
J. A. Consnt
Connecticut
Savannah Florida and Western on Albany and Dawson plans
A Morning News reporter found Savannah, Florida and Western Railway officials reluctant to discuss Albany and Dawson Railroad talks. Superintendent Fleming reported General Manager Col. Haines was in New York and refused comment. He said the Rail Commission keeps the company from backing new Georgia lines, noting investments already in Florida and uncertainty about Georgia projects.
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Garannah
Savannah, Florida and Western Railway
Albany and Dawson Railroad
Fleming
Col. Haines
New York
Columbus
Savannah
Savannah, Florida and Western
Savannah, Florida and Western Railway Company
Georgia
Florida
Democrats See Cleveland, Kelly Feud Shaping Nomination
A Washington special to the Baltimore Sun reports New York Democrats fear Cleveland cannot win Saratoga endorsement and that Kelly remains hostile to his rival. The piece suggests Democratic unity depends on Western candidates or possibly urging Mr. Tilden to accept the nomination if pressures rise. Prominent senators and national Democrats weigh possible conventions and bargains.
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Cleveland
Kelly
Washington
Baltimore Sun
New York
Friends
Saratoga
Tilden
Flower
John Kelly
New York City
Tammany Sold for the Nominee in Chicago Fight
John Kelly comments to a Borning Coffee representative on Tammany Hall backing for Governor Cleveland, noting harmony in the convention, predicting Cleveland will win 72 New York delegates and be nominated at Chicago, with Tam many Hall votes counted at the polls.
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Tammany
New York
John Kelly
Borning
Tam
Flower
Cleveland
Chicago
Tammany Hall
Better Days of the Republic Work Ethic Tale
An old official recalls prewar times when civil servants avoided long hours and per diem pay. He tells of Street, a Virginia general, who spent lavishly, then ordered a clerk to discard work and kept a man in debt through shrewd banking schemes in Washington.
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New
Washington
Republic
Street
Virginia
Maine
Rete
Yankee
Why Railroad Enterprises Languish
The Yashville Banner explains why Tennessee railroad investment stalls in 1888. Capitalists like Mr Huntingdon cite hostile state laws empowering commissions as driving up risk and stalling new track. He notes Kentucky and Tennessee deter investment, predicting a sharp decline in railroad building due to regulatory hostility.
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Tennessee
Huntingdon
Nashville
Kentucky
Salilogue Ever Atmostion Selling Prices Rise
A fragment notes prices tied to sale and calls to act. It mentions ongoing efforts to realize all items were made to sell and urges buyers to call to complete purchases. No clear dates or entities identified.
Spanish Oriental Escurial Pompadour Lace Delight
Mysterious catalog note lists fabric names Spanish Oriental Escurial Pompadour Lace amid other textile terms. No clear event or date provided, appears as a showroom or advertisement fragment with decorative product names.
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Malvuloaa Sea
Reform tariff democrats and party line at Chicago
The Atlanta Journal condemns Waterson and Morrison and urges pure reform tariff Democrats to stay united at Chicago. It warns Randal and tariff faction to align or join Republicans. A California murder case is cited to illustrate surgical science from a fractured arm. It notes Easter mac machinery penitentiary labor at forty cents daily, with about 500 inmates employed in rail construction.
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Madnordan
The
Atlanta Journal
Morrison
Chicago
Randal
California
Easter Mac Ceinic
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Ifriday
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Lincoln
Logan
St. Louis
Mr. Tilden
Georgle
Western
Dawaona and
Albany
Railroad Enterprises
Yashville Banner
Shaw $ Store
Americas
Sue
White Goods Department
Nottingham
Victoria
Lie
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John J. Shaw
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