Greenback faction denounces fusion with major parties
Centerville Iowa September 30 1554 Greenback leaders denounce absorption by Republicans and Democrats arguing the party loses identity and zeal. They rail against fusion with the two old parties and urge voters to scrub non Greenback names from ballots. Signatories include Chas E Vrooman J S Caldwell A C Stone and others across 29 counties.
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Centerville
Iowa
Greenbackers
National Party
National
Greenback Organization
Republican Party
Lowa
Supreme Court of United States
Thomas F. Bayard
Delaware
Abram S. Hewitt
New York
Congress
Justice Field
Supreme Court
Geo H. Pendleton
Ohio
U.S. Senate
Sean B. Payne
Standard Oil Company
Henry Watterson
Kentucky
George L. Converse
Hhous
Democracy
J. B. Weaver
Oskaloosa
Seber 25
Greenback Party
Greenback
Chas. E. Vrooman
The
Towegian
J. S. Caldwell
Appanoose County
A. C. Stone
Jones
M. Davidson
Atshe
Peter Koontz
Board of Supervisors
Lewis Morrison
Vermillion Two
T. J. Johnson
Caldwell
F. M. Cowgill
Moulton
Thomas
A. M. Kirkendall
Brazil
T. J. Palmer
What Cheer Patriot
H. C. Ethell
Bloomfield
E. M. Farnsworth
Decorah
A. B. Dennis
Cedar Rapids
G. M. Miller
Sazleton
Buchanan County
Hendricks a disloyal figure in Philadelphia Press critique
The Philadelphia Press attacks Hendricks as disloyal and opportunistic, citing opposition to abolition, slavery, and Reconstruction policies. It recalls Curtis’s 1876 critique and asserts voting for Hendricks aligns with the Democratic slate and free trade, urging Cleveland as preferable.
Pond's Extract Advocates Prevention of Illness Loss
A commentary urges timely use of Pond's Extract to prevent deaths from common diseases. It argues misfortune from illness reflects human neglect and that a simple early appeal could save lives, contrasting sea disasters with illnesses like pneumonia, burns, and sore throats.
McHarr In Use In Newport Lawn Provokes Outcry
A device named McHarr is reportedly placed on a Newport lawn to weigh anyone seated without their knowledge. Several ladies are said to be sincerely vexed by this stratagem.
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McHarr
Newport
Johnson Sets Pacing Record in Chicago Mile
The celebrated horse Johnson ran a mile at Chicago last week in 2 minutes 6 and a half seconds with no pause, finishing the last quarter in 2 minutes 5 seconds. The performance was described as a wonderful exhibition of speed.
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Chicago
Johnson
Blaine Says He’d Rather Be Slain by Slander
In Toledo Ohio Mr Blaine declared I would rather be the victim of slander than be the author of it. The remark followed ovations and adds a note of personal defense amid applause during the event.
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Blaine
Toledo
Ohio
Blaine’s election sparks IrishNation epigrams on England
The Irish Nation prints lines predicting Blaine’s November victory would bring England grief and humiliation while Cleveland’s win would be England’s triumph. It argues Blaine’s foreign policy would assert American rights and protection. Irish voters across the country are urged to back him.
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Blaine
England
Cleveland
G. Blaine
Maine
California
Baseball champions of 1884 decided in all leagues
Providence leads the league the Metropolitans of New York win the American Association title and the St Louis club tops the Union organization More clubs competed this year with high player wages making baseball a business prospects foresee fewer clubs and lower pay next season Chicago will finish fourth or fifth in the league.
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Providence
Metropolitans
New York
American Association
St. Louis
Union
Chicago
Fouth
General Ewans Will Vote For Blaine After Criticism
Ohio's General Ewans, angered by Democratic campaign rhetoric, refuses to participate in the canvass. He endorses Blaine, stating lifelong friendship and trust in his virtues, and confirms he will cast a vote for Blaine despite prior objections.
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Thomas Ewans
Ohio
Blaine
Ewing
Blaine praised as defender of U.S. interests despite European opposition
In a New York speech Carl Schurz argued Europe backs Cleveland and opposes Blaine, but supporters say foreign disapproval proves Blaine stands for home interests. The speaker contends Blaine would aggrandize the United States regardless of European opinion.
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New York
Carl Schurz
England
Europe
Blaine
Cleveland
United States
Schurz
Judge Hayes Promulgates Liquor Doctrine Before Grand Jury
The Muscatine county grand jury is told by Judge Hayes that buyers of intoxicating liquor are equally guilty with sellers and that witnesses who admit purchasing liquor could be prosecuted. The ruling threatens to foil liquor sales convictions, though experts doubt it will stand in the Supreme Court. The piece notes Judge Hayes’ known anti prohibition stance and comments on judicial fallibility.
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Muscatine County
Hayes
Supreme Court
Democratic Stealings From 1830 to 1860 Highlighted in Political Rhetoric
A historical critique cites Treasury losses under multiple presidents, arguing Democratic administrations caused vast fiscal harm. It claims $19,000,000 in losses from 1830 to 1860 and accuses Democrats of draining the Treasury, threatening credit and prompting war. It urges voters to keep the rascals out.
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Treasury Department
van Buren
Tyler
Polk
Taylor and Fillmore
Pierce
Buchanan
Lincoln
Johnson
Grant
Hayes
Ohio voting history hints at 1876 Hayes lead
The piece notes Ohio's influence in November and recalls 1876 when Ohio gave Hayes 7,516 more electoral votes than Tilden in a total 650,771 vote, with a 2,747 margin over all. It also cites the 1875 governor race where Hayes won by 5,444 votes.
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Ohio
Hayes
Tilden
Statewide election results from the 1827 to 1883 period
The record details statewide totals and margins for governors secretaries of state and other offices across several years. It notes small party performances including Prohibition Greenback and Republican candidates and provides vote totals such as 724 967 and 718 768 with minor party tallies like 12 202 and 8 362.
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Garfield
Hancock
Weaver
Greenback
Prohibition
Foster
Brookwalter
Newman
Townsend
Schumaker
Hafer
Hoadly
Foraker
Shellmaker
Jenkins
Blaine Praised by Hannibal Stamlin in Cleveland Speech
Hannibal Stamlin of Maine, Vice President under Lincoln, lauds James G. Blaine in Cleveland. Stamlin declares Blaine a Christian gentleman of the highest integrity and cites his acceptance letter as clear proof of his views on industry labor and foreign relations. He portrays Blaine as the calm master of the political moment.
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Hannibal Stamlin
Maine
Abraham Lincoln
Cleveland
Ohio
James G. Blaine
Carl Syns
Political Contrast Maine and Arkansas Shown in Election
The New York Herald contrasts Maine Republican gains with Arkansas Democratic victory, noting Maine’s 15 441 Republican lead and Arkansas’ 44 136 Democratic edge. Tables compare education, literacy, and newspaper circulation, praising Maine while condemning Arkansas as barbaric. mentions voter suppression and violence against African Americans in Arkansas.
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Maine
Arkansas
New York Herald
Blaine
Robie
Mr. Hughes
Hughes
Chicago
Cc cc Tee
Butler on Democracy Speech at Lowell Mass
General Butler spoke at his Lowell home warning that over 6,000,000 colored people in the South include 4,000,000 laborers under masters, and that competing laborers in the North face wages half those of white workers. He urged Lowell workers to oppose Democrats who supposedly back such conditions and questioned tariff usefulness amid southern manufacture.
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Butler
Lowell
Mass
Democratic Party
Murder trial of Elizabeth and John Porter unfolds in Iowa
Special report from Toledo Tama county covers the Porter murder case moved from Story County. Elizabeth Porter and her son John E. Porter are tried for the killing of Samuel Porter. The trial reveals a grisly crime with allegations of self defense, leading to guilty verdicts for murder in the second degree and lengthy sentences.
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Toledo
Tama County
Elizabeth Porter
John E. Porter
Samuel Porter
Story County
Story
Colo
John E
George Porter
John E. Sykes
Sykes
Porter
Boone County
John
Giffen
Marshall Times
Evening Rest. By J. L. Pratt. Young Folks' Library.
A simple quiet story set in a Blue Ridge village of Pennsylvania. A young East visitor befriends his uncle and a dramatic coal mine accident binds the town to rescue andhome influences shaping character.
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J. L. Pratt
Young Folks’ Library
Boston
D. Lothrop & Co
Blue Ridge
Pennsylvania
Notable Dr Bosanko Syrup touted for coughs and lung ills
An advertisement touts Dr Bosanko Liver Syrup as originator of a popular cough and lung remedy priced 50 cents and 1.00, sold by Manning & Graves. It notes Speaker Joan G Carlisle of Kentucky slated to speak in Des Moines and Webster City. Also listed are farm mortgage loans at six percent and a marriage notice for Dr Fred Witt and Miss Millie Baldwin on October 2.
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United States
Bosanko
Manning & Graves
Joan G. Carlisle
Kentucky
Des Moines
Webster City
Advertisements on Arnica Salve and Hop Bitters
Old adverts tout Bucklen's Arnica Salve for cuts bruises ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Also promote Ayer's Hair Vigor and Hop Bitters claiming cleansing benefits and cures for various ailments. Testimonials from parents and a Utica woman laud Hop Bitters effect on kidney liver and nervous troubles.
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Bucklen
Henry Westerman
Ayer’s Sarsaparilla Praised By Des Moines Official
A reviewer notes a cliar virtue of Ayer’s Sarsaparilla cleansing the blood and invigorating the system. Prof Hunt of Des Moines compliments Miss Etta Chevalier for a public school position offered at 50 dollars monthly.
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Ayer
Frazer's Jewelry Store Watch Cleaning Parts Prices
A historical listing notes watch cleaning for 1.00 dollars and main springs 1.00 dollars at Frazer's Jewelry Store with hands priced at 15 cents and crystals from 15 to 25 cents.
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Main Springs
Frazer’s
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