Trial of tally sheet forgers dominates state capital news
The Messenger notes the tally-sheet forgers trial at the state capital and reports Louisiana delegates to the Republican National Convention with nine Sherman votes, three Blaine and four doubtful. It covers prohibition in Kansas, Louisiana ticketing plans, quail protection laws in Ohio, and GOP state committee timing for conventions.
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Louisiana
New Orleans
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Sherman
Blaine
Ohio
Republican State Central Committee
Columbus
Randall's Tempest in Pennsylvania Democratic Fight
The piece argues Randall's temporary defeat in Pennsylvania hides his growing influence within the state party. It predicts a tense battle among Democratic factions as Randall, a protectionist, may ultimately prevail over pro administration free traders backed by patronage. The author expresses support for Randall and notes the intrigue ahead.
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Randall
Pennsylvania
Free Trade
Democratic Party
Mr. Randall
Commissioners Report Debate Suppressed By Anonymous Letters
The Journal publishes letters from two anonymous writers offering no new facts about county expenditures. The writer implies their real aim is to gain power rather than enlighten taxpayers while praising the commissioners’ honest handling of duties. The exchange appears more about influence than substantive scrutiny.
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Ucememonere
Teete
Washington county centennial date sparks division and debate
A Washington county centennial date dispute prompts calls for a cautious pace and a possible postponement. The Ironton Register and Jackson Standard weigh in on the issue while Congress contemplates liquor regulation and political maneuvering in Washington.
Editors Rally Against Foraker in Presidential Fight
Prominent editors including the Columbus Evening Dispatch and the New York Sun rally against Foraker as a presidential candidate. They adopt fierce language and accuse rivals of fear, suggesting a bitter, heated campaign atmosphere.
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Columbus Evening Dispatch
New York Sun
Foraker
Democratic combine boosts Townsend as Judiciary chair
An excerpt discusses how the Democratic majority helped Charles Townsend gain the Judiciary committee chair instead of a Republican coalition. It notes a report by the Committee on Territories proposing Dakota statehood and a Lincoln Territory, with admission unlikely before the upcoming presidential election.
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Louisiana
Charles Townsend
Judiciary Committee
Lranton Register
Persimmons
Committee On Territories
Dakota
Lincoln
House
Baking powders investigated by Ohio commission
Ohio Dairy and Food Commissioner Glen S. H. Hurst released Circular No. 6 detailing a state survey of baking powders. Professor H. A. Weber analyzed thirty brands, finding twenty contain alum. Powders are grouped as cream of tartar, phosphate, or alum, with alum deemed harmful. The report compares inert residuum and leavening gas to rate strength and purity, noting Royal as the purest and Price's relatively weaker.
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H. A. Weber
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Dr. Price
Price
Royal
Denombiens DA
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Cdeeieeh
Hepacenens
Guanes
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Ribikdacanses
Cleveland reformer or spoils man in 1880s era debate
Washington dispatch notes mixed views on President Cleveland and reform, recounts public walking aloft with detectives, cites Senator Ingalls letter as a political boomerang, and reports on forest land protection bills and emigration plans for African Americans to South America. It also previews the 1888 Tribune Almanac and Governor Foraker’s Knoxville address on Washington's Birthday.
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Cleveland
Ingail
Secretay Fairchield
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Gen. Grant
Grant
S. V. White
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Commissioner of Forests
Logan
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New York Tribune
Tribune
Times
Governor Foraker
Garfield Club
Knoxville
Tenn
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