Southern tour ends as Blaine plans Albany meeting
David’s mistake prompts a short rest as Secretary Blaine heads south for a Republican State Committee meeting in Albany on April 2. The Senate approved the lengthy Paddock pure food bill last Thursday.
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U.S. Senate
Grover Sees Republican View On The Situation
Cleveland leader Grover states belief that Republican perspective correctly reflects the situation. He asserts coordination with party stance and urges unity in addressing the issue.
Governor Vetoes Walker Hatchery Funding Bill
The governor vetoed a bill sponsored by Senator Walker approving 25000 dollars for a fish hatchery at Cold Spring in Steuben County. The action halts the planned hatchery project and prompts potential legislative reconsideration.
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Walker
Cold Spring
Steuben Co
Proxmers’ Lessons Noted in Hill-Tammany Legislature
A remark suggests the late Mr. Tweed would have learned from some lawmakers in the current Hill-Tammany Legislature, implying parallels between past and present legislative tactics.
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Mr. Tweed
Hill-Tammany
Penny Wise and Pound Foolish Policy in House
A clipped quotation argues the current House of Representatives favors economy in principle but is penny wise and pound foolish in practice, reflecting on fiscal policy and legislative priorities.
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House of Representatives
Blunders of the present Democratic Congress criticized
The quote questions the accuracy of a statement about Democratic blunders and attributes it to Grover Cleveland by Dr George Tu Milles. The text presents a debated attribution and a disputed quotation.
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Democratic Congress
Grover Clevelayn
George Tu. Milles
House Considers Bland Free Coinage Bill This Week
House sets aside Tuesday and Wednesday for debate on the Bland free coinage bill. Reports say strong opposition and pressure in Washington as supporters push for passage and opponents prepare amendments.
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House of Representatives
Washington
Senate Bill Abolishes Death Penalty For Murder
A bill introduced in the senate seeks to abolish capital punishment. It would set first degree murder at life imprisonment and second degree murder at no less than twenty years.
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Senate
Jury Draws Lots After Confusion Over Scientific Testimony
An Iowa jury struggled to reach a verdict amid a flood of scientific testimony and resorted to drawing lots to determine the outcome. Similar verdicts have followed in comparable cases.
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Iva
Poole Secures Seat Amid Large Buffalo Enrollment
The state gathering in Buffalo saw many candidates for commencement, but Poole secured the position as a large audience attended the event.
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Buffalo
Poole
Unclear fragment hints at political tensions in town
Fragmentary text suggests Democrats uneasy about Cleveland side and a political return from town elections prompting suspicions about overreaching. No clear names, dates, or events to confirm.
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Wales
Cleveland
Jook
Arrest Report Lights Up Bigamy Charge During Lecture Tour
While Jaiman lectured in Chattanooga urging husbands to treat wives better, Teun was arrested on a bigamy charge. The incident contrasts public advocacy with a legal accusation, highlighting personal hypocrisy amid a regional speaking tour.
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Jaiman
Chattarooga
Teun
Presidential electors tally from early election year
The article notes 135 votes cast at the presidential election a century ago with Virginia contributing 1 elector Massachusetts 16 Pennsylvania New York and North Carolina 12 each Maryland 10. It states the current year will have 442 electors.
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Virginia
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
New York
North Carolina
Maryland
Young Convicts Reflect Change in State Demographics
An exchange notes that more than half of 5660 state prisoners are under 26, suggesting the need for renewed home missionary focus. It implies Christianizing efforts or the Aderhean plan might be paused temporarily due to youth trends and demand for outreach.
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England
London
Citizen Pays Twice for Eyesight Forecasts in Ill Fated Screening
A Tepeca Kansas resident paid 83000 to doctors who claimed his eyes would fail soon. He then visited a New York eye doctor who warned his life would end soon and advised happiness at home, for a further 500. Medical advice came costly and likely untrustworthy.
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Tepeca
Kan
Printer families oppose all night saloon stance
A reflection notes printers and families oppose an all night barroom, arguing the night route benefits the saloon keeper, while printers, their children, and wives seek rest after the day’s work.
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Eas
Watts
Turmoil at Meeting Ends with Torn Portrait of David
Dispute between Tom Jamestown Tilden Club members leads to a heated exchange over a film shown at the last gathering. The audience clashed, the great AM was praised then criticized, and a portrait of David was torn and trampled in the fracas.
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Tom
Jamestown
Tilden Club
David
Postal Telegraph System Favored by Postmaster General Wana
Postmaster General Wana maker supports establishing a postal telegraph system. Bills will be introduced soon to implement the plan and are expected to pass.
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Wanamaker
Uncertain York State Voting History Years Past
The article notes New York State’s political pivots with Grover Cleveland’s governorship win in 1862 by over 200,000 and his presidential margins of 1,000 in one campaign and a defeat by about 20,000 in 1888, suggesting a negative drift for Grover.
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Grand Old York State
Grove v.Cleveland
Groyer
Republican committee meeting in Olean calls convention
The Odth district Republican committee will meet in Olean on March 15 at 7 o clock for the purpose of calling the Congressional Convention. Communications about calling one convention to nominate our Congressman and appoint delegates to the national convention should be addressed to them.
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Republican Congressional Committee
Olean
Heriffs
County of Alley
William K. Paul
James K.ali
Mary J. Hall
William Crocker
Jease
Sasse
Allegany Soehen
Belmont
County of Allegany
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County of Allogany
State of New York
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Genesee Street
Genasee Street
Amity
Aaid County
Prd
J. N. Hubbard
William J. Penny
Genesee River
Anson C. Hall
Henry, Wetr
Anson Q. Hall
James K. Fall
Alegany
Fe Natthaniel B. Sherman
James Johnson
Elba Reynolds
Senator Hill Misses Train After Luggage Mix Up
A Washington correspondent reports an incident at the station where Senator Hill's grip sack with copies of impromptu speeches was left at the hotel. The train was held until a messenger retrieved the bag from the hotel and delivered it to the train.
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Washington
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Senator Hill
Wlio
Representative Harter seeks free passage amid political clash
An open letter to Senator Hii urges a listing on free coise as the path to resolving a noted American conundrum. The writer lauds the eloquence of a Democrat claim while awaiting a direct explanation and endorsement from the representative.
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Gouna
Hii
Ehlbai
Raul
Trade move looms over Frouse amid large funds request
The article notes a forthcoming trade and a push to spend about 20000 on river and harbor improvements. It records anxious chief advisers and crowded public opinion while urging patriotic Republican leadership to manage the undertaking and defend coast defenses against Democratic spending.
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Pi Aerate
America
What the Wild Waves Are Saying
Collage of 19th century editorials on politics money and policy. Mentions politicians Hill Trill and Roosevelt era debates with Democratic and Republican voices warning about silver coinage and national projects. Multiple citations from newspapers discuss American policy and public spending.
President returns early over Behring Sea dispute
The President cut short vacation due to Lord Salisbury’s refusal to renew the Behring Sea modus vivendi. Cabinet notes a critical situation with Lee Blaine ill and warns force may be used to uphold American rights if arbitration fails. Democrats fear next House, with talks of delaying private pension bills and potential war with Great Britain.
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Behring Sea
Senate
Saulisbury
Sankisbury
Bering Sea
House of Representatives
McCreary
Congressional Campaign Committee
House
Great Britain
Canada
Lord Lawlisbury
Xx. Y.Z
Cleveland Ultimatum Echoes in Presidential Trust
The fragment discusses the gravity of the presidential office and warns against pursuing the role through personal conflict. It reflects on the weight of responsibilities and distrusts the idea of winning the position via self assertion. The source emphasizes sustained reverence for office and cautions against opportunistic bidding.
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United States
Cleveland
The Farmers Mall Postal Service Question
The text argues for equitable rural postal delivery matching city service. It questions fairness toward farmers and artisans, urges daily news and supply access, and emphasizes the need for regular communication with the wider world to aid settlement and development of country districts.
Local residents and events in Belmont and nearby towns
Belmont and Canisteo visiters are noted including W A Willard and J C VanFleet. Judge Norton buys farm colts. bank buys new typewriter. Concerts and socials abound at Crandall's Opera House and rail community events. Revival meetings, church services, a post office robbery investigation, political nomination concerns, and a soap bubble contest highlight community life.
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Belmont
A. B. Vorhis
J. C. VanFleet
Andover
Judge Norton
James Howard
First National Bank
Smith
Frank Helmne
Crandall’s Opera House
Kk. A. U
Daniel Higgins
Harmon Sortore
Mugwumpery and the Canadian mugwump definition
The Canadian Manufacturer defines mugwumpery as the mental state of disappointed politicians when the political grindstone fails to sharpen their axes. They switch axes or grindstones and praise other countries while sneering at their own triumphs.
Democratic Debate Prolonged Encouraged By Leaders
A political observer cites ongoing party infighting as a force for democratic vitality. The remark frames continued debate as beneficial for the nation, arguing contention sharpens policies and public discussion.
Cleveland and Hill Forces Clash Intensifies Battle
The text signals a sharpened struggle between Cleveland and Hill factions, describing a decisive confrontation as the war pushes toward a critical climax. The wording implies a heightened, near-knife edge conflict between leadership blocs.
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Cleveland and
Hill
Contrast in Democratic camp four years ago versus now
The remark compares past and present conditions in the Democratic camp, suggesting a changed landscape that makes the Republican outlook appear bright. The tone is activist and opinionated, reflecting partisan sentiment without quotation of specific events.
Hill Paper Demands Cleveland Speak Out
A southern Hill newspaper urged Mr. Cleveland to address the public and break silence. The phrase let Mr Cleveland speak out circulated as speculation that he would finally comment on current affairs.
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Mr. Cleveland
Ballot reform praised as secure and simple scheme
The New York Times argues that Saxton's proposed ballot reform ensures secrecy and prevents intimidation. It cites a party column blanket ballot with a pictorial device and claims the plan makes bribery futile while reducing petition requirements. It notes broad cross state adoption and Tammany's shift away from the pastor.
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Delaware
Ilinois
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Maine
Maryland
Michigan
Ohio
West Virginia
Tammany
Hill
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