Political Points from a Telegraphic Dossier
A collection of election era commentary cites Blaine Logan Durbin and the Irish vote with biting quotes from the Albany Argus the Argus the Cincinnati Enquirer and the Richmond Despatch. Critics attack Blaine as受 as Speaker profiteer while praising Logan's stance and warning on Know Nothings. References include Alr Blaine’s letters and Elkins remarks about Indiana finances amid campaign tactics.
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Logan
New York Tribune
the Argus
Blaine
Alica Press
Stephen B.elkins
Indiana
Finabee
Cincinnati
Enquirer
Black
Jack Logan
Grand Army of “the Republic
Minneapolis
Minn
Richmond Ve
State
Self Condemned by Its Own Platform Analysis
The piece argues the Republican platform condemns its own policies including tariffs, taxation, railroad abuses, eight hour law enforcement, contract labor, land grabs, navy strength, and shipping burdens. It asserts the party, in power twenty three years, is responsible for these evils and deserves condemnation and overthrow.
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Congress
Republican Party
Logan's Letter Critique as Vice Presidential Bid
A harsh critique portrays General John A. Logan's acceptance letter as bulky and inane, likening it to a lumbering freight car. The piece accuses Logan's prose of dilution and vacuity, noting it lacks vitality and clarity while failing to persuade party supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Logan
West
Party of Culture
Légan
Logan
Logans Feeble Rant On Negro Votes And Polygamy
The piece criticizes Logan and Blaines letters from the Republican Convention, mocking Logan’s alleged misstatements about the South and black voters. It references Emerson and Halstead, likening Logan to a western cowboy and labeling his theories as crude and inflated. The commentary appears in the Atlanta Constitution.
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Blaine
Logan
Lovan
Emerson
South
M. Halstead
Cincinnati
Commonwealths
Eli Perkins
Ilanta Constitution
Blaine and the American Policy Debate
The Losion Statesman argues Blaine’s “American policy” would bar foreigners from public life and possibly target religion, contrasting it with past American policies. It warns against provoking foreign powers, predicts aggressive meddling abroad, and critiques Blaine’s record and motives, implying Cleveland would offer steadier governance.
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Madigan
Mr. Blaine
Dynamiter
James G. Blaine
Blaine
Grover Cleveland
Losion Stalesman
The Strength of Parties in the Union
An analysis counters Republican claims that the old slave states are solidly Republican. It shows that the states that supplied most Civil War troops voted Democratic by a margin of 321000 in recent elections, and that the central United States leans Democratic, with whites voting about three-fifths to two-fifths. The piece argues demographics and regional trends do not support a Republican majority in those states.
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Buncombe
West Virginia
Cincinnati Laguirer
United States
White House
Blaine
Congress
Bachange
Lydia E. Pinkham
David Kennedy
Moe
Psp
Cooley
Hops & Malt Bitters CO
Detroit
Mich
Blaine Tariff Letter Draws Mixed Republican Reaction
The Detroit Free Press criticizes Blaine's nomination letter as a campaign document lacking originality and leaning to protectionism. It argues his tariff views echo protectionist platitudes and contrasts Republican and Democratic approaches, noting past reforms and alleged abuses that favored monopolists. The Albany Argus adds harsh wording on Blaine and party integrity.
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Blaine
McBlaine
Jaine
Detroit Free Press
The Position of the Independents in the Campaign
The Independents present a disciplined, earnest challenge to Blaine, focusing on character and honesty. They argue Blaine compromised public trust for private gain, citing transactions, corporate favors, and conflicts with Northern Pacific. The issue drives Independent momentum and demands a clear reckoning before the race ends.
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Tlaine
Blaine
Whati
Northern Pacific
Binine
Boston
Blaine’s Rise and Fall as a Political Power Broker
The account traces Blaine’s early career from his Maine governor’s aid to his rise as a congressman and later Speaker. It details alleged lobbyist activity profiting from government contracts, his wealth, his influence on committees, and the eventual exposure leading to political peril and attempts at a presidential nomination thwarted by opposition and reformative sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Blaine
Washington
Blane
Mr. Blaine
Ife
Ile
Senate
The Treasury Books and Government Records
Hendricks urged opening government books for examination to reveal frauds and thefts in Washington. The piece traces decades of alleged irregularities, forged issues, and concealed losses, noting Republicans blocked full disclosure while calling for scrutiny as the campaign’s central issue.
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Hendricks
Indianapolis
Chicago
Washington
Congress
Springer Committee
Treasury
Edmunds
Register of the Treasury
United States
Alexander Hamilton
the Treasury
Register
Secretary of the Treasury
Entes
Secretary of the ‘Treasury
The
lFashington Cor
N.Y. Sun
A Bachelor Needer and Reform in Cleveland Era
The Baltimore American touts Mrs Cleveland as a potential first lady while predicting a busy reformist presidency for Grover Cleveland. The piece argues Blaine would enact a veto shop to boost pay, criticizing corruption and noting The New York Tribune’s 1873 shift against Blaine as a bribe-taker and bully led by William Walter Phelps.
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Baltimore American
Blaine
Cleveland
New York
Treasury
White “House
Richmond
New York Z/Tbune
William Walter ‘Phelps
Thurman Speaks at Columbus Rally on Party Power
Ex Senator Thurman delivers a brief Columbus speech attacking long Republican rule, praising Democratic limits on office, criticizing Blaine and the protective tariff, and urging voters to back Cleveland or Hendricks in the upcoming campaign while condemning party domination. He cites past elections, notes rheumatism, and vows civility toward opponents.
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Thurman
Columbus
Ohio
Republican Party
Great
Commonwealth
Congress
Anr
House of Representatives
Usu
Samuel J. Tueden
United States
Hendricks
Lvoec
Iss
Indiana
Hancock
New York
X Party
Swae
Fostoria
Ander
Queen Vic
Sta Les
Mo Wilks
Islaine
Ieller
Ollice
Winnie
Benive
Blaine
Bhune
Jaine
Hlumo
Ashare
Cleveland
Grover ‘Cleveland
Beverages for Breakfast: Coffee Tea Cocoa and More
The article outlines how to prepare coffee tea and chocolate for breakfast with period methods. It covers coffee strength aroma water ratios and brewing as well as using a cosy for tea and serving with lemon juice and cream alternatives. It also notes cocoa and chocolate preparation and a Paris style cafe au lait recipe from a Boston budget source.
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Loston Dudget
The Harvest of the Year Across the World
A vintage table outlines global harvest months from July in New England and northern Europe to June in Spain Italy California and beyond. It traces regional crops, from buckwheat in France to apples in the Northern States and harvest end in Australia and South America.
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New England
Middle States
Upper Canada
Ohio
Oregon
English
France
Germany
Austria
Italy
Hungary
Poland
Switzerland
England
Netherlands
Denmark
Russia
Manitoba
Lower
Canada
Scotland
Scandinavia
Sweden
Peru
Brazil
South Africa
Australia
Chili
Argentine Republic
South Australis
New Zealand
South Sea Islands
Uruguay
Central South America
Upper
Egypt
India
Levpt
Barbary States
Arabia
Cabul
Indo China
Syria
Cyprus
Persia
Asia Minor
Ionian Isles
Mexico
Greece
Sicily
Morocco
Florida
Texas
China
Japan
Spain
Portugal
Danubian
California
Kentucky
Kansas
Virginia
Maralinas
Jipischolu
Papillon Skin Cure Promoted By Public Weigher Remark
A Boston Star fragment quotes a public weigher on doing business at scale and mischievously notes he cannot weigh it properly. The ad copy promotes ErvstPrnns Ringworm Carbuncles Boils and Pimples being cured with Papillon Skin Cure. Try it.
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Edont
Boston Star
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Durbin
Mulligan
Alr
Tle
Albany Argus
Knows Nothings
Down
B. H. Kristow
Massachusetts
Jersey
Pennsylva
Maryland
Missouri
Tennessee
Elkins, Chaffee and Company
Jogan
Independents
the Treasury Books
Mr. Thurman
Elkin
Relkway
Wes Stern
Vomestica
Cinicago
Sree
Anonce
Harley
East Tabarey
Philadelphia
John Gemmell
Milroy, Miflin Co. Ps
St. Jacobs
North Pole
Philadelphia Chronicle
Henrie
Whitehall
Govterneur Herald
Journal
Wells, Richardson & Co
Burlington, Vt
Springfeld
Toon
Portland Transcript
Cali
Colden
the House of Correction
the Printing House
Prso
Tiane Yhompson
Gresco
W. x. Graphic
David Renedys
Rondont
N.Y
Mass
James D. Kennedy
Rondout, N.Y
Tias
E.m.1orvey
Car
Navy
W. Stnerren
Aldine Square
James S. Coon
Nockville Place
Mall
Weta
Exy Bros. Drageists
Ely
Dynamie Clark
Farmer
Leo
Mall Owego
N. Xe
Rick L
Pan
N. O. Enn
Swift
Bass
Swift Specific CO
Drawer
Atlanta, Ga
St. Bet
Phiedelphia
WAG, Co
W. Simmons &Co
Oston, Mass
Cnrhert
Lenn
Maas
Beeson
Drugziata
North Front Street
Selene
Raymaker Clothe
Dreydoppel
Ture Ate
Ghamion
I. i
Grogeinte
U.S
American Business Directory CO
Broadway
N. Te Thit Art Institute
Auliman & ‘Taylor Ca
Fittatax
Ented Beevatl
Aires
Whaler
B.c.sixux
Wabashav
Cnicago
Jay Bronson
Lewinson
I Jackson Sty
PIA Young Hen
Paping all nations guarantee ameri+ tan
Madison, Wis
Tleiois College
Friton
Tit
A. M.imansen
Pit. D. Pres
Bettie Stuart Institute
Family
Yadten
M. McKee Jiomes
Springfield
Cbricago’ Musical College
Central Music Hall
P. Ziegfeld
Porsrsy
Volce
Genito
Medical League
South Bof St
Chi Ti
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