Carl Schurz Defends Civil Service Reform and Cleveland
Carl Schurz in Chicago denounces Blaine as corrupt and argues the central issue is honesty in government. He cites Mulligan letters and favoritism toward private interests, contrasts Cleveland’s civil service reform record, and warns that Blaine’s election could poison public trust for a generation.
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Electric Eel Attracts Attention At London Zoo
A large electric eel gymnotus electricus has been added to the Zoological Gardens, nearly six feet long and considered among the largest of its kind. The piece recounts Humboldt’s observations and legends of the fish, noting its powerful shocks and the dangers of handling a large, irritated specimen. The arrival from South America followed a rough voyage, and authorities caution against careless contact while the eel remains in poor condition.
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London
Seeming and Being in the Open Letter
A moral meditation on how a person’s words and work reveal character and culture. It argues that true nobility comes from becoming what one pursues, not merely appearing so, urging self construction through knowledge, virtue, and generosity. Times notes the Chicago Tribune’s claim that McSweeney lacked American citizenship and Blaine’s protection.
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Letter from a Distin Republican Leader Endorsing Cleveland
A Milwaukee letter from Hon Thad Pound urges party unity by endorsing Democratic nominee Grover Cleveland for President. Pound argues Blaine would threaten reform, cites Garfield era disputes, and condemns Republican methods at Chicago. He praises Cleveland Hendricks and urges continued Republican loyalty at local and national levels.
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Blaine
Democratic Party
Martin Koszta
United States
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McSweeney
Garfield
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Sun labeled Democratic fraud or independent claim
The Sun is accused of being a Democratic journal while claiming independence. The Cincinnati Enquirer calls it a distinctive fraud and a marplot, noting Democrats nationwide are recognizing the alleged false stance.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
A Defense That Does Not Defend in Political Critique
The piece criticizes Mr Hear for attempting to whitewash the Republican candidate Blaine by relying on evasive tactics and disputing Mulligan's testimony. It cites Schurz and Hoar, highlighting doubts about Blaine’s interview and the contrasting views on Blaine’s calm versus distressed states.
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Colonel Slolliday
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Hear
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Republican leaders lament funding shortfall in campaign appeal
In a lengthy critique from the Detroit Free Press, the piece condemns Republican leaders and business backers for failing to finance campaign efforts. It argues Blaine is disliked by business communities, who prefer stability and honesty, and predicts growing whining as the campaign continues.
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Grant
Ward
Ino
Detroit Free Press
Aggressive Campaign Falters Amid Defenses and Delays
The piece critiques the supposed aggressive push of the Blaine faction, noting the nomination two to three months prior and a defensive, apologetic tone. It cites scattered efforts by select organs and clerics, while many Republicans abandon the nominee. It quotes Governor Robie and Grover Cleveland comments, warning of political fatigue and the looming March 4, 1885 deadline.
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Mate
Modern mystery disease attack on land and doctors puzzled
A sweeping description of an unnamed illness that sickens many with varied symptoms from fatigue to digestive trouble and yellowing eyes. It cites Dr A G Richards in Boston and praises Warner's Tippecanoe Bark as a cure while warning physicians often fail to treat the root cause. It also notes praise for Dr WM Hall's Balsam and mentions Mrs Pinkham's household prominence.
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Tremont Street
Boston
Shad
Warner
J.C. Ghar
Dadeville
Als
Three Pores Accounted For In Cocoa Nut History
An exploration of why cocoa nuts begin with multiple pores or seeds but mature with a single seed. The piece explains ancestral seed patterns and the shift to protective coverings reducing seed number. Includes historical notes from Cornhill Magazine and short curiosities on a New York youth, Wall Street bucket shops, and a New York Ledger owner’s trotters.
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Robert Ronner
New York Ledger Fame
Flora Temple
Dexter
Goldsmith Maid
Berus
St. Thelien
Jay-Eye-See
Maud
Stares
Hop Bitters Proved Effective Says Buckner Resident
In a concise note J. D. Walker of Buckner Missouri states that after using two bottles of Hop Bitters at the recommendation of Druggist T. J. Anderson for various illnesses over three years he is entirely cured and now heartily endorses the remedy for others.
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J. D. Walker
Buckner, Mo
AM. Williams
1Th Street
Washington
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