Republican state conventions wrap two days of prelim work
Yesterday two republican state conventions were held and eighteen more will be held today and tomorrow. The states listed include Massachusetts California Florida Iowa Maine Nevada New Hampshire Vermont West Virginia Wisconsin Oregon and the straightout republicans will meet in Virginia. On Thursday North Carolina Kentucky Maryland Minnesota Colorado and Rhode Island will complete the preliminary work.
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Massachusetts
California
Florida
Iowa
Maine
Nevada
New Hampshire
Vermont
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Oregon
Virginia
North Carolina
Kentucky
Maryland
Minnesota
Colorado
Rhode Island
Notable Ties of Public Figures and Society Events
Henry G. Carleton resigns Life editor position. Fanny Elisier ill in England. Augustus A. Hayes and George Parsons Lathrop to write a novel. Rev. W. R. Richards travels to New Jersey for $4000 salary. Randall and Mrs. Randall arrive from Europe. Mme Janauschek buys 10 acre lot near Emporia college. Plympton enters insurance business in Worcester. Tilden may leave Gramercy Park May 4 or travel to Washington around March 3, 1885. Col. Pierce sails to Panama May 1 to manage Grand Central hotel. Peter A. Clarity marries Miss Diamond in Portland with Bishop Henley officiating. Frank Power ill in Khartoum. Joseph Tailby recovering from railroad injury. Susan B Anthony arrives at Rochester to influence voters. Hickson and Laning guests at Vendome with Gregory Smith and Childs. Newport report about health of Superintendent Adams. Alden Blethen’s journalism venture and future plans in St Paul. Memorial volume for Justice Clifford prepared by his son. Ex Mayor Brown’s four children born in four different territories. Edward B. Robins marries Nellie Tebbetts at King’s Chapel. Reception at the couple’s home.
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Henry G. Carleton
Life
Fanny Elisier
England
Augustus A. Hayes
Washington
George Parsons Lathrop
Rev
W. R. Richards
Bath
New Jersey
Robert Fr. Randall
Andall
Europe
Mme
Janauschek
Emporia
Kan
College
Plympton
Democratic State Committee
Worcester
Tilden
Gramercy Park
Greystone
White House
Col
James 8. Pierce
Portsmouth
N. Il
New York
Panama
Grand Central Hotel
Peter A. Clarity
Adams House
Portland
Boston and Albany
Massachusetts General Hospital
New York World
Susan B. Anthony
Rochester
Joseph Hickson
Grand Trank Railway
J. J. Laning
Vendome
Gregory Smith
G. $. Childs
Vermont
Newport
N. H
Adams
Alden J. Blethen
Medie
Kansas City
St. Paul
Minn
Justice Clifford
United States Supreme Court
William Henry Clifford
Brown
Burlington
Michigan
Wisconsin
Territory
Iowa
Edward B. Robins
Cutting, Harrison & Robins
Nellie
William C. Tebbetts
Walnut Street
King’s Chapel
Henry W. Foote
Political Splinters and Democratic Deliberations
A compilation of editorial notes and opinions from several papers on tariff policy, presidential prospects, and party dynamics. It cites Galveston News favoring tariff cuts, Tabor supporting Grant, Vermont Democrats set to convene May 2, Blaine praised by Portland Press, Nesmith declining Colorado run, and Flower's rising influence in New York, with local commentary on St Lawrence votes and Skinner praising Flower’s regional support.
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Galveston News
Tabor
Grant
Colorado
Hannibal Hamlin
Philadelphia Times
San Francisco
Democratic State Committee
Vermont
Burlington
Nesmith
Oregon
Congress
Remus
Joe Chandler Harris
Booghia
Africa
Butler
Essex Statesman
New York
Flower
Washington
St. Lawrence
Mawinee
Charles R. Skinner
New York Sun
The Little Englishman Ahead Only 11 on Track
New York April 29 Madison Square Garden drew over five thousand spectators for an afternoon and evening session Campara appeared mid program and announced withdrawing from the race At midnight the standings showed Rowell leading with 240 miles and several others in close pursuit including ee 226 Day 172 Nor emac 216 Vint 211 Merty 217 Elson 200 Thompson 156 Nitan 125 Panchot 212 Burrell 165
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Campara
Rowell
Day
Noremac
Vint
Merty
Elson
Thompson
Nitan
Panchot
Burrell
Let Us Do Our Duty and Obstructing Trade Debate at Meeting
A heated discussion unfolds over tariff policy with references to import duties and protectionism. Speakers accuse the tariff of obstructing trade while others defend protective measures and call for gradual tariff reduction. A committee is named to nominate officers under the constitution.
Tariff Reform Call Sparks Public Demand and Debate
A speaker urges that tariff reduction must come from the people through informed action, criticizing the industry backed bill as a delusion and arguing that current revenue exceeds government needs. He contends manufacturers lobby in Congress while ordinary citizens remain unaware, and vows to expose tariff abuses to mobilize voter pressure.
League of tariff reform outlined in Bay State meeting
Mr Shepard presents a committee report on a constitution for a new league favoring tariff reform. It defines the league as broader than a club and promotes revenue via customs duties, opposing taxes beyond national needs, and seeks open, decisive action to free trade while protecting workers and manufacturers. The document covers membership, officers, executive committee powers, and amendment rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Fred Williams
Henry H. Faxon
League
Shepard
Congress
Bay State
Inginot States
4A Committee Appointed to Raise Funds to Carry on the Work
Mr Charles Francis Adams Jr moves to form a finance committee to support a wartime league. He warns leagues fail without money and outlines printing postage and salaries needs. A five member Ways and Means panel is appointed with Spaulding Haven Faxon Peabody. Faxon declines. The committee fills its vacancy and is authorized to proceed.
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Charles Francis Adams, Jr
England
Ganthorn Law League
Messrs
M.D. Spaulding
Franklin Haven, Jr
Henry H. Faxon
Oliver W. Peabody
Faxon
Tariff Reform Speakers Highlight People’s Movement
Speakers from New York Vermont and others urged tariff reform as a people’s movement beyond party lines. Nichols described the Brooklyn Tariff Reform club’s rise from early efforts to a funded, active group. Childs argued for keeping money in the people’s pockets and broadening discussion of protection. Prof. Koyerett urged public education on revenue and taxation rather than party rhetoric.
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Nichols
New York
Childs
Vermont
League
Brooklyn
N. Y
Tariff Reform Club
Brooklyn Club
Massachusetts
Springfield
William Koyerett
Quincy
Demoralizing Effect of Treasury Surplus on Veterans
Col. T. W. Higginson warns that the large treasury surplus demoralizes soldiers of the Grand Army by fostering claims for extra pay. He cites claim agents flooding posts with appeals to accept government money, urging reductions in tariffs to curb the temptation and preserve virtue among veterans.
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Col
T. W. Higginson
Grand Army
Everett
Sherman
Georgia
Col. Higginson
Two Parties Urged to Insert Tariff Reform Platform
Mr Kimball presented a resolution urging Massachusetts Republicans and Democrats to convene in party council to discuss tariff laws and initiate a sound national reform policy. The resolution was adopted.
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Kimball
Massachusetts Tariff Reform League
Massachusetts
Adams Jr Elected President in Landmark League Nominating
The committee led by Hon. Charles Theodore Russell named candidates for League offices for its first year. Charles Francis Adams Jr. was elected president with other officers and executives unanimously. Adams then took the chair and addressed the gathering.
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League
Charles Theodore Russell
Pames
Charles Francis Adams, Jr
Charlies
Codman
Leverett Sulstonstall
William Endreau, Jr
Henry P. Kidder
A. P. Martin
Charles ‘Theodore Russell
J. M. Forbes
Frederick 0. Prince
Julius H. Seelye
Isaac Z. Barr
Patrick A. Collins
B. F. Spinney
M. PD. Spauldinz
Joseph Ss. Pope
Henry J. Faxon
Charles A. Welch
William C. Blaney
J. A. Dunham
David Aiken
Henry Lee
Josiah Quincy
Jerome Jones
Frank W. Bird
Joseph Barnett
J. B. Moors
E. W
Address of Presidente Adais Free Trader Speech
A speech defending free trade status amid constitutional debate, with the speaker asserting he is a free trader not a revenue reformer. He discusses practical limits of free trade, warns against abrupt changes, and calls for shielding established industry while gradually enabling competition. The address emphasizes moderation, temper, and a platform to modify tariffs after two decades of peace.
League calls for resolutions at conventions and a dues plan
The league's president directs committees to pursue a plank aligned with league principles at tomorrow's conventions. A committee of Farlow, Shepard, Carter, Taylor and Prince is appointed. A substitute passes unanimously. Members signing the call become league members on paying dues, per the constitution. Josiah Quincy is the contact. Fox moves joining dues. Claflin notes support for the Dingley shipping bill, urging Senate passage.
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League
John L. Farlow
Harvey N. Shepard
John W. Carter
Charles H. Taylor
C. A. Prince
Fox
Josiah Quincy
No. 40
State Street
F. A. Claflin
Quincy
House of Representatives
Senate
Mendacity and Robbery of the Present in Tariff Reform
An April 29 1884 note from Nathan H Chamberlain rector East Boston to Young's hotel tariff reform meeting urges tariff reform as ethical duty. He denounces the present tariff as virulent hypocritical and dangerous and says the nation must educate the people to demand change. He requests admission to join the tariff reform association.
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Brevenue Rewformers
Congress
Washington, D. C
Revenue Baton
Young’s Hotel
Boston
England
Nathan H. Chamberlain
St. John’s Church
East Boston
Losses by Fire Across Cities and Ships in Early Report
Portland steamer Falmouth burned while docked after repairs. Several crew perished. three died later. Fire cause unknown. insurance claims reach 175,060. Boston area fires and maritime losses noted, including sail and hull damage. New York Duane Street fire gutted buildings with major losses. Arbuckle & Co coffee factory fire left 459 workers jobless. total loss 53,090. Providence Newport Sherman House incendiary death suspected. Wan Wer bugle straw works destroyed with heavy losses.
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Portland
Falmouth
William Morrison
John Gillis
St. John
James Murphy
Frank Pike
James Olsom
Pike
Nyway
Olsom
Boston
George S. Phillips
Merrimac Street
Alice Norwood
Commercial Wharf
Kemble Street
Toxbury
K. W. Williams
G. 8. Guyer & Co
Telegraph
New York
Duane Street
Thomas Street
van Valkenburg & Leavitt
B. H. Smith & Co
Lewis, Cox & Co
Brighton Mills
Arbuckle & Co
Brooklyn
Providence
RR. I
Sherman House
Newport
Wan Wer
Ohio
Bugle
Eldred Sale Opens at Noyes Blakeslee Galleries
Auction in Boston sees buyers present but bidding tame with prices from five to sixty one dollars. Notable sales include Waiting for a Breeze Venice at 4250, Looking Over the Sea 21, The Vineyard Sound 19, and Boats off Venice Mooring 17. Afternoon sale scheduled at 3. Pupils of L B de Blois host reception at 49 Winter St. Exhibits show care and refinement.
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Eldred
L. B. de Blois
L. D. Eldred
Noyes & Blakeslee
Venice
Vineyard Sound
F. B. de Blois
Winter Street
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York
Walter F. Lausil
Williams & Everett
C. Eksergreen
West Street
Boston
Art Age
Messrs. L. Prang & Co
Trial resumes as jury views Tilton murder scene
In Concord New Hampshire on April 29 the jury returned from Pittsfield with the prisoner to view the Tilton murder scene and trial resumes at 3 pm. County Solicitor Leach opened for the state claiming Mason came to Tilton's home with a loaded revolver to provoke a quarrel and that shooting was self defense. Prosecution seeks Tilton's dying declarations. George W Kinney testified Mason claimed self defense and wept after the shooting while seeking Tilton's admission that he said you did right.
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Concord
N. H
Pittsfield
Tilton
Leach
Meson
Mason
George W. Kinney
Pinsfield
Political News on Democratic Convention Pushes in Main States
Special despatch from Worcester reports a light attendance at the Democratic state convention with few delegates on hand. Key figures present include Col. Plympton and Col. Caveney, while Gov. Butler is expected but may stay in Salem. Delegates-at-large likely include J. G. Smith, Redfield Proctor, Fred Billings, B D Harris, Horace Fairbanks, L P Poland, and W W Grout, with district alternates Babbitt and Hinman.
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Worcester
Chicago
Col. Plympton
Col. Caveney
State Committee
A. C. Drinkwater
Braintree
Ruel Williams
Acton
James Shevlin
Sandwich
B. F.hathaway, Jr
New Bedford
Thomas Riley
M. M. Cuniff
Patrick Maguire
L. Foster Morse
Albert Palmer
Boston
George 8. Willis
Pittsfield
Charles D. Lewis
Framingham
Philander
Cobb
Senator Galvin
Butler
Salem
Gov
Judge Abbott
Reuben Noble
Westfield
Col
J. H. French
Gloucester
McCafferty
Abbott
Messrs. McCafferty
Noble
Prof
Perry
Williamstown
Uncle Reuben
Maguire
Worcester County
Delaney
Holyoke
Breen
Sweeny
Lawrence
Nicholas Hathaway
Fall River
Usher
Lynn
Charles Levi Woodbury
Fletcher
Edmunds
J. G. Smith
St. Albans
Redfield Proctor
Rutland
Fred Billings
Woodstock
B.D. Harris
Brattleboro
Horace Fairbanks
St. Johnsbury
L. P. Poland
Fourth district convention backs Boutelle for Congress
Bangor Maine April 29 report on Republican convention proceedings nominating Charles A Boutelle for Congress with A C Hamlin as chair. Elaboration on delegates to Chicago and party resolutions praising Blaine and Boutelle, plus local officials among the leadership.
Large Gathering at Montpelier Republican Convention
A sizable crowd gathered at the district Republican convention in Montpelier with delegates to discuss platform and candidates. Local officials and party members attended as speakers outlined priorities and campaign plans for the upcoming cycles.
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Montpelier
Third District Republican Convention Attends Wesleyan Hall
The third district Republican convention to name delegates for Chicago met in Wesleyan hall on Tuesday morning. Arthur F. Means led the meeting. A. E. Pillsbury was chosen chairman with George E. Learned as secretary. Seventy-eight delegates present. Henry P. Kidder and Hon. t. u. Pierce elected delegates. Henry W. Putnam and Roger Walcott alternates. A resolution urged reducing surplus revenue and tariff, aligning with the national platform and expanding the free list.
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Young’s Hotel
Revenue Reform League
Massachusetts
Charles Theodore Stussell
Charles Francis Adams, Jr
Henry L. Pierce
W. Bird
Harvey N. Shepard
William C. Blaney
Charles N. Wilder
Henry H. Faxon
John W. Carter
Eben F. Pillsbury
A. P. Moore
William H
Montpelier
Chicago
Kittredge Haskins
Brattleboro
Josiah Grout
Derby
Arthur Roper
Col
Franklin Fairbanks
St. Johnsbury
Edmunds
George W. Wing
Hon
B. F. Fifield
E. D. Blodgett
Col. Truman
Fletcher
Orange
Orleans
Washington
J. M. Tyler
B. D. Harris
Harris
Fegate
Wesleyan Hall
Arthur F. Means
A. E. Pillsbury
George E. Learned
Henry P. Kidder
Hon. T. U. Pierce
Henry W. Putnam
Roger Walcott
Republican Party
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