Democrats Ratify Cleveland and Hendricks Nominations in Boston
Boston Democrats held mass meetings at Tremont Temple and Faneuil Hall to ratify the Cleveland Harrington ticket. Local speakers praised Cleveland’s record as reformer and governor, attacked Blaine, and urged party victory while stressing country over party in the election climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faneuil Hall
Tremont Temple
Democrats
Boston
United States
Temple
Butler
Especal Tremont Temple
Blaine's record attacked. Cleveland defends honesty
An outspoken critique accuses James G Blaine of corruption, lobbying, and deceit while in Congress, while Grover Cleveland is praised as honest and incorruptible. The piece challenges Blaine’s supporters to confront the charges and cites political rivals and clergy in the framing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Congress
Grover Cleveland
James Mulligan
Boston
Republican Party
Union
Geo. H. Ball
St. John
Moses
Logan
Cameron
Platt
Conkling
Judge Robinson Criticizes Cleveland in Adams Transcript
Judge Robinson writes an editorial accusing Cleveland of declaring he represents the democratic party. He questions whether the governor should tell the committee that truth underpins modern republicanism. The piece dismisses such a notion as misguided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Robinson
Adams Transcript
Cleveland
Gov
Two Candidates Address Old Soldiers at Old Orchard
On Wednesday two men spoke from a platform at Old Orchard to Maine’s veterans. Judge Cleaves, a Democratic congressional candidate, and James G. Blaine, the Republican presidential contender, spoke with evident feeling. Blaine had sent a substitute to the war and Augusta later paid for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard
Maine
Judge Cleaves
Congress
James G. Blaine
Augusta
Wreck Seen as Defeat for Local and National Bosses
The Portsmouth Chronicle notes Republicans view the wreck as victory over local bosses, while thousands in November will see it as defeat of national bosses, reflecting broad party complacency about leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth Chronicle
Rep
Controversy Over Ball as Football Sparks Mocking Feud
The Herald notes a disposition to use Rev Ball as a football while the Star claims he is being tall balled up. The New York Herald says decent people should blackball him. Clerical humbugs cannot expect easy lines always.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Star
The
New York Herald
Deacon Smith Urges Republicans Ahead of Campaign
The deacon proclaims a rallying cry, urging Republicans to respond to the call. He hints at divisions between tents and camps, urging clearer guidance for those not backing the woods or the Cleveland and Hendricks factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deacon Smith
Cleveland and
Hendricks
Chattanooga Votes Heavy in War Era Polls Gains 600
Chattanooga Tennessee reported the heaviest postwar vote on Thursday with a Democratic gain of 600 votes. The city supports several thousand workers in iron mines and mills. An ad notes exceptionally pure stimulant G O Taylor Old Bourbon sold in bottles by druggists and grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
G. O. Taylor
Warm reception for Hon. P. A. Collins at Faneuil Hall
A large August gathering at Faneuil Hall greeted Hon. P. A. Collins and the Democratic committee. Collins praised an honest government, urged party unity for Cleveland and Hendricks, and attacked Republican aims while urging voters to back Grover Cleveland. The crowd cheered, hissed at Butler supporters, and called for continued Democratic resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Collins
Faneuil Hall
Gen. Butler
M. M. Cunniff
Chicago
Grover Cleveland
Thomas A. Hendricks
Charles Albert Prince
Harvey N. Collison
G. F. H. Murray
M. P. Curran
F. E. Goodrich
Col
E. J. Trull
A. Shuman
Michael Meehan
T. J. Denny
Godfrey Morse
E. F. Leighton
Lucius Slade
Andrew M. Morton
F. W. Pray
C. E. Raymond
Charles G. Greene
C. V. Whitten
S. N. Aldrich
W. G. A. Pattee
C. A. Welch
C. W. Wilder
Charles H. Taylor
C. A. Richards
Knowles Freeman
Charles Theodore Russell
United States of America
Democratic Party
Boston
Massachusetts
United States
Butler
Collins
Blaine
Cleveland
New York
James G. Blaine
Hisses
Republican Party
Democratic
Josiah G. Abbott
Judge Abbott Praises Cleveland Nomination Publicly
Judge J. G. Abbott was warmly received after intro by Mr. Collins. He declined to critique the convention, stating its action was ratified by the people and that the chosen candidate must be supported by the party. Abbott described Cleveland as modest, clear headed, broad minded, of sound judgment and common sense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Collins
J. G. Abbott
Abbott
Grover Cleveland
Gov. Cleveland
Empire State
United States
Buffalo
Republican Party
James G. Bisine
John A. Logan
Blaine
Congress
House of Representatives
House
Mulligan
Blaine Criticised by Gargan in Irish Voter Appeal Clash
Hon James J Gargan harshly arraigns Blaine's political life arguing tariff wealth gains and jingo policy. He condemns Massachusetts attacks and notes Dawes Hoar praise for Blaine while recalling Fort Pillow and Gillespie-linked Irish sentiments. Cleveland praised for soldiers and labor, urging united stand against bad men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Thomas J. Gargan
United States
Massachusetts
Huston
Dawes
Hoar
Senate
James G. Blaine
Daniel Webster
Mississippi
Fort Pillow
Republican Party
Kennebec
James C. Madigan
Grover Cleveland
Burke
Pillsbury Remarks on Blaine and Irish-Americans
Hon E F Pillsbury argues Blaine mistreated Catholics and Irish-Americans, cites his praise for Massachusetts Know Nothing actions, and links campaign tactics to bribery and “soap” technique. He warns Irish voters against falling for foreign-policy rhetoric and predicts failure of the plan to sway Celtic-origin citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Pillsbury
Congress
Blaine
Blaaine
Massachusetts
Pillsbury
Madigan
Indiana
Star Routers
Ratification of Chicago Democratic Convention Nominates Cleveland
A July 8 Chicago convention described as the largest ever for a presidential nomination praised its decorum and unity. It declares Grover Cleveland the nominee, notes cross-party support from Republicans, and defends Cleveland’s fitness while critiquing Blaine’s record. The piece mocks the claim Cleveland is unknown and highlights vigorous enthusiasm and trust in the campaign.
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Chicago
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Bayard
Thurman
McDonald
Hendricks
Field
Grover Cleveland
Blaine
New York City
Congress
House of Representatives
Little Rock and
Fort Smith Railroad
Credit Mobilier
Empire State
New York
United States
Cleveland calls for reform and a trusted presidency
The speaker extolls Grover Cleveland as an honest capable fearless reformer who will govern for the public welfare. He accuses the Republican party of corruption, pledges tariff and civil service reform, and urges voters nationwide to elect Cleveland in November with a mandate for broad governmental reform and integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grover Cleveland
James G. Blaine
Lakes
Gulf
Atlantic
Pacific
Republican Party
Cleveland
Washington
Massachusetts
Gemocracy
Butler
Gen. Butler
Republic
Congress
State Department
Col. Walker
William Gaston
William Aspinwall
Charles F. Donnelly
T. C., Amory
John C. Crowley
Brooks Adams
Leverett Saltonstall
Hugh O’brien
F. W. Bird
Harmon Brown
Peter Butler
Joseph Burnett
Joseph P. Connell
Joshua D. Ball
G. F. Burkhardt
John B. Moran
Thomas F. Doherty
George F. Babbitt
T. L. Jenks
K. D. Jordan
Robert D. Smith
Charles P. Horton
A. P. Martin
T. J. Dacey
Tremont Temple Gathering Pledges Honest Democracy
At Tremont temple a large, refined audience heard Col Walker and Hon William Gaston discuss democracy and party honesty. They contrasted Cleveland Hendricks with Republicans, urging voters to back a principled, honest administration and reject misgovernance.
Plumed Knight and Electoral Commission Debate in Mass Speech
A political speech lauds democracy and Massachusetts loyalty while contrasting Grover Cleveland and Thomas Hendricks with James G. Blaine. The speaker praises the Massachusetts republic and urges voters to rally behind the Democratic ticket as the electoral system's flaws are dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electoral Commission
Poe
Union
United States
Maine
Gov. Hendricks
Indiana
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Massachusetts
United States Senate
Dawes
Perséfas
Ahtios
Aes
Cleveland
Hendricks
A Vigorous Comparison of Democratic and Republican Hopefuls
A speaker extols Grover Cleveland and the Democratic platform, praising his Buffalo mayorship and governorship, and condemns Blaine and Logan as corrupted by privilege. The speech attacks Republican dishonesty, recalls the Monroe doctrine, and urges allegiance to the Democratic cause amid a charged national contest.
Democratic Rally Praises Cleveland and Irish American Support
A speech by Hon. John E. Fitzgerald defends Grover Cleveland, denounces James G. Blaine, and attacks Irish American political manipulation. The speech champions American patriotism, cites Cleveland’s integrity as mayor and governor, and argues for unity of voters beyond ethnic appeals in the 1884 race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Fitzgerald
James G. Blaine
Grover Cleveland
United States
Thoms A. Hendricks
Mr. Blaine
Jack Falstaff
Gardner
Baine
Derry
Cork
Eloquent appeals by Quincy and Judge Redman in Maine gathering
The speech by Josiah Quincy Jr a independent Republican speaker drew a cordial reception as he argued against Blaine Logan nominations and warned the party to address internal policy and foreign policy. Judge J B Redman Maine arrived to close remarks praising the Democratic ticket Cleveland Hendricks and urging support in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah Quincy
J. B. Redman
Josiah Quincy, Jr
A Os
Tremont Temple
Republican Party
Lodge
Gov
Robinson
Dawes
Hoar
Rice
Crapo
Meionaon
Long
Madden
Beard
Republican State Central Committee
Hlaine
Logan
Blaine
Redman
Maine
Gaston
Judge Hedman
Grover Cleveland
New York
Thomas A. Hendricks
Indiana
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Hendrics
Hendricks
Prominent Democrats Unable to Attend Meeting Letters
From Prominent Democrats Who Were Unable to Attend the Meeting. The following letters and telegrams from prominent Democrats who were unable to attend are reproduced, detailing their support and concerns regarding the event and its agenda.
Newport Republicans mobilize against Blaine and Logan
A group of seventy Newport Rhode Island Republicans signed a public-assembly pledge opposing Blaine and Logan. The list includes Francis Peckham, Lucius Davies, Darius Baker, Henry Fearing, and many former officials, lawyers, bankers, and merchants. A Democratic Cleveland and Hendricks club has formed in Newport, led by Isaac Bell Jr. plus broader national coverage follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Newport
R. I
Blaine
Logan
Francis Bb. Peckham
Eamond Tweedy
Noah Bedford
Lucius D. Davies
T. J. Pitman
Newport Daily News
Charles W. Wendte
Channing Memorial Church
Darius Baker
Frederick Shelden
Mel KR
Hovey
Charles Acton Ives
John Whipple
Howard Smith
Russell Forsyth
William Gilpin
W. H. Ashurst
Geo. A. Mason
Geo. C. Mason, Jr
John A.hazard
George Lawton
C. M. Taylor
John Hare Powell, Jr
Wilson Eyre
William 5. Child
D. D
Frank Morgan
John Storer
J. W. Covell
Henry H. Sw
Newport Artillery
Geo Gratrix
A. C. Titus
Geo
Gordon King
Leroy King
A. G. Crosby
Thos. Crosby
Arthur B. Emmons
Peter Knowe
Daniel Dillon, Jr
Edward Otto
Charles A.gilfen
Charles Bickerton
George H. Carr
Wim
C. Simmons
Albert G. Spingler
Prof
Walcott Gibbs
Cleveland and Hendricks Club
Isaac Bell, Jr
Cleveland
Buffalo
William J. McIntosh
News
McIntosh
Butler
Buffalo News
Grover Cleveland
Indianapolis Sentinel
Cleveland Meeting Breaks Without Endorsement in Labor Debates
Christopher Malone, a bricklayer, accused Carsey of opposing labor interests. Carsey denied it and the meeting adjourned without choosing a side. The Portland Press notes Gen. Chamberlain avoids pledging for Cleveland or the Republicans. Frederick W. Stewart attends Mr Blaine’s reception. Carl Schurz to speak in German in Ohio. resignations shake Salem GOP committee. McManus dismissed for joining a Cleveland and Hendricks club. Gov Hoadly at Ocean Bluff hotel predicts Ohio will favor Cleveland. past forecasts proved correct.
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West Virginia
Blaine
Logan
Ohio
Congress
William M. Wessells
Gov
Cleveland
Republican Club
Wessells
Rockford
Til
The
Register
St. John
Labor Party
New York
Independent Labor Party
W. A. A. Carsey
Christopher Malone
Carsey
Portland Preas
Chamberlain
Will
Portland Press
City Hall
Frederick W. Stewart
Farmington
Mr. Blaine
Stewart
Carl Schurz
Charles W. Richardson
George H. Perkins
Augustuss. Brown
Republican City Committee of
Salem
H. L. Harding
Ward
C. C. Jackson
Republican City Committee
William McManus
Rolling Mills
Elmira
Cleveland and Hendricks
Ward 11
Robinson
Butler
Hoadly
Ocean Bluff
Kennebunkport
Italians Arrive at Castle Garden as Suspected Slaves
At Castle Garden a large group of Italian laborers arrived on the Scotia and, under a padrone contract, are held as alleged white slaves. Affidavits detailing the terms were taken, and the emigrants remain detained. A Senate committee also visited Morgan Iron Works to see the 60 ton hammer and will witness ordnance tests at Sandy Hook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Castle Gardena
Scotia
Castle Garden
Senate
Morgan Iron Works
Sandy Hook
Halifax Inquirer Reports Amsterdam Wreck Passengers Claim Ill Treatment
Lighthouse Inspector Hutchins has gone to Sable Island to investigate complaints by Amsterdam crew and steerage passengers. Allegations include insufficient food, deliberate removal of supplies, drunken island crew after provisioning trips, theft of clothing and jewelry from trunks, and fear of causing trouble deterring complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Hutchins
Sable Island
Amsterdam
Newfield
Amater Lam
Executors of Way Offer Compromise with Government
The register of the treasury recommends accepting 5000 to settle all government claims against Samuel A Way arising from alleged tobacco importation. The original claim was 300000 with a 55000 compromise offer in 1872 accepted, but Way died before payment. A suit was decided against the government. appeal reached the Supreme Court. The solicitor’s recommendation is concurred by the acting attorney general and the U S district attorney at Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Register of the Treasury
Samuel A. Way
Way
Lowell
Circuit Court
United States Supreme Court
United States District Attorney
Boston
Naval changes and gunmaking progress at Washington Navy Yard
Commodore Earl Eng lish is ordered to command the European station on the Sept. 10 steamer. Rear Admiral Charles H. Baldwin leaves the European command and will retire on Sept. 3. Construction begins on a 6 inch wire wound gun at the Washington navy yard. Report claims it is the first American steel gun of its kind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Earl English
Adriral Charles H. Baldwin
Washington Navy Yard
Kemble Coal and Iron Company Fails at Riddlesbury
Great excitement gripped Reprorp Pa as Kemble Coal and Iron company announced it had failed. Liabilities are estimated at 700000 dollars with the plant worth far more but expected to realize only about half its value at sheriff sale. The crash surprised few in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reprorp
Kemble Coal and Iron Company
Riddlesbury
Malignant fever epidemic hits San Carlos Panama
An epidemic of malignant fever is prevailing at San Carlos, eighty eight miles from Panama. Nine deaths occurred in 24 hours, and inhabitants are panic stricken. The epidemic is believed caused by intense malarial poisoning. From ten to ten funerals occur daily amid intense heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
San Carlos
Anama
New England Notes Reports of Suicides and Crimes Across States
A roundup of assorted incidents from New England and nearby areas includes George W. Horn of Wolfboro drowning in a well, a hut fire at Danbury, Conn., and William C. Emery of South Boston dying from injuries. The Portsmouth training ship arrives with apprentices. a Vermont man is fatally injured. Maine Methodist centennial events are noted. a pickpocket spree hits Old Orchard. forgery and embezzlement arrests are listed. a Westborough official faces embezzlement charges. a pond body is found in Oakdale with possible July 4 link. The Norwich Bulletin mentions crude coral discoveries in Thames River. A Spiritualist camp meeting is announced for Newbury, N.Y., with several notable attendees.
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George W. Horn
Wolfboro
Mai Wier
Tuftonboro
David Warren
Danbury
Conn
William C. Emery
East Eighth Street
South Boston
City Hospital
Portsmouth
Provincetown
N. H
John M. Tucker
West Newbury
Piermont Crossing
Methodist Sunday Schools of
Maine
Lake Maranacook
Old Orchard
L. Freeman
Boston
George Salem Baxter
Jas. Abbott
Francis $. Stevens
David H. King
Bridgeport
Abbott
Tarrytown
Westborough
Mass
Franklin Este
Southborough
Oakdale
Norwich Bulletin
Charles £. Briggs
Thames River
Fort Point
Newbury, N. Y
George A. Fuller
Fitchburg
F. C. Pierce
East Putney
5. P. Prince
Worcester
Minnie Emerson
United States Minister Lowell to Buxton for health
A London despatch reports United States Minister Lowell will stay six weeks at Buxton for his health. Other items note Eva Mackay’s engagement denial, Stanley invited to speak on Congo emigration, Ninette de Bousignac inherits her father Judah P. Benjamin’s estate, and Col. Bob Ingersoll's northwest tour. A San Francisco libel suit of 50,000 dollars over the My Dear Wife letters is filed by Sara A. Sharon.
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London
United States
Lowell
Buxton
John M. Mackay
Eva
Colonna
Naples
Berlin
Stanley
Congo
Mme
Ninette de Bousignac
Judah P. Benjamin
Col
Bob Ingersoll
Montana
Northwest
Clever
San Francisco
Alta California
Sara A. Sharon
Sharon
Wm. M. Hilson
Wife
Authority Denied in Waste Paper Fund Case and Piegan Relief Plea
The first assistant stmaster general denies granting Camp authority to use the waste paper fund. If Camp and Myler’s expenditures for post office service are shown to be honest, the indictment may not be prosecuted. Helena leaders urge urgent interior action to aid 3000 Piegan Indians at Blackfeet agency who are starving with near exhausted provisions and scant rations. Cattle losses on the ranges are blamed on starving Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Camp
Messrs. Camp
Myler
Post Office Service
Board of Trade
Helena
Mont
Secretary of the Interior
Blackfeet Agency
Genuine Angostura Bitters Sold Only by Dr. Siegert
The advertisement asserts Angostura Bitters are genuine only when produced by Dr. J. G. Siegert & Sons, warning that all other bitters are counterfeit and urging shoppers to request the authentic product from their grocer or druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tait States
Jiss
Paine's Furniture Wins Large Government Contract
A new government contract has been awarded to Paine's Furniture, signaling a significant business foothold for the company. The award followed a competitive bidding process and positions Paine's to supply furnishings for public sector projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine’s Furniture Company
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Uncle Sam
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Ebster
C. H. Graves & Sons
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