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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1884

Page

2

Augusta funeral truth belief fuels grave stone tale

The plumed knight remains far east of Indianapolis as observers lament not witnessing the Grubb law in action. In Augusta, people discuss the grave stone sensation with belief that telling the truth matters in the ongoing controversy.

Indianapolis Grubb Augusta

Plumed Knight and Navarre Skipped Indiana Pursuit

A quip questions why Mr. Plumed Knight and Henry of Navarre have not yet traveled to Indiana to clash with Shoemaker of the Sentinel, implying a playful confrontation or column scene in the paper.

Mr. Plumed Knight Henry of Navarre Indiana Shoemaker The Sentinel

Blaine's Public Service Record Mocked by sunstroke Jibe

The Philadelphia Press mocks the candidate Blaine saying he has held many offices including speaker senator and secretary of state but dodges verdicts with sunstroke or similar excuses.

Philadelphia Blaine

Warren Tribune Criticizes Blaine Beyond Indianapolis Sentinel

The Warren Tribune, a republican paper from Warren Ohio, editorially harsher toward James G Blaine than the Indianapolis Sentinel. The Tribune remains Republican and Blaine would not sue.

James G. Blaine Warren Tribune Warren Trumbull County Ohio Indianapolis Sentinel Tribune Blaine

Plumed knight appeals amid coast of Maine storm signals

The narrator mocks the plumed knight as he seeks sympathy and warns of a grave yard sensation. Emphasizes public exposure of Blaine scandal, challenging a suit against the Chicago Times and noting only one copy exists with a condition to avoid the Mulligan trick.

Blaine Maine Plumed Knight Chicago Times Times Mulligan

Mr Blaine urged faster truth and accountability

The Tribune criticizes Mr Blaine for delaying justice and relying on supporters to seek truth. It urges him to tell the truth promptly and not wait six years, expressing hope he will recognize this need.

the Tribune Blaine

Exoneration Given for David Boyd in Charlestown Speech

In Charlestown Rev James Boyd vouched for Blaine’s purity of private life. The Post clarifies David Boyd was not the intended to answer questions. James Boyd asserts his own private character is as good as any democrat’s, and the paper supports that view.

James Boyd David Blaine Charlestown David Boyd Post

Blaine Urged to Endorse Independent Inquiry Before Election

The writer argues the U S circuit court will not meet in Indiana until November delaying a formal presentment against Blaine. They say election urgency forbids postponement, and urge Mr Blaine or the national Republican committee to authorize an independent investigation immediately to prevent misjudgment of his integrity and defense of his honor.

United States Circuit Court Indiana Blaine National Republican Committee Johnny Davidson Texas Siftings Fitgzoober Atlanta Plunkett Fitzgoober Atlanta Constitution Edith George Philadelphia

Butlerian Manifesto Delivers Blunt Portrait of Blaine

A critical brief praises the Butlerian manifesto as a bold yet showy document that illumes Blaine's candidacy, exposing his self serving claims about control and his frailties. The piece notes Blaine’s expectation of Massachusetts support, the weak first ballot reception, and Bayard friendly delegates, ending with a rebuke of the letter as stagy and deceptive.

Mr. Blaine Butler Chicago Massachusetts Senator Bayard Gov Cleveland Hon F. C. Prince Stumbug

Local fairs point to New Orleans world’s fair

The two nearby fairs are to stir interest in the upcoming New Orleans world’s fair and inspire participation in the grand industrial congress of nations. The text notes the New Orleans exposition will differ in season and venue with potential southern leadership in natural resources and new manufacturing, prompting capital and pioneers to seek opportunities.

New Orleans Raleigh

Witty skits and political jests spill from a lively press

A collage of humorous items from old papers mocks campaigns and public life. Jests target Blaine Schurz and various politicians, with quips on weather, fires, and social curiosities. Marine captions, camp meetings, and oddball anecdotes blend in a satirical snapshot of the era.

Naples views on Cleveland Bayard and party loyalties

D. D. Bailey writes from Naples praising the Boston Post and the 1884 Democratic convention. He discusses Bayard over Blaine, criticizes Gen. Butler and Gov. Robinson, notes cabinet names, and recalls Know Nothing era politics with Gov. Rice as a friend. He mentions Naples bay, Pompeii, Ischia, Vesuvius, and family at home.

Boston Post Bayard Gov. Rice Blaine Cleveland Gen. Butler Robinson the Treasury Kentucky James Guthrie Carlisle Gen. McClellan Gen. Slocum Naples Pompeii Capri Ischia Vesuvius Herculaneum Abbott D. DD. Baiily

Respondent Blaine Ends Up Defiant in Sentinel Suit

The piece mocks James G Blaine's libel suit against the Indianapolis Sentinel as an unneeded bid to curb press inquiry into his private life. It portrays Blaine as masking malice with a plumed knight facade while attacking his honor for political gain. It recalls a prior Blaine libel action against Col John M Adams of the Portland Argus.

Indianapolis Sentinel James G.blaine The Sentinel Blaine Mulligan Republican Party Knight of Old Congress Mr. Blaine J. G. Blaine Portland Argus James G. Blaine Col John M. Adams Credit Man

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