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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1884

Page

2

Samuel Roads Jr Seeks Re election In Massachusetts Legislature

Mr Samuel Roads Jr of Marblehead is nominated by acclamation in the Democratic convention and also by a citizen's caucus at Swampscott for another term in the state legislature.

Samuel Roads, Jr Marblehead Swampscott Globe Theatre John Stetson Henry Irving Lyceum Coo Navy Benedict Eben Terry Louis XI America Lyceum Company Malvolio Viola H Eilen Terry Cne Telegraph W.J. Florence

Bird signals support for St John cleveland ticket

The Journal reports Hon. F W Bird will vote for St John while stating Bird will vote for Cleveland as his original choice. Gov Cleveland was his initial candidate and Bird has not contemplated voting for any other. Authorities cited are Bird himself and the report claims highest authority.

F. W. Bird St. John Bird Cleveland

Ex Gary Moses Sentenced in Detroit Three Months

Ex Gary Moses of South Carolina was sentenced at Detroit to three months in the house of correction. Thus Blaine loses a vote as Brady Dorsey and several unconvicted criminals remain at large and active in supporting him.

Gary Moses South Carolina Detroit House of Correction Blaine Brady Dorsey

Vote Against Blaine Urges Elector List Comparison

A call to voters to obtain electors representing their choice from reliable newspapers or trusted men and compare them with available tickets to expose and defeat the Blaine crowd and their Butler allies before they cause damage.

James G. Blaine Blaine

Republican Chairman Harrison Reveals 3000 Democrat Lead

Connecticut Republican leader Harrison told Chauncey M Deven and other Republicans that his canvass showed a 3000 vote Democratic plurality in the Nutmeg State. He warned it would take much to wash that out and said he refused to join Democrats and independents in any anti bribery arrangement.

Harrison Connecticut Chauncey M. Deven Blaine Brooklyn Jim Union Post Express Ben Tom Scott

Democratic Ticket Outlines Suffolk County Senators and Allies

The so called Butler ballots are distributed to towns, listing the Democratic senatorial slate for Suffolk County. Trull and Andrew are praised for faithful service, with Andrews, Splaine, Naphen, Whidden, Kendricken, Atkinson and others highlighted as solid local figures. The Blaine-Butler alliance is described as close in some districts, but Democrats and independents are urged to unite against corruption and monied influence.

Suffolk County Trull Andrew Senate Capt. Andrews Col Splaine Naphen Thomas J. Whidden Paul H. Kendricken Atkinson Col. Trull Blaine-Butler

Sun reply on Cleveland and honesty questioned

A New York Sun correspondent asks whether the paper would back a fair Cleveland or count him out as Tilden was. The Sun replies that pre election scrutiny is proper, but after election he should be installed, while critics accuse the Sun of broken promises and moral failings and demand accountability.

New York Sun Grover Cleveland Tilden the Sun The Sun

The Way They Bet Describes Blaine as Gambler Prince

The piece argues that pool room odds mislead, noting Blaine’s long history of deals and card play. It claims Cleveland leads in key states, while Blaine’s reputation as a gambler explains conflicting signals. It portrays Blaine as a calculated risk taker in the presidential race.

New York Cleveland New Jersey Connecticut Blaine South

Not Voting for Blaine Across Political Circle

A list of prominent figures including ministers professors and leaders stating they will not vote for Blaine. Names named include Rev J B Thomas Rev Dr Wharton Rev Dr Kerfoot President Seelye Amherst President Carter Williams Gen Abner Doubleday Admiral Porter and others voicing opposition or withholding support in the political race. The compendium highlights diverse public figures denying support for Blaine.

Boston Journal Jay Gould McCosh Blaine Chamberlain Bishop Gilmore Egan Henry Ward Beecher Ellis Eliot Harvard Henry L. Pierce James Freeman Clarke Roscoe Conkling Bishop Huntington Francis Parkman Theodore L. Cuyler Carl Schurz Jackson Schultz Wayne MacVeagh Eee J. B. Thomas William Endicott, Jr Wharton J. Bradlee Kerfoot Martin Brimmer Seelye Amherst Carter of Williams van Dyke Pullman President Dodge Hamilton University Benjamin H. Bristow J. W. Hamilton Gifford Talmage John M. Forbes John B. Gough George William Curtis Matthew Hale Edward Atkinson Col Henry Lee Thomas Wentworth Higginson Miner Hall Irenaeus Prime Gordon Newton George H.hepworth Horace B. Claflin Joseph W. Harper S. Appleton Harles Scribner Deems John W. Chadwick Admiral Porter Abner Doubleday Thadeus C. Pound Dr. Twining The Independent Phillips Brooks Ward Schenck Thomas W. Bacon Francis A. Walker Massachusetts Institute of Technology Francis A. Osborn Christiansen W. Childs Cox Ohio Francis C. Barlow Edward Eggleston

Redeem This State and the Country Will Be Redeemed

A political tract denounces Blaine and his backers, alleging fraud and manipulation to sway the election. It argues the confluence of monopolists and gamblers with big money shows intent to subvert an honest count. Massachusetts voters are urged to guard ballots and defend public trust.

Blaine Delmonico Washington James G. Blaine Massachusetts

Blaine aide’s Romanism remark exposes party aims in New York

The Rev Dr Burchard’s defense of the remark on Romanism and rebellion is seen as an alliterative tactic to influence the Blaine campaign. The piece argues the outburst shows Blaine and his party’s true sentiments, judged by his brief New York visit amid millionaires and ministers.

Dr. Burchard Elkins Mr. Blaine New York Blaine Burchard

Maine Massachusetts clash over war era loyalties 1878

The passage argues Maine strongly supported Madison’s war effort while Massachusetts resisted, labeling its stance unpatriotic or treasonous. It recalls mob threats to William Widgery, and notes Maine volunteers and Massachusetts militia actions during the conflict. It frames Massachusetts as opposing cross-state military moves and celebrates Maine’s contributions.

Old Bay State Maine Massachusetts Madison Union William Widgery Congress Great Britain

Republicans Loyal to Flag Clergymen Urge Blaine Address

Rev Dr Burchard’s address to Blaine on behalf of the Republican clergymen of New York defends loyalty to the party and condemns proposals to leave. The text emphasizes allegiance to the flag and party heritage amid internal tensions.

Dr. Burchard Blaine New York

Clergy Split Over Blaine Defence in Sham Fight Charge

The Rev Dr Bartel defends Blaine amid his admission of prevarication, arguing the presidential contest is largely a game of sham fight. He condemns clergymen who align with knavery and unprincipled ambition and urges them to rethink their stance.

Bartel Blaine

Butler Ballots Circulated in State by Ex Press

Ex Press has mailed straight Blaine and Logan electoral tickets to towns and cities in the state.

Butler Express Blaine Logan Straight Blame

Down on the Bedrock and the Mulligan Campaign Rhetoric

A fragmented political poem and parliamentary snippets reference master engrampling rhetoric on Blaine and Cleveland. It includes satirical lines about the bedrock, Mulligan, and gold, plus notes on campaign anecdotes, church salaries, and newspaper corrections.

Patrician promises and political ploy in alley chat

In New Haven a caller named Q. J. Jones extols a patriot candidate and vows to deliver at least 25 votes from the opposition while pushing his own patent fire escape, the Absolute Safety, as townsfolk discuss a looming August election. The candidate departs before further discussion.

Legion Porker Jones Q. J. Jones New Haven Conn Detroit Free Press

Letters From The People A Republican Love Feast

A Boston Post reader critiques an East Boston Republican meeting about James G Blaine. The writer mocks biased attendance, questions honesty, cites press opinions, and ridicules the debate amid partisan tension and wartime rhetoric, ending with a jab at future meetings. The letter labels the author as OLD Hickory.

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