Butler and Chandler Three Meetings Before Greely Reception
A dated Portsmouth Despatch recounts General Butler meeting Chandler and Randall aboard the Tallapoosa and at Portsmouth. It notes Butler’s prior arrival, a two hour closet with Chandler, and subsequent dealings with Blaine. The account prompts comparing these events with Butler’s denial of any bargain with Blaine.
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Mr. Chandler
Tallapoosa
Mr. Blaine
Cleveland
Portsmouth
Gen. Butler
Pierce
Navy Yard Landing
Tennessee
Chandler
Greely
Randall
Bar Hairpor
Blaine
Cuandler
Butler
Cape Ann
Badly Scared A Sharp Reply to Mr Joy Beecher
Special Despatch from Washington reports anxiety over the approaching election and a predicted Cleveland victory. Businessmen expect a change in administration, Democrats hold many dealers’ trade, and independents may swing the outcome amid Republican efforts to influence Indiana and Connecticut.
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Mr. Joy
Henry Ward Beecher
Washington
Cleveland
Connecticut
Indiana
New York
New Jersey
Republican Committee
Ohio
Large Boston firm ties order to Cleveland Hendricks election
A Boston commission house reports a large order from a clothing manufacturer for spring goods with a condition allowing cancellation of half the order if Cleveland and Hendricks are elected. The price is settled, but the political clause stands as the sole contingency.
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Boston Journal
Boston
Cleveland
Hendricks
Anther
Snide
Long Pastorates Mark Early Church History
Rev Ephraim Briggs led the church for nearly 33 years the longest tenure in its history. Rev Abel Richmond succeeded him and served 32 years. After him pastorates shortened until 1855 when Rev Timothy Brainard was ordained and stayed 11 years. Deacon T J Thompson E 3 Thompson and Rev HM Dexter addressed arch history topics.
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Ephraim Briggs
Abel Richmond
Timothy Brainarl
T. J. Thompson
Plymouth
Mass
Halifax Congregational Church
Halifax Light Infantry
Hancock
United States
G. A. Tewsbury
Pilgrim Church
J. D. Younkin
Halifax Society
Halifax
John Cotton
William Patten
Campaign Rally and Absent Blaine Critique in Massachusetts
A mass meeting in Charlestown led by mugwumps endorsed honesty in government and denounced Blaine as corrupt while urging support for Cleveland. Speakers included Col. Charles Codman and Rev. James Freeman Clarke who attacked Blaine, praised Cleveland, and argued for reform, fair ballots, and party change.
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Monument Hall
Charlestown
Simon Davis
Henry H. Edes
Joseph B. Thomas
Kenry Lyon
M. D
Pitt Dillingham
James F. Hunnewell
Joseph Hurd
Cornelius
Cartee
John Addie
John Kent
William E. Carleton
George A. Kettell
George N. Swallow
M. Clarence Skilton
Isaac EH. Rinley
Washington B. Thomas
Walter C. Prescott
Edes
Friends of Honestyz
Massachusetts
Blaine
Col
Charles R. Codman
House of Representatives
James Freeman Clarke
Wadleigh
New Hampshire
United States Senate
Frank
Senate
Washington
Cleveland
Journal
Boston Post
Jus. G. Blaine
Wm. M. Tweed
Northampton
Springfield
Mass
Ampton
Prof. Clark
W. H. Spencer
G. P. Williams
W. B. Hale
Ward 19
Tremont and
Clay Streets
Cleveland and
Hendricks
John S. Concannon
W.S. McNeary
Alanson Burnham
Kendricken
John F. Shea
Cleveland and Hendricks
John Woods
Frasmingham
J. H. Slade
Quincy
J. K. Tarbox
Boston
Col. F. Lyman
Brookline
D. Gilbert Dexter
Congress
Civil Sevice Reform Association
Fall River
Academy of Music
Nicholas Hathaway
Jonas H. French
Lynn
New York
David I. Robinson
Prohibition
Seventh
Crowds Greet Gov Cleveland in New York Parade
National Guard units lined Fifth Avenue as Gov. Grover Cleveland, despite a injured hand, appeared at the Hoffman House and later reviewed troops at Sixtieth Street. The governor waved to cheering crowds before departing for Albany on the 9 PM train.
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New York
Hoffman House
Cleveland
Jersey City
Newark
Fifth Avenue
Sixtieth Street
National Guard
Worth Monument
Shaler
Albany
Grand Central Depot
Evansville Protest Over Federal Bulldozers Threatens Free Election
Evansville leaders from both parties sign a pact to prevent federal interference on election day November 4 1854 in Vanderburgh county. The agreement limits federal officers and ensures 20 extra policemen 10 of each party while keeping all judicial offices open for justice.
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Evansville
Dudley
Ohio
United States
Democratic County Central Committee
Republican County Central Committee
Wemen
Vanderbergh
August Buntino
Democratic Central Committee
W.W. Blaker
Republican Central Committee
Vanderburgh
Marion
Allen, Wayne
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Fort Wayne
South Bend
Portrait of Lodge Likeness Shocks Lynn Item Readers
The Lynn Item notes a striking likeness between Henry Cabot Lodge and Henry W. Lovering in a portrait described as a remarkable resemblance to our next congressman. The item suggests public curiosity about the similarity and the portrait’s accuracy.
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Lynn
Henry Cabot Lodge
Henry W. Lovering
Lodge
Lilley Seeks Upset Against Allen in Key Bout
Charles S Lilley pursues an upset over his rival Allen, leveraging momentum and strategy to maximize his chances in the upcoming contest. The matchup promises a tight scoreline and a pivotal moment for Lilley.
Political operatives tied to Blaine campaign in two states
Tallapoosa Ben works in New York and Tallapoosa Bill covers New Hampshire for the same candidate. Bill has limited territory, lacking a strong or notable base. The note highlights uneven campaign footing and regional assignment.
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Tallapoosa
Ben
New York
Blaine
Bill
New Hampshire
Trade Remark Highlights Tallapoosa Proximity During Deal
A brief note suggests the Tallapoosa region lay not far from the scene of a trade agreement. The statement implies geographic closeness influenced the transaction, underscoring regional proximity in historical commercial activity.
Judge McCafferty Aims To Beat Cleveland Badly
The Lowell Mail quotes a judge determined to defeat Cleveland with strong resolve. It attributes a harsh view of his opponent to the judge and his unnamed master, labeling them as wicked and sharp in wit. The passage portrays a heated rivalry framed in personal animus.
Enquirer Correspondent Praises Fales in Ninth District
The Cincinnati Enquirer Indiana correspondent admits the state tilts Republican. The paper, a Republican sheet, shows partisan bias while praising Henry E. Fales for a strong campaign in the ninth district.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Indiana
The
Enquirer
Henry E. Fales
Campaign Costs Prompt Brother Warren on Separate Campaigns
Brother Warren of the Republican National Committee complains that campaign expenses are unusually high this year. He notes the two circuses cost a lot and suggests Ben and Jim should have run under the same canvass to save money.
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Warren
Republican National Committee
Ben
Jim
Mississippi man faces Republican travel aid snub in Chicago
A Mississippi figure, west of the Mississippi in Chicago, critiques Republicans for refusing him a hotel boudoir and covering travel costs. He suggests the issue may be tied to the approaching election, hinting dissatisfaction with party support.
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Mississippi
Chicago
Blaine's 9000-Mile Rail Tour Highlights Tariff Debate
The Blaine party traveled from Elmira through Waverly and Binghamton with large crowds, as Blaine extolled protective tariffs and honored Daniel Dickinson. He warned of a coalition seeking to seize the presidency, urging New York support. The Jersey City stop led to a lengthy transfer to Manhattan.
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New Yor
Mr. Blaine
Elmira
Waverly
Blaine
New York
Binghamton
Daniel S. Dickinson
South
Union
United States
Jersey City
Twenty-third Street
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Elkins
Senator Hale
Augusta
Cleveland Strong In Rochester Angers Local Democrats
A Rochester Herald list of Blaine supporters alarms local Democrats as many prominent business figures pledge Cleveland. The Union counters with a broad roster including bank presidents, clothing firms, grocers, and Hiram Sibley among those backing Cleveland.
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Cleveland
Rochester
Boston Post
N. Y
Herald
Rep
Blaine
Union
Hiram Sibley
Prohibitionists Question Blaine at New York Reception
At a CLEAN New York event prohibition lecturer W H H Bartram, a lifelong Republican, sent Blaine a telegram with four questions on temperance policy and prohibition. Blaine arrived late and offered no answer as prohibitionists pressed for responses, boosting their appeal among temperance Republicans.
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Blaine
N. Y
Mulligan
W. H. H. Bartram
Jamestown
Olean
Republican Party
District of Columbia
Territories
Mr. Blaine
Doudac
Spicy Correspondence Which Proves That Somebody Lied
Letters from James F. Joy of Michigan dispute Beechers claims about a Detroit conversation with Blaine, denying any offer to form a committee for bonds. Beecher replies, defending hospitality and accusing Joy of repeating a long-standing lie in political times, urging accountability before judgment.
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James F. Joy
Michigan
Europe
Beecher
Detroit
Gen. Alger
Mr. Beecher
Mr. Jor
Blaine
Jean
Gov. Alger
Plymouth Church
Baldwin
E. Smith
Oregon Transcontinental Company
Charles James
Kneeland
New York Elevated Railroad
Smith
Joy
John Harmon
Blane
Peter
Henry Warp Beecher
Defiant Democrats Tour by Expres Train in 1868 Speech
Tribune report of James G. Blaine’s Brooklyn Academy of Music address dated October 30 1868 mocks the Democratic candidate traveling 30 miles per hour by express train with extravagant means. It notes New York World urged Grant supporters to respond while Blaine defends his party against alleged despair.
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Hear
Jefferson Democracy
Powes
Expres
New York
Gen. Grant
Grant
Galena
Tribune
James G. Blame
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Alarming rumors on fall of Khartoum rise in Cairo
Despatches from Cairo report rebels with Mahdi reinforcements attacking Khartoum. Gordon and followers fought bravely but the city fell to the enemy according to natives. Some say treachery by Egyptian troops caused the surrender. thousands of rebels are said killed, though no official confirmation.
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London
Cairo
Khartoum
Gem. Gordon
Gordon
Lord Wolseley
Sarass
Wady Falla
Centenarian Sir Moses Montifiore Honored at Ramsgate
Ramsgate England Oct 28 crowds greet 100 year old Sir Moses Montifiore with arch decorated streets and crowded excursion trains. An immense procession leads to his residence where he receives a congratulatory address. Montifiore thanks God for many years and sends blessings to the townspeople amid great applause.
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Ramsgate
Eng
Sir Moses Montifiore
Sir Moses
Moses
Ohio Supreme Court Declares Scott Liquor Tax Law Unconstitutional
The Ohio Supreme Court, five justices ruling, declared the Scott liquor tax law unconstitutional. The decision risks bankrupting many cities as the tax raised substantial sums last year, with $45,000 to $350,000 cited for Columbus alone and current year payments withheld. Municipal and county treasuries face urgent relief without legislative session authority.
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Columbus
Supreme Court
Brady Wins Suit Over Commissions in Morgan Purchases
In New York on October 28, William Brady prevailed in his suit against C. P. Huntington James V. Pearce and others for fifty thousand dollars in commissions from arranging Morgan railroad and steamship stock purchases. Separately Mayor Edson appointed General Fitz John Porter as police commissioner replacing the late Sidney P. Nichols.
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New York
William Brady
Messrs. C. P. Huntington
James V. Pearce
Morgan Railroad
Brady
Edson
Fitz John Porter
Sidney P. Nichols
Four Young Men Stand Trial for Manslaughter in Ellsworth
Four men Fred Pressey Charles Sawyer Mel Straw and John Sawyer Jr faced manslaughter charges in the Castine killing of Frank Brown on Oct 9 arraigned this morning with George Macomber 제외 not arraigned due to illness State witnesses described the shooting and Brown’s injuries and death with testimony from Dr J H Sylvester and others.
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Ellsworth
Fred Pressey
Charles Sawyer
Mel. Straw
John Sawyer
Frank Brown
Castine
George Macomber
Warren
J. H. Sylvester
Fred Vressey
Brown
Charlies Sawyer
Sewell Perkins
Samuel Hutchins
Tapp
Thirtieth annual meeting of Portland home for aged women
The thirtieth annual meeting in Portland Maine heard a treasurer report showing receipts of 3555 and a balance of 244. Mrs J F Gilman was elected president and Miss Hattie McCobb secretary.
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Home For
Portland
J. F. Gilman
Hattie McCobb
Newport
R. I
Block Island
James Scully
Groton
Conn
Oscar A Norman Joins Paine's Furniture as Designer on Canal
Paine's Furniture on Canal Street announces the hiring of Oscar A Norman, renowned for interior decoration and fine furniture design. Norman previously spent twelve years with Victor Charmois, famed Boston designer, and later with Noble and Norman on West Street. The firm offers congratulations on this advance step.
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Paine’s Furniture Company
Canal Street
Oscar A. Norman
Norman
Victor Charmois
Boston
Noble & Norman
West Street
Fourth District Nomination Letter From 19th Century Congress
A collection of correspondence from 1884 reveals Rep. Benjamin F. Burriss and the Fourth District Democratic nominating committee confirming Collins's renomination for Congress. The letters quote tariff views, direct taxation debates, and calls to support a tariff that funds government without overburdening industry, aligning with Jeffersonian principles and the Democratic platform.
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United States
Lsbor
Democratic House
Washington
Democrat
Sef
Patrick A. Collins
Timothy J. Dacey
Kaward Hoy
G. F. H. Mturray
William A. Foss
Buatkexr
P. A. Collins
Stk
Hvid
Congress
Timothy J, Dacry
Edward F. Hoynes
George F. H. Murray
Boston
Fourth
Jefferson
Mass
C. M. Hubbard
Detroit Evening Journal
Benjamin F. Bureer
Malden political rally draws large crowd at skating rink
One of Malden’s largest and most fervent gatherings filled the skating rink on Tuesday night with packed seats and standing room. The audience included many former Blaine critics as speakers and officials, led by Mayor Lorin L. Fuller and Congressman Henry B. Lovering, with musical support from the Malden band.
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Malden
Republican Party
James G. Blaine
Otis E. Waitt
Republican City Committee
P. J. McGuire
John
Patten
Lorin L. Fuller
John M. Dever
A. P. Moore
BR. M. Tate
McGuire
John Wilson
James McCarty
Frank J. Tay
Paul J. McMahon
John J. Patten
Henry B. Lovering
Lovering
Congress
Vering
Lovéring
Medford
Benjamin B.townsend
Harvard College
Lodge
Mr. Lodge
Cobden Club
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Hayes
Tilden
Conkling
Col
A. O. Brewster
P. A. Collins
Boston
Connecticut
Labor Committee
National Bureau of Statistics of Labor
Col Henry Splaine Nominated In Suffolk Democratic Convention
The third Suffolk democratic senatorial convention met at North Bennett street schoolhouse Tuesday evening with 33 delegates from wards 6 and 7. Regulars led by Fitzpatrick admitted over ward 8 balters after contesting claims, and Col Henry Splaine won the full vote for senator. Ward 7 organized headquarters at 97 Charles street with Connolley chairing.
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Charles Sumner
Henry Wilson
United States Senate
Wilson
Democratic Party
Ney
Indie Aba
Gov. Hendricks
Commonwealth
Namuma Carew
Mr. Ipa
Borchester
Seventh Worcester
Guy W. Garland
Gardner
Hardwick
Worcester
Emery
Batex
Phillipston
Denn
Albert de Wilson
Dern
John J. Riordan
Daniel J. Savage
Dem
J. B. Ratigan
Suffolk
Arthur Means
Joseph M. Wade
Boston
Halsey J. Boardman
Samuel G. Davis
Ourths
Hampden
C. W. Richards
C. ©. Smith
Springfield
Wirth Hampden
Simpson Clark
Spring‘ild
Seythth Hampden
J. W. Hersey
Bristol
Arthur E. Perry
George Nelson
Middlesex
Stoneham Mondy
George Cowdrey
Maj
John M. Cate
Wakefield
W. B. Jefferson
Toca Johnson
State Central Committee
Thomas J. Whidden
James F. Marley
John Q. Pierce
Somerset
H. K. Brayley
Henry Splaine
A. B. McGahey
North Bennett Street
J. B. Fitzpatrick
Harvey N. Collison
John B. Carsons
John A. Cauley
Lomasney
Balters
Mr. Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick
Richard J. Murray
John T. Gallagher
Daniel Murphy
Thomas E. Butler
Chalters
Charles Street
John A. Connolley
Frank Mahoney
Michael A. la
Hendricks questioned by editor over insult to cited governor
Gov Robinson is reported to have asked in a Boston gathering whether Thomas A. Hendricks is honest, a charge the writer calls disreputable and unworthy of the governor's name. The editor notes a past Boston visit by Hendricks and objects to the insinuation.
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Gov. Hendricks
Boston Post
Gov. Robinson
Thomas A. Hendricks
Boston
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Christopher E. Bymes
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James KK. Cotter
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Fairhaven
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Horatio KE. Swasky
Robert Treat Paine, JR
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David Hill
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Pittfield
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D.D
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Manchester
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Concord
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Clancy
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Collins
Malden Democratic Rally
H. B. Lovering
P. A. Collis
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Thos. Dana & Co
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Masten & Wells
Hawley Street
Institute Fair
Daly
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