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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1884

Page

2

Perennial candidate heads to New England fairs

A seasoned perennial candidate heads a circuit of New England fairs while an eloquent auctioneer, famed for selling whole cases of solid gold jewelry and offering an infallible remedy for coins, faces a tough crowd.

New England

Butler Opposes Union Pacific Bill in Congress

Lowell Times notes Benjamin F. Butler voted against the Thurman anti-monopoly measure in Congress while criticizing his previous stance. The paper recalls its own warnings as Butler labeled anti-monopoly efforts and called a fellow Democrat the noblest in the land.

Benjamin F. Butler Congress Thurman Union Pacific House Lowell Times Humbug

Mourning Widow Rejects Blaine Nomination in Rude Wake

Mrs Morrill laments her husband’s death and denounces the Blaine nomination as wicked and corrupt. She says he would not support Blaine or any similar candidate, even under party pressure, and praises her husband’s memory and faith.

Lamin James G. Blaine Mr. Blaine Mrs. Morrill

Democratic critique of Mulligan letters in tariff year

The Traveller and Journal cast doubt on Mulligan letters as a distraction from tariff debates. They criticize the Tribune for silence, warn against undermining Thurman and elevating John R. McLean, and fume at party infighting. The piece argues this is a bad year to let a reckless challenger lead the campaign.

National Committee Thurman Ohio John R. McLean Democratic Party

Fish defends remarks on Cleveland and national control

Hon. Hamilton Fish responds to a New York World correspondent saying his praise of Gov. Cleveland was explicit but he was not ready to place national government in Democratic hands. He also states plans to vote for Blaine as of prior to Mulligan letters release, and questions the Blaine papers calling him an old dotard.

Hamilton Fish New York World Gov Cleveland Blaine Mulligan Blaine Papers New York Palmer Theo Sadie Martinez Boston Norfolk Chicago Jn Detroit Free Press

Democrats Push Adams as 2nd District Congress Candidate

A movement among the district Democrats to nominate Hon. John Quincy Adams against Non. John D. Long is urged. Adams is praised for independence, principle, and ability, while Long is portrayed as aligned with machine influence and reform lacks concrete votes or speeches. Nominate him and elect him.

John Quincy Adams Congress John D. Long Mr. Adams Mr. Long

Blaine Sayings Book Promoted as Sharper Than Garfield

A four year old issue of a book on James G. Blaine’s sayings is praised for its directness and practical tone. The text mocks Garfield era abstractions and suggests Blaine’s quotes would offer concrete, forceful lines like Burn this letter and I shall not prove a deadhead in this enterprise. It hints at influence over banks and local favors.

Garfield James G. Blaine

Bayard’s Brooklyn Speech Highlights Corruption Fears in 1884 Race

The article reviews Charles Bayard’s Brooklyn address urging voters to reject Blaine to protect Republican ideals. It argues that corruption undermines institutions and warns of the dangers of a Blaine presidency, citing Bayard’s long familiarity with Blaine’s congressional career and motives.

Unfair Post spar over Butler and Cleveland in Worcester Times

The Worcester Times quotes the Post calling its rival unfair while joking that Butler would have won if he spoke less. It argues the Times won’t back a reformer Grover Cleveland, predicting his probable presidency as nationwide sentiment grows to oust the rascals.

Worcester Times The Times Butler the Times Post Illiberal Bourbons Grover Cleveland Democratic Party Cleveland

Distinguishing Blaine Compared to Washington Portrayal

A conservative observer recalls Mr Blaine as the Republican presidential nominee resembling George Washington in character. The remark questions why the comparison is made and hints at concerns over his leadership clarity and oratory.

Worcester Blaine George Washington

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