Delegates Told: Arthur Leads Republican Convention Field
A Chicago report tracks early delegate selections for the Republican presidential nomination. It notes Arthur's strong lead and rising support among African American voters, with twelve states and two territories already naming full delegations. Several state conventions are upcoming through May with Kentucky Minnesota Nebraska and North Carolina among those to report.
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Cleveland as a Candidate Availability in New York Opinion
The Sunday News publishes fifty interviews with leading New Yorkers on Governor Cleveland as a presidential candidate. Politicians and officials nationwide praise his electability, with several urging Cleveland if Tilden declines, and others noting his prudence and party strength.
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Spirit of independence grows among Rhode Island colored voters
A Newport interview with George T. Downing surveys rising colored voter independence, noting a 150 to 200 member Pittsburg conference, a push for an independent policy, and the balance of power in northern states. It cites candidates Blaine Logan Edmunds Bauer and a shift toward tariff questions affecting civil rights and national policy.
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Conference remarks hint tariff impact on Southern labor
The article notes Mr. Downing speaking with restraint about tariffs and their effects on manufacturers and the large colored population in the South. He avoids preempting a Pittsburg convention speech while addressing policy implications.
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Grant Blaine Conkling ties denied in Washington talks
A Washington observer cites several meetings among Grant Blaine and Conkling to deny rumors of public rifts. Grant and Blaine reportedly exchanged amicable private visits and Beale arranged a nonpolitical hourlong talk. Grant says he favors no Chicago Convention bid while not ruling out seeing Blaine. Conkling plans no political stance now, aiming for Senate later if opportunities arise.
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McDonald Boom: Indiana Senator Nominated by Democrats
In Washington on April 17, the Indiana Democratic Association formally announces Senator Joseph E. McDonald as its candidate for the presidency. A resolution commends his patriotism and party loyalty and argues his nomination would unite the party and aid Democratic principles in the coming election.
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Massachusetts for Arthur if New York Wants Mim
Ex congressman W B Harris of Massachusetts at the Fifth Avenue Hotel from Boston says Massachusetts will back Arthur if received favorably in New York. He notes delegates are Edmunds men with no pledges yet and predicts the nomination will rest among Edmunds Arthur and Blaine with Hawley Gresham Logan and Lincoln varying in influence. Colonel Robert G Ingersoll appeared in the hotel corridor saying he cares little for politics and has no opinions to express.
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Massachusetts Politics Prepares for State Convention
As April 30 nears the Massachusetts State Convention, factions eye Worcester with Butler and Crapo among potential speakers. The piece notes party rivalries, harmony gestures, and plans to balance delegates while avoiding public factionalism.
Rival bids for Republican State Committee chairmanship
Gossip in Crapo era politics centers on Charles W. Clifford seeking the Republican State Committee chairmanship if Lodge resigns to pursue a congressional seat in the sixth district. Clifford led the Crapo canvass in 82 and faces opposition from Bishop supporters, with figures like Joseph Bennett recalling past deals and alluding to Old Guard tensions.
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Club leaders weigh successors to lodge chairmanship
A report outlines rival factions for the party chairmanship. Mr. Clifford’s tenure is viewed as limited by several committee members. Alternatives include Hyde of Springfield and Hale of Cambridge with varying prospects. Other names mentioned include T. B. Johnson, Lyman, Beard, and Joseph Bennett, all facing uncertain futures.
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Butler Declines Campaign Roles and Supports Selfless Service
A Lowell letter asserts General Butler will not hire agents for political aims and will seek public service on his own merit. The piece notes trains arranged for national and state conventions, a May 14 anti monopoly nomination for Butler, and local Democratic caucus results urging support for Butler in the national convention.
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CICARS THAT SURPRISE IN CHICAGO JOKER PRANKS
A Chicago advertiser markets "Old Sport" loaded cigars with red fire for April 1. The national headquarters, wholesale only, claims dominance of the trade with Miami style cartridge secret. Peaks in July 4 and Christmas see weekly sales up to 10 000 cigars nationwide.
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A Vardant Rockleader in Boston
A humorous vignette from the Boston streets as told by Will Rivers. He chases a clue to a site, twists through a maze of corners, and ends up grabbing his own coat tail in a case of mistaken direction.
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Market Tour Shows Dinner Under Three Dollars
John and Martha shop the market for a thrifty three course dinner. They price soup meat and vegetables, omitting fish and fruit, and tally a total of 2.77 dollars, sparking a light domestic debate on economy and pleasures.
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Walnut Lumber Prices Likely to Rise Despite Syndicate Claim
A Boston lumberman disputes a Nashville syndicate plan to buy walnut, saying no effect locally for at least a year. He notes Kentucky and eastern Tennessee supply, few Boston firms control the market, and demand from architects shifting back to walnut will push prices up about three dollars.
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Henry Clay's Heroic Son dies in Mexican War
Cincinnati News-Journal recalls Henry Clay Jr., son of the Kentucky statesman. A West Point graduate, he left the army to practice law in Lexington and later led the First Kentucky in the Mexican War. At Buena Vista he was mortally wounded by a leg shot as his regiment retreated.
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Last Stand of Clay Amid Mexican Assault
A Confederate officer, Clay, fought Mexicans after urging his men to flee. He handed his pistol to a follower to return to his father, a senator, and was killed while defending his comrades. The weapon later reached his father, who believed the fatal blow ended his life.
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Greely Rescue Theorist Sees Open Water Route To Relief
Lieutenant Frank L Harris, survivor of the 1860 Greely Arctic expedition, contends that a portion of Greelys party may have been rescued by whalers on an ice floe. He argues open water and proximity to Cape York could explain the reported recovery, and questions the need for costly government vessels. He recalls steering the 1861 ceremony raising the flag for Lincoln.
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Twin brothers in Congress cause comical mix ups
The Washington Republicans note two House members Phil Thompson of Kentucky and Harr of Michigan have twin brothers who resemble them. The mix ups lead to doors being opened for the impostors, mistaken identities on the floor, and the doorkeeper joking about telling the two apart.
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Fragmented Parade of Miscellany and Quotes
A jumble of snippets from diverse topics includes a Tennessee juror competency ruling as sixth relatives. Indian sign storytelling. a West Virginia volcanic spot. a thawing locale where ground never freezes. Russia stamp statistics. John Bright on primogeniture. a Quijatoa hay train scene. and a cryptic ad for a cure all kidney disease.
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Finance and commerce week closes with easy money market
The week ends quietly with easy loan rates and moderate demand. Bank rates show 3.34 percent on balances between banks, and call loans on collateral at 4 to 4.5 percent. Clearing house exchanges total 10,965,458 with weekly 67,433,804. New York funds at 10.12 discount per $1000. gold shipments reach 5,315,166 for the week.
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Butter, cheese, eggs and groceries in Boston markets
The Boston Daily Globe notes steady butter prices across Northern and Western creams, with New York Vermont and dairy products mixed. Cheese remains quiet while eggs and various grains show minor shifts. prices for meats, fruits, and bagging are listed, outlining current market conditions and imports.
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Grain and Provisions Market Report from Saturday
The report notes firmer demand for flour, with Chicago influenced wheat futures rising early then easing. Rye and corn show mixed results with notable sales, prices fluctuating across contracts. Provisions remain active with varied butter, lard, and pork market activity, while petroleum refined exports hold firm and crude certificates see speculative moves.
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Sea Fisheries Report From Western Banks to Georges Bank
Special correspondence tallies weekly fishing arrivals totaling 61 ships with codfish and halibut pounds across Western Banks and Georges Bank. Additional shore landings push totals to 772 000 pounds codfish and 116 500 pounds halibut, with varied prices listed for halibut, haddock, hake, pollock, herring, and cod oil.
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Livestock Arrivals at Brighton and Watertown Week Ending April 18 1384
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