Organize for Victory urges Butler clubs nationwide
On Tuesday June 10 1884 a call goes out for every town to form a Butler club as a rallying committee. The aim is full attendance at primary meetings to choose delegates for district and State conventions and ultimately the national convention. Emphasis is on canvassing towns and presenting General Butler's claims to the people's suffrage to secure victory with swift action.
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Butler Club
General Butler
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General Butler Emerges as Next Hero in Victory Tune
Amid Republican tension after Blaine nomination and Tilden’s withdrawal, supporters tout General Butler as the only leader capable of uniting the people. They hail his energy, popularity, and potential nationwide acclaim from New York to the country, claiming he would win if nominated.
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Ler
Butler
New York
Burnlerr
Blaine Nomination Sparks Heated Massachusetts Reactions
The piece reviews mixed Republican and Democratic reactions to James G. Blaine as 1884 nominee. It notes Massachusetts leaders and papers opposing Blaine, contrasts regional press stance, and cites New York papers predicting a decisive defeat. It highlights party tensions, journalistic attitudes, and anticipated campaign dynamics.
Republican convention prophecy and party duties
The piece notes that Democratic papers claim a Republican candidate can be beaten and criticizes both sides. It argues Republicans tell the truth about the race, while Democratic papers expect defeat and urge efforts to see that forecast fulfilled at the polls in November.
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Republican Party
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Blaing
The
Sun, World, Herald
Timea, Post and Commercial Advertiser
Revolt Red Flag Rises as Independents Hit Blaine
Massive Republican revolt spreads from independents to reform clubs and papers in New York and Massachusetts. Leaders and press bolt the Blaine machine, with cries to unite Democrats to defeat him and end corrupt spoilsmen rule. Some figures warn of GOP collapse as public sentiment shifts.
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Chicago
New York
Blaine
Reform Clubs
Press Frenzy Against Blaine Riles Partisan Divide
Independent papers including the New York Herald condemn Blaine as worse than a crime and praise Lincoln for escaping bad company. The piece argues Blaine leads a Falstaffian army of journalistic followers and notes the Republican press split, viewing the opposition as a rebuke to the party.
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Blaine
New York Herald
Ronert Lincoln
United States
Blaine's War Record at a Bay State Club Meeting
Esen F Pruussury recounts a tale of Blaine as a white plumed Navarre of debate. The speaker claims Blaine did not volunteer but was drafted, hired a substitute, forged exemption papers, and was jailed. After the war Augusta paid Blaine a $200 bond twice through municipal payments.
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Maine
Bay State Club
Bradford
Augusta
Blaine
South
Republican Platform Critique Highlights Contradictions
The piece mocks a Chicago Republican platform that lauds President Arthur and promises reform yet criticizes its authors for inconsistency. It argues the party repeats empty pledges on taxation tariffs and polygamy while failing to deliver real change, noting populist digressions and promises unlikely to persuade voters.
Change Needed Senator West Probes Yellowstone Park Deal
Senator West's Yellowstone visit reveals Interior Department actions allegedly violating a Congress ban to curb a park hotel and transport monopoly. He cites a 10 acre per tract limit and a seven part division scandal tied to Rufus Hatcn Co. Joslyn allegedly ordered park access restricted to company vehicles. Calls for thorough investigation under a Republican administration.
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Bufus Hatcn & Co
Veest
Secretary of the Interior
Demand for Change Prompts Voters to Replace Officials
A call sounding across departments urges a sweeping purge in Washington, insisting that corrupt officials be ousted and a complete turnover enacted to restore integrity and public trust.
Tilden withdraws from Democratic presidential race
Authentic sources report Samuel J. Tilden will not seek the Democratic nomination due to physical disability. The July convention could have nominated Tripen, but Tilden's decision prompts a search for a trusted candidate who embodies economy, honesty, reform, and a united party ready for November victory.
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Tue Grorr
Samuel J. Tilden
Presdent
United States
Tripen
Mr. Tilden
Butler tariff views spark press quarrel over surplus
The piece contrasts General Butler’s tariff plan to raise revenue with the Herald and Republican platform critics, mocking claims of sufficiency and alleging dishonesty. It notes a $100,000,000 revenue surplus, debates over tobacco and alcohol taxes, and criticism of Blaine and Arthur era politics.
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Herald
General Butler
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Hiscock
United Press Heads News Race With Blaine Nomination
The Republican National Convention in Chicago placed the United Press at the forefront of news associations. The Globe reported Blaine’s Augusta nomination first through United Press dispatches, with its correspondents delivering updates hours ahead of competitors. Walter P. Phillips earned praise for building a capable news team and expert telegraph operation.
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Associated Press
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Blaine
Augusta
GLOBE
United Prestmipes
Walter P. Phillips
Notes of the Week roundup of jokes and remarks
A broad collection of quips and anecdotes from exchanges and papers. It covers wages in China, ship mussel observations, a child’s clever mischief, political quips about Butler and Blaine, anecdotes about bankers and clergy, and miscellaneous notes on social topics and public figures.
The Flower Garden Primroses From Seed In A Frame
How to grow Chinese primroses from seed starting in spring, with seed depth, soil mix, watering, and the use of a cold frame. Steps cover transplanting into two inch pots, preparing soil, rooting, and care through summer and fall, including overwintering and rejuvenation.
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John
Larry
Ferns for Garden Beauty and Easy Fernery Plots
Ferns thrive at a cool shaded base or wall, with loose soil and plenty of root room. Plant a mix of common and larger ferns behind a wall, manage encroachment, and consider combining with shade-loving perennials for a lush fernery. Collect many ferns from woods and meadows, water well after planting, and enjoy a natural, textured garden feature.
Layering a Rose Bush in Small Garden Beds
Layering a rose bush is an easy recreation to grow more desirable varieties. Bend a strong shoot into a 3 to 4 inch trench, slit the stem at contact with soil after blooming, fill the cut with soil, bend to trench bottom, peg, cover, and it will root.
The Naturalists World Oddities and Animal Tales
A collection of curious natural history notes including a cat suffocating a mouse during play, a Georgia woman turning white from a skin condition, a tale of a spider and a bold fly, snakes shedding skins and feeding behavior, a talkative parrot in Spain, a prince saved by a parrot’s sorrow, and the strange Siamese twin albatross with joined shells and six legs.
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Thomas Beil
Dawn
Flv
Spain
Zangle
Racine
Louis
Leon
Tortoise Born Marked G W 1774 Found Near Grove
In Norristown a tortoise bearing the inscription G. W. 1774 was discovered in a grove yesterday. The initials and date were carved by a local youth named Rough on Toothache, mentioned as the cutter. The piece adds a curious note to the day’s small-town chatter.
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Norristown Herald
G. W. 1774
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