Republicans Downcast and Democrats Weigh 1876 Prospects
Washington May 18 Republicans boast of winning the next presidency regardless of candidate. Panic in Wall Street shifts tone as voters demand change. Democrats push revenue reform led by Morrison bill’s defeat. Tilden hints at refusal, but party sentiment favors him. General Butler emerges as potential Democratic dark horse with labor and Greenback support and a path to Massachusetts.
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Wall Street
House of Representatives
New York
East
Republican Party
Chi
Queson
Ilannel J. Tilden
Democratic Party
Geti- Ueman
Tilden
Gramercy Park
General Butler
Greenback
Massachusetts
Anti Monopolists Nominate Butler At Chicago Convention
The Anti-Monopoly Convention in Chicago marks a calm gathering with 150 delegates. John F. Henry presided as temporary chair. the platform calls for cooperation of labor and capital, strong regulation of commerce, and opposition to monopolies. Butler wins a near-unanimous presidential nomination as the party plans to unite with reformers at Indianapolis next week.
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CuHicaGco
Chicago
Weaver
Rev. G. de la Matyr
John F. Henry
New York
National Committee
Assembly
A. Streator
Rock Island, IL
Benjamin F. Butler
Messrs
Bb. F. Shively
Michigan
M. B. Killmer
Anti-Monopoly Organization of
United States
Congress
Accu Ce
Supreme Court of the United
United Labor
John W. Rooney
General Butler, Fogg
John J. Barnes
Nebraska
Arlen G. Thurman
Butler
Thuran
Solon Chase
Maine
Rooney
Indianapolis
General Buller
Butler's Candidacy and Democratic Prospects
The article argues that Butler's presidential strength is overestimated in certain states and notes that ex-governor Butler may enter the Chicago Convention with limited chances of becoming the Democratic nominee. It mentions Udings arriving from Michigan and Texas to influence opinions.
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Butler
The
Republic
Michigan
Texas
General Butler
Chicago
Democratic Party
Butler Strength Grows in Republican Bid for Presidency
Since last September The Republic notes increasing support for General Butler as a reformer. Washington’s corrupt spots are cited as places he would cleanse if elected, boosting his presidential prospects ahead of the second Chicago Convention.
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Republic
General Butler
Washington
Republican Party
Butler
Chicago
Butler Seen as Strong Dem Nominee Prospect in West and Nation
Massachusetts supporters of General Butler report rising prospects for his Democratic nomination at Chicago. Western state feedback suggests heavy popularity, with Missouri momentum, Nebraska and Iowa showing strong anti Republican sentiment. Politicians say Butler could win many swing states and attract soldiers and labor voters, potentially sweeping to victory unknown since prior decades.
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Butler
Chicago
Michigin
Nebraska
Towa
New Orleans
General Butler
General Butler Backed by Michigan Democrat Wheaton
Hon W W Wheaton, a leading Michigan Democrat, endorses General Butler for president. He contrasts Butler with 1872 choice Horace Greeley, praises Butler as a true Democrat who helped curb rebellion, and predicts Butler will unite the party, rally labor, and win if nominated and supported.
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W. W. Wheaton
Michigan
General Butler
Greeley
Davis
Grant
Butler
Massachusetts
Edmunds Boom Falters in Massachusetts Delegation
Massachusetts Republicans shift sentiment toward President Arthur amid dwindling support for Edmunds. Delegates report misrepresentation by Edmunds boosters, with only Boston Advertiser and Springfleet Republican clinging to Edmunds. Arthur camp gains, Traveler praised for tilting press opinions. Pierce-Robinson memory cited.
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Massachusetts
Edmunds
Boston Advertiser
Springfleet Republican
Arthur
Boston Edmunds
Commonwealth
Eamunds
Soston Traveller
Selecting Delegates at Large to Chicago for Tilden and Hendricks
The New Jersey Democratic State Convention opened in Trenton with Senator McPherson praising unity. Ex-Governor Bedle named permanent chairman as Abbott McPherson Stockton and James Smith of Newark were chosen as delegates at large. The convention favored re nominating Tilden and Hendricks and adopted the tariff plank from the last platform.
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Trenton
N. J
McPherson
Bedle
Abbott
Stockton
James Smith
Newark
Tilden and Hendricks
Democratic Convention Adopts Platform Denounces Republicans
Richmond May 14 The State Democratic Convention met with about 600 delegates and alternates. Ex Congressman Harris was temporary chairman. Watts Portsmouth was elected chairman with Sheppard and Bigger as secretaries. Delegates at large included Berber Bierne Harris and McCarthy. The platform attacks the Republicans for alleged presidential theft and calls for abolition of internal revenue. it adopts the Ohio tariff plank. A motion to instruct for Tilden was defeated.
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Richmond
GOC
Harris
KR. Watts
Portsmouth
Ham Sheppard
J. Bell Bigger
Watts
Tilden
J.S. Berber
Richmond T. Bierne
John T. Harris
Page McCarthy
Republican Party
Danville
Triden
Lim
The Lowell Tale of the Bi-sulphide Engine Scheme
A Lowell correspondent recounts the rise and collapse of the American Triple Thermic Motor Union led by Dr Colwell. The scheme involves private tests, inflated claims, and a planned New York based corporation seeking $25,000,000 in capital, with investors urged to surrender shares for the amplified venture. The account details public distrust, press clashes, and the dubious sequence from Brooklyn demonstrations to grand promises.
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Triple Thermic Motor Union
First Baptist Church
Thomas M. Colwell
Western College
New York
Brooklyn
N. Y
A. P. Lyman
Merrimac
Lyman
Dr. Colwell
New England
Pennsylvania
Motorites
Alu
Wealthville
We New England Triple Thermic Motor Company
Massachusetts
Central Street
Colwell
Sunday Globe
West
Aly Mammoth
A& Private
Jewett
W.S. Littledale
Chicago
Amplified National Company
Littlelale
Billingsgate
Br. T. M. Colwell
Chess Problems and Solutions in Holmes County Notes
A dense collage of chess problem data and solutions from a periodical, listing positions, moves, and draw outcomes. It names players such as E French and Riley By George M Hateh and references locations like Farm Centre and Durppartnn Ontario. Numerous game variations, notes by Mr Kimley and Mr Stearns, and multiple problem numbers appear with draw results or winning lines.
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Riley
George M. Hateh
Midington
Black
Durppartnn
Ont
Nele
L. Oh Feestts
Derry Benes
Mr. Stearns
Bowen
Isaiah Barker
Cambridgeport
Mag
Isaiah Ferns
Rdemiee Ron
Mane
A Wien
Johln Bassett
Springfield
Giant sea snake on Webster mansion display in Dorchester
A GLOBE reporter documents a remarkable discovery at the Dorchester Webster mansion. Dorchester’s Dorchester: Henry Busselman and Oscar Err captured a massive oarfish like serpent believed to be from Hong Kong cargo of logwood. The snake, initially thought dead, measured twelve and a half feet currently and fifteen and a half feet at capture, with diamond scales and a small head. The couple plans to stuff and exhibit it, with offers reaching over five thousand dollars if alive. An Africa cargo vessel recently brought twenty five similar creatures to the U.S. for sale and display.
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GLOBE
Webster Mansion
Dorchester
Henry Busselman
New York’& New England
Boston
Ilong Kong
Chima
Omy
Pesca
Africa
A Unlucky Street Car Encounter With a Schoolteacher
An old fashionably dressed man in a Highland street car tries to charm a prim schoolteacher who boards at Concord street. She ignores him, drops her umbrella, refuses his card, and departs after a brief twenty minute exchange. He muses on forward educated women as he resumes his seat by a washerwoman.
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Concord Street
Grand Work for Me Promises Compound Oxygen Aid
A Walnut Iowa man reports Compound Oxygen greatly improves his health, claiming rapid weight gain and relief from rheumatic pains. The ad promotes a Treatise on Compound Oxygen detailing discovery and action, with cures in consumption and chronic diseases. Free by Drs Starkey and Palen at 1109 and 1111 Ardmore Street Philadelphia.
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Iowa
Mme
Stesh
Dutt
Drs. Starkey & Palen
Airard Street
Philadelphia
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