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Democrats Took Control in 1884
Washington dispatch recounts the 1884 presidential race that brought Grover Cleveland to the White House, ending Republican ascendancy. It notes New York pivotal, Blaine’s missteps including dine with Jay Gould and the Barton beef, and the polemics of Rum Romanism and Rebellion affecting Catholic voters. It closes noting how the darkies needed reassurance after a Democratic win.
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