Republican Victory Echoes Across States in 1888 Result
The Express touts a sweeping GOP victory as results trickle in after Tuesday’s election. It notes gains in New York Massachusetts Pennsylvania Michigan and strong showings in Congress. It highlights Blaine’s protectionist stance and contrasts domestic trade with foreign commerce sparking debate on policy and national prosperity.
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Blaine
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Philadelphia
Local Election Roundup Delivers Large Republican Wins
Sheriff Wonderly sails to a strong victory while Peaslee loses the judgeship amid a decisive statewide GOP surge. Munson Whitney is missed as a Republican commissioner. Voter activity was quiet Sunday into Tuesday with minimal street bustle. Frank Hurd may sense Toledo district’s discontent as the GOP county committee, led by Squires Hay and Hickey, campaigned hard. Boothman carries Williams 592, Fulton 1,200, Wood 975, Paulding 350, Van Wert 50. Hill leads Henry 975, Defiance 650. Boothman defeats Hill by 1,542 with key township totals on state and congressional ballots.
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Blaine Allies Seize Control Of Republican Campaign
The New York Tribune reports Blaine and his allies plan to nominate stalwart Republicans to lead the next presidential bid. If confirmed, Blaine could head the ticket with James G. Blaine favored for president and J. B. Foraker as second on the ticket.
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James G. Blaine
J. B. Foraker
Thanksgiving Proclamation and Episcopal Unity Debate
The document includes Grover Cleveland’s Thanksgiving Day proclamation designating November 25, 1886, and remarks on the Chicago General Convention of the Episcopal Church praising liberal religious fellowship and a push toward Christian unity. It cites Rev. R Heber Newton urging cross Christian cooperation and practical steps toward ecumenism.
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Grover Cleveland
Washington
United States of America
T. F. Bayard
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Episcopal Church
Chicago
Episcopalians
R. Heber Newton
House of Bishops
Memoirs Push Faces No Opposition in Washington Departments
Canvassers for a Gen. Lee campaigns book tour the departments freely, while those for Gen. Grant memoirs were barred last winter. The contrast illustrates an administration pattern of favoring ex rebels for office and rehabilitating the former rebel cause.
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Washington
Gen. Grant
Williams Center School Directors Sue Teacher Over Intoxication
A unique Bryan court case alleges misconduct by M. R. Scott, a Williams Center teacher, with about 25 witnesses subpoenaed as county examiners attend. The suit, described as unprecedented in the state, progresses slowly.
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Williams Center
M. R. Scott
Free remedy offer from Rev Josefa T Inman
A brief notice promises a free cure for youth errors and nervous weakness. The request asks readers to send a self addressed envelope to Rev Josefa T Inman of Station D New York City to receive the remedy.
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South America
Josefa T. Inman
New York City
Acker’s Blood Elixir Promises Wide Medical Cure
N G Woodward asserts Acker’s Blood Elixir superior to all remedies for rheumatism syphilis and blood disorders. He guarantees positive cures and clears skin and complexion. He also claims Acker’s English Remedy best for asthma croup coughs whooping cough and lung troubles with full guarantee.
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