The Republican Nominations and Party Divisions
A broad critique of the 1888 Republican ticket and party machinery. The piece argues the Harrison plan weakens in key states, while Cleveland Thurman emerge strong with independent support. It also comments on Morton as vice presidential candidate and Democratic unity under Cleveland and Thurman.
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Harrinoniam
Il Ilinois
Imorseless
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Obersin
Cleveland
Thurman
Harrison
Sherman
Lugalls
Leon Bot
Allison
Movement Against Equal Rights
Just Protection of
America
Harron
Forces of
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Frover
New York Star
Blood politics and war memory echo in staged rhetoric
The passage reflects on a convention age dynamic, noting delegates likely aged twenty-five to forty, and frames the Civil War as history rather than vendetta. It critiques inflammatory figures and cites political rhetoric around Thurman and the “bloody shirt” era, ending with a tangential medical line about a supposed blood purifier.
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St. Louis
Foraker
Johns
Lother
Alan Argona
Pagan Bob Urges Public Issues Campaign in St Col Ingersoll
A fragmented quote from Pagan Bob endorses a campaign focused on public issues rather than personalities. He criticizes Mr. Cleveland as lacking education, broad reading, refined taste, and general culture, urging voters to object to infidels and moral rhetoric rather than individuals.
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Ingersoll
Cleveland
Kansas City Times
Fragmentary Opinion on Politics and Time Wasted
A garbled excerpt shows a protest tone criticizing Republicans and public talk. The speaker suggests spending hours on an action would be a waste of time, contrasting personal effort with perceived public discourse and a newspaper city time context.
U P T R Influence Statement and Land Grant Forfeiture
A disputed note claims that the UPRT influenced recent voting but misstates party gains. It reports Oregon backing the Northern Pacific Railroad and a Democratic House bill to forfeit millions of acres granted under conditions, a contentious point from St. Louis Republic.
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Oregon
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
House of Representatives
St. Louia Republic
An Tusluerte Platform Faces Defeat Amid Insincerity
The Republican national platform is seen as crafted to catch votes, yet flaws in its sincerity may doom it. It targets all voter classes but fails to persuade through any clear appeal to harmony with rival views.
Fragmented OCR Summary: Bearer of Per in Pen Iy Wise
Fragmentary text mentions fort defenses and a chief. details are unclear and names are partially illegible. The readable segments reference regional locations and possible leadership terms but lack coherent events or dates for a solid summary.
Foraker and Grandfather Politics in 1886 Elections
The Philadelphia Times argues that hereditary rulers and a grandfather image have limited public appeal. It stresses voters will judge the 1886 contest on contemporary issues, not ancestral fame, noting Harrisones and Tippecanoe references miss the point of this year’s presidential race.
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Indiana
Philadelphia Times
Harrison as a Quiet Favorite in Western Republican Talks
The Chicago News notes Harrison lacks genuine popular demand, seen as a modest, mediocre figure with old Whig ancestry and a restrained military record. It compares him to Hayes and Magee, suggesting he attracts limited enthusiastic support and resembles a typical western Republican candidate.
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Harrison
Ore
Chicago News
Hayes
Mike Hayes
Timnston
On Account of His Big Barrel Nomination Gossip
The piece mocks Marton as an ambitious rich man nominated for a political position due to wealth. It suggests supporters will risk their coats and carry belts through a cold spell if elected or not, and warns him to heed Jay Gould’s large sum and pay no money to anyone but the national committee chair.
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Democratic Party
Seuds
Linceim
Bert
Chile
Clement Cata
Cleveland
Thurman
Ay Hendricks
Hall
Pacific Coast
Jad
New York Star
Marton
Jie
Jay Gould
National Commatee
New York Evening
Political Pressure Amidst Trade Tensions
Fragmentary OCR text shows Republican managers blamed for rising pace and ill trade. Merchants warned they may face consequences from the business community. Tone suggests public admonition and calls for accountability in trade policy.
Republican platform misspells unity and purpose, critics say
A fragmented platform from small politicians draws sharp critique for lacking cohesion and sound policy while accusing Republicans of failures. The Kansas City paper notes the blend of unpalatable ideas as a poor match for party goals. Boston Herald voices doubt about Democratic strength in the nation.
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Kansas City
No Cause for Ih Wo in the Dilcant Nominees
A fragment from the New York Herald criticizes excessive enthusiasm for Cleveland supporters and warns against personal attacks. It portrays Cleveland as a strong leader and questions the tactics of opponents while noting electoral implications for New York.
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New York Herald
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Suka
di Hayes
Elvetor
Thurman Defamation Charge Defended by Governor Foraker
The article reports on defamation claims against Judge Thurman amid wartime vindication. Governor Foraker and his wife are praised for aiding sick prisoners, while Republican rivals and press attacks are dismissed as petty. The Brooklyn Eagle notes the charge will not damage Thurman within Ohio or beyond.
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Thurman
Foraker
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Carp Chase
Growth of Cleveland Administration Described as Era of Good Feeling
The Boston Globe argues Grover Cleveland's presidency has been marked by an era of good feeling and reform. It notes his rise from relative obscurity to unified party leadership, the disappearance of factionalism, steady economic improvement, and a new era in national policy under his administration. The piece underscores public confidence and calls for longer leadership.
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Grover Cleveland
Monro
Cleveland
Washington
Boston
Fragmented Republican Row Described Amid Party Strife
Virginia K eekers notes a sharp split within the Republican ranks as tensions erupt at recent conventions. She contrasts current chaos with past quarrels, praising any sign of independents who think for themselves and hinting that independent Republicans may become true Democrats.
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