Money to Buy Voters Warns of Circular Fundraising
A May circular from the Republican League urges manufacturers and capitalists to donate to a fund believed to influence voters in key states. Names of several high profile donors are listed, including Chauncey M. Depew and General Alger, signaling a large compiled list aimed at amassing at least 1,000,000 for campaigns. The report also notes other Indiana and Chicago market intrigue and local gossip from Norwalk and Goodland, with political fundraising tied to national party efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crvcrxxatt
Ohio
United States
Republican League of the United States
Porate
Ue Fond
Chauncey M. Depew
Thomas Pratt
Cl. Ny Ise
Treasury Department
Warner Miller
William M. Ewart
General Alger
Michigan
Ira Daven~ Port
New York
Charles Foster
Earl & Wilson
Trey Y
William Rye
New York City
Josep Knopp
Brooklyn
Republican National League
Amy Paity Fund
James P. Foster
Teac
Tariff talk and infant industry in a rural Ohio view
A first person account argues for tariff protection to build infant industries in the eastern United States, praising protectionist figures and denouncing free trade. The speaker recalls working in mines and farms, cites Carnegie and Jones, laments mortgage pressure, and urges continued tariff support to lift eastern industry and workers.
The Old Fight Again A United Democracy
A long-winded political analysis criticizes Blaine and the Republican faction, argues for Cleveland’s renomination, recalls Jefferson Jackson and Harrison precedents, and discusses party dynamics, recent accusations, and Gresham’s judiciary while questioning Know Nothing influences.
Olga cyclone rumor at Sherman residence on K Street
Chicago Tribune notes a vague alarm at a Washington residence on K Street. A host assures the visitor that the noise is only Olga, a routine morning occurrence, while John Sherman, next door, tends to a windup bell and needs grease.
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Sherman
K Street
Wash
Alerm
Nolag
Cyclone
Olga
John Sherman
Chicago Tribune
One Thing Me Knows Well and Supreme Bench Hope
Fragmentary note from the Louisville Courier Journal discusses Lugalle possibly becoming a supreme court judge someday and suggests appointing Lim to the bench soon to ensure capable leadership. The piece hints at Kansas origins and legal temperaments in a speculative tone.
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Lugalle
Supreme Bench
Supreme Court
Kansas
Louisville Courier
Jourdal
The Blaine Hatred in Washington Advises
The St Paul Globe reports Washington opinion on James Blaine and other Republican candidates for the presidency. It notes intense factional support and hostility among rivals including Sherman and Blaine’s Maine base, with Democratic odds and fears about a Blaine nomination.
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Blaine
Washington
Sherman
Blaine Apecter
Mickenats
fry—Sherman, Allison
St Paul Globe
No Reason for Living in the War of Ideas
Fragmentary item reflects on war’s purpose and its impact on political parties. The text laments the disappearance of the old Whig party and the emergence of more liberal policies, noting a shift toward broader progressive needs. Named source is Soulville Courier Journal.
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Eae
President's renomination seen as likely in era of calm reading
The Brooklyn Eagle notes the president now enjoys more agreeable reading than any of his modern predecessors and is as certain of renomination as former leaders Grant and others were, despite lacking the organization to Toceplan of the isi honor.
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Thair Fort
Fle
United States
Grant
Isi
Broklyn Engle
Depew Theory Faces Skepticism in Political Debate
A reader notes that Good Many, Mr. Depew’s political economy, is simply that Cleveland cannot run a government while Depew can. The Omaha Herald quotes voters in the west who have yet to be converted to Depew theory.
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Depew
Sir Cleveland
Omaha Herald
Conflicting 19th Century GOP Views in News Clippings
A collage of remarks on Republicans and tariff policy, praising Cobden Club influence and Union loyalty while debating tariff reform and internal revenue. Mentions Blaine, Belva Lockwood, Bill Nye, Sherman, and Westinghouse amid partisan commentary and editorial observations.
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Ulaine
Belva Lockwood
Bill Nye
John Sherman
Louisville Couriar Journal
Old Farmer's Gains From Market Changes Since 1800
The piece argues that despite claims of rapid immigration and war, the real tester is farmer’s costs. It compares prices in 1800, noting wheat at $1.00, corn 70 cents, cattle 2 cents, coffee ten to twelve cents a pound, and mackerel 16 per barrel, showing today’s cheaper costs for many staples and suggesting merchants and wage dynamics have shifted benefits away from farmers over 29 years.
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Fevrron
Yan Mies
Seri & i
Curorgie
T. F. ‘Jones
Carmee
Uis Fullers
Jones
Carnegie
Loum West
Rinnings High
Tamstlil
Jim Blane
Carn
Jim
John Sherman
Emstern
Dryden
Aleck Petrie
Freddy Douglas Jones
Connel
Holt
Colorado
Wharton
Omaha
Ulinois
New York
Monpgelists
Burrows and wool duty debate in Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Tribune discusses Mr. Burrows and wool duties, arguing protection raised prices during high duties. It notes 1867 US sheep totals and 1880 drops, claiming free trade harmed home production while other nations thrived. The piece critiques Burrows and defends tariff constraints as maintaining price stability.
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Burrows
New York
Ebreska
United States
England
France
Germany
Chicago
Review of Free Trade Debate Shapes Public Views
The long discussion of the Mills bill and free trade has educated the public. Wages and taxation fears persist, but the debate has reduced ignorance and prejudice. The coming campaign will pit reform against protection, shaping the presidential race.
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Tariaforza
New York
New York World
The South and National Politics in a Divided Era
A critical examination of Republican policy in the South, arguing the party serves northern aims and suppresses Southern rights. The piece defends white political power, condemns race-based upheaval, and predicts future divisions as Blacks gain legal protections only after prolonged calm. It portrays Republican rule as violent, hypocritical, and geared to federal control.
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Tho metHude
Republican Party
Louisiana
Petputy Bala
Tacbartern
Brute
Fanguclam
Republic
South
Avery
Blaine and the Maine Pickwick Reference in 19th Century Debate
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss Blaine as a political candidate, with references to Maine, Florence, and Pickwick imagery. It mentions recurring runs in years 1802 1806 1900 1904 and 1908, a Florence letter, and party strategizing about endorsements or declines. The tone resembles a partisan opinion column.
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Blaine
Glatono
Biatna
Florence
Bia Te Puns
Joan Part
Maine
Pickwick Company
Pickwick Archives
New York
Fragmented 19th century political garble from Philadelphia Record
A garbled passage discusses a split in Virginia politics and a chaotic party scene in Chicago and Philadelphia. Names and phrases are largely unreadable, but the snippet hints at factional tension and a provocative political riddle amid a noisy interlinked era.
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Virginia
Che Perebuest
Chicago
Mahone
Philadelphia
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James F. Foster
National Republican Club
Manufacturers and Capitalista
Indiana
Crneaco
Goodland
Ind
Kenyon
Bloomington
Alse Corse
Dicate
Stoi Aps Qta
Con
Tinow
Shorts
Norwalkq
Norwalk
Victoria
Queen
Great Britain
Antoon
Bho
Wila TV
Partershaw
Navarre
Stark County
Marietta
Frederick Post
Bethlehem
Cincinnati
St. Johnsbury
West
Ingalls
Hancock
McClellen
Graphis
McColly
Geo. Knipp
Hedrag
Et al
Cleveland
Tame
Biainn
Mainiaca
Mr. Tinino
Shernan
Flanagan
Texas
Longstreet, Mosby & Co
Jefferson
Jackson
Harrison
Larussee
Adams
House of Representatives
van Buren
Husbndss
Gresham
Jane
Judge Gresham
America
Encity
Fito ‘Uie
St. Paul Globe
Atlanta Constitution
Virginia Dever
Philadelphis Times
Vobden
Hin
Col Club
Daion
Menchester
Cobden Club
George W. Westinghouse
Johnson Co
Ens
Devil
Philadel
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