Campaign notes reveal broad GOP split and Cleveland support
In New York and across several states leading papers either refuse or pledge limited support for Garfield and Arthur, while Cleveland garners solid German press backing. Reported circulation nears 1.5 million daily, 800,000 weekly among German papers. Accounts cite hay fever remedies and crop commentary alongside political snippets.
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New York
New York Park
Jude Men
W—Machiaetor
Mienl Post
Brooklym
Milwaukeu der Mernid
Milwaukes Freie Presse
St. Lown Augelaer
Bb. Fowoph
Volkeblatt
Topnka
Kax
Telegraph
Cleveland
Wisconsin
Iowa
Kansas
Ohio
Michigan
Minnesota
Illinois
Town
Christan Register
Chriotian Union
Chrietian
Record
Nort
Garfield
Secret marriage claims and Blaine rumors in 19th century letters
A fragmentary letter chain from Steff to Stef questions Major Blaine’s marriage timing while recounting rumors of bachelor status in 1851. It cites Drennan Springs travels, Pittsburgh residence, and Texas hearsay. The piece includes political notes, Grand Army orders, and 1884 commentary clashing Blaine with Bristow and Cleveland.
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Diane
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Manilinge
Anitine
Blaine
Loorsvitan
Stef
Phelps
Drennan Springs
Pitteburg
Texas
Randal
Maine
Ress
Jbottom
Ninty
Galveston News
Weal
Ele
Institute
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted by Prominent Dutch Man
A Yonkers Gazette item recites a testimonial from a Duisheim resident praising Hood's Sarsaparilla as a spring remedy. He claims his wife recovered appetite after a week and three bottles, calling it the best three dollars invested by Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass. The column includes a racist joke about a “darkey” and a Negro in a punchline.
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Hood
CO. T. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
Maine’s Lament on Labor and Republicans in 24 Years
The speaker argues that twenty four years under the Republican administration have harmed workers. He accuses leaders, including G. Main, of profiting a few at the expense of many while jobs, wages, and regular employment suffer. He calls for relief from his present allegiance and urges workers to reject Maine in the election.
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Win. Johnson
Huron
Oak
Dr. King
J. C. Saur
Mlalne
Maine
Hair Tonics and Political Dissent in 1880 Editorial
Fragmented rhetoric compares hair loss remedies to a political struggle. The piece questions partisan power, praising principles of republican government and debating whether Gov Cleveland should be elected president to curb corruption. It frames the election as a test of popular sovereignty and honesty.
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New Folks World
Hayards
Rindalls
Thurnians
Tildens
Headly
Seymours
Helmans
Butlers
Bill Chandlins
Kelfers
Dorseys
Elkinges
Chaytons
Robesons
Rascals
Iite
Cleveland
Republican Party
Columbus
Executive Mansion
Auany
Deak
Hard Times and Unemployment Across the Nation
A San Francisco Examiner dispatch condemns mass unemployment across the United States. It notes 10,000 coal miners in Ohio and Pennsylvania, 3,000 in West Virginia, 8,000 iron workers, and 10,000 Rhode Island and Massachusetts cotton mill operatives now without work, representing about 140,000 people. It cites idle union and nonunion workers in Cincinnati and Pittsburgh, warning of a looming economic crisis and political shift, and promotes Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic as a remedy.
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Lifrumm
San Francisco Examiner
United States
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Prospecus
Trades Assembly
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Ibis
Blaiye
Garfield’s Tomb Praised and Blaine Attacked in Cleveland Visit
A report details the Garfield tomb site near Prospect Avenue in Cleveland with a guard detail and ongoing fundraising for a mausoleum. It criticizes James G. Blaine’s planned Ohio stop for alleged political hypocrisy and outlines Gov. Grover Cleveland’s new letter urging a pure, honest administration and voter accountability.
Remarkable Ohio political past in new Red Book edition
A detailed review of the Red Book edition covering Ohio politics from 1872 to 1883. It includes county realies, party percentages, gubernatorial comparisons with Headley and Foraker, and comprehensive tables of presidential and congressional results. The publication touts its clarity and usefulness for political matters in this era.
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Headley
Foraker
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