Monroe doctrine and Panama Canal policy debated in era politics
In the Omaha Herald and Harrisburg Patriot excerpts, the Monroe doctrine is hailed as a guiding Democratic principle now tied to Panama Canal interests, with Blaine as its chief advocate and doubts raised about its expansionist implications and partisan entanglements across U.S. diplomacy and Southern politics.
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Panama Canal
Blaine
America
England
Gibraltar
Malta
Aden
Cyprus
Two Oceans
United States
Omaha Herald
Retirement row exposes harsh jabs at Hayes and administration
The St. Louis Republican cites Republican digests and Cincinnati Gazette as attacking Hayes after his retirement. It contrasts Grant's postpresidency patient support with Hayes being labeled vain and friendless. The piece notes memoirs accusing Hayes of falsehood, timidity, and self serving salary claims.
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Hayes
Ohio
Republican Press
Chandler
Post-Commmissary
Howl for Spoils Across the South Declares Anti Bourbon Cry
A Washington dispatch argues that Mahone’s Virginia offices emboldens Southern spoilsmen. The anti Bourbon chant, the correspondent says, masks a hunt for offices and support for disgruntled politicians, with no real principle behind calls for a fair ballot.
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Mahone
Virginia
Washington
Pittsburgh
South
Robeson Named Key Figure in Navy Budget and Republican Power
The N Y Sun portrays Secor Robeson as the dominant force in shaping navy appropriations and party strategy. It accuses him of orchestrating a multi‑million dollar buildup, patronage, and abuse, detailing alleged fraud, demoralization, and a party machine that backs him despite scandals.
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Secor Robeson
Navy
Keifer
Navy Department
Congress
Philadelphia
New York
Cattell
Secor Robinson
Robeson
Murtagh
Grant Organ
Washington
Whitthorne
N. Y. Sun
County Board Opposes Lake George Water Project
Essex County Board of Supervisors votes to petition the Legislature and ask the district’s Senator and Assemblyman to oppose drawing water from Lake George. They claim it would ruin Ticonderoga’s water power and harm a promising Northern New York village.
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Board of Supervisors
Essex County
N. Y
New York
Lake George
Ticonderoga
Illness among famed twins Garfield and Arthur of Oswego county
Report from Gilbert's Mills near Oswego New York says the celebrated twins Garfield and Arthur are very ill with congestion of the lungs. The boys are described as extremely beautiful and almost identical, with distinguishing marks on their clothing kept hidden from the family.
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Garfield
Arthur
Gilbert's Mills
Oswego N. Y
Endorsement of St Jacobs Oil by Notable Figures
A narrative extols St Jacobs Oil as a remedy for rheumatism neuralgia and pain with endorsements from Sr Jacoss OL and Bishop Gilmour of Cleveland. It urges public use and praises the product as a Great German Remedy improving health welfare and peace among sufferers.
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Sr. Jacoss
St. Jacobs
Gilmour
Cleveland
Ohio
Allen
J. N. Harris & CO
Cincinnati
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