Record of a corrupt political party and its alleged misconduct
The document accuses a political organization of polygamy support in Utah and adjoining territories, ballot fraud, bribery, attempts to repeal federal election laws, and forging documents. It claims threats to starve government, ties to corporations in New York, and hypocrisy toward Lincoln, ending with reliance on Prohibition votes in New York to gain control.
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Utah
Maine
South
Brivery
James A. Garfield
New York
Lincoln
Republic
Dunkirk voters urged to judge candidates for local progress
In a Dunkirk meeting a speaker urged citizens to consult their impulses and vote for the candidate who benefits Dunkirk. The piece defends Dr. Williams and denounces C D Murray, highlighting Williams’s role in the city’s schools, water system, sewers, pavements, and academy, turning the focus to local improvement.
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Democratic Williams Club
Dunkirk
D. Murray
J. T. Williams
C.D. Murray
Dr. Williams
Cleveland
Blaine
C. D. Murray
Julie S. Williams Faces Harsh Political Attacks in Dunkirk
In Dunkirk a candidate named Julie T. Williams endures intense political warfare. Supporters declare he has been savaged publicly yet remains beloved for his long record and notable victories. Voters know his battles and have embraced him with devotion, repelling slander.
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Julies T. Williams
Ife
Dunkirk
J. T. Williams
Governor Cleveland and the soldiers' bills controversy
The Democratic press claims Governor Cleveland signed few soldiers bills. The record shows he did not sign original bills for headstones or veteran interment, but only amended versions approved after Republicans passed them unanimously. He reportedly vetoed none of the original measures.
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Cleveland
Cornell
Corneil
Yen
Cleveland’s Record Against The Piers
A historical critique of Governor Cleveland describing his wartime stance and actions. It alleges he avoided service, sent a substitute who became a workhouse prisoner, and vetoed Decoration Day funding and a soldiers’ monument bill, provoking veteran anger in Buffalo and Chautauqua County.
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Cleveland
Buffalo
Common Council
Veterans of Buffalo
Chautauqua County
Democratic Endorsement In A City Political Row
In a Sunday edition the Democratic anti-Advertiser paper defends Dr. Williams and Hon. C. D. Murray, condemns slander by anonymous circulars, and urges voters to support honest exponents of their parties while calling out Parker for his slanderous rhetoric in local politics.
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Dr. Williams
Dr. Wiliams
Murray
Hon. C. D. Murray
Parker
Watch Lest Ye Be Betrayed In Local Elections
Democratic managers and Republican county committee warn of efforts to buy votes for Warren in the first district and C D Murray in the second. Roswell P Flower of Watertown funds alleged bribery to influence the legislature and U S Senate. Voters urged to back Dana P Horton and Julien T Williams for Republicans.
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Republican County Committee
Warren
C. D. Murray
Onz Trotsand polLans
Roswell P. Flower
Watertown
United States
United States Senate
Blaine
Senate
Congress
Dana P. Horton
Julien T.williams
Editorial on straight Republican ticket and wage fears
The piece urges voting the straight Republican ticket led by Walter L. Sessions for Representative. It discusses how free trade would lower wages across many trades to English levels, criticizes Democratic advocacy of free trade, cites commentary from the Philadelphia Press and New York papers, and urges vigilance against Democratic election efforts while calling for turnout and neighbor persuasion.
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Democratic Party
England
New York
Rallying for Blaine and Logan Amid Press Bias
A Republican appeal urges fair-minded Democrats to support Blaine and Logan, arguing English press hostility to Cleveland and Hendricks reflects factional motives. It insists on party unity, warns of last-minute Democratic rumors, and claims the victory is assured with no old grudges, calling for vigilance against smear campaigns.
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Blaine
Logan
Cleveland
Hendricks
South
Republican Party
Bis Grand
Union
Reconstruction Organization
Allen Herald
Mr Hill Replies to Jamestown Journal Interrogatories
Mr Hill replies to questions raised in the Jamestown Journal about proceedings supplementary to execution against Dr Williams. He notes the examination was lengthy and may span several pages, says Dr Williams objected to publishing selections, and cites his private matters as not of public interest while acknowledging explanations of his home building transactions.
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C. D. Murray
Hammer
Murray
Blaine
Entror Jamestown Jocrxac
Williams
Political motive alleged in public papers leak
A Republican critic denounces a Democrat driven effort to publish selective evidence about Dr. Williams. The writer claims the documents, held since 1870, should not be splintered for political gain, says publishing parts would mislead, and urges readers to resist partisan manipulation aimed at shaping elections and a future senate seat.
Last Words from the Republican State Committee
The state committee warns of Democratic cheats and urges vigorous election work. It recalls historical frauds and calls for vigilance, organization, and poll watchers to secure a Republican victory in New York.
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The
Republican State Committee
Empire State pledge to protect enterprise and honor of the flag
James D. Warren as chairman declares a strong resolve to stamp out crime and counter any harmful trends. He urges unity, energy, and determination, asserting the Empire State will lead in defending enterprise and national honor. The speech ends with a call for a vote and continued vigilance.
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Empire State
James D. Warren
Republican Victory Chorus Denounces Dem Slurs in District
A Republican circular blasts Democratic attacks on Dr. Williams in the Assembly race. It cites affidavits from Byron W. Clarke and associates denying any Willard asylum contract payments to Williams. The faction declares Williams vindicated and urges GOP support, predicting consequences if Democrats win. Signed by Lester J Stearns and county Republicans.
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Democratic Party
Assembly
Dr. Williams
Willard Asylum
Byron W. Clarke
Byron W.clarke
William Allen
I. M. Wilcox
Clarke
United States
Clark
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