Ohio and Indiana Democratic Platforms Embrace Civil Reform
The Ohio platform reaffirms 1883 principles, calls for public service purification, debt reduction, pensions for veterans, tariff reform for revenue, wool duties adjustment, opposition to sumptuary laws, and broad civil service reform. It pledges protection for all citizens abroad and at home, opposition to corruption, and pensions for disabled soldiers and widows.
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Imer White
Democratic Party of
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Thomas Jefferson
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Indiana Democrat Platform Endorses tariff reform and labor rights
The Indiana Democratic convention pledges fidelity to the constitution and economy in government. It calls for lower federal taxes, tariff reform, and surplus application to public debt, plus support for eight hour work laws, labor bureaus, prison labor, child labor limits, currency payment, and opposition to Chinese immigration.
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Indiana
W. H. English
Democratic Party
Washington
Republican Party
United States
Congress
Letters show Blaine pressuring for railroad profits
A Burlington Gazette reader urges publication of Blaine letters tied to the Little Rock and Fort Smith Railroad. The letters, written while Blaine was Speaker, reveal his push to join the enterprise and to preserve the land grant, including exchanges with Warren Fisher and Caldwell.
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Burlington ‘ Gazette
Blaine
Little Rock & Fort Smith
Gazette
Mnuilligan
Warren Fisher
Boston
Citten
House of Representatives
United States
Avevsta
Fisher
Lewis
Caldwell
J. G. Blatley
India Street
Mr. Fisher
Joseph Caldwell
Mr. Caldwell
Mrs. Fisher
J. G. Blaine
W. Fisher, Jr
Logan
Iowa News and Local Updates
Reports say crops are improving across Iowa while towns like Carroll approve a $10,000 water works bond. Accidents and deaths occur nationwide from drownings to train injuries, with multiple updates from Jefferson to Boone including a fatal yardmaster incident and a hanging in Lucas county.
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Carroll
Yale and Williams award degrees and political moves
Yale College confers L L D on Gov Hoadley of Ohio and Williams College grants L L D to United States Senator Ingalls. Illinois Democrats nominate Carter Harrison for governor. The report covers fatal shootings in Kentucky and New York, a house fire in Ohio, a train accident in Indiana, railroad staffing changes, and an Indiana death by suicide.
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Williams College
United States
Senator Ingalls
Advice on Bites and Safe Reactions from New York Life
The article lists bite dangers from common sources like dogs mosquitoes and bears with a humorous aside about trilobites and Jacobites. It advises immediate vigorous exercise such as running a mile if bitten or about to be bitten and notes not to stop running even if chased by a man with a club.
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New York
Respect for Antiquity Fades Into Neighborly Firewood Joke
A Western village tale shows a newcomer valuing refinement by respecting the past while humorously confronting a neighborly dispute about missing firewood. The line implies polite culture clashes and practical humor in small communities.
Inundation relief aid and global political turns
Russia pledges 100000 for Poland flood victims. Gen Todleben dies at 66. France China tensions rise with indemnity demand of 400 million francs and possible island pledge. France losses ambassador Tasset. Cholera reports mixed. Panama court impeaches Dr Cervera for bribery and names Gen Ruiz for President.
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Russia
Poland
Francis Edward Todleben
Superior Court of
Panama
Dr. Cervera
Gen. Ruiz
Rebels Surround President Residence In Panama Crisis
Dr Cervera resists evacuation as about 500 supporters armed encircle the presidential residence while 50 police with Remington rifles guard the area President Stuiz orders the building secured through General Ibanez who commands 700 armed troops An English war is anticipated French and American forces are unprotected and fear repeats of 1879 canal upheaval Debah’s capture is denied El Madhi’s journey is halted by Hamah tribe in Dar four Meanwhile Holland notes variable wheat crops in Oregon and Washington Ireland anticipates a massive Orange demonstration with 50000 Orangemen expected from Great Britain and Ireland to Newry on July 12.
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President Voids Fitz John Porter Bill and Court Martial Findings
President Arthur returns the Fitz John Porter bill to Congress with objections based on constitutional grounds and the authority of a court martial. He cites the nine general officers who found Porter guilty, the Supreme Court's view of such tribunals, and warns the bill would undermine final judgments. The President notes prior pardons but rejects any law that would annul a formal court verdict.
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Washington
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Abraham Lincoln
United States
Supreme Court of the
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United Sates
Belief in Fairies and Elves Across Ireland Scotland and England
The article recalls widespread Irish belief in fairies living in mountain caves and performing feats such as shrinking or enlarging size and passing through key holes. It mentions banshee and phooka figures, compares fairies to brownies and kelpies in Scotland, and notes a shift toward scientific explanations diminishing the belief among rural English communities.
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