Nominating Grover Cleveland at the National Convention
Daniel M. Lockwood of New York urges the convention to nominate Grover Cleveland for president, praising his honesty and democracy and arguing Cleveland can win New York’s 36 electoral votes. Richard A. Jones of Minnesota seconded the Cleveland bid and urged a nationwide Democratic victory.
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Daniel M. Lockwood
New York
Cleveland
United States
Washington
Jefferson
Jackson
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Buffalo
Grover Cleveland
Democracy of
White House
John Forsythe
Harrison
Harison
Mike Sweeney
Cheers
James G. Blaine
Mr. Cleveland
Party of the People
Illinois
Richard A. Jones
Minnesota
North
United States Senate
Ohio
Excelsior
Atlantic
Pacific
Grover Claveland
Democratic Call for Cleveland in Illinois Convention
Frederick H. Winston of Chicago urged Carter H. Harrison to second Grover Cleveland’s nomination. The platform speaker praised Cleveland as a reform candidate, invoking 1876 crimes, Samuel J. Tilden, and the need to defeat the Republicans. He argued Cleveland’s honesty and reform would carry Illinois to victory despite factional opposition.
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Frederick H. Winston
Chicago
Carter H. Harrison
Illinois
Cleveland
Ilinois
Grover Cleveland
Republican Party
Samuel J. Tilden
Hendricks
Tom Hendricks
Tilden
Reform
Reform.” [Loud Cheers.} Mo Man Asks the Nomination of Mr. Cleveland
Democratic Party
Leveland
Campaign Work and Civil Service Reform Debate
A New York Journal summary notes Republican and Democratic campaign planning, preliminary organization, and fundraising strategies. It examines civil service reform, the Garfield era setback, Blaine’s image, and calls for reformers to act independently of party lines.
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Missouri
Pendleton
Garfield
Poland
Blaine
Curtis
Republican Party
Local crimes and disasters sweep central Iowa July
State items report Mrs. Blank at Marshaltown convicted on five prohibitory counts with fifty dollar fines and appeal filed. Alfred Randel fatally injured by a scaffold fall in Des Moines aged 32, new Swedish husband of three months. Lee county sues ex treasurer Blackburn for 20000. John Kelley drowns in Indian Creek near Maine after being swept by swollen waters. Severe storms July 23 cause extensive property damage including four barns in Des Moines and a Mitch and Son mill loss at Colfax. Sheriff McCord shot. robbery cases and lynching rumors. New Colfax hotel opens with scenic river views and an inclined railway to the depot.
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D. W. Blackburn
District Court
Blackburn
John Kelley
Indian Creek
Maine
Kelley
Des Moines
Clarkson
Mitch & Son
Warren County
McCord
Marshalltown
Belford
Jack Reynolds
Marshall County
B. A. Armstrong
Liscomb
Bedford
Chicago and
Rock Island
Colfax
Col. Bowler
Skunk
Peck Island Railroad
Rock Island Railroad Company
Population of the German Empire Cited at 45 194 172
The last census recorded a population of 45 194 172 for the German Empire. Data indicates census accuracy and national demographic scope for the period.
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German Empire
Old Time Plantations Persist in Georgia Land Reform
The article contrasts reforms in the southern labor system with lingering plantation life. It highlights Georgia as wealthy with many negro landowners, and Sumter county shows an eight thousand acre plantation run on modern, scientific farming though retaining old slave era social dynamics. It notes negro workers enjoying sports, debates, and dances after work.
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N.Y. Mercury
South
Alabama
Georgia
Sumter County
Central Africa
July disasters and political notes in Dakota and beyond
Gov. Pierce sworn in as Dakota governor. Ex Gov St John seeks Prohibition presidential nomination. Gloucester fire destroys about 20 buildings. Three children drown at Green Bay. Lumber and mill yard burned in Michigan. Steamer John W Chambers burns near New Iberia. Riot at Middletown with deaths and injuries. Stabbings in Wilmington. one victim dies. Mad dog bites near Topeka. Resignations and political shifts abroad and at home. Major storms and accidents across multiple states. Veterans encampment at Minneapolis draws 40,000 attendees. Medical notes on rare cattle disease in a Chicago case. England news covers protests, politics, cattle import debate, and Polish-Russian unrest.
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St. John
Gloucester
Mass
Green Bay
Vic
Copley
Carrey’s Lake
Mich
John W. Chambers
New Iberia
Fatal Railway Accident and Local Losses in July
An empty shifting engine on the Le high Valley line from Whitehaven to Neca heck siding exploded on July 25, killing the five crew members. The freight train struck the wreck, delaying all trains. Three Canton youths died July 25 at Copperas Creek dam near Peoria after a fishing accident. Bodies recovered. Also reports the Grand Army Encampment in Minneapolis with 18,000 in procession led by General Logan and General Sherman.
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Gov. Hubbard
Minnesota
Beath
Grand Army
Pillsbury
Warner
Grosvenor
Ohio
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Paul A. Vandervoort
Nebraska
Sherman
Logan
Lehigh Valley R. R
Whitehaven
Necaheck Siding
New York
Philadelphia
Reading
Canton
Frank G. Wittum
Fred Jones
Jno
Orendorf
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Copperas Creek
Peoria
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Jones
W. J. Orendorf
Parlin & Orendorf Co
Galesburg
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