Democrats gauge Chicago platform support at convention
The report says Croker and Sheehan expect Tammany loyal support for Cleveland. The Chicago platform text will be printed in this issue. J J Richardson of Davenport helped Iowa delegates secure convention tickets and was reelected national committeeman for four years.
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Sheehan
Tammany
Cleveland
Chicago
Iowa
Hlon. J. J. Richardson
Davenport
Democratic National Committee
Richardson
Printers oppose Reid for vice president nomination
The St Paul Globe reports that union printers across the country will not vote for any ticket featuring Whitelaw Reid. It accuses Reid of longstanding opposition to organized labor and claims he allowed no union printers inside the Tribune office until two days before his nomination.
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St. Paul
Tribune
Tammany Plans Big Fourth Celebration and Ticket Ratification
The group will host a large Fourth of July event with distinguished speakers from across the country. Tammany aims to widely promote the Cleveland and Stevenson ticket, expecting forty lawmakers to attend and spark strong party enthusiasm.
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Tammany
Cleveland
Stevenson
House
Senate
Fammany
Gear Nominated Against Seerley in Iowa District One
The Sioux City 7 Tribune reports John N. Gear of Burlington named for Congress in the first district. He faced no other candidate against incumbent John J. Seerley, praised as an efficient representative and credit to Iowa’s Democratic delegation.
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Sioux City
Gear
Ways and Means
John Seerley
Understanding the force bill in postwar Republican strategy
The piece outlines the force bill's origin and purpose, arguing it aimed to let Republicans control Southern elections and regain Congress. It notes Democratic opposition led by Senator Bayard, blocking the measure before March 4, 1875, by delaying Senate action and labeling the bill a path to presidential dictatorial powers in Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
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Minneapolis
Grant
House of Representatives
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Congress
Senate
Bayard
Delaware
Arkansas
Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Force bill threat to Congressmen caused by election control
The article argues against a new force bill pushed in Congress by Lodge and linked to restricting voter influence. It warns that if enacted federal judges would appoint election supervisors, use soldiers at polls, and a returning board would issue certificates, potentially letting a president secure a perpetual Republican House majority.
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House
James G. Blaine
Maine
Reed Congress
Lodge
Massachusetts
Grant
Senate
United States
Minneapolis
Ctarrison
House of Representatives
Iowa Democrats Stand Bold for Boies in Chicago
The Ottumwa Sun critiques Chicago delegates for deserting Boies and praises Iowa Democrats for siding with their governor. The piece argues Grover Cleveland is admirable but Iowa’s independence in backing a western candidate reflects the state’s patriotic resolve and historic stance.
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Ottumwa Sun
Iowa
Chicago
Cleveland
Sun
Boies
Grover Cleveland
Sympathy for Blaine at Democratic Convention
A Chicago Times report recounts a Maine delegation gesture of sympathy to James G Blaine at the Democratic national convention. Mr Sweet of Maine voiced condolences from Maine citizens, praising democratic unity amid bereavement and the shared humanity beyond party divides.
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Democracy of the Union
Republic
New World
Cable
Illinois
Blaine
Sweet
Maine
Republican Party
Democratic Nominees Chosen and Republican Chairman Hunt
Washington dispatch reports Grover Cleveland named Democratic standard bearer at the national convention. Republicans seek a national chairman, with Clarkson among hopefuls but trust issues persist as the committee meets next week to select the nominee.
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Stow
Senate
Clarkson
Local Boxing Rivalry Hints at Quick Turnaround
It frames Cleveland and Stephenson pitted against Harrison and Reid in a tense matchup. The piece notes Reid is viewed as the hardest opponent while emphasizing the need for a strong effort from the younger crowd.
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Cleveland
Stephenson
Harrison
Reid
Boller
Gavel dispute over first homestead gavel at national convention
Beatrice Nebraska June 22 Daniel Freeman demands the return of a gavel allegedly carved from wood taken from the first U S homestead. L E Walker presented the gavel to temporary Chairman Fassett at the Republican convention in Minneapolis. Freeman accuses the act of surreptitious theft and calls for restitution while noting his long backing of land for settlers. The gavel is reportedly with President Harrison.
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Minneapolis
the Press Association
L. E. Walker
Nebraska
Fassett
United States
Walker
Daniel Freeman
Mr. Freeman
The
Sun
Independent Party
Lincoln
Freeman
Beatrice
Willtaam McKinley
Republican Party
Recorder General Land Office
Harrison
New York Sun Returns to Democratic Fold in Chicago Ticket Support
The New York Sun declares support for the Chicago nominated ticket, stressing a single decisive question in choosing the next president. The piece asserts the issue's momentous importance relative to all other political concerns and calls for clear public judgment.
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New York Sun
Chicago
Sun of the 23Rd
White Rule and Force Bill Debate in Southern Election
The excerpt argues southern states with large black populations would face federal rule and military force, enabling black political domination. It claims the Republican aim is to pass an election law to empower black control, while Democrats must oppose the force bill even if the rival were a devil. It urges voters to support white-supremacist governance over Benjamin Harrison.
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Republican Party
Benjamin Harrison
Electric Bitters and Arnica Salve Cures Highlight Odd Lot
Local notices tout cures from Electric Bitters for neuralgia rheumatism and leg sores with Bucklin’s Arnica Salve. Also ad for Orange Blossom flour at 1.55 per sack. Then a political summary recounts tariff reform fights at a convention led by Neal and Henry Watterson, praising a Democratic plank denouncing Republican protection.
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S. I. Clifford
New Castle
Wis
Edward Shepherd
Harrisburg
John Speaker
Catawba
Bucklin
Geo. D. Clarke
Committee
Henry Watterson
Neal
Ohio
Watterson
Vilas
Brown's Novelty Store Sells Lace and Pins at 334 Percent Value
Brown's Novelty Store announced a promotion offering lace and breastpins to customers at 334 percent of their real value. The deal highlights a marked markup intended to attract attention and boost sales.
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Brown's Novelty Store
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