Blaine faced with Bond claims tied to Credit Mobilier
The historic record shows James G Blaine received fifteen Union Pacific construction bonds for lobbying in Washington, while Blaine denied it. The 1873 Topeka and US Supreme Court filings reveal altered letters and mutilated copies to shield Blaine, supporting claims of Republican party corruption.
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John” Blaine
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Against Blaine Leading Republicans Refuse Presidential Ticket
A compilation lists multiple New York and New England papers split on the 1884 ticket, with many Republican or independent papers refusing to back Blaine and Logan while others unqualifiedly support Cleveland and Hendricks. Names include New York Times Philadelphia? and Boston papers among twenty six sources.
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Hendricks
German editor in Des Moines shifts to Democrat party
Col Eiboeck, editor of a Des Moines German paper, abandons the Republican line amid a Liberties battle and now backs Gov Cleveland. He spoke in Omaha outlining German reasons to join Democrats, citing Iowa’s German migrants who built breweries and vineyards with their capital.
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German Voters Fault Republicans Over Liberty
The speaker accuses Republicans of enacting laws that ruin investments by Germans and deprive Personal Liberty, arguing Germans sought lawful, productive lives and praising Gov. Cleveland as friendly to workers, economical, and protective of liberty.
German American Leader Urges Cleveland Support in Speech
Ex Gov Mueller of Ohio lauds Grover Cleveland as the honest reform candidate and urges German Americans to back Cleveland to safeguard public morals and influence in national politics. He contrasts Cleveland with Blaine and calls for unity to secure Cleveland's election for the Republic.
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Maine
Blaine
Republic
Destructive fires sweep towns in New York Rhode Island and Philadelphia
A major Carthage New York fire on October 20 destroyed seventy five acres of residence and dozens of buildings across Black River. Winds sent sparks to two islands, consuming factories and homes. eight hundred people fled as flames spread. No lives lost but property loss exceeds a half million with insurers covering only a fraction. Separate fires in Pawtucket Rhode Island on October 21 damaged the Cotteral coal yard and surrounding buildings, while a Philadelphia storage warehouse and multiple brick dwellings burned the same day.
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Ryther
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J. F. Cotteral
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Pawtucket Coal Company
Philadelphia
Murder conspiracy and jail for Joshua Tressler in Iowa case
Joshua Tressler and brothers faced murder charges after a planned robbery of Iverson in Faribault county Minnesota. A fatal shot at the offender’s home followed a break in. Tressler was arrested in Carroll. reward offered and sent to Albert Lea for custody.
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Faribault County
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Carrell
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Soldiers Convention Adopts Pension Amendments Aimed at Widows and Orphans
The national convention of soldiers and sailors, initiated by Gen. F. W. Haskell and Gen. Merrill, met with about 1,100 organizations represented. General J. R. Carnahan was elected chairman, John O. Harderty secretary. The group urged Congress to amend pension laws to widen eligibility for veterans, widows, and dependents, and to ensure ongoing support for minor children and disabled veterans. The resolutions passed unanimously, and Burdette was instructed to present them to Congress.
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Gladstone Speaks Rapidly in Scotland on Reform
The text notes Premier Gladstone delivering a lengthy stump speech in Scotland, detailing a speech length of eleven thousand five hundred words in one hour and thirty five minutes. It also lists a cake recipe and quotes on liberty stressing duties and responsibilities of free people.
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