Jim Garfield at the Front The Uproar Over General Garfield
A historical chant praises Jim Garfield at the front in the grand union cause. It recalls President Lincoln Grant and Hayes and urges Garfield to lead the state, promising a rallying cry and steadfast service in battle and politics.
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Jim Garfield
Garfield
Rosecrans
Ofteras
Chickamauga
Grant
Hayes
Jim Garfold
Data
Grand Canal
Holm
Cronus
Jim Gacield
Statesman or Soldier in the 19th Century Election
The text debates whether a soldier or statesman should lead the Republic, arguing Hancock is a pure soldier by trade with limited statecraft experience while contrasting historic civilian leaders. It notes Southern Democrats favor him for that very reason and discusses the implications for governance and political leadership.
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Garfield
Hancock
Republic
Hue
Winfield Scott
Zachary Taylor
Jackson
Harrison
Pierce
Hayes
Grant
Weat Point
Ship of State
Thim
Allie
Jjust
MacMahon
France
Fexsora
Garfield and Hancock contrasted as citizen leaders in 1880 political debate
A passage extols James A. Garfield as a self made statesman and contrasts him with Hancock a military man. It likens their qualities to historic leaders and argues for a citizen president with broad knowledge and honest aims over a soldier leader. Thewriter notes growing support for Hancock and recalls past nominations to frame the current choice.
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Hancock
United States
Garfield
Grevy
Mac Mahon
Ildén
Winfield
Scott
Iparty.s
W. 1d
New Hamshire
Sceth
Ploreo
Kimbaa
Garfield debate over old clothes case in Democratic press
A Syracuse Journal editorial replies to Troy Daly Press-Print on old clothes allegations against James A. Garfield. Peter Haskell defends Garfield noting he trusted a tailor for a poor former student and repays promptly, arguing the Democratic critique misrepresents him and should not bar his presidential bid.
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Troy
Daly Press
Thie City
Eagle Mills
Saan
Crna
P&ter
Haskell
Troy Limes
Garfield
Poontonkill
Oungnan
Louldwy
Pyerkn
James A. Garfield
Clo
Syracuse
N. Y
Hancock's Indian Campaign of 1887 Recorded
Washington reports detail Col. Hancock leading 1600 troops from Leavenworth to Fort Larned in 1887. The expedition sought to subdue the Cheyennes with a pontoon and water-part convoy while debates raged over costs and the war’s justification. The campaign culminated in a conference, a village attack, and a subsequent Peace Commission treaty with the outcome debated in national papers.
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Washington
D. C
Hancock
Indiana
Kansas
Tribune
F. Tappan
Fort Larned
Pawnee York
Gen. Hancock
Chivington
Sand Creek
Con
Ane
Chioaga Briday
Campaign notices and diverging opinions on Garfield and Hancock
A collection of political commentary from newspapers discusses Garfield versus Winfield in the North and Oregon returns surpassing expectations. It notes Democratic attacks, responses by Garfield, and the campaign atmosphere, with references to the Cincinnati platform and Hancock's lack of clear public positions.
How Much and What Does It Embrace The Democratic Platform
A Cincinnati resolution quotes the Democratic platform declaring a return to the party’s constitutional doctrines. The piece questions whether it accepts state rights Virginia views, spoils system tenure, Missouri Compromise repeal, and the Dred Scott decision, among other Civil War era positions and leaders.
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Virginia
Dred Scott
Jo Davis
Solid South
South
Democratic Party
Cincinnati
Indianapolis Journal
Letter from Judge Foland on Garfield integrity praised
Judge Foland, Credit Mobilier Committee chairman, writes to Vermont Republican Convention praising General Garfield. He notes his long service and intimate knowledge, rejects attacks on integrity, and explains he fully endorses Garfield despite committee report findings.
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Garfield
Credit-Mobilier
Foland
Vermont
J. Jonnenung
Sin—l
Slegou
Besi
Chicago
Eelf
Congress
Con
Teds
Cuginman
Credit- Mobilier Committee
Luxe P
Pouaxn
Democrats confront state sovereignty in Cincinnati platform
The piece argues the Democratic Cincinnati platform mimics Republican gains, clashes with national sovereignty, and shows state supremacy as its core issue. It cites party history on currency, education, Civil Service reform, tariffs, and church separation, and批 a skeptical view of Democratic sincerity and unity.
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X ’Kingle
Reublican Party
Aard Tom Hohe
Sia
Republican Party
Mga Party
Democratic Party
Cincinnati
State House
Calhoun
Chicago Tribune
Variety snippets from old newspapers amuse and provoke
A collage of quips and witticisms from various papers including Boston Transcript Troy Press Philadelphia Chronicle-Herald and Cincinnati Enquirer. Jests on money religion manners and everyday life mix with sly social observation and humor.
Elephants Bathe at Frog Pond Delight Boston Visitors
A dozen elephants from India and Africa attracted thousands of Bostonians as they wallowed in the Frog Pond this morning. The animals splashed, trumpeted, and rolled in the water while onlookers captured images and marveled at their antics before returning to their circus tents.
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Frog Pond
India
Africa
Ganges
Boston
Amon
Garden of Eden
Joston Transcript
Ameen
United States
Aes
Malt Bitters Company
Masr Bir
Hoplitter
Squelched Orator Disputes Fourth of July Talk
A Detroit Free Press item recalls a young man living with a Congress Street landlady who plans a Fourth of July oration. The landlady fears the nightly rehearsals and warns of police intervention after recent drunken disorder at similar events.
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Congress Street
Bean
Mr. Blank
Nate
Liberty
Detroit Free Press
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Skmes
Foster
Ohio
Arthur
Yes
Oregon
Detroit Post and Tribune
Montgomery
Ala
Iowa
Dubuque
General Hancock
Chicago Inter-Ocean
San Alexander Stephens
Boston Transcript
Harathon Independent
Troy Press
Mexico
Boston Post
Johnston
Toronto_Grip
Philadelphia Chronicle-Herald
Cincinnati Enquirer
Oswego Record
Andrews
Warner
All Druggiate
Renonn
Warner's
Warners
Siay
H. H. Warner & CO
Rochester, N. Y
Sr. Jacobs Orn
A. Vogeler & CO
Baltimore
U. 8
Nila
Seltzer
Tammant
Guutzza Arestnr
Dougil Allen
Daag
Land Land
Avenue 1
Tha Lllinois Cent A
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Ruit
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