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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1884
Page
2
The notice lists Republican candidates for president, vice president, governor and other statewide offices, plus a judicial convention for the Fourth Judicial District to nominate a judge. It reports county conventions and delegation counts, and notes Kansas delegates elected in Douglas County.
The report cites Rev Henry Ward Beecher opposing Grover Cleveland, arguing private conduct disqualifies him from the presidency. It notes Beecher’s letter to George B. Peck and a broader Democratic stance criticizing Cleveland while praising Blaine, Logan, and other speakers at a Kansas celebration and discussing Oklahoma issues and political tensions.
A Democratic leader in New York warns independent Republicans that Grover Cleveland’s veto of the Five Cent Fare bill alienates anti monopoly voters and endangers the party. He argues Blaine may gain New York and New Jersey votes, urges bolters to avoid aiding Cleveland, and predicts a Republican win if Cleveland remains the Democratic standard bearer.
John J. Hogan questions a Chicago Democratic Convention delegate’s claim that Irish on the Pacific Coast will vote solidly Democratic. He asks for authority and argues the Irish will judge their interests, noting Free Trade policies harm Ireland and England. He cites Ginette as an ambassador example to London.
A political letter urges Irish Americans to back James G Blaine and John A Logan at the election. It defends the Republican platform, denounces the Democratic party, and portrays Blaine as strong against England and foreign influence. The piece cites loyalty to Ireland and cites multiple Irish figures and supporters. Separate notices promote Ely's Cream Balm and other remedies, with testimonials for hay fever relief and catarrh treatment.
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