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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1884
Page
3
A fragmentary 19th century political critique denounces Democratic trust and party power. It rails against anti war policies and urges loyalty to Union soldiers, referencing Lincoln Grant Sherman and Butler while condemning desertion and bloodshed at Fort Pillow.
A sweeping attack asserts the party’s failure in war and reconstruction. It accuses it of debt, coerced elections, corruption, anti-civil rights measures, and opposition to education and reform. The passage blames it for supporting Tammany, undermining the civil service, and fostering violence to suppress voters.
A historical attack describes the Republican Party as corrupt and instrumental to corruption. It accuses the party of seeking to repeal federal election laws, bribery, slander of James A. Garfield and James G. Blaine, unconstitutional apportionment bills, abuse of free speech, and ties to monopolies. The piece argues the party would not be trusted with government.
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