National Republican Convention Call 1884 Delegates
Warntsarox D C December 12 1893 notice urging a national Republican convention in Chicago on June 3 1884 for nominating a president and vice president. It outlines delegate allocation method district conventions and notices to be sent with grounds for contest hearings chaired by Sabin Minnesota and Martin Kansas for the Republican National Committee.
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Elevatin
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Fash
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District of Columbia
M Sabin
Minnesota
Sohn A. Martin
Kansas
Republican National Committee
Editorial Notes on Delegations and Conventions
Editorial notes discuss Ramund's delegation to Chisazo and Juppe Grintxy, plans to wake the Crouch-Holenan care on June 10, and Arthur's growing delegate count in Chicago. Mentions Palmer and Conner shielding land grants, free trade critique, and a Michigan soldiers' home bill. Reports on a thirty-barrel petrol blast near Ruscommon, Pennsylvania wool growers, and Republican protectionism. Includes crime note on Joseph Allen in Hamilton and various editorial jabs at Democrats and papers in Michigan and California.
Delegates Signal Support for Cutcheon Ratification
The Oceana county convention members unanimously instruct delegates to back Gen. B M Cutcheon ratification. Amid chatter of Blaine and Edmunds, conventions and campaigns swirl as Republicans and Democrats court favor. Also noted are tariff debates, finance panics, and regional political figures like John Kelly and Charles Goodnight.
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Oceana County
Nion
B.M. Cutcheon
Albion Rumors on Post Office Speech and Faction Support
The Albion Republican notes that Wrof. Dickie before his disavowal claimed the report of his speech was correct at the Albion post office. The piece questions whether the ardent followers of Annanian and Sapphira have settled Albion as their permanent home.
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Albion Republican
Wrof
Dickie
Albion Post Office
Annanian
Sapphira
Albion
Western New York Republicans favor Edmunds over Blaine
A canvass shows western New York Republicans favor Mr Blaine for president, yet view Senator Edmunds as the most available candidate given the political situation. Friends of President Arthur share this sentiment, believing he deserves a direct election while fearing the dangers of spreading influence. Ed mavods is praised for avoiding factional ties and gaining broad support.
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New York
Blaine
Edmunds
Mont Sveilable
Arthur
Edmavods
Wep
Lowell tariff bill advances in senate
The Lowell bankruptcy bill passes the Senate and is urged for swift House action. Judge Lowell of Massachusetts prepared the measure. A Cincinnati Enquirer sample of Indiana citizens shows 600 favor revenue only, 800 favor protection, 4300 favor revenue with incidental protection, denouncing Morrison-Watterson theories and defending American labor rights.
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Lowell
Senate
House
First Judicial Circuit
Massachusetts
Tur. Cincindati
Morrison-Watterson Clique
Reasons Haaren’s WeEekety argues Blaine should not be nominated
The piece lists objections to Blaine’s candidacy including stalwart dislike of him his need for explanations fears of dangerous foreign policy and doubts he is a reformer It argues these concerns should not be ignored but openly faced even as it urges Republicans to seek victory without pandering to enthusiasm.
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Haaren
Blaine
Ilnusa
Clifford Pinchenn
Elnco
Aterbie Relonec
New England
Mexico
Hienock & Co
Lt. Titus
Pennington
N. J
Bos Willa
Joreey City
Adde
Titan
Parker
Debate Highlights Slavery Education Duty and Whisky Bill Fallout
In a Senate debate on an education bill, Vance argued about southern obligations to educate emancipated slaves, while In Calla remarked on duties across communities where slavery existed. The whisky bill faced House rejection after extended bond periods. Edmunds criticized protections for distillers, warning extensions risked bank failures and broader economic fallout.
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Senate
Vance
Mr. Incalla
House of Representatives
Edmunds
Gould
Congress
Bend
United States
Bond
Indian wheat threat to British bread supply
A New York Sun correspondent claims India is entering a sharp competition with the United States for Britain's bread market. He notes large Indian wheat exports to England, with experts estimating 50,000,000 bushels from the 1883 crop already marketed or soon to be. He argues this will worsen the U S wheat market and challenge tariff reductions.
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New York
Sun
India
United States
Great Britain
England
Mee
England Seeks Wheat From Tata Field to Break Tariff War
An analysis warns that England plans to source wheat from a developing Tata field with 40 million bushels annual capacity, pressuring tariff reform to lower costs for workers. The writer argues reduced tariffs could shrink American bread purchasing power and threaten domestic agriculture amid looming foreign competition, with reform likely postponed for political reasons.
Sherman for President Across Republican Ranks
A 19th century editorial argues Gen. Sherman could win a national election, praising his poetic imagination, patriotic views, and independence. It compares him to Grant, Edmunds, Arthur, and John Sherman, suggesting Sherman or Lincoln as strong Republican choices to avoid a deadlock and unite the party.
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Gan
W. F. Sherman
Grant
Urant
Sherman
Shertudo
Chicago
Edmunds
Arthur
Dieaulva
Bherman
General Sherman
John Shermen
Paul
Peter
John Sherman
Lincoln
Strength and character of a forty one year old lawyer
The speaker praises a prominent lawyer aged forty one as a model of merit and integrity. He contends the subject has served as secretary of war with distinction, facing no impeachable moral flaws despite political opposition, noting a spotless official record and conduct.
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Sependid
Ranke
Ana
Gror Cs Epwunpa Ann Liscoun
The Democratic Collapse Day by Day
The Philadelphia Press argues the Democratic party’s decline signals Republican success is essential for reform, protecting industry, and liberty. It claims good government, protection, and human rights are attacked by Democrats and defended by Republicans, with civil service reform and tariff safety tied to GOP triumph in the South.
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Philadelphia
South
Elisha-like Saint Dickie Targets Michigan Voters
In a campaign speech opening the 1884 cycle, Sam Dickie of the union party declares that neither the Republican nor Democratic candidates are good enough. The writer, a Coldwater Republican, accuses Dickie of inflated self-regard and deliberate distortions to build a following, predicting he may end up isolated.
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Coldwater
Sam Dickie
Union Party
Michigan
Dickie
Virginia Protection and Free Trade Debate Reflected in Press
The Richmond Whig argues protection is vital for Virginia with pro trade views leading to farm labor shifts. Pittsburg labor groups oppose Morrison bill, claiming tariffs affect workers and factory jobs, while amalgamated labor leaders warn of plant shutdowns, sparking tensions over policy.
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Virginia
Richmond Whig
Pittsburg
Amalgamated Labor
Martin
Amalgamated Trans Bays
Onon
Professor Dickies Denies Jackson Utterance at Length
A local column recounts Professor Dickies prolonging defense against alleged Jackson remarks about ex Governor Jerome. The piece notes a delayed response and mocks his slow mental progress while urging a written disavowal with specifics of time place and paper. The Public awaits a fresh statement, weather permitting, in springtime.
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Dickies
Jerome
Jackson
Dickie
Areeas
Post and Tribune
Immigr ation and thought pieces in the North American Review
The North American Review discusses immigration trends and the sufficiency of naturalization laws, noting reforms urged by Justice William Strong. It also reviews Edwin P Whipple on Matthew Arnold, and essays by Gerrit L Lansing, Henry Osborn, Haley Kendrick Johnson, and others on memory, geology, and social grievances.
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William Strong
North American Review
Mey
Edwin P. Whipple
Matthew Arnold
Biehard A. Prostar
A&a Zone of Worlds
Gerrit L. Lansing
Henry ¥. Osborn
Princeton Cgliege
Haley Kaodrick Johnson
Warkingmes
Goodwin
J. Laurence Laugh- Mia
Barrerd
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Joseph Allen
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