The Party of Reform and Democratic Claims
A political screed denounces Senator Thurman and the Democratic party as hypocritical reformers. It argues the party created the spoils system, opposed genuine civil service reform, and uses battered phrases to cloak self-serving tactics. The piece cites historic defections and strategic shifts to cast Democrats as inconsistent and unprincipled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Thurman
Party of Reform
United States
Ohio
Pendleton
Thurman
Chicago
Democratic “Party of Reform
Harrison
Bendleton
Ben Butler
Democratic Party
Hae Pof
Fouth
Ellowé
Fraud Issue Revival Stirs Oregon Electoral Tricks Debate
The piece details a push to reopen the Tilden Hendricks fraud controversy eight years after the Electoral Commission decision. It cites alleged plots to secure Oregon Electors through bribery and forged certificates, with dispatches and cipher messages cited as proof. It condemns Democratic strategies and notes Irish-American influence and GOP arguments about national prestige and protectionism.
Conspiracy and correspondence discussed in telegraph dispatches
The Chicago Tribune reports on efforts to uncover relations among parties sending and receiving dispatches and to map connections between Pelton of New York, William Tilden, and Samuel J. Tilden. It questions Hendricks' fraud claim and notes the possibility of pursuing the vice presidency through such an election challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A. Huah
Salem
Samuel J. Tilden
Gramercy Park
Hector
Acoan
Stirite Epidential Oveenor
San Francisco
Ladd & Bush
Balem
W. C. Gaigwoup
J. H. MN. Patrick
Portland
Oro
J. H. N. Patrick
Ore
Maite Tits
Brie
Pelton
Algo
W. T. Poiton
Hendricks
Chicago Tribune
The Irish Vote and the Blaine Prediction
The article argues that Irish voters will rally solidly behind Blaine, destabilizing Democratic plans. It cites The Irish World’s stance and weighs Butler as a possible but impractical alternative due to Southern support concerns. The piece questions Curtis and Jones about the anticipated Irish American turnout shaping election results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Logan
Oman
Democratic Party
Pany
Republican Party
Great Britain
House of Representatves
M Tribune
America
Butler
Greeley
Curtis
Jones
Sinan
Reform and Fraud in Democratic Platforms 1834 to 1876
A compilation of editorials and letters discussing Democratic reforms and fraud allegations, citing Indiana platform resolutions demanding repeal of federal election controls, shifting working-class votes toward Blaine and Logan, and critiques of Grover Cleveland’s presidential candidacy amid party divisions and journalistic commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Hendricks
New
Oil
Young Democracy
Hankerlam
Isme
Harttford
Indiana
Theodore Roosevelt Says He Will Support Republican Ticket
Boston Special reports Theodore Roosevelt returns to New York and states he intends to vote for the Republican presidential ticket. He says past interviews are false, that he acted within the party in Chicago, and vows to abide by the Chicago Convention outcome. He notes he remains a Republican by inheritance and education and plans to return to his Western ranch soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Boston
Roosevelt
Chicago
Lodge
Blaine
Utica
Powell Clayton
New York State
Republican Party
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Marshall
Michigan
Fain
Whiyesa Agus Liss
Riaite and Logan Club
Marion Peaurnty
West Va
Monroe Hopwood
Batia Iya
Cori
Southland
Maine
Aif
Hiaius
Gura
West Virginia
Monongahole
Diaine
Garfeld
Hudson
Allegheny
Potomac
The
Remtrtoks
Frandissini
Tildén
Louisiana Returning Board
Electoral Commission
Oregon
Potter
Dem
Hale
Tilden
United Sates
Thomas A. Hendricks
K. A. Cronin
W.C. Odell
J. C. Cartwright
John W. Watts
I A. Cronin
W. A. Laswell
Henry Klippel
Tle
W. K. Odell
John C. Cartwright
A. Cronin
Caswell
Henry Kilpool
Cronin
Vicce
Ll. PF. Grover
Errivoxn
iTc
Grover
Silom
Liam Strong
Ballingeit
C.K
New York City
W.T. Pelton
Nechweace
Doltisa
J HN
Parnes
Jacka K. Kenny
Parina Np
W. T- Pelton
Workinieman
Boston Journal
Moldery
Franvasa
A&s
Indiana Statesman
Hendricks Ia
Jad
Indianapolis Journal
Isle Fear
Elsino
Jaine
Lowell
Springfield
Jil
kerThe
Grover Cleveland
Buffalo
Hismarch
Uribune
St. Joatph
Egler & Hartel, H. E., Phelps
the Statesman
Detroit Post & Tribune
Ocean
New York Tribune
Stateswan, Marshall, Mich
F.C. Stuart
Montague
M. King
Montague & King
Jeol 2Tiuay
Guioa
E.G. Seaman & Co
Paris
Butler's
Maxahall
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