Editorial notes reflect on Tilden and politics in Michigan
The piece notes Democrats who opposed Tilden see his counsels as wise. It lists candidates Moonlight for governor and Henpenson for state senator Allegan county, with Henpenson abandoning teaching. It mentions a total solar eclipse on the 29th, Farnenito as GRand Army leader, and praises Democratic gains in Congress. It also cites reformist economists and predicts a Michigan Republican win by 10,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powers’ Opera
Jones
Grand Rapids
Grand Raunds
Laneterie
Datrait
State Central
Earliast Mall
Ghoann
Nwilip T. van “Ile
Jauna ST. Stowe
Detroit
Watter HB. Coors
Ko. Bravioina
Monroe
H. B. Rowrson
Uillrdnie
O. B. Arxakr
Chariatto
G. Onnonx
Coldwater
T. F. Gropixos
Kalamazoo
Chamarlain
Threa Onrka
Sth
AV. McBuibe
Grand Hare
Joan Parton, JR
Grandide
Ah Hatchot
C D
Lord Flint
OC. Ware
Ovid
Wiscon
Port Huron
J. Tominton
Lapeer
M. Kitpatricx
Owoaao
Ooo
M. Mannix
Greenville
H. [S Gray
Newayao
J. Meron
Charlevoix
Qrannk Pack
Qacoda
Stocom
Ciro
Dietrict
Branch
Colhoun
Homer
Bentember
R Pond
Snyder
J. Grego
Calhoun
Republican Party of
Michigan
Perez Ous
Atewaphis Ayaianoh
Detroit Center
Doo. M. Dickinson
United States
Prohibition
Len Dickinson
Jackson
Oregon liquor law push and coast-to-coast political shifts
The piece surveys temperance efforts in Oregon aiming to ban sidewalk liquor ads and protective window devices, recounts a Pittsburgh incident, and threads broader themes of civil service reform. It notes Republican gains in Michigan conventions, Cox’s defeat in North Carolina, southern GOP activity, and veto patterns of presidents including Cleveland. It also previews a Harper’s Short Horn article by Lewis F. Allen, detailing the breed’s origins, sales, and predominance in the U.S. cattle scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis F. Allen
Jong
Britain
Allen
Walcott
Fusion turmoil shapes Michigan ticket in 1890s elections
The article details a fusion between greenback and democratic factions at Grand Rapids with a full ticket listed led by George L. Yaple for governor and S. S. Curry for lieutenant governor. It notes tensions over policy, labor distrust of lawyers, and sharp exchanges on finance and integrity as the parties merge toward the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
George L. Yaple
St. Joseph
Greenback
Curry
Marquette
P. B. Wachtel
Emmett
W. G. Baird
Bay
J. D. Farrer
Mascomb
John C. Donnelly
William D. Fuller
Newago
Wayne
David Parsons
State Board of Education
Jerome W. Turner
Shiawassee
Cleveland
Yapla
Knights of Labor
Ben Fox
Yaple
Profligate Congress and New York Press Clipings
A critical review contrasts 1876 and 1886 federal spending under a Democratic House and Republican Senate. It notes large increases in appropriations, especially for navy, rivers and harbors, with pensions and other items driving up totals. Editorials from Troy Times and others discuss reform, vetoes, and party fortunes as Congress adjourns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House of Representatives
New-York
House of Representives
Senate
Agricul Yean
Columb
Navy
Alabama
Armyant
Forty Ninth Congress
Forty-Ninth
Cleveland
Troy
Fracia Murphy Temperance Focus Across Ohio Politics
A Peoria Transcript excerpt highlights Francia Murphy as a leading temperance advocate facing attack from third party leaders. Murphy’s lectures and pledge drive attract thousands, while critics claim his alignment with Republican interests. The piece defends Murphy’s moral influence and warns against attempts to politicize temperance work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francia Harphy
Prohibition Party
Francia Murphy
Murphy
Ohio
Leonard
Iaat
Atete
Francis Murphy
Republican Party
New York
Matthew
John B. Gough
Concord
N. H
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the Statesman
Seth Lewis
Omira
Uawis
Axmcotoa
Marshall, Mich
Post-office Ag
Farway
Avavar
Kelloge
Apera House
Charlotte
Wednesay
Clement Smith
Dwigit
Smith
Tilden
Mansas
Thomas Moonlight
Don Henpenson
Allegan County
Don
New England
Atlantic States
Lucien Farnenito
Wisconsin
Grand Army of the Republic
Promssor Riewaup T. Ezy
Harper's
Burpcgg Brit
Morrison
Willig
Tas
Oxford
Hegle
Mississippi
Oregon
Pittsburgh
North Carolina
Wm. R. Cox
Arkansas
South
Stephen F. Snyder
Wa. J. Grege
John Adams
Jefferson
John Quincy Adams
van Buren
Taylor
Fillimore
Republicad
Gade
Tam ‘Democrata
Kansas
Chronicle
Whitney
America
Munkegon Chronicle
Philadelphia Press
George William Curtis
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Adirondacks
Lansing
Treasury
Portland
Friends of Tariff Reform
New York Star
Dorsheimer
Democratic Party
Detroit Tribune
James O'Donnell
Bury
Eldridge
O'Donnell
Messare
Ural
O'Doppell
Peoria Transcript
J. W. Alon
Je Luaber Yard
Pratt
Sbange
van Vliet
Bostwick & Co
G. R. Hurd & Son
At— Brothers
Marshall
N. O
Coleman Bros
Butler
Quincy
Rygate
Knoxville
Baruaa
Marehall
Teth, Bradley & Mumaw
Fort Fost Wayne
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