Political Speech and Financial Revelations From 1871 Letters
A compilation of letters from October 1 1871 to April 26 1872 reveals claims about Blaine wealth, unpaid loans, and bonds tied to the Fort Smith affair. The documents discuss a $10 000 credit letter, $95 000 original debt, and losses alleged by a speaker, with references to Jay Cooke Fisher Pratt and Fort Smith.
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Torene
Blaine
Correaponderd
Caldwell
Buergainy
Jay Cooke
Mr. Fisher
Fort Smith
Fisher
Pratt
Avnio
Fort Busjth
J D Long for Blaine in Gloucester Speech
A fragment from J D Long's Gloucester Massachusetts speech praising Blaine. He recalls earlier campaigns, Maine political leaders, and the nation’s growth under republican rule while urging support for Blaine as chief magistrate.
The Yankee farmer and the tariff defense in Cantry
A long speculative piece argues that tariff protection benefits American farmers by fostering home factories and employment. It contrasts home-made goods with imported ones, cites duties on cotton cloth and farm implements, notes how protections support markets for crops and equipment, and questions free trade critics while praising domestic industry growth and Canadian competition.
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David A. Wells
Leeds
Manchester
England
Canada
South America
Australia
Bvueland
Nottingham
Stockport
Connecticut
China
Montreal
London
Bedford
Leicester
United States
Soden
A Eargh
Bia
Cavapa
Montrose
Canads
Foralgo Artille
Amrieat
GEMS FROM BLAINE AT TOLEDO SPEECHES
Hin Speeches made a daring trip to Ohio with fiery Wisconsin and Toledo remarks. The speaker defends the Republican program since 1861, denounces Democratic opposition, and stresses tariff protection for farms and manufacturing growth across Ohio and the West.
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Ohio
Toledo
Republican Party Baa
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Columbus
Republican Party
Choera
Ark of the Envanant
Mesailions
Youngstown
Woinko
Upton
Ube
Suchang
Ultavns
Michigan
Lown
Kansas
Minnesota
Sit Ps
Imtes Union
Gen Alger lauded for soldierly virtues and leadership in Civil War
A glowing tribute to Russell A. Alger, highlighting his early wartime service in the Sixth Michigan Cavalry and later command during the Wilderness and Gettysburg campaigns. The piece praises his courage, restraint, and loyalty, noting his promotions, leadership, and postwar career, and urging support for him as a Republican governor candidate.
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Russell A. Alger
Sixth Michigan Cavalry
Army of the Union
Cavairy
Ak Grand Rapida
Army of the Potomac
Alger
Liveels
Theatars
Atripes
Suert
Hampton
Fituhbaugh
Menne
Michigan
Michaiqas
George Astoster
Charles i
Lea
Grant
Hancock
Geo. Custer
Lotrerid Rosser
Pe'son
Fifth Michigan
Sudi
Custer
Caser
Reuke
Pennsylvania
Wettgeburg
Russell A. Alwer
Meadow Bridge
Hossizips
Geo. Alper Boor
Stata
Ridiney
Republican Party
Garfield's Word of Advice to Young Voters
In a rousing address, Garfield urges young listeners not to vote solely due to parental influence. He counsels choosing a camp of liberty and order, contrasts graves of past party sins with the enduring Republic, and invites youths to join the Republican cause celebrating 25 years of marriage to Liberty.
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Liberty
Mag
Blusky
Grean Tori
Let It Die The Democratic Party Explained
The Chicago Times argues the Democratic party cannot win a national victory because American youth are raised Republican due to slavery and the war. It claims textbooks, images, and war memory indoctrinate youth, and declares the curse of slavery has doomed Democrats, urging their political demise.
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Democratic Party
Republic
Union
Republican Party
Democrate Party
Democrata
Incresa
Abraham Lincoln
Fort Dumiter
Ellsworth
Indiana
Bellefontaire, LLC
Hepublicen
Democraty
Missionary and Evangeliating Party
Repu
Campaigo
Ibis
Tos Republic
Oi Inperialetate
Ohio
Giddings
Wade
Grant
Phil
Garfield
James G. Bisinw Lund
Demonetratio
Hare
Pau
Protection's Benefits. W. W. Phelps on protecting farmers
The piece argues protection expands nonagricultural work, boosts manufacturing, and shifts a country from settlement to industrial growth. It describes initial farming dominance, limited markets, and eventual need for wage-earning labor and export opportunities as economies industrialize.
Speech in Bellefontaire rally endorses Republican prosperity
A clipped reform of a political speech highlights a Bellefontaire rally by Emery A and Storrs, urging voters to back the Republican party for four more years of perceived prosperity, industry protection, and national unity. The remarks contrast Republican governance with Democrats, praising Lincoln era themes and urging labor support.
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