Mrs Blaine withdrawal stuns Republican ranks in 1888 race
A letter from James G. Blaine to Chairman Jones withdraws his name from the Republican nomination. The piece argues Blaine’s long service and warns critics, while noting party unity and the impact on succession. Also cited are notes on duties, protection, and industrial issues with Andrew Carnegie and steel sectors amid market uncertainty.
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Jones
Republican National Committee
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Blaine
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Hiaine Bay
Waine
Election results in eleventh district favor Republican Wen Seymour
The eleventh district’s Tuesday election filled the vacancy caused by Congressman Moffat’s death, with Republican Wen Seymour winning by about 300. Forcing cold, stormy weather, Republicans still carried the vote as local reports note strong support and a push for reformist measures alongside discussions on tariff protection and Italian marble imports.
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Prohibition Wins Major Victory in County Election
The liquor trade faced a sweeping defeat as voters upheld prohibition by an overwhelming majority. Citizens voiced a strong will to remove saloons and halt the liquor trade, forecasting social and economic improvements. Some plan evasion remains, but public opinion and law backed by a large majority are framed to end the era of open saloons.
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Popular Science Monthly
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Plumed Knight Refuses National Convention Entry
The letter from Mr Hanna declines to have his name presented to the national Republican convention for president. The document, dated Italy Jan., discusses personal reasons and gratitude to supporters while expressing respect for party leaders and the country’s future.
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Blaine Letter Shapes Race for Republican Nomination
The Journal and Herald discuss Blaine’s letter as a midcampaign statement. They note his failure to clearly withdraw and hint at a potential acclamation at Chicago with no contest. The Globe avoids calling the letter an editorial, while outlining the political maneuvering by Blaine and his supporters.
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Blaine Letter Dominates Washington Political Gossip
In Washington City the Blaine letter sparks political gossip as friends discuss his nomination prospects. Republican leaders in Cincinnati and New York express surprise and respect for his decision to step aside, while Democrats question Watoe’s presidential viability and potential Blaine support.
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Fires and Accidents Reported in Multiple States
A Reading Pennsylvania conflagration destroyed four houses with a Hopp family reportedly perishing. A Limestone Illinois man died after drinking lye mistaken for wine. In Ohio a man fell seventy feet from a bridge and died instantly. A Jackson Michigan woman threw a man from a cutter, breaking his neck. A steamboat wreck on the Mississippi caused six drownings near New Orleans. A St Paul Minnesota fire damaged Foote Schuls Co. warehouse with losses near 900000. Several other misfortunes include poisonings in Cortex Louisiana and a broken rail wreck in Manitoba, plus various accidents and deaths across the regions.
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