Republican State Convention at Powers Opera House Grand Rapids
A Republican state convention will be held at Powers' Opera House in Grand Rapids on a Sunday in August 1886 to nominate candidates for state officers and conduct other business. Delegates are apportioned by county per historical resolutions, with rules on residency and certification of delegates. Names of district delegates and officials appear, including organizers and the convention secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
TSA
Lanst Ave
Fenregent
Detroit
Aiate Central
Sarlisst
Atk Nzlb
Jaure H “Fas
Warter I. Coorg
Bint
Ovid
Wresoe
Port
Juran
Essen
Lapeer
Ath
Distriot
Fitvarestates
Traverse City
Woniann
Coughton
A. W.antin
Canowittes
Abraham Lincoln
David Davis
Lincoln
Durber
Bio Bouineas
Thompson Publishing Co
St. Louis
New York City
Editorial notes drum up retrenchment and party lines
The piece rails at Democratic retrenchment and Republican odds, citing a defiant Georgia paper, 1888 national convention plans, tariff discourse, and southern influence on Grover Cleveland. It laments English conservatism and urges skepticism of politicians who claim virtue without loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Defiance
Colored Republicans of
Georgia
Robert T. Lincoln
Blanthe K. Bruce
Tne
Democratic Passy
Grover Cleveland
Curious Michigan political craft previews and wide ends
A fragmentary column surveys early September Michigan politics with satire on Bank Presidents and Free Trade, plus mock banners and telegram snubs. It reviews Harper's Magazine essays on Detroit and traces Michigan law on crime and prohibition, arguing prohibition cannot truly prohibit anywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuene
Michigan
Democrary
Greenbacker
Bort
National Banke
Cleveland
Salt River
Unequal Representation at Roseland Park Speech
Congressman Grosvenor spoke at Roseland Park Woodstock Ohio on the Fourth of July arguing inequity in representation. He cited southern states where Congress seats reflect far fewer votes per representative than northern states, highlighting Alabama Georgia Louisiana Mississippi and South Carolina with uneven district vote totals. The analysis claimed a total vote of 7800000 yielding 21 congressmen for the South contrasted with Georgia and other northern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grosvenor
Ohio
Roseland Park
Woodstock
Gonn
Alabama
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
South Carolina
Congress
The South and Ohio Ballot Fraud Examined in 1880s Speech
A speaker argues the 1884 southern vote shows low Black turnout while overall votes remained high due to intimidation and fraud. He cites Ohio as a worst case of ballot manipulation and proposes congressional action to reject disputed certificates and return representation to the voters.
Political Debate and Partisan Calls in the Press
The clip compiles editorials and snatches from Philadelphia Press Buffalo Mix Buffalo Press Indianapolis Journal and New York Evening Post criticizing congressional action and Democratic officials. It speculates on removals for offensive partisanship and questions civil service enforcement and pensions for ex Confederates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Peoria
Cleveland
Tndianapolis Journal
New York Evening Post
Tucker
Dem
Virginia
N. If. Vanzandt
United States
Vangandt
Gan. Black
P. W
C. O
Sciline
United States Treasury
New York
Demoralized Postal Service Debate Sparks National Alarm
A harsh critique from The Indianapolis News attacks postal service demoralization as a signal of broader decay, arguing political meddling and privatization would cripple mail delivery and threaten democratic processes. The piece warns of private interests exploiting postal decline for partisan gain.
Demoralizing postal service debate prompts reform talk
A long discussion in National Republican and Lippincott's Monthly Magazine critiques postal clerks' politics and efficiency. The piece argues reforms are needed to prevent business bankruptcy and safeguard mail reliability, warning that demoralization could collapse national commerce. It cites governor and editorials, examining partisan influence and public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bual
Wes Reatona
Indianapolis
The
Sentinel
Republicad
Sammasa
Ring Equity Tie Inflammations Mentioned
A fragment mentions a tie related to a ring and possible inflamed conditions. No clear event, people, or organizations are identifiable.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Statesman
Marsialet
Cauidty County
Mien Soenee
Seth Lewie
R Buibard
Seth Lewis
Swine E Tkwie, Exaovros
Marshall, Mich
Sue
Wee
Itis
Sammy Tilden
Houce of Representatives
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
U. S. Honda
Great Britain
Congress van Reep
Hause
Spesking
Democratic Party
Francis Morphy
Francis
Murphy
Pan Electric
Asheville
Whitehouse
Dan Jamont
Arbeville 1. d
Grover U
Buncombe County
Harper's Magazine
Edmund Kirke
Humber
Mchigan
Strait
Hendrik Hudson
Manhattan Island
Surons
Champlain
Cundillac
Cnterprise
M. Quad
Detroit Free Press
Maine
Fica
South
Fanc Ap
Tra’h and
Justice
Prias Clioppings
Philadelphia Press
Buffalo
Mix Press
Mount Washington
Ben. Butler
Ben
New Orleans
Qhivyu
Payse
Chicago Inter Ovean
Indianapolis News
Itr
Eoe
Pele Saoftereach Areais
Lippincote
Taly
Frank G. Garnenter
Dale
Henry Gravilto
Joaquin Miller
Frank Leslie
George Makenence Towle
Nestor of
Larope
William
Germany
Daudit
Tartarin
Alps
Towner
Herman Drake
Boutelle
Croffut
Cyris W
David D
Stephen J
Flenry M. Field
Laura
Halloway
Lady Burdett Coutts
Lucy
Hooper
Coleman Brothers
Postoffice
Marshall
N. O
Colhman Bros
MeWmarihiye
C.b.whester’s
Lutton
Laca
Webster
J. W. Montague
Depat
Teltebsiur
Butler
C. A. Tefft
Geresco
Mich
Enon Sta ‘St al Wiha
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!