Rimsey Declares Candidacy Shift In Political Scene
Bay City man Jrber Rimsey says he is not a governor candidate but seeks Congress. The piece surveys Democratic conventions, potential candidates for legislature, and speculation on national party dynamics amid labor, agriculture, and farewells to old leaders. It notes a Dewey-like sentiment and lists Michigan political figures and events throughout the week.
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Jrber Rimsey
Bay City
Congress
House of Representatives
Mclinley
Ohio
House
Congreesman Raton
Connecticut
Stalwess
South
Political Nominations and Party Grumblings Across Years
A collection of historic notes on party conventions and nominations from 1836 to 1868, detailing ballots for Fremont Lincoln Grant and Grant acclaimation, plus remarks on Democratic strategies and a Michigan GOP committee meeting. The piece weaves in political quips about party patent rights, unseatings in the House, and satire about Simon and Tilden.
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Fremont
Lincoln
Grant
Isro
Simon
Tilden
Senate
House of Representatives
Tilder
Sammy
Milwaukee Kindergartens Extend Citywide Effort
Two years after introduction, Milwaukee public kindergartens expanded to seven sites with three hour sessions. Enrollment nears one thousand, ages capped at seven, average age five and a half, and central facilities seat sixty with twenty per table. One unpaid instructor from normal training serves, indicating rapid growth and local educational experimentation.
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Milwaukee
Geeuc Iniurest
Fle
Budalsiy
I'bers
Rover
West Virginia Parties Split On Ticket And God All
Greenback and Republican forces in West Virginia split over the governor candidate and remaining ticket. The section notes mixed reactions among greenback papers and questions their next move amid election dynamics. The report then surveys agricultural conditions including winter wheat area about 27.8 million acres and state by state crop vitality scores, cattle and sheep values, and an apple crop boom driven by strong European demand.
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West Virginia
Greenback
United States
Michigan
Maryland
Texas
Ohio
Kansas
California
Missouri
Electoral college projections for 401 members
The breakdown lists Republican states totaling 151 electors and Democratic states totaling 151. It marks Ohio, Indiana, California, Nevada as doubtful with 60 electors, and notes Republicans must carry Ohio and New York to reach the necessary 204 to win, implying other races are unnecessary.
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Colorado
Connecticut
Uliovis
Town
Kausay
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Nebraska
New Hampshire
Oregon
Pennsyvania
Rhode Island
Vermont
Wisconsin
Alabama
Arkansas
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Jouisand
Maryland
Mississippi
Mtoe- Missouri
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia
California
Indinou
Nevada
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Lndiana
Fragmented polemic on party violence and ballot fraud in the North and South
A dense opinion piece argues that southern politics rely on organized murder and fraud to enforce minority rule at the polls, while northern Republicans must resist a dual government clash. It contends that peaceable union or renewed civil conflict hinges on stamping out tactics like fraud and intimidation, urging vigilant voters and political resolve. It cites Lincoln era themes, references Hancock, and notes calls for reform within Michigan and national parties, including bids for statewide leadership and congressional seats.
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Michigan
Menuige
Lincoln
Che Fede Cannen
Simigsling
Snupter
Appanattox
Denmernt
Epilec Vic
Nancock
Republican Party
North
Copiah troubles and the Reconstruction debate report
A committee report on Copiah county alleges a Democratic driven conspiracy to drive opponents from polls, with mob violence and a murder. It calls for a post election investigation in Mississippi to determine if Republican representation is legitimate and warns of civil war if Reconstruction is rejected.
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Theumiitee
Senate
Commuitivy
Mississippi
Copiah Committee
Republian
Republican Party
Wade
Mountain party unseats Peele and McKinley seat shifts
A political faction seizes Peele’s Indiana seat and awards McKinley’s to Wallace amid party clashes. The Ohio and Kentucky agriculture versus manufacturing debate shapes the scene with tariff protection touted as key to farmer prosperity.
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Peele
Indiana
Moglish
McKinley
Wallace
Teele
Shaie
Cory Eldredge
Lippincott's June Number Highlights Raglan Castle and Endowments
Lippincott's Magazine for June opens with Raglan Castle praised as one of England's finest and richest in history. It features W. S. Schuyler advocating endowment expansion for schools, Felix J. Oswald on Healthy Homes, and a Rivers of theatre piece on Shakespear's Trachies. Also includes Todd's Savannah voyage, Fedels on the American Museum, and brief socials. New serial by Mary Ackner begins in July.
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England
W. S. Schuyler
Academy
Felix J. Oswald
Shakespear
Forrest
Boowh
Savannah
Charles Burr Todd
C. Fedelson
Amoarican Museum of Natural History
Baylor
Anoie Porter
Winifred
Mary Agckner
Willegue
Eclectic Magazine Highlights Noted 1884 June Century Features
The issue centers on notable literary pieces by Herbert Spencer Archdeacon Farrar and Matthew Arnold. It previews Swinburne Wordsworth and Byron, Stone diary excerpts, and editorials on liberal education and party politics. Rich in poetry and short stories, it emphasizes prominent names and illustrated sections.
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Frederick Denitan Maurice
Eaglind
Hiatine
Mathew Arnold
Switsburne
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Erederich Hardison
Aang Wang
Chrisiphor North
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Chember
Charles Mackay
Richard A. Provtur
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Mary Anderson
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Ron St. Guuden
Robert Hichard Randall
Soug Harbor
Julian Hawthorop
Edward Kaoveye
Egglestus
Henry Jiawee
Mr Cable
Dr. Sevier
Robert Grout
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