Republican National Convention Invites Delegates
Warnsarox D December 12 1833 reports a national Republican convention will meet in Chicago Illinois on June 3 1884 at noon to nominate candidates for president and vice president. It invites delegates nationwide to participate with details on delegate selection and contest procedures.
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Republicans of the Variaty
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Ine Suru
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Republican Spate Convention delegates to nominate president
The Republican convention plans to reject four delegates from a district, elect delegates for the national convention in Chicago on July 3, and assemble in Peoria on April 2. The meeting will endorse a platform promoting American ideals, universal suffrage, and liberty, with state and district conventions to choose delegates and ensure verified lists.
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Arpyublicen
Lava
National Republican
Chease
AL Haman
Mary Tiga
State van En Toa
Tha Hea
Willie Lesingatene
Gt Dietent
Mich
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Dia
Corsei
Jas
Mosuinn
Eve Dh
Fragmentary 19th century editorial notes on politics
A garbled OCR item mentions the Morrison tariff and Democratic Republicans, Rhode Island state officers, a forecast of office seekers, Suanna Howaty named chief justice of Arizona, Maryland fee changes, and Michigan figures in political and railroad circles. The text is fragmented and evokes political intrigue, appointments, and industry figures.
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Suanna Howaty
Michigan House of Representatives
Supreme Court of Arizona
Free trade rhetoric divides Michigan Democrats and Republicans
The piece notes debates over free trade as an illusion that could harm Michigan industries. It states the Democratic state central committee fixed June 15 in Detroit to select delegates for the national convention in Chicago. It mentions Edwards and Lincoln as potential targets and urges Republicans to attend primaries and caucuses, vote for good men, and work at the polls.
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Democratic State Central Committee
Detroit
Chicago
Edwards
Lincoln
Political hopes and odd race views stir party talk
A sketch of Republican hopes names Jon T. Luci of Lapeer as a potential governor candidate while veteran Tom New York politician Sherman Shook weighs Edmunds for the presidential nod. A southern divine praises Lincoln’s memory as a strength for reverent Republicans and Bishop Pieren argues for limited negro education, warning interracial marriage could bring calamity and suggesting worse outcomes if mingling continues.
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Tom
New York
Sherman Shook
Edmund
Lincoln
South
Tuap Winincat
Bishur Pieren
Lines Enquires of Ug What Shall We Do With Our Boys
A fragmented plea urges keeping boys at home to foster industry and integrity as the foundation of honorable success. It counsels furnishing a pleasant home with wholesome amusements books and instructive conversation to guide youth away from danger and folly.
Early Presidential Remarks Amid Turbulent Times
A garbled 19th century passage praises Chester A Arthur after his accession as president on September 20. It lauds his arduous duties, signality, and adherence to duty, noting the nation’s trust in his ability. The text hints at his predecessors and public warnings, reflecting cautious optimism about his leadership.
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United States
Uiniataday
Publicatian
Chester Av
Arthur
Uudel
Pensions Revival Considered by Congress
Awitular effore aims to revive pension legislation once passed by Congress and vetoed by President Grant. Gen Drum cites the Union Army total of 2,772,460 men, with most enlisted for three years and the rest for varied terms, including two years to sixty days. The 1870 vetoed bill would pay a $4.33 monthly bounty to heirs for each month served from 1861 to 1865, deducting prior bounties already received.
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Drum
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Democratic Campaign Reflections From the Lance
The piece discusses 1884 campaign sentiments in democratic papers. It argues about party stances on the north and south, mentions the Fifteenth Amendment, and weighs internal faction lines with calls for serious consideration by democratic readers.
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Kernan
Balltie
Beau
Fragmentary note on race and power rhetoric
Obscure OCR fragment references outrages and black Republicans, hints at boycott, self-reliance, and lifting into power. Text is garbled, with distorted spellings and missing context, making precise entities and events unclear.
Debated copyright bill eyed by newspapers and public sentiment
A critical, polemic critique of a Congress bill proposing eight hour copyright for published news. The piece attacks the measure as elitist and impractical, arguing it harms public access and weekly papers, while railing against religious and political affiliations influencing national leadership and press freedom.
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Cincinnati Bneaker
Penditg
KHY
Heteso‘of Representatives
Congress
Political Landscape Shifts Ahead of Convention
The piece compares Republican and Democratic positions, noting distrust of Morrison's tariff bill and lingering debate over reform. It suggests independents may desert for the Democrats if the GOP falters, while Democratic unity weakens due to silence on Virginia and Mississippi investigations into voter suppression and violence.
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Carlisle
Morrison
Senate
Virginia
Voléra
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Silent wars over rights seed north vs south
Fragmentary rhetoric accuses Democrats of political crimes and voter oppression in the south, while Republicans stand accused of complicity. A North Carolina reader complains of nationwide hypocrisy and calls for independent action to defend voting rights in Virginia and North Carolina.
Mississippi plan in Coahoma County election violence documented
Senate committee records describe intimidation by armed bands enforcing the Mississippi plan in Copiah County. Witnesses state George Matthews, a respected local figure, was shot after voting despite threats. A Hazelhurst mob and local Democratic leaders supported the murder and urged abstention from politics.
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United States Senate Committee
Meadera
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Migs
Mississippi
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Mathews
Hazel
Matthews ii
T’o
Coyiah
Louisiana
House
Wheeler
Ian
Hazelburet
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Democratic Committee
Mississippi murder case sparks political outrage and bail
A formal prosecution of a murderer is begun but he is granted bail and elected city marshal. The killer says he acted to enforce a democratic decree rather than personal malice. Republicans appeal to state authorities for protection, while Democratic leaders arm and threaten to murder opponents. The article condemns the outrages and pledges action at the next convention to secure suffrage and safety.
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Democratic Committee
Democratic Party
Matthaws
Price and policy debate on quinine and duties
Fragmentary text outlines a historical argument about tariff repeal on quinine and related pharmaceuticals, noting shifts in price, production, and imports. It cites figures for 1857 to 1883 and discusses effects on American manufacturers, colonial dependence, and broader trade impacts. The piece references London bark stocks, duty levels, and comparative prices across decades.
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Gutwine
London
Gordon
Iss
Amy Impatto
Sid Vanrgep
Mateer
Iran
Asd Steel
Advice to Young Men on Work and Duty
A paraphrased motivational piece urging young men to work hard in any task from digging ditches to writing. It argues that the most ruined by life are the idle, that overwork is not dangerous before thirty, and that constant effort brings appetite, solid sleep, and holiday gratitude. It concludes that choosing a path and staying active leads to a productive life and a happier world.
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Tris
Burdatte
Intelligence on temperance alliance funds and motives
An anonymous Republican reports concerns about the temperance alliance's finances and leadership. He notes salaries totaling substantial sums for the grand lecturer and other officers, plus expenses. He claims leaders used prohibition sentiment to protect their jobs while backing the Democratic ticket.
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Jos Wade
Alliance
Prohibion
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