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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1884
Page
2
A fragmentary editorial notes the Michigan Democratic papers favoring Hendricks, criticizes temperance opponents, cites Cleveland’s vetoes, reports a train incident with vote tallies, and mentions GOP and fusionist expectations. includes a jab at Sam Dickie and Chicago Inter-Ocean claims about Michigan and the 1874 political scene.
An Iowa Reverend denounces third party movements and warns against mixing politics with virtue while urging prohibition advocates to organize for November campaigns. He argues liquor laws require enlightened public conscience rather than party pressure and condemns political tactics as harmful to temperance reform.
Report notes many delegates listed as Rev and suggests clergy may enter politics. A prediction mentions state religious convention meetings to nominate a state ticket and presidential electors. A Mansion Street sighting shows four old-line Democrats embracing four Greenbackers, with an anti-monopolist observing.
The Statesman announces completion of its fiftieth year amid social and political coverage. It pledges continued advocacy and requests 300 new subscribers, offering forty cents for January and inviting readers to join volume XLVI.
The district conference of the M E church in laws endorses strong moral support for enforcing the prohibitory law and urges universal prohibition across the United States. It recommends adopting the Iowa method of nonpartisan voting to attract votes from all parties, while opposing the formation of a political party centered on prohibition.
The item accuses Democrats of widespread theft and misrule, citing fiscal abuses under Buchanan and Rosa Tweed, claiming treasury depletion and high lease costs under Democratic rule, contrasted with lower charges under Republicans and Arthur, urging voters to oust Republican leaders.
Tas Republicans vow hard push to gain control of next house as current assembly holds a 77 seat Democratic majority. Reading over the chamber’s status, efforts focus on key races and coalition potential to shift power balance.
The text urges first time voters on November 4 to study the Republican party. It claims Republicans will gain seats in Michigan and other states and highlights the party’s role in suppressing rebellion, reconstructing the union, freeing 4,000,000 people, strengthening currency, and establishing a nationwide, gold convertible monetary system.
The article argues against English free trade aims harming American manufactures and discusses South Carolina politics, alleging ballot box manipulation and urging a full state ticket to secure electoral votes. It cites Thomas Mackey and Republican strategies, noting protection benefits for southern industries and a shift in regional prosperity.
A partisan piece argues the Republican party defends protection, national supremacy, and honest finance while attacking the Democrats as lacking fixed principles. It denounces Democratic shifts on federal involvement, tariff policy, banking, and civil reform, and asserts GOP unity and strength across the North and South, urging continued adherence to party ideals.
The Michigan Republican platform again demands statewide submission of constitutional prohibition to voters. Past efforts were blocked by prohibitionists in several districts who opposed nominees supporting submission, aiding a Democrat and hindering reform. The piece labels prohibitionists as obstructive to the party’s moral and political goals.
Detroit Post argues prohibition forces should work with Republicans to elect men favorable to submission in districts where GOP help can win. It warns against fielding separate candidates, insisting a united effort beat delays, and noting voters will choose representatives to Lansing regardless of state conventions.
A Lansing Republican analysis urges full voter turnout in Michigan to secure a 20,000 majority for electors and state officers. It cites 1880 and 1882 patterns, notes shifts in prohibition and Greenback support, and calls on county and township committees and Blaine and Logan clubs to mobilize voters on November 4.
A garbled OCR excerpt promotes sending to W B Bond 4 Co York for a free simple copy of a magazine described as a prothiest Little magazine for boys and girls. It mentions a cost and various unreadable phrases about reading and morning lore with unclear references to designs and embroidery.
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