Times snubbed as it faces party politics turmoil
An Arlington Hawkey column critiques The New York Times for its stance on William N. Barnum as Democratic Committee chair, noting the paper’s Republican split and ensuing ridicule. The piece argues independents gain little and may alienate both parties, suggesting shifts in circulation and political alignment amid the campaign.
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Enquirer
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Democrata
Anrtington Hawkey
New York World
Anadianapolis Journal
Butler Hears From Kyler and Plans Independent Run
The Burlington Hawkeye reports Butler has decided to run as an Independent candidate leading the Anti Monopolists and Greenbackers. He aimed for the Democratic nomination but was snubbed, hoping to form a strong third party by 1888 while denying any current election win.
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Charles A. Dane
New York Sun
Fick
Democratic Party
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Blaina
Ao Tees
Burlington Hawkeye
Aristocratic Democrats Aim to Oust Butler in Massachusetts
The Detroit Pook notes in a clipped critique that Boston’s codfish aristocracy of the Democratic party may seek to excommunicate Butler to reclaim leadership. It portrays Butler as battling wary elites and siding with laborers, while Massachusetts leaders longed for past control and disdain his reformist appeals.
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A Curious Presidential Candidate Tale from Railroads
A fictional stage shows a railroad board evaluating a stranger’s claim to the presidency. The man admits scant railroad experience, yet insists he seeks the nation’s control. The scene satirizes ambition and the mirror of political maneuvers in late 19th century America. The wrap includes political commentary on Blaine, Cleveland, and party dynamics.
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Crainne
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Albany
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Che Key Hole
Delphic Democracy and the Democratic Platform
A critical reading of a party platform condemns its deceitful intent and the tariff paragraph. The piece argues the Democratic platform hides aims behind rhetoric and admits no clear guidance for voters.
Youths not Democratic doom party’s national victory
A Chicago Times editorial from November 1880 argues that youth views shaped by slavery and the Civil War doom the Democratic Party’s national prospects. It claims education and historical memory favor Republicans, citing Lincoln's portrayal, Appomattox, and wartime portraits as non Democratic.
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