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Washington Letter on Blaine Butler and Reform Politics
Washington Letter discusses Blaine and Butler as Republican contenders, noting Irish Catholic heritage and political odds. It critiques Congress in session over tariff bills and land law reform, praises anti fraud push against Pre-emption, and closes with an obituary style printer anecdote about charity and sacrifice.
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