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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1884
Page
2
Burnside appears in a garbled Knoxville Union notice fragment. Limited readable terms hint at a local union matter with unclear participants and timing. No distinct actions or outcomes emerge from the legible text.
The Chicago convention result inspires patriotism as Grover Cleveland of New York emerges as favored presidential candidate. Supporters praise his 1882 governorship win, reform record, and potential to defeat Blaine, while Hendricks is favored for second place. A broad platform advocates tariff reform and unified Democratic reach in November.
Town observers discuss alleged GOP tactics with a report that a colored man named Leonard claimed he and fifty others were paid to vote for Blaine and Logan in Maryland. The piece denounces such “colored vote” imports as foul, predicting Republican defeat in November.
In Indianapolis on July 13 a largely attended Democratic meeting ratified Cleveland and Hendricks nominations. Hendricks and McDonald were escorted by a new labor group called the Autocrats. Austin H. Brown called the meeting to order as William H. English was made chairman. Hendricks was greeted with enthusiastic reception.
A public note from Washington City dated June 26 1884 praises Gov Curtin for a House speech opposing consolidation. The letter says his speech was of uncommon high order with notable statesmanship and oratory, earning warm applause from the members.
The Patriot notes unprecedented nationwide enthusiasm for Democratic nominations, with large ratification meetings and deep support from independents. It cites broad backing from financiers in New York, apart from Jay Gould and Cyrus W. Field, and compares current fervor to Hancock's earlier show.
Regular correspondent notes a July 15 1884 Washington report about Mrs John Logans letter of acceptance altered by a Puck caricature. It recalls Logans 1858 slave fugitive dragging with Lincoln Sumner and Steward opposing. Logans counterclaim about dirty work. It also mentions his Illinois anti black residence law and Civil War draft plans.
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