Forged Letter on Garfield and Free Trade Debate
The text discusses a forged letter alleged to be written by Garfield about the Burlingame treaty with China. It covers Democratic forgery claims, the trial of Philp, and Garfield’s supposed views on free trade, Chinese labor, and American industry. It cites quotes and letters from 1880 and references a debate over tariffs and labor empowerment.
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Garfield
United States
China
Philp
New York
Noah Davis
United States Supreme Court
England
Democratic Party
Republican Party
House of Reyvresentatives
Washington, DC
Democratic Row Turmoil in Denver Mob Violence Report
Telegraph reports two Democratic crowds on Saturday with a violent event in Denver where a Hancock mob allegedly occupied the city for over eight hours. They assaulted Chinese residents and their helpers, desecrated homes, and harmed people as part of brutal vengeance while a similar mob attacked a near by section. One person was killed during the unrest.
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Telegraph
Denver
Garfield wins electoral majority with statewide returns
The report lists twenty states carried by Garfield by sizable margins including Maine New Hampshire Connecticut Massachusetts Rhode Island Vermont New York Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Iowa Wisconsin Colorado Minnesota Illinois Kansas Nebraska Oregon Michigan and California for a total of 210 electoral votes. If the remaining eighteen states favor Hancock the outcome remains in doubt with three states still undecided.
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Curcaco
Maine
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Vermont
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Iowa
Wisconsin
Colorado
Minnesota
Illinois
Kansas
Nebraska
Oregon
Michigan
California
Garfield
Hancock
Grand Republican Victory Across States and Congress
The piece notes a sweeping Republican triumph on Tuesday with Garfield and Arthur at 216 electoral votes. It cites large majorities in New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maine, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Minnesota, Kansas, Colorado, Nevada, and Oregon, plus solid South support for Hancock. It predicts GOP control of next presidency and both chambers, praising the result for nation and business.
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North
New Jersey
California
Garfield
Arthur
New York
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Maine
Rhode Island
Vermont
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Illinois
Iowa
Congressional
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Minnesota
Kansas
Colorado
Nevada
Oregon
Hancock
South
Senate
House of Representatives
Republican Party
Congress gains GOP majority after private returns
Congress Redeemed Hon Edward McPherson says returns privately received guarantee a Republican House with at least a seven vote lead. Republicans gain in Massachusetts Virginia North Carolina Tennessee Alabama Louisiana Iowa Wisconsin Missouri Pennsylvania Florida while losing New York districts. Net fourteen seat gain, with projections up to twelve or fourteen, and reports of broader gains in the South and a Tennessee gubernatorial race showing even odds.
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Edward McPherson
Republican Congressional Committee
Massachusetts
Virginia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Alabama
Lousiana
Iowa
Wisconsin
Missouri
Pennsylvania
Florida
New York
Buffalo
New York City
McPherson
Washington
Republican Committees
Garfield
Conkling Nott
New York Tribune
House of Representatives
New York Herald
Congress
South
Wade Hampton
Governors elected by party across several states
The Republicans have chosen their Governor in Colorado Connecticut Illinois Kansas Massachusetts Michigan Nebraska New Hampshire and likely Tennessee. The Democrats have elected Governors in Florida Mississippi New Jersey North Carolina South Carolina and Texas.
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Colorado
Connecticut
Illinois
Kansas
Massachusetts
Michigan
Nebraska
New Hampshire
Tennessee
Florida
Mississippi
New Jersey
North Carolina
South Carolina
Texas
Honest Greenbacker Votes Republican for Country’s Cause
An honest voter who is not running for office or asking alms for a newspaper can serve his country best by casting his vote for the Republican ticket.
O'Mara Likely Elected as Third Member
The report suggests O'Mara has won a seat as the third member, indicating a probable election outcome.
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O’mara
Demoa
Our Three Wise Men Fight County Book Reform
A county finance committee led by Moline chair Daniel Zimmer man and including Chase Ritter and Wm J Ranson proposes a new accounting system. Critics argue the plan is a costly fraud, with $200 per day for members and extra for clerks, while current books by county officers are said to be accurate and adequately checked.
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County Board of Supervisors
D O Reid
Moline
Daniel Zimmerman
Cordova
Chase Ritter
Rock Island
J Ranson
Coal Valley
Drury
Buffalo Prairie
Messrs. Zimmerman
Ranson
Ritter
Otheers
Aota
Canoe Creek
Port Byron
Hampton Taxi
Pal
South Hack Island
Black Hawk
Tauta Coal Valley
Bowling
Edgington
Andalusia
The Fight Is Over The Dispatch Hails Victory
The Dispatch proclaims the political struggle closes with today and pledges allegiance to the Republicans while championing home industries and workers. It pledges support for loyal citizens, public schools, progress, and civilization, and hopes for a grand victory tomorrow.
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Dispatch
Mud-slinging in presidential campaigns loses effect
The piece notes that voters tire of aggressive attacks in campaigns and that mudslinging harms all parties, arguing opposition strategies have little impact on public opinion. It emphasizes that voters prefer substance over insults in presidential contests.
Tux Epizootic Threatens Horses in Chicago Area
An epizootic outbreak endangers horses in Chicago and surrounding areas, prompting veterinary concern and potential movement restrictions. Officials urge owners to monitor equines for fever, swelling, and limp symptoms and to report suspected cases to authorities.
The Chinese Letter and the Nation’s Open Door Policy
A defense of inclusive immigration policy contrasts a supposed Pacific trade need with harsh mobs and restrictionist rhetoric. The piece lauds Chinese workers as frugal, industrious, and skilled, notes their role in mining and domestic service, and questions why democracy tolerates mob abuse while demanding open borders and comparable labor pricing.
Pleasant Kansas letter notes wheat growth and political results
The letter from Topeka Kansas dated Nox 3d reports winter wheat up two to three inches and farmer optimism for next year amid drought fears. It also cites Curacao and Cook county Republicans performing well, Garfield's statewide win, and gains since 1876 with Chicago totals around 81,197 and Cook county 98,000.
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Lillie Hartzell
Topeka
Kansas
Curiaco
Cook County
Carter Harrison
Chicago
Garfield
Hayes
Fire destroys Benicia arsenal construction buildings in blast
Dispatches report a fire in Benicia that ruined two brick structures housing the construction department machinery and a bullet press at the U S arsenal with $200000 in losses. Also, 36 smallpox cases were moved to the pest house in San Francisco amid political and ethnic notes.
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San Francisco
Cal
Benicia
Construction Department
United States Arsenal
Chas. Fleming
Rock Island
Benicia Arsenal
Youthful shoeshine boys seen as future professionals
A Nebraska writer praises shoe shiners for their honesty and business sense. The piece envisions them growing into thrifty professionals such as lawyers and preachers, noting their reliability and potential high standing.
Businessmen oppose change driving election results
The article argues Tuesday's election outcome reflects the active and prudent business community's opposition to free trade, labor upheaval, and shifting bonds. It contends owners of stores factories and farms fear changes that threaten business interests and favor Republican rule.
Workingmen of Moline Back Republican Ticket
The workingmen of Moline voted solidly for the Republican ticket. they believed a pro manufacturer stance would benefit workers and the nation. They saw a vote for change as risking prosperity and chose the Republican line for their own and the country’s interests.
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Moline
Hancock’s tariff stance sparks national campaign debate
The remark calling tariff policy a local issue reveals perceived lack of statesmanship and ignorance of a major campaign issue. Critics argue that tariff policy is a decisive national matter requiring federal attention and leadership.
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Hancock
Man Doyle Held on Forgery Charge Awaiting Grand Jury
Doyle, jailed in Chicago on government forgery and counterfeiting charges, has been held to bail of $20,000 awaiting the next Grand Jury in the United States Court. Authorities say he counterfeited a large quantity of government bonds and coupons, part of which were found in his possession.
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Man Doyle
Chicago
United States
Stephen A Douglas and the Little Giant of Illinois
The excerpt recalls Stephen A Douglas whose role in refunding General Jackson’s fine is noted. It describes his rise from Illinois representative to a recognized Washington statesman, and portrays his Hercules frame, small stature, sharp eyes, and unmusical voice. The November Atlantic is cited as the source.
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Jackson
Texas
Congress
Hall
New Orleans
Illinois
Hermitage
General Jackson
Mr. Douglas
Pone
Statesman
Washington
Atlantic
Toombs Letter on Hancock and a Free Ballot Debate
A private Toombs letter circulated in the South argues Hancock will win but must be rigged by Southern influence. It asserts that Yankee influence and machine politics will decide the result, claiming Southern “old boys” will demand fair treatment or resistance. The passage reflects postwar political tensions and calls for control over their future.
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Bob Toombs
Washington
South
Tam
Hancock
Yank
North
Platform of Hancock's party in the South described
The article argues Hancock's platform favors a free ballot a full vote and a count tailored to the party's aims.
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Hancock
South
Republicans Rally Into Polls After Strong General Result
Republicans feel buoyant as overall results look favorable. Northern voters aligned largely with expectations, while voting patterns matched a regional snapshot of support.
Union Soldiers Vote Echoes Across States
Fragmentary OCR notes reference soldiers and allies voting in line with earlier shootings, suggesting a national trend. Mentions Weaver and Woodbine as symbolic phrases within regions showing gains across districts.
Ireland’s unrest deepens with few arrests to date
Affairs in Ireland grow tense as only one arrest, of Parnell’s secretary, has been reported for the alleged farmer bulldozing. Authorities expect more arrests to spark outbreaks and killings, with plans to call Parliament to pass stricter peacekeeping laws soon.
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Ireland
Parnell
Tragedy in Cincinnati: Two Painters Die After Scaffold Collapse
Two men painting an exterior Cincinnati building fell eighty feet to the ground Thursday morning and were killed instantly. The accident occurred when a scaffold collapsed during work. Authorities waived further details.
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Cincinnati
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