The Republican Convention in Indiana Falls Short
A skeptical account of Indiana Republicans at their convention led by Ben Harrison. The piece argues the platform dodges key issues, condemns returning boards, and predicts a Democratic edge of about 20,000, amid a mood of gloom and weak leadership. It references Oregon, John Sherman, and greenbacks, calling the convention spiritless.
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Oregon Dems Rally in Turbulent Presidential Battle
The piece portrays Oregon Democrats reacting to Republican victories and press influence. It cites Hay press biases, Sherman exposure, and figures like Robeson, Sharman, and Matthews. It mentions Indiana gains, Louisiana testimony, and warns of Republican responsibility for suspected thefts. Oregon context dominates.
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Washington Letter on tariff fights and Senate acts 1878
Our Washington Letter from June 7 1878 reports on the Texas Pacific railway fight and a special order for next session. It notes Lamar and Gordon’s rising Senate influence, Wood's tariff bill defeat 134 to 120, and expected reforms with another man receiving credit. The piece also covers Senate postal amendments subsidies to Brazil lines, party lines in House, Oregon Democratic victory, and Potter Committee inquiries into Louisiana fraud. Austin,
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Republican Shibboleth and School Debates in Canvass
The piece argues the current year’s Republican rhetoric misframes inquiry and outlawed conduct while defending the integrity of the common school system. It tackles claims that Democrats would overturn schooling and pay rebel debts, noting the absence of such debts and the lasting contrast with constitutional limits and recent political rhetoric.
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Revolution and Mexicanization in Gilded Age Politics
A mid- to late-19th century column debates revolution accusations in U S politics, arguing Republicans steer elections, with references to Hayes, the Electoral Commission, and fraud claims. It challenges the cry of revolution as partisan rhetoric, citing investigations and political realignments without sensational detail.
Sherman and Matthews in Political Fallout
The piece critiques Sherman and Matthews for their handling of a letter and Anderson’s testimony, arguing their equivocation harms their credibility while Anderson’s documents remain hard to disprove. It argues Republicans cannot shield party from individual sins and notes Louisiana Republicans face ongoing scrutiny that could damage party prestige.
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Oregon Lesson on Fraud and Reform in Politics
The piece notes Oregon’s plain admonition to political brawlers shouting revolution over revelations. It states Oregon now has a Senator and a Congressman among leaders shielding Republican electoral frauds by opposing investigations as revolutionary, while teaching both sides that fraud loses favor. It observes a Republican general ticket majority with a Democratic Congressman and a legislature likely to elect a Democratic Senator. It also includes a dated philippine Times fragment about electoral shifts.
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US Tobacco Consumption and Flour Expenditures Last Year
The United States smoked 1,352,216,000 cigars and spent 135,224,000 on them plus snuff and chewing tobacco. Overall tobacco expenditure reached 250,000,000. During the same period flour payments totaled 200,000,000.
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