Anti Blaine Republicans Press for Honest Government in Massachusetts
A public address by the Committee of One Hundred denounces past GOP corruption under Grantism. It urges voters to back Democratic candidate Grover Cleveland in November, arguing loyalty to honest government over party line and calling for reform within the party.
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Committee of One Hundred
Massachusetts
Republican Party
Lincoln
Seward
Sumner
Andrew
Stanton
Fessenden
Blaine
Robeson
Keifer
Elkins
Clayton
Kellogg
Secretary of the Navy
House of Representatives
Secretary of the Interior
Colfax
Bel Ikemap
Delano
Williams
Treasury Department
Sanvern
Post Office Department
United States
Dlisect
Virginia
Congress
West Virginia
Washington
Paat
James G. E
le Gauntlet
Democratic Party
Ian
Fox Proccn
Pesci Weavow
Cleveland
Blaine Faces Prohibition Issue In Mixed Messages
The Chicago Herald reports Blaine dodges the prohibition question amid campaign chatter. Dispatches from Maine note Blaine plans to vote on the proposition as the nation debates temperance policy.
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Mi. Blaine
Chicago Herald
Laws
Hivine
Maine
Blaine
What Is He Prohibition or Personal Liberty in Blaine Case
The column questions Blaine's stance on local liquor ban, arguing he avoided voting to please two hostile sides. It asserts a Prohibitionist cannot gain support from temperance groups and liquor interests simultaneously, and asks what his true stance on moral laws is. It stresses his duty as citizen and the political contradiction in his positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Good Templars
Maine went to Blaine amid bribery and corruption claims
A Augusta special to the New York World portrays extensive vote buying to secure a Republican win in Maine. It accuses Blaine allies of building a corrupt system with post office clerks as political messengers and alleges thousands sold votes, labeling the victory a dearly bought result and criticizing civic leaders and party loyalties.
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New York World
Augusta
Blaine
Robie
Prohibition
Neal Dow
Anson Morrill
Joe Manley
State House
Manley
Manly
Joe Manly
Maine
Copiah
Danville
Maine Vote Confirms Republican Victory By Wide Margin
The Maine election produced a Republican plurality of about 16,000 with expectations of 20,000 plus. Democrats failed to mobilize their base amid strategic shifts and a Greenbacker withdrawal, leading to subdued turnout and a enjoyably large GOP lead despite sparse Democratic turnout and limited mobilization efforts.
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Chicago
Ind
Rep
Maine
Hannibal Hamlin
Robie
Tilden
Kobie
Logans Expelled for Not Paying Dues in G A R Origins
Albany dispatch reports a Blaine faction in the Grand Army of the Republic expelling G A R member Logan over unpaid dues and political splits. A letter from H C Hunt to a fellow member voices uncompromising Republican aid and criticizes party leaders while urging reform. Roscoe Conkling weighs in on Cleveland and Blaine for national office.
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Logan
Blaine
Grand Army
Albany
New York World
H. C. Hunt
Sun
Republican Party
Grand Army of the Republic
Kuch
Bezopre
Reform Governo
Grover Cleveland
H C. Hunt
Another Pharisee Accepts Vice Presidency in Newport Club
Col George E Waring Jr writes from Newport Aug 18 accepting the Vice Presidency of the Independent Republican Club here. He praises Gov Cleveland as a strong honest fearless leader and opposes Blaine, arguing the party must uphold integrity and civil service reform to preserve national peace and prosperity.
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George E. Waring, Jr
Independent Republican Club
Newart
R. I
Col. Waring
Mr. Greeley
National Board of Health
Newport
R. 1
Charles Acton Ives
Kay
Blaine
Republican Party
Reaity
Big
Hoar
Hawley
Long
Mulligan
Democratic Party
Gov
Cleveland
Myr
A Republican Wail and Medill Plea for Illinois Funds
A New York telegram reports Chicago Tribune editor Joseph Medill urging immediate aid to Illinois Republicans from national figures to fund a pro Blaine canvass. He warned Germans and Prohibition voters could swing Illinois against Blaine, noting Democrats’ money advantage and state committee demoralization. He suggested Logan’s allies lacked funds and leadership to mount a strong campaign before November.
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New York
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Blaine Ocean
Joseph Medill
Chicago Tribune
Elkins
National Committee
State Committee of
Illinois
Harrison
Blaine
Medill
Prohibition Party
Garfield
Ilinois
Republican Party of
Umork
Logan Honecht
Republican writer cautions Harrison has a fighting chance
A letter signed by a Republican critic argues Carter Harrison holds a fighting chance of election. The writer claims labor unions are largely Democratic and urges Harrison supporters to awaken labor leaders and work earnestly for victory next November.
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Hiter Geean
Carter Harrison
Mnvbns
Miserable Irish anti Cleveland demonstration in Chicago
Illinois politics report a dismal anti Cleveland rally in Chicago. About 1,000 attendees showed solid Democratic leanings, with few prominent Republicans present. The piece notes discouragement among Chicago Republican leaders, hints at fund-raising pressure, and mentions a growing Independent Republican movement led by figures like McClurg and MacVeach plus merchants and publishers backing Cleveland. Garden City.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Blaine
Chicago Tribe
Blaine Organ
John F. Finerty
Patrick Crowe
Peoria
England
Joseph Medill
The
Tribune
New York
National Republican Committee
Ilinois
Inter Qcean
Blaine Journal
Ater Qucean
Carter Harrison
Knight
Northwestern
A. GC. McClurg
Hor. A. M. Wright
Franklin MacVeach
H. A. Gardner
Garden City
Cleveland for the present crisis says Irish advocate
Mrs. Delia T. Stewart Parnell campaigns in New York sharing strong support for Gov. Cleveland as the Democratic standard bearer. She urges Irish Americans to back Cleveland, cites Democratic records on Irish issues, and casts Blaine as allied with Jay Gould. She warns failure could imperil Ireland's cause.
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New York
Chicago
Delia T. Stewart Parnell
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Republican Party
National Party
Ireland
O'Connor
Grant
Congress
Democrats
Widow Morrill denounces Blaine in Ohio appeal
Augusta special to the Chicago Herald details Mrs. Charlotte Morrill’s indignant reply to an Ohio letter urging Lot Morrill to aid James Blaine. She recalls his death, disputes Blaine’s rise, and notes Morrill’s resignation and Connor's appointment to Blaine. The retort references Little Rock railroad bonds and a perceived political reward.
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Augusta
Chicago Herald
Lot M. Morrill
Maine
Morrill
Treasury
Grant
Blaine
Senator Morrill
Vance
Winthrop Street
Washington
Morill
Ohio
Husbad
Brown
Ogden
Stk
Lat
Tam
Columbus
Reat
James. Blaine
Mr. Blaine
Charlotte D. Morrill
Mrs. Morrill
Little Rock
Mulligan
Chamberlain
Connor
Congress
Elaine
West
Blaine's Treachery to Senator Morrill Boston Thriller
Boston special reports Mrs. Charlotte Morrill's letter to the Republican Committee of Ohio attacks Blaine as unscrupulous. The piece traces Morrill's Senate resignation bargain, Blaine’s later appointment, and enduring distrust. It notes growing anti Blaine sentiment in Boston, the independent movement, and a possible Cleveland carry in Massachusetts. It also discusses Paganini’s genius and other varied items.
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Boston
Chicago
Charlotte Morrill
Republican Committee of
Ohio
Morrill
Maine
Blaine
Lot Morrill
Congressional
Mulligan
Senate
Treasury
Grant
Gov. Connor
Gen. Chamberlain
Connor
Bunt
Washington
Cleveland
Independent State Committee
What Is He Now Blaine in His Mature Manhood
The editorial attacks James G Blaine detailing Know Nothing editorials against immigration and foreign born citizens. It accuses him of bribery, corruption, and detestable conduct while Secretary of State and mocks his suitability for the presidency. Henry Ward Beecher labeled him among the most corrupt figures in government.
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Blaine
Catholic Church
America
Pry
Fisher
Mulligan
St. Louis Globe-Democrats
McSweeney
Yiken
Midianapolis
Cleveland
Henry Ward Beecher
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Col
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Ebris
Charles S. Parnell
Jay Gould
James G. Blaine
Paganini
Genius
Carlyle
Europe
Genoa
Rolla
Parma
Faraday
Shirley Brooks
Incorporated Law Society
Webster
George Sand
Sand
Flaubert
G. W. Lindquist
Billy Manning
Billy
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