Hendricks Presses Revenue Reform and Public Change
In Indiana Hendricks argues for tax relief and reduced government waste, urging revenue reform to return $460 million to commerce and labor. He calls for a change in public affairs management, criticizing long running party rule and pro claiming civil service reforms, citing President Arthur and Cleveland. He appeals for Indiana votes and emphasizes transparency and anti corruption.
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Indiana
Thomas A. Hendricks
Indianapolis
Arthur
Congress
Messige
House
Secretary of the Treasury
Richmond
Calkins
Peale
Chicago
Darden
Democratic Party
Free
Republic
Hoyland
Commons
Asan
Partigana
Wisconsin Leader Attacks Blaine to Back Cleveland
Thaddeus Pound of Chippewa Falls writes as an Independent Republican opposing Blaine and urging Grover Cleveland for president. He cites long service, reform aims, and fears of corruption while condemning Blaine as a danger to public morals and party integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Thaddeus C. Pound
Chippewa Falls
Blaine
Grover Cleveland
Pound
Wisconsin
Northwest
Blaine and Cleveland in Political Debate and Public Opinion
Thad C. Pound argues against Blaine, criticizing stock market magnates and subsidies while praising Cleveland. He urges Republican support for Cleveland in national and local races, warns of corporate excess, and expresses intent to back qualified Republican nominees despite a potential party bolt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Conkling
Goulds and Armours
Grant & Ward
Blaine
Bob
Pacific
Mexico
Hurlbut
Mulligan
Job
Joraone
Greeley
Congress
Cleveland
Buffalo
New York
Hendricks
Thad C. Pound
Irish Patriot Sues Irish Americans Over Political Fraud Claims
From Cannon House August 10 1484 D McSweeney writes of a libel case in Donegal where landlords target him with a libel action and a £100 verdict plus costs. He vows further letters to Irish American papers and questions Irish American support for Blaine and the Republican ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Republican
Cannon Cannon House
Mr. Gallagher
Donegal
Derry
Sut
Leannet
Blaine
Victoria’s
Lowell
D. McSweeney
Madigan Circular Authorship Claimed in Maine Records
Augusta New Age prints affidavits from Daniel Buckley Col Morton Oliver Otis L M Robbins and Thomas F Murphy asserting James G Blaine authored the Madigan circular a GOP campaign document aimed at Protestant Democrats. Affidavits allege distribution from the Republican Campaign Committee and Blaine library evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta New Age
Daniel Buckley
Col. Morton
Oliver Otis
L. M. Robbins
Thomas F. Murphy
James G. Blaine
James C. Madigan
Congress
Maine
Messrs
Otis and
Robbins
Republican Campaign Committee
Madigan
Guv. Plaisted
Blaine
Buckley
Col
Charles B. Morton
Morton
Thomas Murphy
Kennebec Journal
Plumed Knight's Record Attacked in Schurz Speech at Brooklyn Opera
Hon. Carl Schurz denounces James G Blaine's record in a broad indictment at the Brooklyn Opera House. He argues against Blaine's honesty and warns that electing him would demoralize the republic while praising Grover Cleveland's integrity and statesmanship. He contrasts Washington and Lincoln with Blaine and urges Independents to consider consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Schurz
Brooklyn Opera House
Ellow-Citizens
Republican Party
Republic
Schurz
Edmunds
Blaine
Wisher
Little Rock
House of Representatives
House
House of Representative
Washington
Lincoln
Washinton
Republican Campaign Reflections on Lincoln and Morality
A searing political jeremiad condemns the current Republican Party for abandoning its Lincoln era ethics. It laments corruption and ties the party to self serving elites while urging Americans to prioritize national honor over faction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Jincoln
Republic
Getting Weary of Blaine in Republican Circles
Washington special reports discontent within the Republican ranks over Blaine's Chicago nomination prospects. Business leaders hesitate to back Blaine, with Wall Street and major manufacturers withholding funds. Observers fear a Cleveland surge unless Blaine is withdrawn or replaced by Arthur or another unifying candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arthur
Chicago
Blaine
Tey
Maine
California
Maine Statesman
Wall Street
Pennsylvania
New England
Cleveland
Maine Laboring Men For Cleveland Vote Pledge
Labor reform clubs from the United States meeting with Cli No 1 in Biddeford Maine issue an address urging laborers to vote for Grover Cleveland after a nonpartisan review of candidates records. The appeal emphasizes informed choices aligned with labor interests and declares support for Cleveland’s presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Reform Clubs
United States
Cli No. 1
Maine
Grover Cleveland
Biddeford
Blaine and Ireland in 19th Century Politics
The account notes Blaine’s early support for Irish causes and Irish-Americans. It cites private help to Wonian riders in 1866, a Buffalo mayoral stance against Irish imprisonment in England, and appointments favoring Irish-Americans. It also mentions Know Nothing ties in 1835 and alleged Madigan circular involvement in 1875.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
Buffalo
England
Blaine
Ireland
McSweeney
Why Edmunds Is Not on the Stump
The writer accuses James G Blaine of acting as attorney for Jay Gould and claims Blaine undermines legislation to bring Pacific railroads to fair terms with the Government. Senator George Bla duis of Vermont is cited in the critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmunds
Mr. Blaine
Jay Gould
Campaign Notes on Ohio and Wisconsin Sentiment
A Chicago Times correspondent reports in Whitewater that 98 Republicans support Cleveland. In Cairo 73 percent of German citizens back Cleveland, while few switch sides. Samuel J. Randall disputes a claim he will stay out of the campaign and says he will speak for Cleveland. A Pittsburgh Post probe exposes potential coal land income for Brant’s fortune. On a Delmar train, Cleveland leads 39 to 27 with other votes noted.
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Wisconsin
Chicago Times
Whitewater
Cleveland
D. T. Lineean
Hainors
Cairo
Samuel J. Randall
Randall
Bratst
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Post
Delmar
Elk River Junction
Delmar Junction
Blaine
St. John
Butler
Doubtful
Great Irish Meeting Delivers Warm Demos Rally
A New York crowd at the Academy of Music cheered Mrs. Parnell and Cleveland Hen dricks with a three hour display of oratory and music. Speakers condemned Blaine and urged Irish Americans to back the Democratic ticket, with resolutions praising citizen rights and Cleveland's record.
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New York
Cleveland
Parnell
William J. Hynes
The
Land League
Tvisiiman
James G. Blaine
Blaine
Senator Jones
Patrick A. Collins
Boston
Ireland
Democratic Party
Republican Party
National Democratic Party
United States
National Democratic Convention
Chicago
Grover Cleveland
Thomas A. Hendricks
P. A Collins
Hfon
Illinois
Academy
Hendricks
Campbell predicts Ohio victory in close election
Congressman Campbell of Ohio says the state will be carried in the upcoming race, noting a close contest but recalling victories with both partial and full turnouts in prior elections. He cites strong party organization and readiness for the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Campbell
Fusion in Michigan Could Shape State Election
A Democratic headquarters letter from Michigan praises a strong fusion of Democrats and Greenbackers. It notes extensive organizing in ward and school districts and predicts the combination may win Michigan. An Ohio Republican delegation warns the National Committee that funds should be redirected from Ohio. Mrs Parnell voices Irish concerns about Blaine.
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Michigan
Democratic
Democrata
Greenbackers
Covery Ward
Springfield
Til
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Oman
Blaitte
Prohibition
Kia
Grant
Conkling
Garfeld
Wsweeney
Victoria's Dungeon
Snyper
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Cox
Hogus
Continental Army
W. W. Visher
George Wasitngton
Mr. Schurz
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