Editorial praises Ex-President Harrison and hints at renomination
A Pittsburg Times sketch and editorial praise Harrison as one of the ablest presidents. It contrasts his four years with Cleveland’s two, noting prosperity during Harrison’s term and urging support if the Republican convention nominates him. The piece cites The Times and Tribune praise for Harrison’s past and calls the Sunday News vigorous under Colonel Fitzsimmons.
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Indiana
Pittsburg Times
Harrison
Cleveland
Gen
Benjamin Harrison
Times
Water Wellman
Washington
Chicago Times-Herald
Great Britain
White House
Friends
Mr. Cleveland
Neas
Sackville
Erat
Olney
Venezuela
Downing Street
Military leader urges coastal defenses and a strong navy
General Behofield argues billions in property risk from a foreign fleet and urges rapid coastal fortification funded by cutting wasteful river and harbor projects. He praises a secret lake defense system, backs a robust navy, and critiques England’s balance of power while highlighting armored cruisers as key assets.
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Behofield
Cleveland World
Great Lakes
Washington
England
United States
Schofield Urges Naval Renewal and Stronger Coast Fortifications
The general argues for respecting constitutional doctrine while rejecting weak negotiations, praises naval needs, and calls Republican statesmanship to repair revenues, pay debts, expand the navy, and fortify coasts to make the United States a leading world power. He notes potential presidential prospects for Whittney amid renewed naval focus.
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Venezuela
Schofield
Hardy novel Jude the Obscure inspires era critique
A critical review condemns Thomas Hardy's new novel Jude the Obscure as an attack on marriage and social norms. It contrasts Victorian restraint with fin de siecle liberalism, arguing the work reflects cultural decay and literary rot rather than moral progress. The piece cites George W. Smalley's stance on the Monroe doctrine as adding to the era's controversy.
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Thomas Hardy
Jude the Obscure
Harper's
Mr. Hardy
Hall Caine
Europe
America
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Cre
Bettto
Trinity Church
New York
Buckle
Chicago favored to land Republican convention site
Joseph H Manley urges securing thirty rooms for Need headquarters signaling Chicago as the likely convention host. Pittsburgh’s prior convention woes loom, but Chicago on neutral ground is favored. the piece notes the era’s political crosscurrents and public mood as key factors.
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Joseph H Manley
Chicago
Pittsburg
Grover Cleveland and a Third Term Doctrine
A Washington Post correspondent outlines Cleveland's path toward a potential third term. He predicts steps including support for the Monroe Doctrine, mediation in Cuba with Spain's acceptance, and Hawaii's annexation, framing the move as a test of statesmanship.
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Cleveland
Washington
Kingland
Spain
Cuba
Hawaii
The Decline of Bayard and Political Press Opinion
A Washington Post column laments Bayard’s steady decline citing his remarks on Americans and his London residence. It discusses British view of Cleveland’s third-term prospects and multiple Democratic views on his candidacy.
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Walter Wollman
Washington
Chicago Times-Herald
Cleveland
Mr. Cleveland
Philadelphia Bulletin: Abridged Race Day Insights
A terse note on how a 2 year period and fashion choices relate to race day reviews. The piece hints at viewer reception and evolving standards in attire and analysis without detailing specific events or names.
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Philadetpnia Bulletin
Notdau
Malin
Thanksgiving Night Song and Political Cartoon Fragments
A wartime themed Thanksgiving piece blends a cheerful song about Thanksgiving with political commentary. It mentions gatherings from across states and towns, a turkey as a humorous target, and lines hinting at political satire amid World War I era sentiment.
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