That Garf ield Chinese letter sparks fierce debate
The Silver State discusses a facsimile of a Garfield to Morey letter on the Chinese question. Editors note uncertainty about authenticity, with New York press split on handwriting. The piece cites Congressional Record and Republican committee reactions while urging voters to judge for themselves.
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H. L. Morey
Employers’ Union
Lynn
Massachusetts
New York
Republican National Committee
Garfield
Congressional
New York Truth
Washington Post Office
Garfeld
United States
Republican Literal Committee
A HANCOCK REPUBLICANS VIEWS ON CHANGE AND GRAFT
George Alfred Townsend writing as Gath notes meeting General P H Jones former New York City Postmaster and says Tam nets Democrat Sam a Hancock Republican. He believes Hancock’s cause was strong and is stronger now, urging a change to medicated reform as bosses in states seek a consolidated government under Grant’s popularity.
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Republican Party
Grant
Salvation Army General's mix up at Mayfield tale
General Haskell of the Salvation Army nearly ruined his usefulness in Mayfield Kentucky by forgetting his location and praying fervently for a blessing on Paducah a rival town An eccentric yet devout man built a forty foot high house of posts at Wimpton Oregon so he could live nearer heaven
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Salvation Army
Mayfield
Kentucky
Paducah
Bag
Wimpton
Oregon
Political combinations reshape party lines in states
The piece notes Republicans allying with Readjusters in Virginia to withdraw candidates and back the Readjusters, while in Iowa New York dispatches say Hancock electors will bow out to unite Democratic votes for Greenback electors. It questions campaign hypocrisy and defends Hancock against labeling him a rebel.
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Telegraphic poems on Garfield letter authenticity claims
The Associated Press reports Truth reiterates the genuineness of the Murey letter. Experts compare handwriting with Garfield specimens and address the Morey recipient, the Employers’ Union in Lynn Massachusetts, and the letter postmark. Additional affidavits and corroboration from ex-Congressman John Fox accompany the testimony.
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California
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Nebraska County
Minnesota
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Salt Lake City
Tennessee election chaos hints at Senate shakeup
A Chicago Times Memphis special notes broad Democratic splits over state debt and a possible shift in the U S Senate. It asserts Hawkins the Republican candidate for governor will win amid a secret plan to seat Repudiator John H Savage with Republicans, and Hancock appears favored by 40 000 electors. Campaign fervor rises as Philp faces trial while Plannigan shoots William King in Butte County California over land.
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California risked in doubt as voters count returns
Both parties claim California by from 2,500 to 5,000 majority but past Maine result shows broad doubt as Blaine predicted 7,000 and Hayes earned 16,477. D W Karl of San Francisco says no one can tell within 5,000 votes how California stands. Endorsement of General Rosecrans by Workingmen strengthens Democrats, but exact impact remains unknown until votes are counted.
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Blaine
Maine
Hayes
D. W. Karl
San Francisco
General Rosecrans
Congress
Daggett Cancels Engagements for Ill Health in Nevada
The Reno Journal reports R. M. Daggett has canceled all engagements due to extreme ill health. He is at Warm Springs near Carson being treated for his ailment.
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R. M. Daggett
the Warnt Springs
Carson
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