Garfield records say he opposed silver demonetization
The Virginia Enterprise asserts Democratic papers on the coast label Garfield an enemy of silver and cites Congressional Record proof from 1878 79. It argues Garfield voted against remonetizing silver while opposing Bland’s bill and other measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Enterprise
Garfield
Congressional Record
Virginia Chronicle
Congress
Worgeess
Weefield
John P. Jones
Durham
Kentucky
Foote
Illinois
National Banking Association
United States
Whitthorn
Muldrow
House Committee On Coinage
Cincinnati
Democratic Party
Nmr
Suaroa
Podanap
Vongross
Significance of the Maine election in national politics
The piece reviews Republican hopes and fears after Maine’s vote, noting a large Democratic win eroding Hayes era margins. It cites telegrams to Blaine predicting nationwide impact, describes reactions in California Indiana and New York, and reports fires and crimes around the campaign period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Flood, Jr
R. K. Culbreath
Montgomery Street
California
San Francisco
Grant Flood
Humboldt Hall
Tadge Levissee
Louisiana
Louisiana Returning Board
Levissee
Haven
Buffalo
Springs
Texas
J. T. Lamb
George Edwards
Colonel Young
Miles Ghamiler
Thompson
Fidiana
Indiana
Rawlings
Wyoming
George
Democratic General Committee
City Hall Park
New York
Maine
Confederatea
Florida
Tichenor
Calistoga
Avenger
Hanks
Wartesburg
W. T
Maine Election Returns Favor Plaisted and GOP Domination
Early Maine returns show Plaisted leading by about 1000 as Republicans secure a solid Senate majority and a 20 to 25 seat House edge. Reed Frye Lindsay in the congressional districts are re-elected for Republican gains. Fusionists Ladd and March win in their districts. The Chicago Inter Ocean notes broad surprise and party reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Hancock
Dorsey
National Republican Committee
National Democratic Committee
Tilden
Reed
State Senate
Brown
Somerset
House
Kennebec
Frye
Lindsay
Ladd
March
Chicago
The Maine Result Declares Hancock Next President
The Virginia Enterprise reports that the Maine outcome settles the race and Hancock is poised to win the presidency. Hancock leads the contest as the nation awaits full results and official declarations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Enterprise
Maine
Hancock
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Hayes
Associated Press
Blaine
Augusta
California Central Committee
Jamaca
Republican Committee
Golden State
Pacific
Atlantic
Centennial Hall
Bamlhorn & Dwown
Wil
Eee
Willow Point
Paradise Township
James P. Barrett
Klve- Mion
EB Reisaer
Lettete
Wool and Hides
Reinuart & Col
Floer
Winsrauota, New
Winnemucca
Nev
M. Mofman
Ree
Por
Bayer
Winnutiuvca
DL Hofman
Boot and Shoe Store
Bridge Street
Winnemmera
Teon
B. Stalntow
Manupacturer
Baddy Trove
Quick’s Kheattas
Fluckanyores
AM Styles
Whiplohes
Syaunton
Utile Wieser
Bie
Iforwen
Howie Ate Kobes
Whracaveen
Ray Sontane
Ane
Fe, Staunton
TNE
Kents
Miers
Ratmarain Betton Shore
Chugren
Pirlewe
Pacific Slope
MN Staunton
Jota
Feed and Sale Stable
Isore
Pickett
P. Naramore
Henry Busch
Praler
Thyrostormer Store
Ons Winnemuera
Coloonda
E. Reinhart & CO
Winnemucea, Nevada
Peter
Winnemuces
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