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Newspaper
Sullivan Times
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1884
Page
1
The Times announces yearly subscription for county mail subscribers at one dollar if prepaid. Noncounty or nonprepaid readers pay one dollar fifty per year, eighty cents for six months, or fifty cents for four months.
Indiana congressman Thomas J. Wood denounces the Republican Party for alleged defalcations and corruption over decades. He cites figures from 1881 to 1888 and 1851 to 1883, asserts biased bonds and government losses, and argues for reform and lower taxes amid tariff and monopoly critiques.
In a political pitch the author urges voting Republican to cut government taxes while supporting a revenue tariff to protect infant industries. The argument claims Democrats seek higher taxes and would shield a few financially powerful interests, arguing a strong tariff already provides ample protection.
The article condemns tariff policy as a failed driver of prosperity, noting mass unemployment and hardship in Ohio. It accuses paid agents of promoting protectionism to win votes, arguing that prosperity did not return and that the policy causes idleness and starvation among workers.
A New York Truth editorial argues Cleveland would be a strong presidential choice for the next four years while criticizing James G Blaine as an unsuitable occupant. The piece frames Cleveland as a beneficial national leader in contrast to Blaine.
The letter chain centers on Henry Ward Beecher and James I. Joy with Blaine alleged to have offered a house committee in exchange for bonds. Joy denies any offer and recounts a 1877 dinner argument about Blaine.
The note by Jimmy Ward Beecher addresses a campaign telegram to Mr Joy accusing it of misleading content and irrelevance. It presents Lat as a dangerous president candidate and argues the telegram adds to canvassing burdens while urging consideration of the matters discussed.
The article argues the core question is Blaine’s honesty. It cites prominent papers opposing him and questions why Blaine avoids defending himself, contrasting libel suits over secret marriages with alleged robberies. It urges prompt explanations for disclosed letters and private gain.
A forged Edmunds letter about Jay Gould and Blaine triggers a public clash. Senator Edmunds and Frank A Flower deny authorship while Chicago press editors accuse the Tribune of garbling the document and suppressing corrections.
The remark mocks a republican claim that wages would fall to 50 cents a day if Cleveland won. Pat counters by saying that if one believed that, they would back Cleveland every time. The exchange reflects campaign rhetoric and labor wage fears.
An advertisement asserts Shilohs Cure cures coughing quickly with a bold guarantee from W H Burks. The message promotes the remedy and guarantees satisfaction.
Mr Tildens reply to the Democratic National Committee expresses support for reform through the party and the election of Democratic candidates. He contrasts the Democratic and Republican parties, highlights historical figures and events, and urges a change in administration to restore government integrity. He cites Jefferson, Jackson, and reform themes as core to the Democratic mission.
A compact roundup notes General Arthur as possibly the last Republican president, cites W S Keenan’s claim about Steve Elkins’ Civil War ties, and quotes Harper’s Weekly on the Mulligan letters issue. It reports Blaine’s alleged self-serving politics and a Wisconsin senator's recollection of Blaine pressuring votes on an electoral bill. Also mentions Joyce collecting $5,000.
The Brooklyn Union argues Blaine’s rise Has weakened the Massachusetts Republican base turning voters toward Cleveland or Butler. It claims last year the GOP aimed to unseat a local demagogue and now supports a corrupt presidential nominee undermining the party’s historic leadership.
The Brooklyn Eagle accuses Mr Blaine and his supporters of deliberate deception. It notes contradictions between Blaine and Mr Lee over stock ownership and a $25 000 subscription or loan. The piece calls the issue an obvious falsehood tangled in shifting statements.
The Boston Herald asserts that Mr Blaine kept more than 300000 in Little Rock and Fort Smith bonds and returned 67000 during reorganizing. It accuses Blaine of hiding the remaining funds and questions the source of about 250000 bonds bought by three railroads at inflated prices. It notes Blaine's letter asking Warren Fisher to lie for him.
The Cincinnati Enquirer claims John C. New and Indiana Republicans push funds to Ohio campaigns. Indiana leaders allegedly urge using part of the campaign fund now for Ohio, with attention to Indiana only after Ohio is carried.
A St. Louis Republican note reports ex-Governor Washburn at a Creenfield Massachusetts meeting accusing James G. Blaine of being progressive. The remark contrasts Blaine with frontier bandits calling them progressive to a painful degree.
The Loston Herald salutes Ben Butler praising his rare talent and spontaneous genius noted in a tribute-style remark. The piece emphasizes his unique character and lasting impact.
Shilohs Porous Plaster prescribed for Jame Back side of chest with price 28 cents in the W H Burks listing.
A colonial farm note argues pigs should have unlimited access to clean water. It states slops are insufficient, calling water access merciful and profitable even if pigs cannot bathe.
W H Burks offers Shilohs Cough and Consumption Cure with a guarantee claiming it cures consumption.
An old quote from W. J. Times notes a Pharisee asking a camel why its back is crooked. The camel answers that nothing about him is straight enough to prompt such a question, praising the camel's line of defense as the only true one.
An advertisement touts Shiloh's Cure as a remedy for persistent coughing and sleepless nights, endorsed by W. H. Burks. The copy emphasizes relief from coughing discomfort and features a simple product pitch.
A veteran witness in a courtroom is corrected by ex Judge Black who, when the witness claims to be a soldier, retorts that he is an officer and then politely presses him to reveal what he knows. The observer notes the quick reversal and the witness’s subservient admission.
The Cleveland Republicans held a Boston meeting on Wednesday with many Massachusetts leaders opposing Mr. Blaine. The Boston list contrasts with Blaine supporters including Gould Elkins Robeson Kellogg Storrs and Dorsey Roots Keifer Hubbell Chandler.
The New York Graphic quotes Mr. Blaine and prominent backers of the Hocking Valley syndicate arguing that foreign labor is used to break native miners who protest earning sixty-five cents a day. The piece asks whether American labor should be protected in this canvass.
The Current editorial praises Chicago as the standout city of the future citing practical advantages like flat terrain cheap building, year-round commerce, and a potential northern waterway. It notes St Paul Minneapolis Kansas City harbor high hopes but Chicago’s edge remains strongest in the long run.
The piece notes New York State support for Cleveland and cites demonstrations and Republican defections in the state. It mentions Blaine’s lack of electoral prospects in New York compared with Georgia and references the New York Times. The Journal of Agriculture discusses barley yields and profitability versus other grains.
Citizens witness a large protest in front of the Sub-Treasury Building in Cleveland yesterday. Minister Morton, identified as a Republican, will note the event. The piece highlights unprecedented crowd size and energy compared to years of Business Men's meetings.
The passage notes Abraham Lincoln as a lawyer in Springfield Illinois present at a debate where a speaker paused repeatedly saying I build. A whisper from Lincoln suggested the speaker was stopped in his building for want of materials.
To new subscribers paying a year in advance and to old subscribers paying all arrears and a year in advance we send Health and Home for one year free. The Times costs one dollar a year in-county if payment is in advance. Those not in advance pay one fifty for a year, eighty cents for six months, or fifty cents for four months.
Mud flows from Guatemalan volcanoes spark concern as residents monitor activity ahead of an upcoming election. Authorities urge caution while communities brace for possible evacuations and media coverage intensifies.
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