Prominent Irishman Denounces Blaine Support Claims
A Shenandoah editor challenges a Chicago report labeling Edward Ryan a prominent Irishman backing Blaine. He rejects Irish-tinged labels, defends American citizenship, and attacks Blaine for foreign-policy missteps including Panama Canal rhetoric, Chile Peru diplomacy, and Mexico Guatemala tensions. The piece argues Blaine’s errors harmed U.S. dignity and influence among nations.
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Edward Ryan
Chicago Times
Shenandoah
Iowa
Chicago
Blaine
Garfield
Plymouth Rock
Bismarck
Europe
Party of
Germany
Mr. Blaine
Lord” Lowell
London
Trishman
Garret
Panama Canal
United States
New Granada
Great Britain
Aving
Lowell
Mrr. Blaine
Lord Granville
Chile
Peru
Cochet and Landreau
Mexico
Guatemala
Jie
Morgan
Simney
N. Y. Times
Senator Clarrison Attacks Blaine Policy in Indianapolis
Indiana Senator Clarrison sharpens critique of Mr Blaine s American policy urging fuller knowledge of international law and diplomatic tact to maintain U S rights in the Western Hemisphere while condemning perceived bungling in the Secretary of State s handling of foreign affairs.
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Clarrison
Indiana
Indianapolis
United States
Truth on government losses in revenue collection debated
The New York Times notes a debate over the historic ratio of loss in government revenue. It questions figures cited by Gen Hawley comparing losses under different administrations and raises concerns about including frauds by post office officials, marshals, and district attorneys in published ratios.
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Jrawley
Slayes
Hawley
New York Times
A Minority Party in United States Elections
The author argues that the Presidency has seen anti Republican majorities in recent elections. Citing the popular vote totals for 1876 1880 1882 the piece notes Republicans have been the minority party for years. It suggests voters could translate this majority into change with little effort.
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United States
Washington
Cleveland and the Brewers and Grover Cleveland’s stance
A Denver brewer asks about Grover Cleveland’s views on prohibition and boundary laws. The reply asserts Cleveland’s opposition to prohibition, notes his long tenure as attorney for the Brewers and his stockholding in Buffalo Co operative Trade, and mentions his reception by German residents.
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Denver
Buffalo
Cleveland
Philip Zang & Co
Col
Land
Grover Cleveland
Brewers’ Association
Ile
Fes
Temperance groups back Cleveland over Blaine in 1884 note
A Buffalo mayoral record and Indiana prohibitionist panel push for Grover Cleveland over James Blaine in the 1884 race. The letters claim Cleveland unites foreign born citizens, especially Germans, and highlight Blaine’s long alleged temperance missteps while praising Cleveland’s governance. William Gray and William Jiegler sign the note.
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Cleveland
Buffalo
Roverne
Meupie
Gray
Willianm
Jd. Jiegler
Blaine
Indianapolis
Will Cumback
Indiana
St. John
Penny paper fuels Blaine bid on labor vote
Reports suggest workers shift toward Butler and Cleveland while Blaine supporters launch a penny paper to push Blaineism. The Tribune presses print the odd venture funded by Blaine money, with Murat Walstead promoting anti monopoly claims as a labor ally, a claim critics call funny.
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New York
Heering Post
Blaine
Loveland
Butler
Cleveland
Tol
Murat Wlalstead
Tribune
Salstead
Long Branch
Stalstead
New Hampshire Law Cited as Offending Catholic Entrants to Office
A Fourth Ward New York Irish Democrat asserts New Hampshire is a Republican state with a statute barring Catholics from state office. He notes ongoing enforcement and challenges the claim that Republicans are friendly to Catholics this year, invoking groups such as Mulligan Guards and Chandler's Horse Marines as examples.
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N. Y
New Hampshire
Independent Republican wagers on Cleveland election in 1884
A Racine Wisconsin independent Republican commits to Cleveland, offering eleven reasons why Blaine cannot win. He cites party disunity, Democratic state administrations, fading southern issues, tariff concerns, stalled commerce, and broad Republican fundraising across many states.
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Racine
Wis
Blaine
St. John
Cleveland
Tee
Garfield
Ile
Gareld
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
California
Kansas
Connecticut
Nevada
Butler
Powe Ariagh
Massachusetts
New Stampshire
Middle States
Indiana
Tinois
Iowa
Wisconsin
Pacific Slope
Colored Democrats call out Republicans in warning address
The New York State Colored Democratic Association issues an address to voters before the National Republican Convention. It labels the party as opposing honest government and failing to heed the people's will while criticizing patronage and Grant era contumely.
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New York State Colored Democcratic Association
New York State
National Republican Convention
Republican Party
Democratic stance shifts on race and policy in 19th century speech
The speaker defends Charles Sumner’s memory and argues the Democratic party should pursue mass welfare by opposing corporate monopoly and taxation. He suggests Black people incur no harms worse than those from corporate power and urges gradual assimilation with the dominant race without sacrifices of self-respect.
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Charles Sumner
Democratic Party
Tariff Advocates and the Hard Truth About Working Men
The Chicago Herald argues that tariff protection harms American workers. It cites strikes in Ohio and Pennsylvania, wage suppression, and reliance on immigrant labor imported at low pay. The piece accuses protected industries of enriching owners while hurting labor, calling for reform and accountability.
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
Hungary
Italy
United States
Chicago Llerald
Wendricks Asserts Senate Strength From Youthful Beginnings
The passage notes that Thomas A. Wendricks, initially elected at 31, surprised the public with his Senate effectiveness. It praises his maturity, readiness on issues, and steady presence, crediting his rapid rise to respect and clear competence in duties.
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House
Ife
Senate
Thomas A. Wendricks
Islamne
Congress
Irish opinions split over Blaine Cleveland and Butler
Gen Martin T McMahon of New York argues against Blaine as an Irish favorer and endorses Cleveland as the only candidate showing genuine concern for Irish welfare. He cites Blaine’s past as editor and his evolving stance. contrasts with Butler and the Democratic party as friend to immigrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin T McMahon
New York
Dblaine
Democratic Party
Blaine
Cleveland
Butler
City Hall Square
Congress
Liaine
Mr. Cleveland
Tfow
William Kelly
America
Kennebec Journal
Iis
Republican Party
Auarter
No Scare This Year In Garfield Campaign
A historical note recalls the 1880 campaign period when Republican managers fueled a business scare to mobilize votes for Garfield, describing it as one of the era’s most effective electoral tools and a key factor in Garfield’s victory.
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the Times
Cleveland Safe Man Reforms Upset 1884 Prediction
In a Brooklyn Union piece the writer argues against a Blaine candidacy and says Cleveland is seen as the safe choice for 1884. The piece notes Garfield’s prior appeal to business interests and warns of a lost Republican edge in business confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Iancock
Greenbacker
Maine
Garfield
Blaine
Cleveland
Democratic
Brooklyn Union
Blaine Reforms Spun, Campaign Talkes as Gossip
In New York and Boston papers, Blaine lines up against Butler and Cleveland while reform talk circl es. The column mocks Blaine’s war record and pins hopes on reform rhetoric amid a feverish campaign with references to Fisher, Mulligan and Morey, and notes press editorials and portraits of prominent figures.
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Blaine
Reform
Albany
Mulligan
Jess
Morey
New York
Logan
Wasas City
Sta
Butler
Fort Fisher
Mr. Fisher
Halpin
Washington
Augusta
Kennebec Journal
Boston
Boston Globe
Ixelly
Louisville Courier-Journal
Dem
Cleveland
Ihe
Hartford Times
Clevelands
Connecticut
Chauncey IF. Cleveland
Windham County
Mason Cleveland
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Masonic Buivine
Washington and
Main Streets
Muddifer
Cleveland and the Brewers
The
Colored Democrats
Shiloh
W.H. Burks
England
W. H. Burks
W. H. Barks
Bigsby
Blobson
Farmers’ State Bank
SU Eseki Ewatry
Eraidiadn
Miles & Crowder
Curry & Curry
Northside
SOAPS
B&g
Stetters
Atouach
Fostetter
Wilder
Munn & CO
Scientific American
Canada
France
Broadway
Ali
Health and
Sword
W. Hale
Washington, D.C
TIMES
Sullivan
P. Mckneney
Southside
Sullivan, Ind
A. M. Knotts
Washington Street
Court Street
Eator & Parks
Pollock & Brother
Ind
Wilde
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