Political clash over money power and party reform
Albany Journal weighs Democratic loyalty to the moneyed classes while asserting Republican reform, arguing the GOP led by the “money power” could reform and lead as the party of progress. The piece contrasts New York and New England views on electoral reform and Samoa policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Party of Progress
Calvin S. Brice
Democratic National Committee
New York
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Congress
North
Maine
Connecticut
Grand
Old
Albany
N. Y
Mr Blaine’s Diplomacy and the Samoan Settlement
The Samoan settlement draws growing attention as a triumph for American diplomacy. Critics note strong support from British outlets praising U S policy and its assertion of independence against foreign powers. The commentary highlights American resolve to defend interests and honor in the conference outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Pilot
Cleveland
Mugwump
Bayard
Blaine
Delaware Statesman
Buffalo
N. Y
London Times
Pall Mall Gazette
America
Notes on Political Allegations and Newspaper Mockery
A compendium of editorials and quotes from the era criticizing party figures and media. It contrasts Democratic and Republican rhetoric, mocks figures like Jubal Early and David Bennett Hill, and notes editorial attacks across multiple papers including the New York World and Chicago News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Republic
Republic
David Bennett Hill
Chicago News
Brice Seen as Dnc Chair Triumph for Whitney
The St Louis Globe-Democrat reports Brice’s election as Democratic National Committee chair is a Whitney victory, not Cleveland’s, with Brice aiming for the Senate and Ohio oil interests backing him over Henry B. Paine. The Standard Oil Company plans to back Ohio legislators to influence the Senate selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin
Brice
Democratic National Committee
William ©. Whitney
Grover Cleveland
Senate
Whitney
Ohio
New York
Buckeye
Henry B. Paine
Standard Oil Company
United States
Paine
St Louis Globe-Democrat
A Southern Picture of a Florida Camp Meeting
Mary Proctor reports on a Florida camp meeting attended by African Americans. The preacher Br et Harris leads vibrant hymns and a fiery sermon as worshippers react with fervent prayer, song, and shouted entreaties while old Bible verses are sung in a distinctive dialect. The service ends with a gospel chorus as the crowd lingers in reverent devotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br'et Harris
Hell
Mary Proctor
St. Louis Republic
Florida
Harris
Ole Adame
Erie
Brother Harris
Peter Stan
Jesus
Br’er Harris
Lazarus
Darkies
Bright and the Tory Lord recollects a biting exchange
In 1858 John Bright returns to the House after brain fever and delivers a thanks speech. Lord Grantham retorts that the illness was punishment for Bright's misdeeds in the House. Bright replies with calm humor, saying Providence could not afflict the noble lord with brain softening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bright
Origin of Language and Odd Bits of Wit and Commerce
A wide survey of language origins notes debates among Jews Arabs Syriac and others while Darwin is cited on language from natural sounds. The page also includes humorous anecdotes about personal manners diction toys and a sample of advertisements for bitters cures and products like Dobbins Electric Soap and Carter remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goropius
Paradise
Andrew Kemp
God
Adam
Eve
Gabriel
Erro
Darwin
Wedgewood
Farrar
Schleicher
Max Mutler
Phrenological Journal
Velvet sacks and rings in a 19th century boast
Mr Brown boasts of velvet sacks and a diamond ring as cures for his wife's ills, claiming Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as the world renowned remedy for female troubles with a guaranteed promise. A separate joke follows where a pupil explains echoes by noting hills and hollows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Brown
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Germany
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New York Post
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Samoa
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Liverpool
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Jubal
Sheridan
Chicago
Boston Journal
Parone
United States Senate
Chandler
New Hampshire
Worcester
Desrous
Baid John
Hardy
May Brothers
Rochester
Holland
Sweden
Oregon
Oregon Immigration Board
Portland
Richard IL
Carter
Glenn
Will
Tansill
Persia
Cincinnati
Vyari Ag
Western Steam
Wisconsin
Heer
Tees
Mark
Kelieves Ana
Charles A. Vogei
LER Coq
Baltimore
Ird Priens
Dan Ahr
Bradfield Regulator
Tutt
Bayou Sara
Murray St
Gregory’s
Francis Gregory
Broadway
Drs
Hood
J. W. Willeford
Quincy
C. J. Hood & CO
Lowell
Mass
NT Va Aah Ae Santed
ADWAY
Thas
Radway
U.S.A
Cemta
John Hall
Pennsylvania Agricultural Works
York
Farquhar
A. B. Farquhar & Son
York, Pa
A.B. Farqumar
York, In
Wents
F.jounson & CO
Millin St. Richmond
N.B
Yense
Aonihana
Accive
Ssnnai Inn Seroe
Boston
Russ
Narreet
Secret Service
Eae Grannan Detective Bureau Co
Arcade
Ziegler & CO
St. Philwda
Bart Flo
Pitzgeeald
Penton Agent
Warington
Valentin UY
Nowoeest
Vinita
Brewster Sapety Rein Holdka CO
Roberts & Uillhouse
Kalamazoo, Mich
Anke
Plearee
W. L. Douglas
Wy LL. Douglas
Wy. LL. Douglas
Siloes
W. L, Douglas
Brockton
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