Democrats Inflame Race Prejudices in Virginia Conventions
The piece argues Democrats ignite race tensions to frighten voters with negro domination fears. It cites speeches at a Virginia convention claiming white supremacy and predicts Republican gains despite past defeats, noting alliances shifting from old Whig ranks and urging unity against a common enemy.
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Virginia
National Committee
Richmond Dispatch
Republican Party
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Lee
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Chicago Tribune
Honest John Sherman Devotion to Republican Principles
A review defending Senator John Sherman against claims he seeks the presidency via campaigning for Foraker. The piece traces his forty one years of party service since a Whig secretary role, noting loyalty amid temptations and disappointments, and his consistent stump aid in Ohio politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
William N Henry Harrison
St. Louis- Globe Democrat
John Sherman
Foraker
Zachary Taylor
Daniel Webster
Tough Old Party A Look by Contraries at the Thirty Years' Republican Record
Detroit Tribune quotes a critical appraisal of the Republican Party linking it to pro slavery advocacy secession and the Confederacy. The piece accuses Republicans of opposing credit restoration Homestead laws and pensions while promoting Klan violence and constitutional backsliding.
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John C. Calhoun
South Carolina
Fort Sumter
Leo
Appomattox
Jeff Davis
Union
Confederate States of America
Detroit Tribune
Political jabs and quips across papers echo party infighting
A collage of editorial riffs mocks Democratic and Republican positions. Notes touch on Clarkson, Sunset Cox, Governor Foraker, Carlisle in Mexico, and comments about civil service reform and party loyalties. The tone is satirical across multiple papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Mexico
Chicago Journal
Foraker
Ohio
Judge
Philadelphia
Athens
Size of It Small Boy Papa as Papers Mock John Wanamaker
A satirical quip notes why newspapers poke fun at John Wanamaker. It jokes he is a queer Dick who goes to church regularly, never drinks, and never has fun, reflecting early 20th century humor.
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John Wanamaker
Papa
Electric railway near Laurel promises mail and express speed
In Laurel near Baltimore, David G. Weems demonstrates an electric railway on a two mile circular track. The system runs at two miles a minute currently, with speeds rising to four miles a minute possible, and envisions a double track for New York to Chicago mail and freight. A passenger line may follow after initial success.
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David G. Weems
Baltimore
Mr. Weems
New York
Chicago
Broadway
Wall Street
Delmonico’s
Futuristic Passinger Cars From New York to Chicago
A concept describes a 900 mile elevated steel track with a 12 inch gauge enclosed by barbed wire and telegraph lines. Trains two and a half feet wide would run at 200 mph with automatic control from power stations in New York Chicago and along the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Monument Project Timeline
A detailed history of Indiana's monument to fallen soldiers and sailors tracing the push from 1875 through 1885. Key figures include General John Coburn, George J. Langsdale, and state leaders who led committees, appeals, and a 200000 dollar appropriation bid that stalled when the state treasurer refused funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
John Coburn
Department
Grand Army Committee
George J. Langsdale
Greencastle
Grand Army
General Assembly
Samuel B. Voyles
Salem
D. C. McCollum
LaPorte
Daniel M. Ransdell
George W. Johnston
Indianapolis
Ohio constitutional amendment on biennial elections 1889
Joint resolution adopted by the Ohio General Assembly proposes amending multiple sections of the state constitution to hold biennial elections. It outlines amended terms for the Supreme Court, circuit and probate courts, and county and township offices, with specific transition dates and election procedures.
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Supreme Court
General Assembly
United States
Circuit Court
Common Pleas
Genera
Sixty-Ninth
Auditor of State
Offce
Probe Court
Common Plaws Court
Superior Courts
Moe
WM. C. Lyon
Senate
States OF America
Orio
THES
Daniel J. Ryan
State of Ohio
A. D
CIA
Comnbus
Elbert L. Lampson
House of Representatives
Theo. F. Davis
United States OF America
Secretary OF
Columbus
Elwert L. Lampson
Spoaker
Uniree Stotes OF America
Office of
Tut Skonmrany
State of
Ohio
St Columbus
Legislative Single Districts proposed Ohio constitutional amendment
Ohio legislature proposes a constitutional amendment to establish legislative single districts for the General Assembly. The proposal outlines ten year apportionment, a commission of four electors, district creation rules, and voting language for Yes or No at the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Senate
House of Representatives
Ohio Constitution Amendment Proposal Filed for November Ballot
Section 1 reports that the General Assembly proposes to submit a measure to Ohio electors on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November 88 to amend Section 26 of Article XI of the state constitution. The language outlines the proposed revision to read as specified.
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General Assembly
State of
Ohio
Board of Public Works
Oui
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Laurel
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Berlin
Rome
Frederick Baumann
Army
Woman's Relief Corps
Circle Park
America
Noah H. Albaugh
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