The Call for Civil Service Reform and Honest Candidacy
An editorial urges civil service reform and insists candidates must prove morality, integrity, and capability before the people. It argues parties should select excellent nominees, warns against backroom tricks, and calls for prompt resolution of the Guy Jackson Miller decision. It notes political tensions in Buckhannon and Buckhannon convention, and asserts GOP openness to supporters and loyal Democrats.
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Miller
Supreme Court of Appeals
Rt. Co
Jackson
A Rule That Works Both Ways in Harper’s Weekly
In Harper’s Weekly February 38 1888 review by Mr Curtis the text argues for national convention delegations that mirror all Republican strength and sentiment. It contends convention weight rises with perceived party unity and asks whether Blaine’s nomination represents such representation.
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Harper's Weekly
Curtis
Blaine
No Republican Need Apply in Grafton Club War
A Democratic club in Grafton proclaims its walls sealed with anti Republican language claiming secrecy in deliberations. The piece denounces Republican aims, predicts Maxwell’s defeat to 15 000 to 20 000 votes, and urges Republicans to ignore so called unholy alliances while criticizing Chicago platform supporters and Eastern papers. The report notes a 2065 member organization at Fairmont planning a large wigwam structure.
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Grafton
Judge Maxwell
Parkersburg
Chicago
Democratic Party
N Wiofio
Tonganola Ot
Fairmont
Political ramblings and party clashes in a regional section
The article surveys political maneuvering in the era, noting assessors, governors, and party figures. It mentions Faulkner and Windy Wilson, labor and free trade debate, Blaine and Logan clubs forming locally, and a Wheeling rally. It highlights a new Gilmer Banner issue, plus Judge Maxwell’s nomination letter and background as a self-made farmer lawyer.
Washington Letter on Congress adjournment delays and pensions
Washington Letter from June 17 1884 notes slow progress toward final adjournment with House passage of the River and Harbor bill while the Mexican Pension bill stalls in the Senate Amendments spark a caucus as Republicans split on pension policy Senator Hayley opposes service pensions arguing the burden would fall on the working class Saulsbury shares wary stance on revenue and reform while supporting aid to the wounded and orphans
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House
Senate
Hayley
Saulsbiury
Senate adjournment and pending bills discussed in Congress
Whistle signals adjournment as Senate eyes sending a prominent minister to Berlin, with the Springer committee rumored to convene in summer to probe the fund scandal. Walker Blaine returns from Alabama Claims duties while Logan plans Augusta and Bar Harbor summer. Mrs. Blaine and Mrs. Logan noted for White House social duties. Unfinished business includes land grant surveying costs, Backbone railroad forfeiture, and contract labor import bans. other measures like Presidential count, National library accommodations, and Thurman sinking fund amendments await action.
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Berti
Springer Committee
Walker Blaine
Gen. Cresswell
Court of Alabama Claims
Yen. Logan
Augusta
Augusta Next Week To Visit Mr. Blaine
Bar Harbor
Mount Desert
Mr. Blaine
Mrs. Logan
Washington
Blaine
White House
National Library
House
Thurman Jsinking Fund
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