Powell's Speeches Spark Ohio Campaign Fireworks
Governor Foraker catalogs Democratic misdeeds in Cincinnati and Columbus, defends home rule and tax reforms, rebuts Powell on railroad land grants and tariffs, and skewers Cleveland's actions while promising a Republican landslide in Ohio.
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One of Grover's Vetoes and a Widow's Pension Case
A Cleveland veto blocks a pension bill for Mary Norman widow of Turner Norman, a member of the Thirty fifth United States Colored Troops. The piece notes multiple rejections of similar claims and critiques the administration's pension policies and civil service reforms.
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Passage on Cleveland letter and second term boom in Wisconsin
The piece analyzes Mr. Cleveland and the second term appeal, noting Wisconsin leaders Vilas and Milwaukee saloon activity. It argues that despite attempts to manipulate the boom, Wisconsin remains Republicans and the president’s bid for renomination faces restraint from party and public opinion. It cites New York Times and Chicago Tribune quotes on unwritten conventions and political strategy.
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Beating Party Men Forsaking Maryland's Corrupt Democracy
Maryland reformers expose Baltimore machine tied to President Cleveland and Senator Gorman. The revolt by honest Democrats grows as W Renton Crisp resigns from the Democratic City convention, demanding fair elections and a purge of corrupt leaders. The struggle highlights Cleveland’s reform image and civil service conflicts in Maryland.
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New York
Chicago Mail
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Chicago Inter Ocean
Conflicts Between the President and Governors Over War Flags and Tombs
The piece reports on President Andrew Cleveland and Governor Oglesby clashing over war records, Lincoln's tomb, and reception duties, noting hostility toward soldiers. It also mentions ex Governor Palmer’s refusal to attend events in St. Louis. A separate note recalls Domenico Cali, a Calabria butcher, imprisoned for murder for 57 years until his release at age eighty three.
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Politically charged comments stir party lines in 1880s press
The letters and editorials reflect crossfire among Democrats and Republicans with references to President Cleveland and Maryland politics. Notable lines critique public figures, Civil Service reform, and speeches while forecasting political tactics and internal party splits across multiple newspapers.
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