A Winning Ticket James S Robinson Nominated by Acclamation
Ohio Republican convention approves James S Robinson for Secretary of State by acclamation. General Lowery delivers a fiery speech attacking Cleveland and Democrats, praising Foraker and Sherman, with a platform emphasizing pensions, tariffs, and strict election integrity.
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Peacemaker Submarine Torpedo Boat Makes Successful Trial
The Peacemaker submarine torpedo boat was tested in the North River on a Tuesday and completed a successful underwater voyage. It resembles two joined boats, thirty feet long, about eight and a half feet wide, with the above water portions limited to the pilot house and stern access. The craft can surface by pumping water out, carries compressed air for navigators, and uses two dynamite torpedoes fired remotely. Heat is generated by soda and water, avoiding open flames.
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Blaine Opens Maine Campaign on Tariffs and Freedom Trade
The speech in Sebago Lake marks Blaine’s push for a Republican victory in Maine. He argues protection over free trade, warns of Democratic shifts, and reviews the fishery dispute with Britain, praising Webster and condemning Mexico’s portrayal of U.S. policy.
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US Maine Republicans and third party Prohibition clash
The speech critiques arbitration over war with Mexico and condemns a Maine third party Prohibition alliance. It argues Republicans must defend prohibition, protect American labor, and resist Democratic allies while warning against a coalition that would empower the Democrats and disenfranchise Black voters.
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Democratic infighting and Bayard misfortunes across press
A compilation of editorials laments factional strife in New York ahead of the 1888 Democratic National Convention and critiques Secretary of State Bayard. It cites press commentary on Pennsylvania politics, Bayard’s discomfort, and alleged Democratic missteps in appointments and policy.
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Kansas City Journal
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Philadelphia Press
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Senate
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Chicago News
Bayard
N.Y. Mail
Express
Sedgwick
Mexico
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The President and Daniel Discuss Niagara Rapids Incident
A Washington Critic summary reveals a conversation where the President questions Daniel about a Buffalo man’s safe passage through Niagara Rapids. Daniel apologizes, insisting the focus was on the rapids not the whirlpool. The scene ends with an unreadable look from the President.
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Danial
Washington
Allison attack on Democratic economy in Des Moines speech
At the Republican state convention in Des Moines Senator Allison denounces Democratic administration and budget surpluses. He cites treasury payments, debt reductions, and calls for restraint in public finances, while criticizing foreign policy and civil service practices. The address frames the administration as weak on defense and land issues.
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Keiley Granted Safe Passage Amid International Shifts
The article notes Keiley is provided for and Egypt will not reject him. Egyptian readers have not engaged with his speeches and officials are not sensitive to Italy's prejudice. Finding a peaceful destination is seen as easing a national burden, shifting focus to minor international concerns such as Canada and Mexico.
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Italy
Canada
Mexico
Y. Mail and Express
Music Trade Request Letter Laments Catalog and Dress Inquiry
An archived letter from a music dealer laments delays and requests a music steareter and a cat logue of a brass band. The writer asks for a dress of the addressee’s name and the recipient’s return upon delivery with payment terms noted.
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To Let in Suburban Parlor Window Mystery
The notice advertised a sitting room and bedroom for let with a superb garden view in a suburb house. The garden description called it immense, planted with large trees and decorated with statues and artwork. The joke or truth later revealed the garden was actually a cemetery, per the N Y Telegram report.
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Growing older brings greater tolerance and judicious restraint
A Philadelphia Call reflection notes that aging softens reactions to insults. The piece argues maturity yields patience, allowing people to absorb slights without bitterness, as judgment improves with experience.
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Farmers Congress Passes 1887 Farm Policy Resolutions
The Farmers Congress at St Paul Minnesota passed proposals urging Congress to create a Secretary of Agriculture and place it in the Cabinet, extend civil service to telegraph stations, regulate inter state commerce to aid producers, fund disease stamping, and protect farm product shipments. It calls for reestablishing the 1867 wool tariff and rice sugar duties, oppose futures dealing in states, and approve Oleomargarine laws. The body also seeks incorporation, state subordinate farmers groups, and sets a Chicago meeting for the fat stock show period in 1887.
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Chicago
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Moline
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Winona
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Grand Rapids
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Impending Famine in Texas County Seeks Aid
Danvas August 27. K L Walker Stephens County judge arrived seeking relief to avert starvation as the county is denuded of grass with no crops and stock fed only by post oak and mesquite leaves. About one third of people exhausted supplies. cattle dying. movement to ranges needed for winter survival. Nearby counties Shackleford Young Palo Pinto Throckmorton Mastland and Baylor are similarly hard hit.
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Disaster at Sea Off Newfoundland Claims French Ship L Etoile
A St. Pierre dispatch reports the loss of the French schooner L Etoile commanded by Captain Cherel with a crew of twenty one. The vessel struck reefs at Kalansis and Lamame and sank instantly. Twelve crew drowned and nine, including the captain, survived in lifeless condition washed ashore. A Port de Grave fishing vessel also perished with Captain Butler and all hands.
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Freedmen's Jubilee Planned in West Chester
West Chester, Pa. hosts a grand freed men's jubilee on September 9 at the fair grounds. The event marks three key abolition milestones from Britain’s West Indies, Lincoln's emancipation in 1862, and Cuba's 1886 emancipation with several prominent speakers slated to address the gathering.
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