National Democratic Convention Call and Cincinnati Plans
The National Democratic Committee meeting in Washington on February 23 1880 calls for the convention to be held June 22 in Cincinnati with state representation double its Senate and House seats. The report lists many signatories and notes local arrangements by the Cincinnati resident committee and a Grand Hotel gathering to finalize details. Senator Don Cameron reports a German protest letter against Grant’s third term, while The Mail editorializes on party loyalties and betrayals amid internal Democratic divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Democratic Committee
W. H. Barnum
Washington
Cincinnati
Congress of the
United States
St. Louis
National Committee
Wa. H. Barnes
Connecticut
Frederick O. Prince
Massachusetts
William H. Porney
Alabama
John J. Sumter
Arkansas
F. McCappin
California
B. M. Singhes
Colorado
Harrison Hickman
Delaware
Wilkinson Call
Florida
George F Barnes
Kansas
H. D. Melkenny
Kentucky
B. F. Jones
Louisiana
Edmund Wilson
Maine
Outerbridge Horsey
Maryland
Edward Kanter
Michigan
William Loehren
Minnesota
Ethan Barksdale
Mississipp
John G. Prest
Missouri
George L. Miller
Nebraska
R. P. Keating
Nevada
A. W. Salloway
Boston
L. A. Harris
H. B. Benning
Benjamin Robinson
C. W. Wooley
John F. Follett
Alexander Long
R. E. Roach
National Executive Committee
Grand Iotel
Don Cameron
Cleveland
Ohio
Gen. Grant
Bismarck
The Outrage Mill in the Postwar North and South
A Pittsburgh Post editorial claims that in six months outrages will flood the country to sway elections. It accuses Republicans of stoking fear with tales of brutalized blacks and predicts a cycle of bitterness and violence after each election.
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Pittsburgh Post
New York Republicans Split as Grant and Blaine Factions Clash
The New York Republican Convention at Utica showed a strong Blaine element but the Grant faction won most votes, with resolutions endorsing Grant. Delegates named Roscoe Conkling Alonzo B Cornelius Chester A Arthur James D Warren amid unrest and factional strife. Contemporaneous Vermontconvention backed Edmunds. Also notes on a possible seminary move from Gettysburg to Harrisburg and hotel room bids for Democratic delegates. The Czars safety concerns and Nihilist threats referenced amid imperial tension.
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New York
Utica
Blaine
Grant
Chicago
Roscoe Conkling
Alonzo B. Corned
Chester A. Arthur
James D. Warren
Marcel Hates
Vermont
Geo. F. Edmunds
Anti Third Term Movement Gains in Philadelphia
A new anti third term organization named the National Republican League forms in Philadelphia and plans a mass meeting at the Academy of Music to field an anti Grant ticket. Independent Republican tickets won 8 500 votes in seven wards, hinting at a potential 35 000 anti Grant votes citywide next November. The piece also recounts a Hale story about the Werner family and a jokey quip about a giraffe-related mustard plaster in a Brooklyn library context.
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Philadelphia
Grant
National Republican League
Academy of Music of
Congress
Hale
Lewis Democrat
Missouri
Werner
Harné
John Werner
Jim
Henry
Sam
Jos
Democratic Convention Decides Cincinnati As Site
Washington February 23 delegates assemble to choose a convention site and set a date. Cincinnati wins on the second ballot with 14 votes after lengthy city claims, and a committee is appointed to confer with Cincinnati for details. The Executive Committee will meet tomorrow to prepare a call for the convention.
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H. Gondy
Mllinois
Chicago
Outerbridge Horsey
Maryland
Baltimore
John G. Priest
Missouri
St. Louis
John G. Thompson
Ohio
Cincinnatti
W. L. Scott
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Austin H. Brown
Indiana
Washington
D.C
Oregon
Eugene City
McHenry
Kentucky
Priest
Eaton
Kansas
Mississippi
A. B. Hart
California
Farley
Nevada
J. W. McCorkle
Colorado
Hugh Butler
Virginia
John L. Lowell
Wisconsin
E. 8. Bragg
Texas
Gojunbus Upson
Scott
Cincinnati
Jackson
Goudy
Illinois
Gazette Publishing Company
New York
Refrigerating Coffins Raise Alarm Over Burial Practice
Cleveland Leader reports on suspended animation cases and the use of black refrigerated coffins. Physicians in Philadelphia question death criteria, noting possible preservation methods and rapid decomposition stages, urging caution before declaring death and debating longer house retention of bodies.
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Montreal
Philadelphia
Indianapolis
Cleveland Leader
London Hair Color Restorer Claims Remarkable Effects
An advertisement touts London Hair Color Restorer as a superior, non sticky remedy that restores gray hair, cures dandruff, and promotes regrowth. Sold by druggists at 75 cents a bottle or six for four dollars, with United States depot listed in Philadelphia.
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London
Principle Depot
United States
North Sixth St
Philadelphia
Jerry Black on the Third Term and Grant
Judge Black argues against a presidential third term and mock monarchic rule centered on General Grant. He critiques strong government as a veiled monarchy and urges adherence to a constitutional republic rather than a kingly, force-backed presidency.
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Judge Black
North American Review
Grant
Caser
Nimrod
Anacnine
Titus
Nero
Aresent
England
Europe
Free State
United States
O'Connor
Jefferson
Dr Fenner's Golden Relief Promises Instant Pain Relief
The advertisement claims instant relief for neuralgia toothache headache and any pain using Dr Fenner's Golden Relief. It also cures rheumatism backache kidney disease colic diarrhea dysentery burps and bruises. Sample bottle offered at 10 cents.
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Fenner
D Auger’s Peruvian Bark Cure for Drunkenness
The Chicago Tribune notes Dr D Auger’s treatment using red Peruvian bark prepared with alcohol to curb the morbid craving for spirits. Medill claims 2,500 cures with no relapses, detailing a multi day dosing schedule and a 7 to 15 day recovery, sometimes 30.
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The
Chicago Tribune
D’auger
Medill
Mr. Medill
Maryland
Rumored General Strike Circulates in New York
Reports from New York dated February 28 indicate a secret movement underway for a nationwide general strike across all trades. The claim suggests plans to halt work countrywide, with rumors spreading to other cities.
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New Yorks
Dr Swayspe Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry Advertised
A historic medical ad promotes Dr Layne and Son's Dr Swayspe Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry as a quick relief for coughs colds asthma and pulmonary ailments. It promises cure of worst cold or cough with the first dose and urges buying 25 cent bottles or larger sizes at discounted prices. Sold by prominent druggists in Philadelphia and cities nationwide.
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Dr. Layne & Son
North Sixth Street
Philadelphia
Feron
Pee Lois
St. John
N. Bon
Wells & Myves
Sele
Warren
Jjanidt
Price
Triibaire
de Props
Buffalo
All
San Warren
Ee Ty Co
Dr Fenner's Improved Cough Honey Sales Pitch
An old ad touts Dr Fenner's Improved Cough Honey promising relief for coughs and head colds within one hour. It advertises a 10 cent sample and urges readers to try it.
Fees of Doctors in Posts and Ailments Discussed
The Post notes that doctor visit fees are of high interest with a suggested schedule of 300 dollars for a visit plan. It claims a bedridden man needing daily care could incur over 1,000 dollars yearly for medical attendance. It proposes Hop Bitters as a cost saving remedy to prevent a year of illness.
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Brooklyn
Killed by Overwork in Dickens’s Case
A Contemporary Records note quotes Matthew Browne on Charles Dickens. The writer’s immense popularity drew many friends, yet his letters reveal repeated illness and exhaustion from literary labor. He died from weariness of invention and writing.
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Dickens
Letallow
Waa
Matthew Browne
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Peter Henderson Oey
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Rochester
N.Y
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Conewanee
Rufus P. King
S. Burgess
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Cinvisser
Treat
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14Th Street
Farters Farmers Sons
J.C McCurdy & Co
Hastings
GouJull
Mass
World Manufacturing Co
Nasenn St
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Sud America
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Temle Place
Bovton
Aychgmas
Savings Bank
Foragn Exchange
F Watson Nesmith
J. Hazeltine
F. Watson
WH Buysse
P. Patcongar
Donnan
kesenwEnt
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B. Nusaren
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Chapet's
Dara
Parmlee & Henry
A. J. Davis
Eeley
J. A. Sherman
Tramsway
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Waterbury Watch
H. Wyman
Rideout & Mo
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McCurny 4 Co
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Conn
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Cireuker
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Loomis & McMamster
N. Y
Jacob Lysinger
Tock OF
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Third Street
T.ieae
S.J
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Ss. Burgess
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