Call for the National Democratic Convention in Cincinnati
The National Democratic Committee moved to hold the convention in Cincinnati on June 22, 1886, with W H Barnum as chair. It invites all citizens to unite for a pure economical government and lists committee memb ers and local organizers to prepare the gathering. A German Cleveland letter warns of a large memorial against Grant’s third term, while local reaction notes mixed support and internal party betrayals.
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National Democratic Committee
W. H. Barnum
Washington
Cincinnati
Hack
Congress of the
United States
St. Louis
National Committee
Connecticut
Freepsrick O. Prince
Massachusetts
William H. Forney
Alabama
John J. Sumter
Arkansas
I. McCappin
California
B. M. Flughes
Colorado
Harrison Hickman
Delaware
Wilkinson Call
Florida
George T. Barnes
Georgia
W. G C. Goudy
Tinos
Austin H. Brown
Indiana
M. M. Ham
Iowa
New Jampshire
Miles Ross
New Jersey
Abraham S. Llewitt
New York
M. W. Ranson
North Carolina
John G. Thompson
Ohio
John Winteaker
Oregon
William L. Scott
Pennnsylvania
Nicholas Ganslyck
Rhodesland
J. H L Isson
South Carolina
B. Bates
Tennessee
Frederick O. Prince
Boston
L. A. Darzis
Gen. H. B. Bevning
Benjamin Robinson Cal
CG. W. Wooley
Jona F. Follett
Alexander Kong
R. E. Roach
City of
Grand Hotel
Dow Cameron
Cleveland
Grant
Smarck
The Outrage Mill Roils North After Peace Parade
A Pittsburgh Post editorial laments expected post election outrages in the South. It argues pulpit rhetoric will be used for political gain and that affidavits of brutal treatment will flood the North to spur another Republican victory. The piece predicts renewed bitterness after voting.
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Pittsburgh Post
New York Republicans Split Yet Grant Wins In Convention
The New York Republican Convention at Utica showed a strong Blaine faction but Grant held the majority with resolutions instructing for Grant. Notable delegates named include Roscoe Conkling Alonzo Cornell Chester Arthur and James Warren. Vermont backed Edmunds for President and other states prepare for Democratic delegates in Cincinnati. The czar’s near assassination incident near the winter palace sparked speculation about Nihilist plotting while the ruler avoids abdication amid danger and intrigue.
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New York
Utica
Blaine
Grant
Chicago
Roscoe Conkling
Alonzo Cornell
Chester A. Arthur
James D. Warren
Vermont
Geo. F. Edmunds
Democratic Convention Place and Date Chosen
Delegates met at WasuInTon to select a city for the National Democratic Convention and set a date. Cincinnati won on the second ballot with 14 votes after a 35 to 38 roll, and a committee was formed to coordinate with Cincinnati leaders. A secret session followed to harmonize factions, and the Executive Committee planned a noon meeting to prepare a campaign car for the event.
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WasuInTon
National Democratic Committee
W. J. Goudy
Ilinois
Chicago
Outerbridge Horsey
Maryland
Baltimore
John G. Priest
Missouri
St. Louis
John G. Thompson
Ohio
Cincinnatti
W. L. Scott
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Austin IL. Brown
Indiana
Washington
D. C
Oregon
Eugene City
Oreon
Pr. M
McHenry
Kentucky
Priest
Eaton
Kansas
McIleury
Mississippi
A. B. Hart
California
Farley
Nevada
J. W. McCorkle
Colorado
Hugh Butler
Virginia
John L. Lowell
Wisconsin
E. 8. Bragg
Texas
Columbus Upson
Scott
Cincinnati
Jackson
Goudy
Sinois
Bate
Miller
Ham
Wuest
Geudy
Barnum
Prince
Gazette Publishing Company
New York
Meron
Deposed to the Third Term Sparks Philadelphia Plan
In Philadelphia an anti third term faction, the National Republican League, forms to oppose Grant and mount a full anti Grant slate across city government. Independent Republican tickets won 8,500 votes in seven wards, signaling potential near half the Republican vote if replicated citywide. A moral tale from Senator Hale about the Werner family and rattlesnakes is cited, followed by a quip about mustard plaster and a joke about Zoo giraffes. Brooklyn builds a city library with a $1,000 dusting librarian to tidy and care for the collection.
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Philadelphia
National Republican League
Academy of Music
Grant
Congress
Hale
St. Louis Democrat
Missouri
Werner
John Werner
Jim
Henry
Sam
Joe
Plauster
Brooklyn
Refrigerating Coffins and the Death Deception
A Cleveland Leader summary notes widespread use of black patent refrigerating coffins with ice and nerve sedation to delay mortification. Physicians warn death may be misidentified. three stages of decomposition are described and the practice risks frozen deaths and shocking misperceptions.
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Montreal
Sam
Sammon
Philadelphia
Indianapolis Journal
Cleveland Leader
London Hair Color Restorer and World Wonders Recalled
An ad touts London Hair Color Restorer as a safe, effective hair solution priced at 75 cents a bottle with six for four dollars. The piece also lists the seven wonders of the ancient world and recounts a sensational school trustee case ending in a $50 damages verdict for denying a pupil.
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Pyramids
Egypt
Semiramis
Babylon
Diana
Ephesus
Jupiter
Athens
Phidias
Halicarnassus
Rhodes
Pharos
Alexandria
Illinois
Fees of Doctors Highlight Soaring Medical Costs
A Post item notes the visit schedule at $800 and annual medical attendance over $1,000, arguing Hop Bitters could prevent illness and save expenses. The piece reflects public concern over rising doctor fees and emphasizes a single remedy’s savings.
Third Term Debate on Grant by Judge Black
Judge Black argues in the North American Review against a Grant monarchy and third-term rule. The piece contrasts a freely administered republic with a personal rule, urging rejection of Grant as a constitutional threat and citing Jefferson’s warning against ambitious third terms.
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Judge Black
North American Review
Grant
Creser
Napoleons
Nimrod Downwad
Giaut
Tie
Annonine
Titus
Nero
England
Europe
Free State
United States
O'Connor
Jefferson
Gen
Dr Layne’s Wild Cherry Syrup Promoted For Coughs
An old advertisement urges readers to treat coughs colds asthma and pulmonary ailments promptly with Dr Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry. It promises quick relief and cure in short time and offers 25 cent bottles or six for 5 dollars with large size most economical, prepared by Dr Layne & Son Philadelphia and sold by druggists.
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Dr. Layne & Son
North Sixth Street
Philadelphia
Asthimtand
Fosler
Milburn & CQ
Warton
Business Principles Cough Honey Endorsed by Dr Fenner
An old advertisement touts Dr Fenner's improved Cough Honey as a quick remedy for coughs and head colds. A sample bottle costs about 16 cents. The snippet suggests a strict business tone and dates from a general ad page.
Killed by Overwork in Dickensian Life
Matthew Browne notes Dickens’s immense popularity and the constant social toll of his fame. He argues Dickens died from wear and tear from relentless invention and writing, warning that literature as a profession is not easy despite genius and public admiration.
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Dickens
Ervel
Matthew Browne
Contemporary Review
Golden Relief claims quick relief for neuralgia and pains
An advertisement touts Dr Fenner's Golden Relief as instantly relieving neuralgia toothache headache and any pain and curing rheumatism backache kidney disease colic diarrhea and burns sample bottle offered for 10 cents dated February 13 year unknown
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Fenner
Specific for Drunkenness in 19th Century Remedy Report
The editor cites Dr D Auger’s bark-based cure for intemperance, hailed by Medill as successful in about 2800 cases with no relapses. The remedy uses red Peruvian bark soaked in alcohol and evaporated, then dosed in precise small amounts over days to two weeks. Cure marked by loss of liquor craving and new aversion to stimulants.
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The
Chicago Tribune
D’auger
Medill
Mr. Medill
Maryland
Rumored General Strike Circles New York February
A secret movement is reported in New York and other places aiming for a nationwide general strike across all trades. The news notes growing rumors of coordinated action and potential widespread labor stoppages.
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