Our Letter Writers on New York City Politics and People
A New York on the spot column sketches a lively political scene with Blaine Cleveland Butler St John and Belva Lockwood as catalysts. It notes Cleveland’s southern strength and the uncertain race, observes moral scrutiny for presidential hopefuls, and paints a booming, modern cityscape with bridges, ports, and a Morosini marriage scandal amid urban bustle.
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Blaine
Cleveland
Butler
St. John
Belva Lockwood
Ellsworth
David
Sam Weller
New York
Harlem
London
Hast River
East River
Great Bay
Narrows
Morosini
Europe
Morosini Pers
Garibaldi
Staten Island
Jay Gould
Goodman
America
Italy
Morisini
Uope
Will McConnell's Downfall Sparks Call for Help and Reform
A letter from A M Romps urges charity toward Will J. McConnell, praising his honesty amid drink-linked struggle and asking churches to arms extended for rehabilitation. The writer condemns hostile gossip while defending temperance efforts and condemns opponents who seek public shame. Dr W W Szanczy adds defense of professional dignity amid criticisms of McConnell and related diploma disputes.
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W. J. McConnell
J. McConnell
Jorin
Repose
Fraron
McConnell
A. M
Will McConnell
Ackley
Mrr. Woodward
Briggs
Lucinda
Samson
W. W. Szanczy
M. D
Reply to H A Woodward Defense Over Prosecution Claims
A historical letter argues against a Woodward criminal case, detailing registration laws for practitioners, alleged misrepresentations about Woodward’s credentials, and the Warren County Medical Society’s role. It claims Woodward falsely claimed Sugar Grove residency and continuous practice since 1871, and asserts the prosecution stemmed from medical concerns rather than malice.
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Woodward
Lucinda
Physicians’ Register
Warren County Medical Society
Prohibitionists vs Republicans in 1884 faction rift
In a Sept. 16 Mail excerpt, Murphy condemns St John and backs Blaine, while McConnell rejects St John and Mrs Foster of Iowa argues against him. The letter praises St John’s temperance stance yet notes party ties and quotes debates on Prohibition and whiskey interests in Ohio and Kansas. Ep. Lepage cites local politics in Lottsville Pa. and accuses McConnell of hypocrisy.
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Murphy
St. John
Blaine
McConnell
McJonnell
Foster
Apostles of
Temperance
Ohio
Kansas
Republican Party
Party of Temperance
Brace
John P. St. John
W. D. Wamsey
Lottsville
MicConnell
Ep. Lepage
Murder in Kinzus Hits Quiet Village
Italian barber John Forte, 31, shot at the Cavanaugh residence after a confrontation with Mrs. James Cavanaugh. The Simmons girl testified the shooting occurred during a failed plea for admittance. Mrs. Cavanaugh remains in custody awaiting December term murder in the second degree charge. Forte had run a barber shop and billiard room in Kinzus and hailed from Bradford.
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Kinzus
Warren
John Forte
James Cavanaugh
Simmons
Cavanaugh
McCarthy
Green
C. A. Strong
G. W. Dfoorhouse
John
Esquire Shannon Exonerated by County Official
A. C. Buoness County Commissioner writes that G. W. Shannon Justice of the Peace Irvington was found to have paid Commonwealth fines he collected to the County Treasurer. The docket showed four prosecutions in March 1882 with $25 fines each and half-fine receipts received, confirming payment. No evidence of other withholdings appeared. Shannon acted in good faith.
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Younesville
G. W. Shannon
Irvington
Allegheny River
Justice Shannon
Shannon
A. C. Buoness
York Hill News Highlights and Local Visits
Rev. J E Carroll of Toledo returns home after visiting. Visitors include Simon Brows of Bradford and Philander Rowley. Mrs York visits near Pittsburgh. Frank Babcock’s lugging. Titusville scholars canvassed by Levi Rowley. Van Welch and Dalrymple plan Missoni trip. Jack Frost arrives with minor damage. Brigham Young mourns a wife. Fashion notes on Mother Hubbard dresses and a red jacket with blue feather indicate mourning.
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J. E Carroll
Toledo
Sugar Grove
Frank York
Pittsburgh
Simon Brows
Bradford
Philander
Frank Babcock
Levi Rowley
Titusville
Titusville School
M. Dalrymple
van Welch
Missoni
Jack Frost
Brigham Young
Peanberigee
Mother Hubbard
Campaign rhetoric at Cleveland Hendricks club meeting
The Cleveland and Hendricks club in Brooklyn hears Controller Alfred Chapin discuss a campaign framed by issues that have faded from national politics. He praises Grover Cleveland’s gubernatorial record, veto power, and reform influence, while critiquing Blaine and the disappearing “sound south” issue.
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Cleveland and Hendricks Club
Wad
Brooklyn
Alfred ©. Chapin
Democratic Party
Sound South
James G. Biniie
Blaine
James G. Blaine
White House
Cleveland
Samuel J. Tilden
Myr. Tilden
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Sosgourner
Ayer
Will J. McConnell
H. A. Woodward
Marsala
York Hill
Chapin
Senate
Assembly
Congress
Randall
Albany
Wm. Stout
Wiarton, Ont
Burdock
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