BlaineS flames of libel prompt legal action in Indiana
Blaine replies to a Kentucky slander claim by sending a dispatch to Col. Holloway demanding a libel suit in the United States District Court of Indiana. He says federal legal action is the only remedy to defend his family's honor and vows to pursue it with his life if needed. Harrison Miller Elam and a senator's law firm file the complaint.
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Blaine
the Sentinel of
Indianapolis
Kentucky
Maine
Col. Holloway
Harper, Mo
W. R. Holloway
Indianapolis Sentinel
the Sentinel
United States District Court of
Indiana
James G. Blaine
Harrison
Harrison, Miller & Elam
United States Circuit Court
Hendricks Opposed War Measures During Civil War Senate Term
The piece portrays Hendricks as a steadfast opponent of Union war efforts from 1863 to 1869, citing votes against the 1864 tariff and Internal Revenue acts, and opposition to the enlistment act, anti-slavery policies, and black troops. It contrasts him with Gen. Logan as a preferred Union savior.
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U. S
Congress
Lincoln
Hendricks
Gen. Logan
Union
Our Next Congressman Draws Large Erie Crowds
The Erie Advertiser reports heavy interest in the congressional candidate in Erie. He met with many citizens at Reed House and spoke at a monster meeting at Plumed Knights Mackey-Temple, drawing praise for his impromptu, forcible address and strong impression on listeners. Capt. Mackey was warmly received by Erie Republicans as the County Committee stands united against Democratic claims of GOP disaffection.
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Erie Advertiser
Congress
Reed House
Knights Mackey-Temple
Erie
Capt. Mackey
Solon Chase Declares Support For Blaine In Maine Letter
Solon Chase of Warren County announces in the Lewiston Journal that with the Greenback party withdrawn he will vote for James G Blaine. He frames his choice as favoring home industries and labor, praising Blaine as the first civil leader not bred a lawyer and a friend of wealth producers.
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Blaine
Solon
Warren County
Lewistown
Maine
Greenback Party
James G. Blaine
United States
SoLon Chase
Registration Reminder for Voters This Year
This notice urges timely voter qualification before Sept 4 and tax payment by Oct 4 to ensure the right to vote. It warns against last minute registration, notes party strength estimates rely on voter lists, and emphasizes avoiding neglect of registration and tax duties.
Blaines Morals and Cleveland Scandal Debate
The article argues that Grover Cleveland faces grave immoral accusations eight years old involving a widow and child. It cites multiple alleged vindications, notes Republican and Democratic papers’ reactions, and presses voters to judge a candidate's character as central to leadership.
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Blaine
Grover Cleveland
Buffalo
Halpin
N. Y. Post
Cleveland
Beecher
Gen. King
Buffalo Courier
Buffalo Independent Club
Chicago
Rochester
Buffalo Telegraph
Cincinnati Enquirer
Harper Brothers and Blaine book deal questioned
The letter questions industry motives after Harper Brothers lost a Blaine book contract to another publisher. It suggests editors’ personal interests may influence public discourse and criticizes a sudden paper change amid concerns about loyalty and public welfare.
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Harper Bro’s
Blaine
Curtis
Weekly
the Tribune
Availability as Campaign Burden on Cleveland
The New York Sun criticizes Grover Cleveland’s nomination as based on apparent availability not merit. It argues the party harmed its public standing by lowering standards and sacrificing respected figures for a promoted accident, saying the campaign is burdened by an old scandal.
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N. Y
Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
Fearful plot linked to Cleveland scandal involving Blaine
A fragment cites a fear of an offset shot intended for Blaine tied to a Cleveland scandal. It recalls a thirty year old note of Blaine courting a Kentucky school teacher and gossip around the affair. The line characterizes the charge as terrible.
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Tuatt
Blaine
Cleveland
Kentucky
Blue Grass
Cleveland nomination called a Democratic blunder by Gen Sickles
Gen Dan Sickles faulted the Cleveland nomination as a Democratic blunder and stated he would not come within 50 000 votes of carrying New York State.
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Dan Sickes
Cleveland
New York State
Buffalo voters favor Blaine amid Cleveland distrust
A New York Tribune writer notes Buffalo shows little enthusiasm for Grover Cleveland and predicts Blaine will win the city. The piece cites numerous Blaine clubs across wards, Democratic disorganization, and pro Blaine sentiment led by independent Democratic groups. Republicans forecast a 5,000 citywide margin, per Josiah Jewett and Charles A. Orr.
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N. Y. Tribune
Buffalo
Grover Cleveland
Albany
James G. Blaine
Blaine and Logan
Mannning
Daniel Manning
Richard W. English
Nicholas Carroll
Democratic Committee
Third Ward
John J. Hynes
The
Land League
First Ward
Blaine
Garfield
Josiah Jewett
Charles A. Orr
Outlook for Blaine Sees GOP Surge in New York and West
Republican leaders report strong momentum in New York Erie county Buffalo and statewide with Blaine favored over Cleveland by 75 000 if vote held today. Ohio Indiana and Western states praised for GOP prospects as New insists new sentiment favors Blaine Logan and a united Republican ticket.
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Blaine
A. M. Clapp
Republican Congressional Committee
New York State
New York
Erie County
Cleveland
Buffalo
Rearster Bruce
Treasury
Ohio
National Committee
John C. New
Logan
Indiana
Mr. New
St. John
Tattooed with Republican scars in Blaine remark
The Buffalo Commercial quotes Roscoe Conkling calling Blaine tattooed from head to foot with Republican scars for twenty years of front line fights. It contrasts Cleveland’s silence with Blaine’s record and mocks Cleveland’s response to a dishonor tale, noting delays and conflicting explanations.
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Buffalo
Roscoe Conkling
Blaine
Mr. Conkling
Gov. Cleveland
Mr. Blaine
Cleveland Herald
Cassidy predicts Republican win in Nevada
Congressman Cassidy from Nevada says Republicans will carry the state. Nevada’s population around 18,000 is noted with its three presidential electors.
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Cassidy
Nevada
St Peter's at the wicket and temperance ticket
Commentary on religious figures and temperance leadership, noting St Peter's at the wicket and St John heading the temperance ticket. Mentions various figures including Hanan the oarsman beaten by Beech of Australia and a Bankers Convention in Saratoga opposing unused silver dollars.
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Hanan
Beech
Australia
Saratoga
Wuirter
Massachusetts
Blaine
Logan
Moopy
Sankey
Cincinnati
Richmond
Blarne
Old Orchard
Maine
Jupee Tourier
Washington Monument
Gen. Logan
Horrible Greely Arctic party secret exposed
An official report states starving Greely men subsisted on dead comrades with one man shot by Greely for stealing food. Greely defends himself, saying he cannot verify others actions. A sailor claims bodies were prepared for burial with flesh removed from all but one body for frost bite evidence.
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Greely
Henry
Newburyport
New York
Bear
Smith’s Sound
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Jo. A. Logan
Illinois
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Luzerne County
C. W. Mackey
Venango County
Henry Brace
Warren
W.J. Alexander
Michael Crocker
Brokenstraw
Theodore L. Putman
Pine Grove
George H. Higgins
Nelson P. Curtis
Conewango
W. O. Martin
Elk
George A. Walkley
Warren Academy
Summerfield Warner
Freehold
Democratic Party
Geo. Wm. Curtis
Cleveland's
Wendlebee
Burdock
Dr. Walton
Mother Walton
Johnson & Siegfried
Frazier Medicine CO
Aew
First National Bank
Treasury Department
Washington
First National Bank of
Pennsylvania
of Congress
John S. Langworthy
J.S. Langworthy
Aldit
Beech Street
Timber, &C. Arren CO
Cherry Grove
W. Va
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Dinsmoor & Cable
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Beaty Block
Second St. Warren, Pa
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Hazel
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Fifth
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A. T. Scofield
Warren, Pa
Hirm
Rowland & Greenland
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Myron Waters
Francis Henry
A. G. Hertzel
M. Waters
S. P. Johnson
F. Henry
H. A. Jamieson
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A. Hertzel
Geo
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A. Gertzel
Economical Mutual Benefit Association
Sandy Lake
Mercer Co
Under the Sun
H. J. Muse
Heriff
Court of Common Pleas
Borough of
Brokenstraw Township
County of
Mathews Run
Orlando McKinney
Said McKinney
James McKinney
Said Road
J. W. McKinney
Said Run
State of
Towit
Arthur McKinney
Wilbur Walling
A. J. Hazeltine
E. A. Allen
Mead
Harris, Johnson and Brewster
Harris
Henry Johnson
Willard White
Johnson and Brewster
Atkinson
George Given
J. W. Burns
William Burrows
Sherife
James Morrison
Jacob Krimbell
Krimbell
C. Retterer
M. Dahliman & Co
EK. A. Allen
Norier
A. Siegel & Sons
WATT
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Mio
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Milibee
E Stairs Meee & Wheeler
People’s Market
Water St
R. R
James Nixon
Pas Geo. P.orr & CO
Gross & Bro
Sol
Cotin
the Keystone Clothing
Merchant Tailoring Co
Warrhn, PA
Mich. Strelitz
Prince Albert
L. G. Noyes
Wells & Noyes
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Dye Stutfe
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Keystone Clothing
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