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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1884
Page
2
George Winthrop Curtis accuses the Democratic party of lacking principles and a national policy. He frames the party as having fallen from power due to a conspiracy against human rights and now seeking power to plunder and grab spoils. June 3 convention remarks.
The text critiques Grover Cleveland and Allen G. Thurman Hendricks letters of acceptance, calling Cleveland’s brief and cautious, Hendricks similarly terse. The author contrasts Cleveland’s lack of statesmanship with Blaine’s solid paper, belittles Cleveland as over rated, and predicts Democratic blundering and defeat unless changes occur.
The New York Independent, once loyal to Blaine, shifted to Cleveland this year but was shaken by the Buffalo scandal. A staff report confirmed the charge, prompting the paper to repudiate Cleveland this week and urge his resignation. The piece challenges other supporters to be as honest as the Independent.
Cleveland dismissed six defenses as the Maria Halpin case drew attention, with managers urging action and the truth appearing in many different phases and facts, according to the Akron Beacon Journal.
The Democratic line described as CorveraAnp and Reform seems aimed at capturing Cleveland voters with reform as the key message. The speaker notes that reform alone may fail without a strong first element to back it.
William H. Barnum, famed for the 1876 mule campaign and the 1880 Morey letter, faces speculation about his upcoming fall political strategy as observers await his next high profile maneuver.
Voters are reminded that Republicans must register or update registration by September 4. This advisory emphasizes timely compliance and directs residents to confirm party affiliation with local election officials.
Erie man W L Scott formally accepts the Democratic bid for Congress in this district. The piece contrasts Scott with Cleveland, arguing Scott more experienced and capable. It predicts Erie Republicans will back Mackey over Scott, citing past defeats and urging vote for Mackey and the Republican ticket.
Democratic New York Sun calls the acceptance letter feeble and unstatesmanlike while Democratic Warren Ledger hails it as concise and noble. Republican Buffalo Commercial derides the letter as lacking original ideas and critical political discussion.
Butler endorses a presidential run after a sharp letter assaulting both parties. He attacks the Democracy for betraying labor at Chicago and proposes several measures rejected by the committee. He now seeks to win as many votes as possible.
Francis Murphy criticizes third party movements as harmful to temperance. He cites Maine Massachusetts and New Hampshire where such parties weakened prohibition and repealed laws. He cautions that any third party vote strengthens the rum power.
Edward F. McDonap, a leading New Jersey Democrat, writes the State Democratic Committee to decline a place on the Electoral ticket. In a later interview he criticizes Gov. Cleveland for his acceptance letter appealing to the laboring classes, insisting no such classes exist and condemning the term.
Tur Dubuque Telegraph and Macon Telegraph, leading Democratic organs in Iowa and Georgia, call for Cleveland to withdraw and predict defeat, signaling moral collapse within the party amid the campaign.
A columnist notes Puck’s shift toward admiration for Cleveland promising a governor who will uphold the people’s rights against monopolists, contrasting with a prior critique of a lawyer governor. The remark underscores the tension between legal mastery and public advocacy in state leadership.
Kansas Republicans oppose the candidate amid widespread discontent with his nomination. Prohibition Republicans statewide and in Barber County express disgust, signaling a tough political road ahead for St Joan.
The note suggests the men who originated the contemptible Morey letter are now directing the Democratic campaign and warns of a new tactic when the time is right.
Mary Cremmer Ames died in Washington last week. A brilliant letter writer for the Independent, she attracted attention for her strong opinions and melodramatic personal life after divorce and remarriage.
A Philadelphia Press quip notes that sending a Democrat to Buffalo, praised as the only place where Cleveland is truly known, would be an easy way to convert them.
The Philadelphia Press argues that Grover Cleveland remains a political novice with no federal experience or public record while James G Blaine stands as a seasoned statesman with decades of national service. It portrays voters as right to favor Blaine over the untested Cleveland in the presidential contest.
A critical editorial attacks Cleveland former Erie County Sheriff for inflated bills and extra charges. It cites totals surpassing predecessor Darcey by about 17863 and accuses him of petty spendthrift including 25 cents per carrier boy address and 75 cents for a comb. The piece questions the meaning of reform and mocks the candidate’s ethics.
Editorial reacts to Dr Kinsley Twining report alleging private misconduct by Grover Cleveland. It condemns the nomination and urges his withdrawal, proposing a new ticket to preserve party and nation amid looming Mormon and foreign tensions. The item also notes a France China clash with Foo Chow bombardment and a captured Chinese fleet.
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