Prohibition Ticket Hope Dims in Candidates’ Electoral Peace Talk
The piece analyzes the 1880s third party bids by Butler and St John and the Prohibitionists, arguing they cannot win a single electoral vote. It argues Cleveland must secure a clear majority in the Electoral College, likely 201 votes, to win, with factions unlikely to swing enough states to alter the result. It notes Kansas Maryland Massachusetts Iowa and Maine dynamics and offers historical voting context for Prohibition strength.
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Ben Butler
Hass
Cleveland
House of Representatives
Butler
St. John
Kansas
Maryland
Iowa
Massachusetts
Robinson
Town
Union
Owa
Neal Dow
Maine
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
McDonald
California
Estee
Editorial on German language papers sway in Ohio politics
The San Francisco Alta notes seventeen German language Republican papers in Ohio and their influence, all opposing Blaine. It cites California Demokrat claiming those papers back the Republican ticket, while the Alta asserts the squib's claims are truthful except for a misfire on the Dutchman.
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San Francisco Alta
Cleveland
Ohio
Blaine
California Demokrat
California
Auys
Alta
Buffalo Catholic Union and Times Refuses To Back Cleveland
The Buffalo Catholic Union and Times, long aligned with Democratic tenden cies, declares it will not support Cleveland. The paper asserts the Democratic ticket is more popular with the British than with the American public.
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Buffalo Catholic Union and Times
Cleveland
Abe Lincoln Jackass Tale on Independent Issues
An old Lincoln anecdote compares persistent kickers to independent Republicans. He recalls a jackass that brayed and kicked for no discernible reason, amused by the mystery of why it brayed or kicked first. The point mocks unclear motives behind political dissent.
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Abe Lincoln
Lincoln
Congress
Abe
Jackass
Irish Room for Blaine Meeting in New York
In Chickering Hall a crowd of 3000 Irish American citizens gathered to back Blaine and Logan. Speakers included Rev George W Pepper and Henry Carey Baird arguing against Cleveland and England's influence, with emphasis on Republican liberty and protection of free labor. A Washington circular urged workingmen to oppose Cleveland.
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Chickering Hall
Blaine
Logan
Austin G. Ford
New York
Republican Party
George W. Pepper
Ohio
London Times
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Gabriel
Henry Carey Baird
England
Judge Boorman
P. T. Barry
Illinois
O’meagher Condon
Washington
Washington Territory Likely to Be Admitted as State
Governor Squire, in New York, argues East voters have not studied Washington Territory for statehood. He notes Republican strength, a large voting population, and a high number of immigrants. He cites many unmarried teachers finding husbands and claims Congress may admit Washington next session. Washington surpasses Nevada and Delaware in population.
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Squire
New York
East
Washington Territory
Elies
Congress
Washington
Nevada
Delaware
Fraudster Dr O'Donnell Arrives in Chicago Without Lepers
The so called lecturer Dr O Donnell arrived in Chicago seeking notoriety by promising to exhibit lepers on the lake front but health authorities warned him and he said the lepers had not arrived. He has reportedly never had any lepers and aims to gain publicity.
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O'Donnell
Chicago
Lake Front
Tragic Philadelphia Bookkeeper Takes Own Life Over Vacation
John Luff a Philadelphia bookkeeper killed himself after his employers offered a vacation. The report cautions against using his death to deter vacations and notes despair rather than joyous motive as the likely cause.
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John Luff
Philadelphia
Music Records Show Bland Tone in 19th Century Campaigns
The Congressional Library records reveal 130 Blaine and Logan campaign songs and marches have been copyrighted, while only 51 Cleveland and Hendricks songs have been registered. This highlights uneven public enthusiasm for the rival tickets in the period.
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Congressional Library
Blaine
Logan
Cleveland
Jim Keene To Resume Business In A Few Days
The latest concerning Jim Keene's failure is that he has made good progress in the liquidation of his affairs and will resume business in a few days, which news will be thankfully received by the Pacific Coast friends of the plucky spec ulator.
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Jim Keene
Pacific Coast
Nominating Cleveland Viewed as Preordained by Sentinel
The Eureka Sentinel criticizes Cleveland s nomination as preordained, echoed by Chris Buckley who calls it a put up job in different words, underscoring distrust in the selection process.
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Eureka Sentinel
Cleveland
Chris Buckley
Stupefying Cuba Purchase Plot by Noted Figures
A sensational 19th century rumor claims ex Governor Yarmouth of Louisiana and the Lorillards of New York formed a syndicate to buy Cuba for 100 million dollars. The plan allegedly involved Rothschild guarantees, a 1,500 man armed cadre, and U S control for ten years before turning Cuba over to the United States. Prominent names tied to the scheme include August Belmont Leland Stanford James Gordon Bennett and John Mackay. The proposal sought to modify Chinese immigration law, establish a colonial administration, and pay the remaining 30 million by the federal government. Yarmouth was said to be returning in November to push the project.
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George H. Butler
Yarmouth
Louisiana
Lorillards
New York
Cuba
August Belmont
L. M. Barlow
Pierre Lori
United States
John Russell Young
George C. Gorham
Pinchbeck
Chandler
Frelinghuysen
California Trade With Mexico Strategy
The Central Pacific Railroad Company sent two agents to Mexico for two months to assess what Pacific Coast products could enter that market. They found ready demand for canned fruits, salmon, raisins, wines, mining machinery, tools, and supplies in cities like Mexico City and several mining centers. Apples to cherries would suit green fruits, and California crackers are preferred to Eastern. Beer demand is rising. Major markets for agricultural implements include Aguascalientes, Lagos, Leon, Silao, Guadalajara, Queretaro, and Mexico City. Merchants are urged to open correspondence and pursue trade, aided by a reciprocity treaty and railroad support to expand California commerce.
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Central Pacific Railroad Company
Mexico
California
Chihuahua
Parroli
Femillo
Zacatecas
Marfil
Guanaguato
City of
Aguascalientes
Lagos
Leon
Silao
Guadalajara
Quetuerro
City
Rumored resignation of the Commissioner of Pensions
Reports say Commissioner Dudley head of the Pension Office plans to resign to devote effort to Indiana politics. If Blaine wins, he could be rewarded for leaving office. if the Democratic candidate prevails, the move has little value beyond a few months of salary.
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Dudley
Indiana
Republicana
Blaine
Philadelphia Mint Settlement Summary Shows Little Loss
The Philadelphia Mint reports 55 955 029 land Scent pieces produced last fiscal year with face value 1 174 709 73. Gold and silver operations totaled 53 179 999 troy ounces valued at 84 470 908, with a total loss of 4 650 troy ounces worth 5 912. Wastage allowed by law for bullion was 66 095 troy ounces equal to 91 778. Superintendent A L Snowden is praised for economical management.
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Philadelphia
A. L. Snowden
Unnamed Cuba Purchase Story Attributed To George H Butler
A cautious note on a proposed Cuba purchase by an American syndicate attributes the draft to George H Butler. The writer is described as unreliable, with claims that he is only honest when under the influence and then unable to write.
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Cuba
George H. Butler
Butler
Steaming Mountain Volcano Off Bogosloff Island
Captain Healy and officers of the Corwin report on a new Behring Sea volcano near Bogosloff Island at 53 55 18 N 168 21 W. The cone rises about 500 feet with intense heat, steam jets, and sulfur deposits. No lava or cinders observed. volcanic dust carried far. Climbers faced 196 to 500 degrees Fahrenheit heat, then returned to the ship. Healy plans further observation on return voyage.
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Secretary of the Treasury
M. A. Healy
United States Revenue
Corwin
Oanalaska
Behring Sea
Bogosloff Island
Anderson
Matthew Turner
Hague
Dora
Yemans
Bogosloff
Cantwell
Aleutian Islande
Ounadlaska
Healy
St. Michael's
Arctic
National Cattle Convention Planned in St Louis
The United States cattle industry valued at over 1.0 billion dollars aims to unite at a National Convention in St. Louis on November 17. About 300 delegates from west of the Mississippi and 5,000 to 10,000 cattlemen are expected to attend to discuss public lands homesteads quarantine diseased stock and rail freight, with a five day program and a souvenir medal for attendees.
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United States
St. Luis
Missouri
Mississippi River
Great Plains
United Action
Homsteads
Mississippi
St. Louis
Grant Likely Support for Cleveland Questioned
A report suggesting General Grant will back Cleveland is deemed probably false. Grant has consistently backed the Republican ticket, and the suggested change of heart relies on an unsupported claim from a Democratic-leaning publication.
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General Grant
Cleveland
Japanese Visitors Critique New York Navy and Defenses
Japanese observers touring the Brooklyn Navy Yard compare it unfavorably to Washington’s yard and question harbor defenses in New York and San Francisco. They praise American progress and travel comforts but note widespread poverty in the U S while praising Japan’s lack of absolute poverty.
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Brooklyn Navy Yard
Washington Yard
Brooklyn Yard
Japan
England
San Francisco
New York
America
Ireland's Interests Clash Over Belfast Convention
London dispatch reports a fierce clash of Irish Nationalist views ahead of next Tuesday's Belfast convention led by Ferguson of Glasgow. Davitt backs land nationalization, while Parnell aims to crush the policy as England retains rule in Ireland. Sexton travels to Australia to counter Davitt during his tour.
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London
Belfast
Ferguson
Glasgow
Henry George
Michael Davitt
Davitt
Parnell
England
Ireland
Sexton
Australia
Lincoln Blaine in Harper's Weekly Cartoons Across Years
The Chicago Tribune reprints a Lincoln cartoon from Harper's Weekly dated January 31 1863 and discusses Curtis nomination remarks. It contrasts 1860 and 1884 Republican knights and criticizes Harper's Weekly as hostile to Lincoln, noting vile depictions and wartime bias. It cites other Harper’s Weekly cartoons from the Civil War era including a mockery of Lincoln and the Potomac tragedy burlesques.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Lincoln
Harper's Weekly
Chicago
Edmunds
George William Curtis
Abraham Lincoln
Blaine
Curtis
Journal of Civilization
Harper’s Weekly
Mr. Lincoln
Fredericksburg
Columbia
Baltimore
Harpers
George William Curtin
Republican Party
Vickeburg
E. M. Stanton, Esq
Harriet Lane
Alabama
Gideon Welles
Government Printing Office workforce and budget figures
The Government Printing Office details its staffing and costs for the year. It lists wages for foremen assistants copy preparers proof readers compositors and many other roles across the printing and bindery branches. Totals include department wages and materials, with an overall fiscal year estimate of 2 500 000.
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United States
Congressional
Government Printing Office
Banquet for Mr Blaine Planned by Boston Clubs
Four Boston clubs plan a banquet for Mr Blaine to be held in Faneuil Hall early in September. The event signals local party activity and honors a prominent political figure.
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Mr. Blaine
Faneuil Hal
Boston
Cassidy of Nevada predicts reelection but unsure on state legislature
Washington dispatch reports Representative Cassidy of Nevada plans to return home after visiting Warm Sulphur Springs Virginia and New York where he attended the Democratic conference. He forecasts his reelection to Congress but doubts Democrats can carry the Nevada Legislature. He cites scarce funds and lack of exciting issues as dampening campaign energy.
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Cassidy
Nevada
Sulphur Springs
Virginia
Congress
New York
Cleveland
Blaine
Hancock
A Beautiful Park in Surprise Valley by Cressler & Bonner
The Modoc Independent describes a two acre park in Surprise Valley owned by Messrs Cressler and Bonner. Planted nine years ago with walnut poplar locust elm and fruit trees, it now hosts large shade trees. Bonner hopes an academy or useful building will rise in the park center. A separate report notes a passenger car derailment with several injuries, one man trapped between seats and two broken ribs, while asleep. a London Times editorial was found in his hand.
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Surprise Vallley
Messrs. Cressler &Bonner
Bonner
The
London Times
Artist’s paint mishap leads to head injury vow
“This art craze is going too far,” said Broughne after a pot of paint fell from a second-story window and struck him on the head. He began scraping yellow paint from his silk hat with a jack-knife, lamenting decorated tiles.
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Broughne
Mr Bull and the land of cheap goods story
An old Englishman named Mr Ball or Bull dominates the tale as he seeks to keep America dependent on British supplies. The piece traces his schemes to block American manufacturing, inviting scholars and politicians to back a Cobden Club influenced program. Americans rise, defy his pressure, and begin producing again, threatening his cheap goods empire.
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Ball
Ireland
Bull
America
Mr. Bull
John Bull
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
Henry Clay
Daniel Webster
Sumner
Beecher
Hurd
Wells
Mr. Blaine
Birmingham
Manchester
Bayard
David A. Wells
Blaine
Mr. Cleveland
Yankee Workshops
Yankee Notions
Yankee Mechanics
Windsor Castle
Johnny Bull
Central Pacific Dividend Passed For August
The Central Pacific Railroad reports that August dividends are passed. For the first half of the year the business failed to produce enough to cover fixed charges and sinking funds.
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Central Pacific Railroad
Births in Reno and Glendale celebrate new daughters and sons
In Reno on July 29 the wife of C M Willey of Eagle Salt Works gave birth to a daughter. In Glendale on July 20 the wife of G W Wilson welcomed a son.
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Will
Reno
C. M. Willey
Eagle Sait Works
Wilson
Glendale
G. W. J. Wilson
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Hevada State Journal
Pensions
Philadelphia Mint Settlement
A& National Cattle Convention
Navy and Coast Defenses
Farnell
Lincoln and
Representative Cassidy
Modoc
Mr. Ball
J. B. Mann
Montogaery Ward
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