Democratic press split over Cleveland vetoes and labor policy
In a heated debate, Democratic papers on the Pacific coast defend theFive cent fare veto while accusing labor opponents and denouncing Republican counterclaims. They argue that Cleveland sided with business against workers, noting vetoes that blocked measures aiding the poor and criticizing monopoly influence and stock jobbing in railroads.
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Cleveland
New York
Blaine
Pacific Coast
Sacramento Record Union
San Francisco
Alta California
Oakland Times
Record-Union
Pacific Slope
Bears
Eight hour law debate fuels labor rights clash
The piece attacks Governor Cleveland and Democratic organs for opposing a shorter workday. It calls eight hours the limit and accuses supporters of viewing workers as chattels, labeling the defense as demagogic sham and driven by monopolist greed. It argues for rest and recreation as essential to health and happiness.
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New York City
New York
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Appeal to Veterans for Blaine and Logan Vote
A Republican National Committee circular urges Union veterans to support Blaine and Logan in the upcoming election. It argues the GOP backed the Union during the war and remains the faithful advocate for soldiers and sailors while the Democratic Party opposed the Union and its defenders.
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Republican National Committee
Republican National
Republic
Union Army
Union
James G. Blaine
John A. Logan
Republican Party
Democratic Party
World's Exposition in New Orleans to surpass all prior fairs
The World’s Exposition opening in New Orleans will be the largest yet with bigger buildings than the Philadelphia Centennial, numerous exhibits from nearly every state, and a massive federal display funded by a $1,000,000 loan. The Mexican and Central American governments are adding pavilions, while music and opera amplify the event. New Orleans boasts a half century of established opera and carnival pageantry that draw thousands at no charge, all framed by civic pledges to make the fair the century’s crowning achievement.
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New Orleans
Congress
United States
Mexico
Central America
Union
Old City
Crescent City
Battle Mountain
Lander County
Nev
Central Pacific Railroad
Humboldt
White Plains
Merchants Plan Portland to Blaine Reception
Arrangements are under way for a merchant and manufacturer reception in Portland to Blaine scheduled for Wednesday evening. The event aims to foster local business ties and discuss regional trade opportunities among attendees.
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Merchants and Manufacturers of
Portland
Blaine
Wool market failures and looming price drops hit Philadelphia firms
The Philadelphia Press reports two major trades stumble under heavy losses with wool and iron leading declines and potential sugar refining next. It notes banks tightening to wool brokers, low wool prices, and Bettle & Bro declaring liabilities around 125000 dollars due to value shrinkage and tariff uncertainty, with no other firms affected.
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Philadelphia
Boston
Bettle & Bro
Silk Culture Aid Expands Seeded Silk Industry
The New York Herald notes Congress allocated 15 000 dollars to improve and extend silk culture as an infant industry. A Government Sericulture Commissioner inspected Park Ridge New Jersey institutions and pledged further aid. He will buy mulberry trees of Alba Monetti and Japonica varieties to distribute with silkworm eggs to existing breeders. Officials will share practical know ledge via an upcoming pamphlet.
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New York Herald
Congress
Park Ridge
N. J
Democratic Campaign Documents in Washington and New York
Senator Gorman begins work at the Democratic Congressional headquarters in Washington next week. The National and Congressional Committees coordinate via an Executive Committee with Gorman as general manager. Most clerks will be at the New York headquarters and documents are prepared there before distribution. Work continues on reviews of Blaine's political career and materials aim to counter the claim that Blaine is the friend of the Irish.
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Gorman
Democratic Congressional
Washington
National and
Congressional Committee
National Committee
New York
Blaine
Biaiie
Cleveland Urged to Retire
The New York Sun prints a double leaded note urging Cleveland to retire his nomination as premature and risky. It argues Tilden, a patriot and statesman, would consent for country service, crowning his life with glory if the party asks.
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New York Sun
Democratic National Committee
Cleveland
Tilden
Letters Urging Cleveland Withdrawal From Democratic Party
The New York Sun reports several letters urging Cleveland’s withdrawal. Some argue he cannot unite the Democratic party, others claim his moral character is questionable.
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New York Sun
Cleveland
Telegraph combination takes effect August first
The Bennett Mackay Cable Boston Telegraph the Baltimore and Ohio and the Bankers Merchants combined, embracing about 120000 miles of land wires, and now consider a press rate for newspapers nationwide.
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Bennett,Mackay
Boston
Bltimore and
Ohio
Bankers’ and Merchants
Senator Dolph to Speak for Republican Ticket in Oregon
The Critic reports Senator Dolph of Oregon will deliver several speeches for the Republican ticket. Dolph is described as an eloquent forcible speaker whose Empire State stamp presence is expected to aid the Republican cause significantly.
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Senator Dolph
Oregon
Dolph
Empire State
Cleveland Refuses Call to Quit Nomination
Pers insists Cleveland is a true Democrat, dismissing resignations. The dispute centers on whether a resignation is necessary or appropriate in light of party loyalty and nomination status.
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Pers Ste
Cleveland
Beatable County Clerk Candidate Debate Echoes
The quotes reflect a split view on Cleveland’s chances. The New York Sun and Boston Herald doubt victory, the Buffalo Express predicts, while the Boston Post denies, and the Alta newspaper notes a past defeat in County Clerk race.
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Cleveland
New York Sun
Boston Herald
Buffalo Express
Boston Post
Alta
Smoked Glass and Political Snubs in The New York Sun
The New York Sun angers Democrats as its sardonic tone provokes backlash. The paper faces scrutiny and claims of bias while Democrats reportedly view it through a metaphorical smoked glass, signaling strained relations.
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New York Sun
Irish Supporter Finerty Backs Blaine Over Cleveland
John F. Finerty of Chicago, editor of the Citizen, stands among prominent Irish American backers for Blaine, rejecting Cleveland as a presidential choice.
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John F. Finerty
Chicago
the Citizen
Blaine
Cleveand
Nevada Cattle Ranges and Grazing Prospects
An expert's examination of Nevada cattle ranges for a 500,000 acre sale outlines Battle Mountain and Elko districts. It highlights vast grazing lands, irrigation potential, and favorable climate, noting English investment, free-range decline, and strong beef markets from Nevada to San Francisco and London.
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Easton
Central Pacific Railroad
Russell & Bradley
A. Lowe & Co
Hunter Bros
J. Russell
Battle Mountain
Elko
Nevada
Humbold
Tusca- Toro
Humboldt Range
Isenhoot Ranch
Rock Creek
Antelope Creek
Humboldt River
Clover Valley
8 Range
Tuscarora Wining District
Elko Range
Dorsey Creek
Ruby Range
Humboldt
Huntington
Steele
Batile Mountain
Wyoming
Idaho
Montana
San Francisco
San Joaquin Valley
United States
Sacramento Valley
California
Oregon
Washington Territory
Presidential Descent by Ancestry of U S Presidents
The article lists 21 U S presidents by ethnic origin. Twelve are English, including Washington and Lincoln. five are Scotch Irish, naming Jackson and Polk among others. two are Scotch, Grant and Hayes. one Welsh, Jefferson. and one Dutch, Martin Van Buren.
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United States
Washington
John Adams
Madison
Monroe
John Quincy Adams
Harrison
Tyler
Taylor
Fillmore
Pierce
Lincoln
Garfield
Jackson
Polk
Buchanan
Johnson
Arthur
Grant
Hayes
Jefferson
Martin van Buren
Cleveland kin include brother minister and five sisters
Governor Cleveland has a Presbyterian minister brother near Utica and five sisters. One sister stays at the Holland Patent homestead, unmarried and a strong advocate of women's rights. Another sister is married to an architect in Toledo Ohio. A third sister is married to a missionary in India.
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Cleveland
Utica
Holland Patent
Foledo
Ohio
India
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