The Fifteen Tariff Puzzle Commentary from 1884
Bevada State Journal analyzes the Democratic tariff plank after the Chicago convention. The piece mocks neutrality and forecasts pressure on Cleveland and party leaders as they debate interpretation, with Nasby’s letters and Barnum noted in satire.
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Boyle Roche
Chicago
Carlisle
Randall
Dana
Watterson
Cleveland
Lakes
Foresta
Butler
Noah Webster
Hancock
Nasby
Barnum
New York
Electoral College Forecast for Cleveland Hendricks
A New York correspondent predicts Cleveland and Hendricks win a solid 277 electoral votes. He tallies Solid South with 153 votes, adds New York and New England totals, and notes strong support in Connecticut New Hampshire and other states while excluding Pacific Coast Illinois and Ohio from the count. He cautions about internal opposition and mocks Blaine.
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The
Alta
New York
Cleveland
Hendricks
New England
Solid South
Michigan
New Jersey
Pennsylvana
Wimconsin
Ben Butler
Tammany Hall
the Swan
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Pacific Coast
Dlinois
Ohio
Illinois
Colorado
Pensioning Confederates and the Democratic Platform
The piece argues the Democratic pension plank may allow Confederate soldiers to be pensioned by a Congress controlled by Confederates, despite a Northern emphasis on Union loyalty. It says the line of duty is unclear and that the platform’s wording is a vote catching tactic, with Southern revolt signs and accusations of reviving sectional prejudices.
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Congress
United States
South
Committee On Platform
Butler
Democratic Party
Cannibalism Sensation in Arctic Rescue Sparks Debate
The Greely expedition cannibalism claims are contested by Lieutenant Greely who calls it false except possibly in a single case. Survivors are praised for discipline and sacrifice, while sensational eastern press coverage and public outrage draw harsh judgments. The Thetis Bear sailors lore, yes drawn lots scenario, and the Jeanette probe are cited as misleading or unhelpful.
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Greely
Henry
Thetis
Bear
Jeanette
Responsibility, cannibalism claims tied to government failure
The piece laments petty scandal and honors fallen and wounded soldiers. It argues against stirring up further allegations, insisting cannibalism, if any, arose from necessity caused by government relief failure, and calls for a formal inquiry to fix responsibility for that failure.
Cleveland’s partners blamed for failed libel move
The piece criticizes Cleveland for poor choice of law partners and counsel. It notes July actions to vindicate his character by criminal pro ceeds against a Buffalo Telegraph editor, which were never filed. It laments the editor remains at large and continues to attack the character of the “pure statesman” Cleveland.
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Cleveland
Buffalo Telegraph
Nevada
Arsa
Nevada Prospects Deemed Hopeless for Republicans in Valley Vote
A Washington correspondent's letter from the New York Sun mocks Republican prospects, predicting Nevada leans Democratic as Democrats mobilize funds to sustain a strong local machine. It suggests the GOP lacks credible news and hints at financial influence shaping the result.
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New York Sun
Washington
Pacific Coast
Calfornia
Nevada
New York
Maine
Gdv
Cleveland
Vast Democratic plot unfolds in alleged Blaine scandal
The piece ridicules a rumored Blaine led "woman scrape" and mocks the Morey letter, predicting readers will be disappointed by its lack of shock or amusement. It condemns the party’s forgery and notes a California Democrat’s remark on Governor Stoneman’s possible election proclamation.
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Blaine
Cleveland
Morey
California
Reno
Stoneman
pacific coast tremors and prince of wales views noted
The article reflects on the long quiet period between earthquakes on the Pacific Coast and jokes about western homes seeking new experiences in the East. It reports telegraphic items claiming the Prince of Wales disbelieves republican institutions and supports free trade, with reaction from Democratic figures about tariffs, a gubernatorial nomination, and opposition to Cleveland’s nomination.
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Prince of Wales
Wellington dies in Brighton as he boards train
A Brighton dispatch reports the Duke of Wellington dropped dead while entering a train bound for London, ending a long public career. The sudden death shocks observers and prompts services to manage crowds and mourning.
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Brighton
Duke of Wellington
London
Prince of Wales politics praised as practical and constitutional
An August Loyds Weekly article argues the Prince of Wales rejects imperial effacement and supports extended imperial responsibilities. It portrays him as free trade oriented, sympathetic to practical socialism, and favoring constitutional monarchy as the economical, stabilizing form of government.
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Lespey
Loyd’s Weekly
Prince of Wales
Manchester Peace Party
England
Slaughter of Mormon Elders in Tennessee Massacre
In Nashville August 11 a Mormon elder led an organization in Louis and Hickman counties for three years. Masked riders attacked a meeting on Conder's farm, killing three elders and two attackers, with another elder missing. Injured Conder’s wife may die. Several locals, including Dan Hinson, were killed. No arrests yet.
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Nashville
Tenn
Louis
Hickman
Depriest
United States
Ivey Mills
Centerville
Hickman County
Conder
Cave Creek
Logan County
Condor
Garrett
Ian
Hanson
Osman Digman Threat in Osman's Siege of Suakin
Lonxpox August 10 The Khedive of Egypt presses English officials and Suakin readiness grows as Osman regainsPopular support and seals the town. He warns naval officers outside the town will be scraped to death with oyster shells in the burning sun. Gordon's letter eases some anxiety.
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Lonxpox
Egypt
Suakin
Osman
Gordon
The Wrestling Frauds Delmas and Cannon End in Draw
In San Francisco on August 12 the Greco-Roman match between Delmas the French champion and Tom Cannon at Woodward's Gardens began last evening at 9 and did not finish until 4 this morning. After three hours of strenuous wrestling both tired and asked to quit, but the referee kept them going. The bout ended as a draw with about 1,500 spectators remaining.
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San Francisco
Delmas
Tom Cannon
Woodward’s Gardens
Omission Displeases Georgia Editor at Secretary Lincoln Office
A Georgia editor returning from the Democratic Convention notes an omission in Secretary Lincoln's office portraits. Jefferson Davis is missing, and the editor urges placing the former secretary who led during the Mexican War in his proper place as a symbol of Union history.
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Georgia
Washington
Lincoln
Jefferson Davis
Union
Hendricks Withdraw Rumor Shocks Saratoga Crowd
New York reports reveal Mr and Mrs Hendricks left Saratoga for Block Island amid speculation he may resign from the ticket over treatment by Cleveland. Cleveland’s managers dismiss Hendricks meddling and vow to resist any external dictates.
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New York
Hendricks
Saratoga
Clair
The
Grand Union
Block Island
Mr. Hendricks
Cleveland
Navy silence over Greely atrocity report fuels sensational tale
Washington on August 11 reports the New York Times published a horrific account that starving Greely survivors fed on dead comrades. Navy officials deny any confirmation, though some doubt remains. General Hazen hints at possible Congressional inquiry next winter. The Times notes sworn secrecy and mentions Dr Parry and Captain Young Henry as linked rumors.
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Washington
New York Times
Greely
Navy Department
Nicholls
Navy
Chandler
New Hampshire
Times
Hazen
Henry
Parry
Ser
The Democratic Canvass Moves Slowly in Washington
Report from Washington shows slow activity at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee with the Secretary away fishing in Canada and Senator Gorman managing from New York. Democrats plan a brief two and a half week campaign focusing on speeches and tariff questions, hoping to avoid a strong push before September.
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Washington
Canada
Cleveland
Senator Gorman
Maryland
New York
National Committee
Congressional Committee
Gov. Cleveland
World steals thunder as the San’s editorials end
A fragmentary item notes the world stealing the San’s editorial thunder and calls for rascals to be turned out, with a sharp, period-tinged tone typical of a newspaper defense of its authority. The brief line signals conflict between press factions and public opinion.
Farming in Nevada Delivers A Vision Of Prosperous Valleys
A San Francisco correspondent tours Washoe County and Washoe Valley north of Carson City describing scenic farms and ranches. He highlights J Horton and Simons holdings, Ross Lewers thirty acre orchard, M Hogan’s grain and orchard, B G Clow “Cattle King” of meadows, and Wm Thompson’s grand Washoe Valley residence. He notes thousands of tons of hay and fruit, relics of early quartz mill days, and a shift from sagebrush to productive fields as Pleasant Valley flourishes.
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San Francisco
Farmer and Dealer
Carson City
Ormsby
Washoe Counties
Washoe Lake
Pacific Coast
Nevada
J. Horton
Simons
Ross Lewers
M. Hogan
Washoe Valley
Thompson
Comstock
Washoe
Brown
Jones
Steamboat Springs
Truckee Meadows
B. G. Clow
Committees Endorse Cleveland in Halpin Scandal
Two investigation committees affirm the Cleveland tale about his link to Maria Halpin is true and nearly urge mercy from the Court. They may forgive him, but the public verdict after the election remains uncertain. Reverend Twining’s report for Beecher’s Independent is praise filled and lackluster.
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Cleveland
Maria Halpin
Dr. Twining
Beecher
The
Independent
California Wheat Crop Reaches Record 60 Million Bushels
The California wheat harvest is estimated at 60 million bushels, up 4 million from 1880, marking the largest state crop in U.S. history. A surplus over seed and home use is projected at 50,000,009 bushels.
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California
Union
Blaine Faces Accusations Following Rival Example
The remark outlines a four point defense attributed to Mr Blaine following a rival's lead. It suggests denial, claiming youth at the time, a motive tied to a married friend, and involvement of three others in the same matter.
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Blaine
Mallo ch for Butler and California campaign claims
Ex mayor Kalloch discusses the Butler campaign in California. He predicts a strong independent worker rally in Union Hall on September 2, aims to sway workingmen away from Cleveland, and says Butler could win enough states to push the election to the House. He insists Butler is a true Democrat and will rally the people next.
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Call
Kalloch
Butler
Presida H
Union Hall
Cleveland
San Francisco
Kallech
House of Representatives
Democratic Party
Party of the People
Chicago
Decoration Day Address by Col Ingersoll
The speech recalls the Civil War era as the past rises again with scenes of sacrifice, battle, and longing. It honors soldiers and the four million enslaved people, contrasting flags and liberty with cruelty and bondage, and ends in a solemn tribute to those who died for liberty under the flag.
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Praries
Wand of
Atainleas
Louisianans Doubtful State in Electoral Ticket Plan
The Tribune's Washington dispatch notes Louisiana as a doubtful state after Kellogg's arrival. It mentions efforts by sugar packers and others in supporting protective measures for American industries, with approval anticipated from the State Committee and related activities ahead.
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New York
the Tribune
Washington
Kellogg
Louisiana
Pane
Spee State Committee
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Gen. Sickles
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Will Beydricks
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Ingersoll
Louisigns Boubtful
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