Memorial Day Reflections on Civil War Veterans Homes
In a patriotic piece from August 23 1884 the Nevada State Journal laments the plight of Civil War veterans in government homes at Togus Dayton and Milwaukee. It condemns poor care high costs and alleged mismanagement urging the Grand Army of the Republic to press for justice and adequate support for maimed and needy veterans. It notes flagship figures like 380 dollars monthly per man and calls for congressional scrutiny and humane treatment.
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Lincoln
Union
South
North
Lee
Togus
Dayton
Ohio
Milwaukee
Wis
Congress
Grand Army of the Republic
Republican Party
Milwaukee Homes
Budget of Bribery and Politics in Sierra County
A letter questions high officer salaries versus campaign spending to win office. It argues spending nearly half a prospective salary is justified by public demand and mocks abstaining from spending as false humility. It asserts voters push candidates to spend, predicting corruption and self-enrichment if funds are recouped.
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Sierra County
Inconsistent Newspapers Across Campaigns and Times
The piece notes how major papers flip positions on candidates over years, praising Blaine in the past while opposing him today. It argues such changes reveal no real argument and that elections keep the public in constant political whirl, warping judgments and centering on the man rather than the editor.
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Blaine
Lis
Exhumation of Kislingbury sheds light on Greely survivors
A historical note argues the exhumation of Lieutenant Kislingbury supports the idea that Greely expedition survivors faced dire choices to survive. It urges caution against sensational trials and suggests the Collins family’ s actions in the DeLong case show the danger of public scandal. The piece also discusses Vanderbilt’s rumored $50 million loss and the unstable nature of stock wealth.
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Kislingbury
Greely
Collins
DeLong
Jeannette
Cleveland Banking on Luck Amid Political Upheaval
The piece discusses Cleveland's wealth, a supposed 25 percent decline, and Maud 8. It notes proposed withdrawals from the Democratic ticket, Hewitt's involvement, and the Buffalo scandal. It analyzes Iowa electoral strategies, Greenbacker and prohibition votes, and reactions to charges against Cleveland and the Buffalo Telegraph editor facing a self appointed inquiry.
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Buffalo Telegraph
Cleveland
Morey letter forgery exposed by Davenport synopsis
John S Davenport publishes full details of the Morey letter forgery with a brief synopsis. The exposure reiterates known facts about the forgery and the participants. The telegraphed summary omits the National Democratic Committee and Chairman Barnum’s involvement. The forthcoming book is expected to reveal disclosures unpalatable to the Democracy.
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Morey
John S. Davenport
National Democratic Committee
Barnum
Political feud ends San Francisco Registrar tenure
Governor Johnson is ousted as Registrar of Voters in San Francisco amid factional strife within the Democratic party. Johnson aligned with the railroad wing while Governor Stoneman is backed by extremists from the Stockton Convention. The bitter war shows no sign of easing and will likely inflame tensions further. The Keely motor subplot questions repeated public demonstrations and stock assessments.
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Johnson
Registrar of Voters
San Francisco
Stoneman
Stockton
Republican tactics alleged to sway West Virginia vote
The Sand's Washington special accuses Republicans of colonizing black voters in West Virginia by the carload to aid Blaine. A prominent Democrat claims GOP managers bribe and corrupt voters while anti Elkins sentiment runs high, predicting a hard fight for Democrats who must spend heavily to win the state.
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Sand
Washington
West Virginia
Blaine
Elkins
Indiana Gamble Highlighted by Party Leaders
Democratic papers accuse Chairman Jones of the Republican National Committee of framing Indiana’s support as a mere financial proposition. The Democratic organs voice concern over GOP strategy and its implications for the party’s national campaign efforts.
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Jones
Republican National Committee
Indiana
Indiana Democrats Ready to Trade Votes over Charge
The text asserts there are enough Demo crates in Indiana willing to sell votes to alter the state's result and claims the Democrats are prepared to trade.
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Indiana
Cleveland Letter Under Revision by Tilden Group
The acceptance letter now rests with Mr. Tilden who will revise and rewrite paragraphs. It is a joint effort by Manning, Smith, Weed and Tilden. After completion Cleveland will read and sign, a delay causing exasperation to Ben Butler.
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Cleveland
Mr. Tilden
Manning
Smith
Weed
Tilden
Ben Butler
Rumors of War Stir California Markets for Products
Rumors of a probable war between France and China stir California neighbors toward a lively market for their products. Amid talk of blood and carnage, successful contractors remain optimistic about demand and opportunities.
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France
China
California
Delegates Named For Republican County Convention
The representative businessmen and taxpayers should be selected as delegates to the Republican County Convention to participate in the party gathering and casting votes on platform and leadership.
Senator Cameron Not Seeking Re election
Pennsylvania senator Cameron will not run again for office. Question arises about Cleveland's letter of acceptance and its whereabouts.
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Cameron
Pennsylvania
Butler and Cleveland Clash in 1872 Style Debate
The Sun profiles Benjamin Butler as the reform candidate who could purge past Republican squandering and knavery. It argues Butler would outpace Cleveland in real reform, urges voters to back Butler to oppose Cleveland’s nomination, and claims defeat with Butler would benefit the party more than victory with Cleveland or Greeley.
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Sun
Washington
Butler
Congress
Arthur
Cleveland
Benjamin FP
Greeley
Sensible Talk on California Mines and Money Demands
The San Francisco Bulletin notes the persistent cry for funds to develop coastal mines. It warns of stock gambling harms yet urges not to abandon mining, citing California mines adding about 1.2 billion dollars to world gold since 1818 and noting ongoing benefits.
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San Francisco Bulletin
California
Claims of Ex Union Soldiers Amid Budget Discontent
Ex Union soldiers complain about how they were treated by Randall chairing the House Appropriations Committee. Several small claims for ration commutations total around four thousand dollars. Randall says the claims are valid and should be paid but cannot be included this year as it would swell Congress spending. He promises resolution at the next session.
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Randall
House Committee On Appropriations
Duso
Congress
Treasury
Campaign in Maine Narrows to 8000 Majority Target
The Sun's Augusta special reports Maine Republicans have nearly finished their canvass. They aim for an 8000 vote majority, or more than 10,000 if possible. Democrats expect about 6000 and will try to reduce the Republican edge. Blaine plans to stay through the campaign and finish the second volume of his book by snowfall.
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Iowa
Blaine
Cleveland
Butler
House of Representatives
Atl
the Sun
Augusta
Maine
Ogden and the Saints in Utah Folklore and Politics
In Ogden Utah August 13 1884 a letter from Zion laments killings of missing elders in Tennessee and critiques the Democratic party while arguing for separation of church and state in local government. It describes Ogden’s climate landscape and growth, notes sluggish business, and attacks church influence on city politics and police. The writer mocks Beecher and GOP statements and satirically contemplates political change.
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Ocpes Ciry
Utah
Eorror Jovawat
Zion
Tennessee
Congress
New York
United States of America
H. Ward Beecher
Grover
Beecher
Jack
Maginnis
Ogden
Ogden City
Grand Wasatch Range
Great Salt Lake
Salt Lake City
Utah Politics and Mormon Influence in Presidential Factionalism
A reader notes Utah hosts two political parties the Liberal non Mormons and the Mormon aligned People's, arguing polygamy shapes party control and polling at elections. The piece names Blaine and Cleveland as national choices, mentions Nevadans relocating to Utah, and reports local hotel management changes in Eureka with positive expectations for stable service.
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Utah
Liberal
People’s
Blaine
Cleveland
John P. Jones
Senate of
United States
Nevada
H. A. Clanaon
Depot
Lambert Mollinelli
Eureka
Chapman
Tragic Sequel of a Louis Sensation
In St Louis on August 15 Russell H Tevis shot himself after threatening his wife and child following a heated dispute at their home. Iglehart’s earlier conflict with Tevis’s wife was cited in the past, and Tevis’s act ended with his death from a self-inflicted pistol shot while his wife endured shock and hysteria.
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St. Louis
Russell H. Tevis
Frank J. Iglehart
St. Louis Avenue
Tevis
General Reese
United States Army
Young Iglehart
Chig@go
Price to Re sign As Indian Commissioner amid rumors
Rumors say Indian Commissioner Price offered his resignation to Secretary Teller before heading west. Believed reasons include his wife’s health and opposition to moving the Indian bureau headquarters. Price, a former congressman and Indian Affairs Committee member, joined under Garfield and is noted for a satisfactory tenure.
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Price
Teller
West
Washington
Indian Bureau
Interior Department
Congress
Society of Friends
Garfield
Blaine Libel Case Expected To Proceed In Absentia
The Augusta Maine special reports Blaine knew months ago the charge would be brought and neither he nor his wife were surprised. His personal presence may not be needed in preliminary stages as testimony can be taken locally, with the case pressed as relentlessly as if the plaintiff appeared in person.
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San
Augusta
Blaine
Indianapolis
Republicans aim to gain forty seats for Speaker control
The passage argues that a gain of forty Congressmen will empower Republicans to elect the next Speaker and control the House. It urges President Blaine to have a Congress aligned with his views and calls on Republicans to exert their best effort to secure a Republican majority.
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House of Representatives
Blaine
Congress
Long exposure claims Hadley forged Morey letter in 1880s
New York report outlines John I Davenport's 150 page expose detailing Henry H. Hadley as the forger behind the Morey letter. It presents facsimiles, handwriting patterns, and manuscript provenance, linking Hadley to the fraud and to various political intrigues and forgeries surrounding the Garfield era.
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New Yonk
United States
John I. Davenport
Documenta
Henry H. Hadley
Davenport
Hancock Republican Association
Hadley
Garfield
J. W. Goodall
H. L. Morey
Troth
Goodall
Charles A. Dana
New York Sun
Dana
Lindsley
Morey
O’brien
Philip
Sing Sing
Cutter
New Jemey
Williams
Wisconsin
Phelps
Kansas
Luttrell
California
Henry George
House Committee On
House
American Political Alliance claims 475000 members
Boston August 14 Captain Ellsworth, head of the American Political Alliance, says membership exceeds 475,000. He names General Grant as a possible presidential candidate and General Fremont as VP nominee. The alliance endorses Know Nothing beliefs and favors American-only rule. The group formed in 1873 and influenced 1876 Hayes support.
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Boston
Ellsworth
The
American Political Alliance
Grant
Aa Ite
Fremont
Edlworth
America
Hayes
Panera
Maryland
Florida
Virgins
Virginia
Maine Greenbacker backs Blaine leader in civil life claim
Solon Chase, noted Maine Greenbacker, endorses Blaine as a non lawyer presidential candidate. He praises Blaine as a great American commoner and ally of wealth producers, predicting his safe policy for the nation.
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Solon Chase
Maine
Blaine
United States
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