Federation of colonies destined to become independent warned
A 1884 State Journal column argues for a federation of English colonies as a path to unity but concludes colonies will likely seek independence rather to remain tied to Britain. It notes Canada Australia India South Africa and Ireland as key examples of growing national identities and strains on the imperial system.
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Colonial Federation Society of
England
Britain
London
Canada
Pacific
Australia
American
India
Queen Victoria
Ireland
Spain
United States
War Declared Amid China France Conflict Rumors
The notice reports that war is effectively declared between France and China with bombardments likely and public sentiment leaning toward China. It discusses the Langson incident, indemnity disputes, and varied press views from London and China, including Shanghai Mercury’s suggestion of French control of Shanghai’s customs houses under European consent.
Chinese Press Attacks and Foreign Interest in War
The Overland Mail notes Chinese vessels cannot withstand French ironclads and light boats would retreat upriver if war breaks out. North China Daily News denounces the Chinese Government as insane and contends its time to be put in its place has returned. Pekin reports ministers face contempt, while trade with Hongkong and Shanghai is not deemed at risk.
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Overland Mail
North China Daily News
Pekin
Wheat Outlook Reflects Independent Farmers Holding Crop
The Wheat Outlook notes many California farmers have sold little from the current crop. independence prompts holding out for higher prices, with bids around 142 to 150 per cental rejected. It projects broad US wheat acreage near 40 million, with yield ranges and annual flour and wheat shipments, predicting 509 to 525 million bushels for 1884 and larger shipments for the current year.
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California
Bulletin
United States
Elected Washoe Republicans prepare for county convention
Washoe County Republicans held their Saturday delegate election with representative men chosen from precincts. The Reno county convention meets next Saturday amid strong candidate interest and a push for fitness and integrity over mere ambition. Delegates face pressure from politicians and buzzers, but are expected to stay committed to duty and prudent picks.
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Washoe County
Reno
Campaign uniform extravagance stuns San Francisco voters
The Chron icle interviews reveal about 39,000 uniforms to be made next month for political clubs at an aggregate $100,000. Uniforms shift to full suits in vivid colors costing up to 750 each, with Dirigo Club spending $1,000 and silk banners priced 50 to 200. The trend reduces party whisky spending.
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San Francisco
The
Chronicle
Furly
Dirigo Club
Blaine Fifty
San Jose
Garfield
Cleveland Lancers
Campaign pomp and tariff issues in Cleveland support
The piece argues campaign extravagance boosts political turnout and enthusiasm, noting Congressman Cassidy reportedly backs Cleveland on the protection issue. It cites an anecdote about John Randolph to question who truly holds the stakes and questions Cassidy’s tariff stance and final alignment with Cleveland’s policy.
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Cassidy
Cleveland
John Randolph
Roanoke
Randolph
Sylvester
Independent guest from Boston stirs San Francisco over Blaine
Captain John Day, a Boston guest, explains Democratic milk in his Independent cocoanut. He recalls opposing Blaine in Massachusetts since 1876 while a Boston Custom House delegate, losing his post a month after not voting with managers. He brands many Independents as soreheads.
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San Francisco
Boston
John Day
Blaine
Massachusetts
Custom House
Judge Curtis backs Blaine in New Jersey letter
Judge George M. Curtis, a well known New York orator, replies to a Cleveland invitation dated August 10, 1884. He states he is voting for Blaine and criticizes Democrats for nominating monopolists and neglecting capable statesmen. The note ends with a brief signature and praise of brains over mediocrity.
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George M. Curtis
New York
Cleveland
John H. Ladd
Democratic State Committee
New Jersey
Blaine
Grerce M. Curts
Belmont Courier’s Andrew Mante Seeks State Senate Nomination
Andrew Mante of the Belmont Courier plans to run for State Senator at Nye County Republican Convention. Former Carson resident, experienced printer and editor, with many supporters eager for his election and future meetings across the state.
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Andrew Mante
Belmont Courier
Nye County
Delegates Named for Reno Republican County Convention
The Reno Journal notes businessmen and taxpayers named as delegates while the Times-Review derides the toiling men. The article confirms many locally elected delegates will represent Reno Republicans at the county convention.
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Reno Journal
Times-Review
Reno
Baby Given Hendricks Gold Cup Name
The gold cup is given to a baby named after Thomas A. Hendricks. The name may please parents but will burden the child with a lifelong association. Calling him Thomas A. Hendricks Back could hinder him in life and draw sympathy for the boy.
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Thomas A. Hendricks
Hendricks Letter Echoes English Laborer's Farewell
A historical note recalls a laborer sentenced to imprisonment who, facing the judges, resigned with the remark that he would go but doubted he would like it. The scene underscores themes of justice and endurance in the era.
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Hendricks
Governor term and salary details under 1874 amendment
The New York Governor’s term was fixed at three years by a 1874 constitutional amendment. Gov. Cleveland’s term expires January 1, 1886. The salary is ten thousand dollars, equal to Pennsylvania’s governor.
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State of
New York
Cleveland
Pennsylvania
Judge Hawley Seen Likely for Supreme Judge Nomination
The Carson Index predicts Judge Hawley will be nominated by acclama tion by the Republicans for Supreme Judge. He is deemed an honor to the bench and a credit to the state.
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Carson Index
Hawley
Supreme Judge
Dakota pasture flourishes amid tough bad lands
The bad lands of Dakota west of the Missouri River prove to be fine cattle pasture with ample shelter. Losses are minimal, not exceeding two percent for all causes to date.
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Dakota
Missouri River
Butler signals terms for withdrawal amid Democrat inquiry
A Boston special reports Butler responding to a Democrat by saying withdrawal hinges on Cleveland stepping aside, Thurman nominated, and the naming of opponents stopped. The remark frames a political maneuver within ongoing party discussions.
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Boston
Butler
Cleveland
Thurman
Blaine vows aggressive move in libel case
Blaine presses to push the Indiana libel suit against the Indianapolis Sentinel toward trial without delays. He plans to testify in Indianapolis and aims to deliver electrifying speeches to rally Hoosier support, with Logan expected in Indiana to bolster the campaign.
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Blaine
Indiana
Indianapolis Sentinel
Indianapolis
New York
Ohio
Hendricks
Logan's Triumphal Tour Through Michigan Cities
General Logan toured Michigan City and other cities August 22 amid cheers from veterans and residents. Crowds gathered at Kalamazoo Lawton Decatur Dowagiac Niles Buchanan and allied stops. Logan praised Indiana pride and urged continued effort to advance the Republic. He was greeted by officials including R A Alger and Chicago general Torrence. Logan heads to Pullman tomorrow to meet Chicago committee before Saturday reception.
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Michican City
Ind
General Logan
Michigan
Kalamazoo
Lawton
Decatur
Dowagiac
Niles
Buchanan
Here
M. G. Sherman
Indiana
Logan
Torrence
Chicago
Butler Denies Monopoly Claims and Talks Campaign
Butler arrived at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York and spoke with a correspondent. He defended himself against monopolist charges in hunting gear, dismissed rumors of GOP funds for an independent bid, and predicted Cleveland will win more states but fewer electoral votes than Blaine, suggesting a possible no clear winner.
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New York
Butler
Fifth Avenue Hotel
F. B. Thurber
Cleveland
Independent Press
Chandler
National Republican Committee
Blaine
Ohio Prohibitionists polling modest in presidential year
Judge Lawrence, a Washington expert on Ohio politics, told the Bulletin that Prohibitionists in Ohio would win about 6,000 votes in November, typical for a presidential year. He predicts a 20,000 Republican margin in October and Blaine carrying Ohio by 30,000 in November. He notes Converse’s renomination defeat hurts Democrats, wiring wool tariff opposition to Republican gains through wool-growers.
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Lawrence
Ohio
Washington
Bulletin
Blaine
Converse
Why Cleveland should resign canvassing religious calls
The Sun features a religious conscience plea urging Grover Cleveland to withdraw as presidential candidate. It highlights quotes from Catholic and Protestant outlets including Congregationalist, Catholic Universe, St Marys Institute Journal, Christian Union, Zion's Herald, and Morning Star, all urging retirement amid calls from multiple papers.
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the Sun
Cleveland
Buffalo Telegraph
Ball
Gov. Cleveland
Catholic Universe
Cleveland and Chicago Advance
St. Mary’s Institute Journal
Christian, Union
Zion's Herald
The
Morning Star
Leprosy Rumors Sweep Jersey City
Intense excitement follows reports of multiple leprosy cases among Celestial laundry workers in Jersey City and Hoboken. County officials urge caution until specific complaints are filed while Dr H H Cahill claims early leprosy cases among Chinese in basement quarters, noting quarantine in San Francisco as precedent.
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Jersey City
H. H. Cahill
Hoboken
San Francisco
War News Sketches From August Fronts
Dispatches report French ships forbidden from harbor access and fortifications rising at Toker roadstead. French residents depart Honckone as 2000 troops from Tonquin near. A Times dispatch notes hostilities may start at 2 pm. Ironclads to reinforce Russian fleet in Chinese waters. Albany Journal cites large Butler vote in New York with Tammany influence.
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Foo Cuow
Honckone
Tonquin
Lonpox
Times
St. Peterssona
Tariff debate to be covered in North American Review
The North American Review will feature a thorough tariff discussion with free trade arguments in the September issue and protective views in October. The issue will include contributions from leading writers on both sides.
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North American Review
Stephens Declines Run for Congress This Fall
Elko Free Press reports Hon. J. A. Stephens will not seek reelection as Congressman this fall. No further details given.
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J. A. Stephens
Elko Free Press
Elector Edward F. McDonald Declines Bond for Butler
Edward F. McDonald a Democratic Presidential Elector from the Jersey City district declines. He states he is for Butler, signaling a shift in local party support and potential implications for the presidential slate.
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Edward F. McDonald
Jersey City
Butler
Courier-Journal predicts GOP win in West Virginia and North Carolina
The Louisville Courier-Journal signals a Republican sweep by conceding West Virginia and North Carolina to the GOP. The editorial stance suggests shifting political power as election results loom.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
West Virginia
North Carolina
New York Independent Renounces Cleveland After Twining Report
The New York Independent abandons Cleveland after Dr. Twining’s investigation. It repudiates the idea of shielding a public figure’s private life, noting the conference shift and sickening disclosures. The paper says it will not support or advise readers to back Cleveland or join any related movement.
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New York Independent
Cleveland
Twining
Independent
The
Excommunication Debate Over Lectures and Minstrel Shows
The Salt Lake Herald questions Maguire's excommunication for inviting Bob Ingersoll and argues the morality of opening theaters for Madam Rentz minstrel acts or other touring dramatic companies. It suggests if hiring an infidel is a sin, harsher judgment might apply to such entertainment, noting longer history of controversial performances on the western circuit.
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The
Salt Lake Herald
Maguire
Walker Opera House
Bob Ingersoll
Madam Rentz
Bob
Sargent Backs Blaine in California Speech and Bill Support
Hon A A Sargent ex minister to Berlin praises Blaine and Logan in California. He cites Blaine visiting Chinatown and pledging to aid Californians against incumbents. He notes Blaine and Thurman backed the Ten Passenger bill, Thurman shown as liberal Democrat supporting its passage.
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A. A. Sargent
Berlin
Blaine
Logan
California
Chinatown
Webb Davie and Gitchell prospect Lassen county scheme
The Susanville Advocate reports John L. Davie and Fred Gitchell of San Francisco, connected with the Eagle Lake enterprise, visiting Lassen county this week to discuss prospects. No definite plan yet, but work will begin soon. Gitchell notes high satisfaction with the scheme and says Lassen county’s future prospects are excellent.
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Susanville
John L. Davie
Fred Gitchell
San Francisco
Eagle Lake
Gitchell
Lassen County
Sumner Nominated by Acclamation for Second District
The San Francisco Report notes Sumner will be nominated by acclamation for Congress in the Second District, defeating Budd after Breckenridge and others withdrew at the Democratic Convention in Stockton meeting Tuesday next.
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San Francisco
Chas. A. Sumner
Budd
Stockton
Breckenridge
Sumner
Halstead predicts Blaine win at political fork in road
Murat Halstead told a New York interviewer that Blaine will be elected and this campaign will decide the next presidency and which party will control the government for the next twenty years. He spoke of a decisive fork in the political question shaping long term party power.
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Murat Halstead
New York
Blaine
Ballot Test Shows Blaine Victory Among NYC Car Crews
A ballot was placed on a leading New York line to gauge conductors and drivers sentiment. The count yielded 890 votes for Blaine, 100 for Cleveland, and 34 for Butler, reflecting worker preference.
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New York
Blaine
Cleveland
Butler
So Cumberland Society Reunion Slated at Rochester
The 16th annual reunion of the Society of the Army of the Cumberland, led by President Lieut. Gen. Sheridan, is set for Rochester New York on September 17 and 18 during Chicamauga week.
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the Society of the Army of the Cumberland
Artist criticizes Grover Cleveland’s presidential head
An artist comments that Grover Cleveland’s head is not a good presidential head noting it is too broad below and behind the ears and too narrow at the top.
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Grover Cleveland
Free trade cited as opening 55 million nation to English ravages
The Catholic Herald argues free trade would open a 55 million country to English exploitation and links this to a surge of American Irish voters shifting to the Republican Party. It frames economic fears as driving political realignment, noting Irish voters’ growing alignment with Republican candidates.
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Catholic Herald
England
Two Greatest Lawyers Review Mulligan Letters
The New York Mail and Express cites judges J B Black and M H Carpenter as exonerating James Blaine from irrelevancy to the Mulligan letters and urges Blaine to resist any demand for surrender. The column also notes Nevada politics with talk of Dempsey or Densing planning a senate bid, aided by Matt Canavan, and criticizes non resident candidates and the use of dummies.
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New York Mail and Express
Mulligan
J. 8. Black
Grant
Matt. H. Carpenter
Blaine
James G. Blaine
Warren Fisher, Jr
James Mulligan
Riggs House
Washington
Judiciary Committees
House of Representatives
House
M. H. Contextrs
Brack
Matt Canavan
Democratic State Central Committee
Canavan
Jewett Adams
U. S. Senate
Nevada
Dispatches on Mormon murders and Mississippi railways
Governor Murray urges punishment for those involved in the murder of Mormon missionaries in Tennessee while condemning lawlessness. Jeff Davis attends the Mississippi convention, praising Mississippians and debt repayment. Rail mileage rankings list Illinois, Ohio, New York, and others. California concert promoter Matt Taylor, recently in Red Bluff, is suspected of suicide after a farewell letter and chloroform purchase amid blues.
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Tennessee
Congress
H. Meagay
Raei
Mississippi
Jeff Davis
Mexico
Sone
Matt Taylor
California
Red Bluff
Massachusetts leads states in passenger traffic report
Missachusetts tops states with 53 million travelers last year, followed by Pennsylvania 50 million and New York 44 million excluding New York City elevated roads. Minors ranks fourth with 25 million, New Jersey fifth and Ohio sixth. The Carson Appeal argues no Republican can match Woodburh's poll numbers for Congress.
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Tuinoin
Ohio
New York
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Missouri
Wisconsin
Texas
Minnesota
Ilinois
Michigan
Missachusetts
New York City
New Jersey
Carson
Republican Party
Woodburh
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Nicolini
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Leprosy
Albany Journal
Gen. Butler
Tammany
the Mulligan Letters
Beore
Murray
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