Name and character in American political mudslinging
The Nevada State Journal condemns mudslinging in US politics, cites Washington Jackson Lincoln Grant Garfield and Beecher, notes forgery, falsehoods, and personal attacks across history. It argues a nominee must win broad delegate support at a national convention to deserve the presidency.
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Washington
Garfield
Marshall
Treasury
United States
Jackson
Abraham Lincoln
Grant
Beecher
Democratic Party
Last Democratic National Convention Ballot Totals
The Cincinnati convention of June 23 1880 saw first ballot votes for Hancock 171 Bayard 159 Field 65 Morrison 64 Hendricks 5034 Thurman 6814 Payne 81 Tilden 37 out of 738 delegates 554 needed. Second ballot Hancock 320 Bayard 113 Field 165 Hendricks 31 Thurman 50 Tilden 6 Randall 12534 English 19. after state shifts final tally Hancock 705 Bayard 2 Hendricks 30. First ballot at 5 pm on day two, second ballot next morning.
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Cincinnati
Hancock
Bayard
Field
Morrison
Hendricks
Thurman
Payne
Tilden
Randall
English
Democratic National Convention Delegates and Voting Rules
The Democratic National Convention in Chicago has 802 delegates from 38 states. Under two thirds rules 695 votes could nominate, or 401 under the majority rule. Territorial delegates bring total votes to 820 with 547 needed for two thirds and 411 for the majority to elect.
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Chicago
Watterson Tariff Plank Fore shadowed in Dispatches
A quip foresees Watterson’s tariff stance in dispatches with a joke about taking the buzzard and turkey. The note hints at a friendly compromise with the Randallites amid partisan maneuvering.
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Watterson
Randallites
Stubbs Hinted for Assistant General Manager Role
Rumor cites J. OC Stubbs Traffic Manager of the Central and Southern Pacific Railroad as slated for promotion upon returning from the East. The note, though unconfirmed, links his extensive rail experience to higher executive duties.
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J. OC. Stubbs
Central and Southern Pacific Railroad System
East
TILDERW MALAPY
Inasmuch as Mr. Tilden has retired from politics it would seem to be about time the contradictory reports concerning the state of his health should cease. Yesterday's dispatches contain two accounts, one brisk and active, the other a galvanized corpse. the truth remains elusive and worthy of medical inquiry. It is hoped that after the Chicago Convention adjourns his condition will improve and the malady will leave him.
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Tilden
Blackstone
Sacramento
Chicago
Butler's Mistake In Democratic Nomination Bid
The report that Butler would back the Democratic ticket regardless of nominees sparked disbelief among Greenbackers and Labor Reformers who called it a lie. He is accused of seeking the Democratic nomination by aligning with the party, prompting questions about his stance toward other outsider factions and whether he can deliver support if not nominated.
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Butler
Greenbackers
Hon A A Sargent returns to Germany campaign tone
Hon A A Sargent ex-Minister of Germany arrived in New York yesterday and will be heard from in the impending campaign. John R Bradley, son of the ex-Governor and a leading Elko county figure, profiles as a candidate for the Long Term Commissionership of Elko, pending Democratic County Convention.
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A. A. Sargent
Germany
New York
John R. Bradley
Elko County
Elko
Northern Democrats urged to scratch for 48 more votes
A Democratic exchange argues the solid South would yield 153 restoral votes, leaving the North to secure 48. It warns that a South‑led presidency would force cabinet choices, Senate domination, and massive Southern influence, urging Northern Democrats to rethink their ticket.
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Senate
Butler’s Possible Democratic Bid For President Emerges
The piece argues Benjamin F. Butler may secure the Democratic nomination and run against Blaine. It notes his Civil War service, governance ability, and moral standing, comparing him to Payne Hoadly and Cleveland, and suggests Greenback and Workingmen backing plus Democratic endorsement could trigger a lively campaign. Butler is portrayed as resilient and combative, “a comin’ and a comin’.”
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Benjamin F. Butler
Benjamin
Payne
Hoadly
Cleveland
Ben
Greenbackers
Blaine
Picayune
Political battle over Civil War service records
The piece contrasts Democrat and Republican views on wartime service. It accuses Democratic leaders of avoiding military duty while aiding the Confederacy and notes skepticism about Cleveland, Flower, Randall, and Butler. The author highlights Bayard as the era’s most conspicuous figure at the Delaware fence.
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Blaine
Lincoln
Congress
Butler
Cleveland
Flower
Sam Randall
Bayard
Delaware
Nevada Delegation Backs Field at Chicago Convention
Dispatches report the Nevada delegation chair announcing support for Field at Chicago. They oppose their constituents and would have opposed Field at Austin. Across the Coast Thurman is the strongest Democratic name, with two thirds of Coast Democrats favoring him over Field.
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Nevada
Chicago
Field
Austin
California
Coast
Thurman
Tilden
President signs Chinese Restriction bill disappoints Democrats
The President has signed the amended Chinese Restriction bill, disappointing Democrats who hoped he would veto it to keep the Chinese question alive in the campaign. The piece mocks Democratic orators on the Pacific Coast and notes Governor Hubbard of Texas as temporary Chairman of the Democratic Convention, with Lynch and any colored Democrat not in contention.
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Jan Issus
Pacific
Richards
Hubbard
Texas
Lynch
Mississippi
Republicans Ready for Duty as Blaine Logan Inspire
Republicans enter the year inspired by Blaine and Logan the call to duty and desire for action. The rhetoric fires party members and heightens anticipation of political contests this season.
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Blaine
Logan
Appointment of Kassen Triggers Berlin Accession Scene
The naming of Kassen as minister to Germany sparked a notable confrontation in Berlin as officials react to the appointment. The event signals shifts in diplomatic posture and potential realignments among key ministries.
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Kassen
Germany
Berlin
Exit Minister Nargent on Kasson Berlin appointment
The Herald quotes Sargent praising Kasson for the Berlin post while warning the new minister must tolerate sensitive German policy. He criticizes government timeliness and notes American unprotected status amid cautious powers. He backs the Republican ticket and Blaine as California’s first choice, condemning intra party splits.
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Nargent
the Herald
Sargent
Kasson
Berlin
Germany
Bismarck
Tribune
Blaine
California
Republican Party
Joint commission to study uniting four federal bureaus
A Monday appointment created a three Senators and three Representatives commission to sit during recess and consider merging the Coast Geodetic and Hydrographic and Geological Surveys, and the Signal Corps or Weather Bureau under a single supervising head. The aim is greater economy and efficiency through centralized supervision, with a plan to be reported next session.
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Coast, Geodetic and Hydrographic and Geological Surveya
Signal Corps
Weather Bureau
Ohio Democrats push civil service reform plank
The seventh Ohio Democratic plank targets civil service reform and accuses Republicans of breaking pledges. It calls for an overhaul of the Executive Administration to achieve true reform, implying a purge of current officeholders and likening reform to turning the rascals out.
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Ohio Democratic
Ohio
Pendleton
Blaine Picked for State Department in Harper’s 1881 Forecast
Harper's Weekly notes Blaine as dynamic, with a large following, predicting favorable reception as Secretary of State. The piece sees the administration starting with a strong manifesto and a Cabinet free of public party objections, inviting broad support from Blaine’s faction and allies.
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Harper's Weekly
Blaine
State Department
Friends
Blaine Letter of Acceptance Foreseen After Convention
The letter will appear immediately after the Democratic convention and align wholly with the Republican platform. It is described as one of the ablest papers of its kind, likely to stiffen independents and bolster Blaine supporters, with the foreign question to be treated at length.
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Blaine
Democratic papers switch to Blaine Logan support
The Democrats crow over independent papers turning to Blaine. The Philadelphia Times Abend Post Irish World Utica Star Troy Inquirer, once strongly Democratic, now back Blaine and Logan, a partial list only.
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Blaine
Roland
Philadelphia Times
Abend Post
N. Y
The
Irish World
Utica Star
Troy Inquirer
Logan
Pacific Coast delegation plan fails at Chicago
A Washington dispatch reports California tried to unite California Nevada and Oregon into a Pacific Coast delegation at Chicago but the effort collapsed. Oregon and Nevada refused to join anti Field forces while Nevada objected to the plan. Nevada and California factions align with Field or Thurman.
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Washington
California
Chicago
Nevada
Oregon
Field
Thurman
Senator Jones to Sell Unsold Santa Monica Lands
The Times reports Senator J. P. Jones will visit Los Angeles next month and plans to place on the market his remaining Santa Monica properties.
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the Times
J. P. Jones
Los Angeles
Santa Monica
Cleveland Nears Democratic Nomination Despite New York Hurdle
John Kelly asserts he cannot carry New York while Cleveland appears almost certain to secure the Democratic nomination. The statement underscores the tension within the party over regional support and the path to the nomination.
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Cleveland
John Kelly
New York
Blaine and Logan Expected to Sweep Washoe County
Voters in Washoe County are forecast to give Blaine and Logan a 250 vote majority this fall. Supporters anticipate a clean sweep of the Republican county ticket as names associated with victory rally local enthusiasm.
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Blaine
Logan
Washoe County
Adjournment of the Forty-eighth Congress
The first session of the Fortyeighth Congress adjourned at 3 o clock Monday afternoon. Senator Edmunds delivered remarks praising constitutional governance and the people. The present sitting session stands adjourned without date as the Vice President closed farewell remarks and chambers emptied.
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Forty-eighth Congress
Mr. Edmunds
Benatey
Republic
Senate
Unanimous consent blocks public building bill failure
Mr Budd sought unanimous consent in the house to take up the Senate passed Sacramento public building bill. Brewer of New York objected, blocking passage and losing the chance to move it this session. Cassidy Carson City public building bill would have passed with a quorum. Guenther’s no quorum point caused a deadlock until final adjournment.
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Mr. Budd
House
Senate
Sacramento
Cal
Brewer
New York
Cassidy
Carson City
Guenther
Blaine Seen as Likely Next President by Post Reporter
A Post representative quotes Col. Fred T. Grock on James G Blaine. He praises Blaine as a refined gentleman and predicts nationwide support, noting Blaine as the public’s first choice and the Independents’ opposition fading. The interview cites Augusta delegates and business leaders favorable to Blaine, with expectations of a Republican victory and strong foreign policy.
New Counterfeit Noted in West by Treasury Scouts
The secret advice division reports a new counterfeit from 1880 series, printed from a wood cut and likely to fool ordinary money judges. It is a quarter inch shorter, uses two thin layered paper with silk lines, and fibre between. On the back the phrase all is omitted and when so reads as one word. Numerous other defects will reveal the fraud to paper money experts.
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Treasury Department
G. W. Scofield
James Gilfillan
Revenue Agents Discharged Under Budget Reduction
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue orders the discharge of ten agents following a legislative bill. Named are H. J. McKusick of California, John Young of Tennessee, John M. Burns of Kentucky, J. B. McCoy of Wisconsin, James A. Ray of Kentucky, C. B. Harrison of Tennessee, John M. Raum of Illinois, Jaspar Packard of Indiana, W. L. Hollister of Minnesota, A. M. Crane of California, and J. L. Trumbull of Indiana.
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Internal Revenue
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
H. J. McKusick
California
John Young
Tennessee
John M. Burns
Kentucky
J. B. McCoy
Wisconsin
James A. Ray
C. B. Harrison
John M. Raum
Illinois
Jaspar Packard
Indiana
W. L. Hollister
Minnesota
A. M. Crane
J. L. Trumbull
Lost More Than His Money and a Catholic Child
A renowned English speaker and devout Catholic married a wealthy Protestant woman. Their children would be raised in the Catholic faith, but the husband’s gambling losses forced him to seek support on the condition the son be educated in the Established Church. After repeated reverses, he lamented during a race meeting that no Catholic children would remain.
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Spoksman
Harper's Weekly A Political Shift and Irish Catholic Backlash
The Des Moines Register argues Harper's Weekly removal benefits the Republican party by removing a long-time Irish Catholic insult. It contends Nast's caricatures harmed Irish migrants and Catholics, fueling Democratic shifts in New York and among Irish voters. The paper sees the exit as a gain for Republicans and a motive for Irish alignment with the GOP.
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Harper's Weekly
Republican Party
Nast
Trelands
America
New York City
Democratic Party
Harper’s Weekly
Des Moines Register
Stockton Democrats Debate Salute Refund Promise
Prominent Stockton Democrats planned a subscription to fund a victory salute for the Presidential nomination. They will not fire the salute and will refund the money if Stephen J. Field is nominated.
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Stockton
Stephen J. Field
Kate Castetox Sxrmep Dows House Purchase Notice
Mr and Mrs Harry Phillips have purchased a house and lot in East Oakland and will reside there permanently Mrs Phillips uses the stage name Kate Castleton.
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Kate Castetox Sxrmep Dows
Harry Phillips
East
Oakland
Phillips
Kate Castleton
Kaszon Named to Succeed Sargent at Berlin
The appointment of Kaszon to succeed Sargent at Berlin is a sensible step. He has diplomatic service in Vienna, speaks German, is known to Berlin officials, and is acceptable to German authorities. His transfer moves Francis from Portugal to Austria and prompts other promotions.
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Kaszon
Sargent
Berlin
Vienna
Francis
Portugal
Austria
F. Chronicle
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Sievapi Theater
Roy the the Charming
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L.D. Folsom
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Ete Reno
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James Burke
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