A Defense of Cleveland in Rail Fares Debate
The Sacramento Record Union defends Cleveland's veto of the five cent fare bill, framing it as opposition to vested rights. It argues that New York law allows legislative control over charters and rates, contrasting with California precedent. The piece urges sparing Cleveland further defense and critiques railroad monopolies.
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Sacramento Record Union
Cleveland
New York
Tilden
Sage
Pacific Coast Railroad
Record Union
California
Central Pacific
English investor to build iron plant in Dayton Tennessee
Sir Titus Salt of Saltaire England has closed a contract to establish an iron plant in Dayton Tennessee at nearly one million pounds. The project includes blast furnaces and rail lines to the Tennessee River, opening up the region for traffic and settlement while boosting local employment and tax income. The note argues tariffs protect American industry by attracting foreign capital for development rather than flooding the market with imports.
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Sir Titus Salt
Saltaire
England
Dayton
Tenn
Sir Titus
Chattanooga
Cincinnati Southern Railroad
Tennessee
Titus
Bir
Sir Peters
Great Britain
Protectionists Call for Equal Trade and Development
The speaker urges free traders to bring capital, develop resources, establish manufactories, create jobs, pay taxes, and operate under same conditions, implying welcome for investment while criticizing excessive free trade and praising Sir Peter Salt.
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Sir Peter Salts
Alta Defends Cleveland Contends He Is Not a Monopoly Man
The Alta cites a Cleveland letter to claim he would restrain corporate power, while arguing his vetoes favored wealthy interests. It contends the governor protected stockholders over workers in railroads, cigarmakers, and child labor, accusing him of deceiving working people.
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Alta
Cleveland
New York
New York Elevated
Game Authority
Newpor
Long Branch
Bond of Union and English Sympathies for the South
The essay argues that English press and public favor toward the Democratic Party stems from long-standing ties with the South. It contends English aristocracy supported the Confederacy, financed bonds, and hosted Confederate plots, with English holders still optimistic the Union will not repay Confederate bonds.
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Republican Party
Democratic Party
South
North
Confederacy
England
Bondholders and Confederate bonds in English markets
The piece argues that English bond buyers see Democratic victories as influencing Confederate debt, noting London syndicates profited during Tilden and Hancock episodes. It cautions against expecting debt payment and warns English interest upon U.S. internal affairs is unfriendly to the nation, urging vigilance against foreign influence.
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England
Hancock
Democratic Party
South
London
Tilden
Gore
Cleveland
Evenly Divided Nation Shown by 19 States in 1880
A New York paper cites figures to show political split in 1880. Garfield led Hancock 4,442,950 to 4,442,023 in the popular vote with 319,443 others. Garfield had 214 electoral votes to Hancock 155. New York gave Garfield a 21,033 plurality and a 6,483 majority. without New York Garfield would have lost.
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United States
New York
Garfield
Hancock
Irish Voters Back Blaine Across the Nation
The Alta declares that countless Irish Americans will vote for Blaine, resisting manipulation by Chivs and defending home industries that employ them, asserting the Irish in aggregate will support Blaine nationwide.
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Alta
Blaine
Johnny Bull
McKenna-Nominated by Third Republican Convention
The Third Republican Congressional District Convention of California yesterday nominated Hon. Joseph McKenna of Solano county for Congress. He is described as an able man with legislative experience and an unassailable record. He campaigned in the old Third District before reapportionment when it was largely Democratic, hindered by party treachery in Humboldt county. The present district is strongly Republican and his election is deemed assured.
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California
Joseph McKenna
Solano County
Congress
Humboldt County
Independent Philadelphia Times backs Democratic Governor in Pennsylvania
The Philadelphia Times, though not a Republican paper, is an Independent outlet with Democratic leanings. It backed the Democratic ticket in the last two Pennsylvania elections and claims credit for helping elect the current Pennsylvania Governor.
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Philadelphia Times
Cleveland
the Times
Pennsylvania
Tarling Says Butler Accepts Anti-Monopoly Nomination
Elizabeth dispatch reports B. W. Tarling of Elizabeth New Jersey secretary of the National Committee of the Greenback party joined Gen Butler from Chicago to Buffalo. Tarling says Butler stated he accepted the National Anti-Monopoly nomination and would campaign on that basis, likely focusing in New York.
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Elizabeth
N.J
B. W. Tarling
Greenback Party
Gen. Butler
Chicago
Buffalo
Butler
Weaver
New York
Insurer Policy Payments Tied to Insanity Clause
Governor Cleveland pocketed an act requiring life insurers to pay policies on cases where the insured was insane at the time the act was committed, affecting crisis reports and personal liability.
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Cleveland
Beecher Stance Cited On Labor Wages Support
The article notes Henry Ward Beecher’s natural backing of Cleveland and his public declaration that laboring men should not earn more than a dollar per day, reflecting his stance on wages and political alignment.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Cleveland
Gentleman
Police orders issue arrest warrant for Mormon missionary
Vienna police have ordered the arrest of all Mormon missionaries found attempting to win converts. A warrant is out for Paul Hammer, a missionary from Nevada.
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Vienna
Paul Hammer
Nevada
Scrutiny of Sullivan bout fuels backlash against fixed contests
Eastern papers condemn the Sullivan exhibition and gymnasium mismanagement that kept paid observers from witnessing a fair fight between Cham p ion and Mitchel. They accuse promoters of prearranged outcomes, sham struggles, and profit from entrance money. Muldoon’s San Francisco fortune is cited as a warning, and Sullivan earns grudging public thanks for exposing excesses.
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Sullivan
Blackguard
Mitchel
Muldoon
San Francisco
John L. Sullivan
Piute Indians and army worms as winter food?
A circulated report claims Piute Indians are collecting and drying army worms for winter subsistence. The piece notes potential mutual benefit for government savings and pest control if true, citing a past Sacramento Valley outbreak where turkeys vanquished army worms.
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Sacramento Valley
Nevada
California
Blaine’s West Virginia Central Railroad Ties Scrutinized
Democratic papers cast suspicions on Blaine’s integrity over his railroad stake and coal land profits. The line was organized by Blaine and partners including ex-Senator Davis, Bayard, McPherson, Camden, Gordon, Governor White, General Sickles, Augustus Schell, and ex-Senator Baroum, all on its board. Davis aided Bayard at the Democratic Convention, Elkins aided Blaine at the Republican one. If any crookedness exists, Democrats must explain.
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Blaine
West Virginia Central and
Pittsburg
Davis
West Virginia
Bayard, McPherson
Camden
Gordon
White
Maryland
Daniel
Wallace Favored for Democratic National Committee Chair
The Washington Star reports strong sentiment backing ex Senator Wallace for DNC chair despite Governor Cleveland's preference for Manning of New York. Manning reportedly does not want the top job and will aid the campaign. Randall has blocked his own name but won’t oppose Wallace. In Chicago Randall received notable backing from Wallace, who is said to back his former ally for chair.
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Washington Star
Wallace
Natinal Democratic Committee
Cleveland
Manning
New York
Randall
Chicago
Rescue expedition commander arrives with survivors at St Johns
W S Shelby, commander of the expedition sent to rescue the Greeley party, reached St Johns Newfoundland yesterday with six survivors including Lieutenant Greeley. They were found five miles off Cape Sabine in Smith's Sound. Seventeen of the original twenty five perished from starvation at the find site. Shelby warned a sixty eight hour delay would have doomed all who survived.
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W.S. Shelby
Greeley
St. Johns
N. F
Cape Sabine
Smith’s Sound
Monster mass meeting in New York at Grand Opera House
A mass meeting in New York was held Tuesday evening at the Grand Opera House. Hon William M Evarts and Gen Joseph R Hawley addressed the gathering. Telegraph reports indicate an overflow of enthusiasm with Evarts delivering wit and satire and Hawley speaking with earnest truth.
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New York
Grand Opera House
William M. Evarts
Joseph R. Hawley
Evarts
General Hawley
Butler Denies Interviews Authenticity in NYT Reports
General Butler rejects the alleged interviews published by the New York Times and other papers as inauthentic. He states he will present his views and intentions in due time, in his own signature.
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Butler
New York Times
General Rosecrans Criticizes Cleveland as Capitalist Sorely Out of Touch
General Rosecrans says Cleveland was not the people's choice and typified the capitatista class rather than the laboring class, signaling sharp political divides and class rhetoric in the era. He frames Cleveland as aligned with capital interests, contrasting him with working people.
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General Rosecrans
Cleveland
Rogers Seeks Elko County Recorder and Auditor Seat
W. W. Rogers, a Republican candidate, runs for the Recorder and Auditor position in Elko County. He campaigns on managing county records, financial oversight, and transparent administration.
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W. W. Rogers
Elkot County
Carl Scrurz Repents on Party Support
The Westsidhe Post, Carl Schurz's paper, reverses its stance after bolting Blaine and Logan, announcing support for the Republican ticket. It cites subscriber losses and fear of Democratic leadership, but concedes the GOP can best stay loyal to its ticket despite earlier criticisms.
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Sr. Lovuts
Westsidhe Post
Carl Schurz
Blaine
Logan
Westliche Post
Grover Cleveland
Bourbon
Hendricks
Cleveland
Weatliche Post
Beebe Trial Over Cedarville Farm Road Killing
Burr Beebe stands trial in Modoc Superior Court for the April 12 killing of N A Phillips near Cedarville. Prosecutors, led by the District Attorney with Gen John R Kittrell and F W Ewing, say Beebe and brother shot Phillips after ambush over a fenced road. defense argues self defense after Phillips assaulted Beebe while en route to Cedarville to arrest him. Beebe surrendered to Justice A K Long and three prosecution witnesses have testified. trial expected to continue into next week.
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Burr Beebe
N. A. Phillips
Cedarville
Superior Court
Modoc County
John R. Kittrell
Modento
F. W. Ewing
Alturas
J. J. May
J. M. McDonald, Jr
Beebe
Phillips
Justice A. K. Long
Democratic Harmony in Fresno Riot at Grady Opera House
At Fresno on a Saturday evening a Democratic ratification meeting at Grady's Opera House led to a pistol duel between W. D. Grady and R. B. Terry, nephew of Judge D.8. Terry. Grady fired three times after a heated exchange. Terry was wounded in the arm as the crowd was dispersed and no others were injured.
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Grady
Fresno
W. D. Grady
R. B. Terry
Terry
Suny Slope Sold to English Syndicate for 750000
L. J. Rose has sold the Suny Slope estate in California to a syndicate of English capitalists for about 750000. The property covers 3300 acres, with irrigation and a large citrus block of 12000 orange and lemon trees and about 1000 deciduous trees. The orange crop this year brought 16000, and the vineyards total around 1000 acres yielding 4800 tons last year.
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L. J. Rose
Sunny Slope
California
Mission
Death of an Eminent Minister in New York
The Sun reports Rev. Dr. Henry DeKoven has died suddenly in New York from heart disease. Aged physician and church leader, he went abroad ten years ago for health. He leaves a wife and small family.
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New York
the Sun
Henry DeKoven
Episcopal Church
Napa man claims discovery of antidote plant
A. J. Raney of Napa county California says he found a shrub called the coffee plant whose leaves boiled into a tea may cure poison oak. He claims dipping the affected skin in the tea provides a remedy no other treatment guarantees.
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A.J. Raney
Napa County
Cal
River recedes allowing crops to recover near Dayton
The Garson river has fallen within its banks in most areas allowing land floodwaters to withdraw. In Dayton area lands have dried enough for potential hay or turnip crops to be grown again.
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Garson River
Dayton
Blaine Defended Irish Rights as Secretary of State
E P Brooks in Peorian Evening Call recounts Blaine's defense of Irish nationals including Henry O Mahoney during the Parnell era. It describes consular actions in Cork and London, dispatch approvals, and the impact on American protection and O Mahoney’s repeated releases and re imprisonments.
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E. P. Brooks
Evening Call
Blaine
O'Mahoney
Mr. Brooks
Evarts
Cork
Ireland
Frelinghuysen
Washington
Island
Michael Boyton
Swimmer
Dublin
Henry O'Mahoney
Balhydeboh
County Cork
Boyton
Burrows
O’mahoney
Limerick
Badeau
London
Lowell
Mr. Lowell
Department
Legation
Java
Queen Victoria
Genesis of the Republican Party Legacy and Origins
A historical account tracing the birth of the Republican Party in 1854 1855 and 1856 across Maine Wisconsin Michigan and Ohio. It notes the Ripon meeting signaling opposition to the Kansas Nebraska bill the July 6 1854 convention nominating Kinsey S Bingham and subsequent state adoptions and the 1856 national convention nominating John C Fremont marking the party's re emergence.
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Maine
Wisconsin
Michigan
Ripon
Congress
Kinsley S. Bingham
Ohio
John C. Fremont
Republican Party
Blaine Nominated Draws Rousing Support in City
Enthusiasm ran high as Jas G Blaine secured the Republican presidential nomination. The Bee bulletin board buzzed with cheers as crowds celebrated the Chicago Convention. Democrats, by contrast, showed apathy and faltering spirits after Cleveland's nomination, with a muted response to the news.
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Jas. G. Blaine
United States
Bee
Maine
Chicago
Blaine
Cleveland
King John of Abyssinia Sends Elephant to Queen Victoria
Abyssinian King John gifts an elephant to Queen Victoria as a token of amity, signaling diplomatic goodwill between the two sovereigns.
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King John
Abyssinia
Queen Victoria
Bolting Cleveland
In New York a movement seeks union of labor and anti monopoly forces for General Butler as standard bearer. John F. Henry leads anti monopoly talks and promises mass meetings in Union Square to mobilize workers if Butler runs. The Evening Chronicle reports Cleveland’s nomination as unsatisfactory and will not support him.
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New York
General Butler
John F. Henry
Chicago
Henry
Butler
Greenbackers
Tammany Hall
Cleveland
Blaine
Union Square
Manning
Louis
Evening Chronicle
New York Freeman's Journal Attacks Governor Cleveland
The New York Freeman's Journal argues against Grover Cleveland's presidential nomination, claiming his record favors corporate power and anti-Democratic sentiment. It contends Blaine has support among Cleveland's allies and predicts Cleveland cannot win New York against James G. Blaine.
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The
New York Freeman’s Journal
James A. McMaster
Cleveland
New York
Blaine
Grover Cleveland
Buffalo
John Kelly
Tammany
James G. Blaine
Reunion After 20 Years Ends Missouri Rift In Pioche
C F Johnson of Spring Valley and his wife have reunited after a violent 20 plus year estrangement sparked by Civil War era tensions. Johnson left Missouri to roam the plains and later cattle traded in the region while his wife believed him dead. A Missouri traveler later identified Johnson, rekindling the couple’s correspondence. The wife reached his ranch with George Warren guiding her from Chicago, and the pair now joyfully resumes life together.
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Pioche
C. F. Johnson
Spring Valley
Missouri
Johnson
Nevada
George Warren
Chicago
Irish American Republicans hold national meeting at Long Branch
A meeting of the National Committee of Irish American Republicans and other prominent Irish citizens was held at the United States Hotel Long Branch on Sunday to organize for the coming campaign. A. L. Morrison of New Mexico presided and reports on Blaine and Logan movements were read. A convention at Cincinnati was planned with a committee appointed to prepare an address and campaign plan.
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National Committee of
United States
Long Branch
A. L. Morrison
New Mexico
Blaine
Logan
Cincinnati
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