Underground campaign drives Blaine focus in Democratic lines
The piece argues the New York Sun and Virginia Chronicle push a personal contest around James G Blaine, labeling it an underground campaign by Democrats to attack him while dragging religion into politics. It cites Irish Republicans shifting support to Blaine, opposing oppression of labor and propping up American interests, and condemns Democratic tactics as covert and evasive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
The
Sun
James G. Blaine
Virginia Chronicle
Blaine
Pittsburgh
Wade
Boston
Maine
Chronicle
New York
Democratic Party
England
Banking system steady as failures near one hundred
The piece notes that national banks have rarely failed since the current system began twenty years ago and credits strong government oversight. It cites the Comptroller of the Currency ordering one hundred percent assessments on stockholders of Marine Bank of New York and First National Bank of Yarmouth, Illinois to cover defunct institutions. It argues stockholder liability aligns with par value and urges caution in officer selection and account scrutiny. It compares the fraud of Ferdinand Wards and John C. Enos to systemic integrity and warns directors to heed the policy’s example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Bank of New York
First National Bank
Yarmouth
Illinois
United States
Ferdinand Wards
John C. Enos
Administration Enjoying Itself in Washington Dispatch
A Washington dispatch notes President and cabinet members plan summer travel and duties. Frelinghuysen and Lincoln endure the burden of the administration while the President, with daughter Nellie, sails to New York by Dispatch steamer. He will visit Kingston, then Catskills with General Sharpe. Several officials are away and Hatton’s absence shifts Interior duties to Joslyn. Phillips leads Justice. The President’s return is not expected for a month or six weeks.
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Washington
Frelinghoysen
Lincoln
Nellie
New York
Dispatch
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Kingston
George H. Sharpe
Catskills
Sharpe
White House
Teller
Folger
Chandler
Gresham
Brewater
Hatton
Hazen
Joslyn
Interior Department
Phillips
Department of Justice
Patrick Ford Defends Blaine Logan Ticket Over Cleveland
In a letter to L P Nelson of Chicago's Swedish workingman paper Patrick Ford of the Irish World calls Cleveland an insult and a defiance to American labor He endorses Blaine and Logan arguing that Cleveland’s victory would aid monopoly and that Butler is not a viable alternative Ford urges workingmen to vote for Blaine and Logan to defeat Cleveland.
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L. P. Nelson
Workingman
Chicago
Patrick Ford
Irish World
Cleveland
Ford
Blaine
Logan
United States
Butler
Civil Service Rates And Rules For Appointments
The President outlines civil service regulation rules including two key provisions. First, names of those passing exams before July 16, 1884 may remain eligible for two years from registration unless appointed. Second, 150 pension office positions opened by July 7, 1884 may be filled by the appointing power per law, within needs, residence, and qualifications constraints.
Disappearance of a Washington Broker Robert Bruce
Robert Bruce a stock grain and oil broker with an office in Willard's Hotel Washington has been forced out of business by his landlord and has disappeared last seen at the Democratic Convention in Chicago Friends expect a return Bruce owes Chandler Brown Co Chicago 1100 and has not paid Heavily affected creditors include several Congress members Cassidy Kellogg named among the losers No action yet to seize property or pursue legal remedies for creditors.
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Robert Bruce
Willard’s
Washington
Bruce
Chicago
Chandler, Brown & Co
Congress
Cassidy
Kellogg
Whiskey as snake bite remedy sparks Prohibition debate
The note recounts Reilly the New York snake charmer who died after a rattler bite despite whisky as antidote. It argues excursionists stock whisky for bites and questions if whisky prevents rather than cures, suggests postmortems on lake snakes to gain facts, and ties the issue to the Prohibition campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reilly
New York
Personal crisis reports by month and causes in the United States
Careful statistics show 423 personal crisis reports across Mach April May with 32 tied to business trouble 32 to dissipation 83 to insanity and others. Males 324 deaths by own action far exceed females. Americans lead with 221 Germans 91 English 29 others across seventeen nationalities. daylight 280 night 148. In ten cases death by own action linked to murder.
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United States
California Republicans Nominate Electors and Alternates
The Republican State Convention of California nominated Electors and Alternates for all districts. At Large names Henry Edgerton and A. R. Conklin. Alternates Ira P. Rankin and R. Watterman. District selections include Dr Benjamin Shurteff, John B. Reddick, Henry Vroom, Horace F. Davis, Michael Hecht, Chester Rowell and Chester Rowell with respective alternates.
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California
Henry Edgerton
A. R. Conklin
Ira P. Rankin
R. Watterman
Benjamin Shurtleff
J. D. Byers
John B. Reddick
L. T. Crane
Henry Vroom
Charles F. Reed
Horace F. Davis
A.G. Booth
Michael Hecht
Robert Effey
Chester Rowell
Paris Kilburn
Alaska territorial government plan eyed for autumn
Reports from Alaska indicate Congress action to organize the territory has produced a wonderful effect. The government will probably be organized during the autumn. It is believed Maj. Howell will be asked to send an exploration party to map geography and resources.
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New York Post
Washington
Alaska
Congress
Maj. Howell
Prohibition Convention Spares McDonald as Candidate
The public must admit some virtue in Vinegar Bitters as it spared us Dr. McDonald’s presidential bid at the Prohibition Convention. His nostrum, claimed by St John supporters to contain more alcohol than beer, remains profitable by avoiding a tapping of his barrel.
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McDonald
St. John
Revenue totals show decline for 1884 year
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue released a statement on the bureau’s transactions for the year ending June 30, 1884, with comparisons to the prior year. Aggregate receipts amount to 121,590,039 dollars, down 22,965,305 dollars from the preceding year.
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Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Alaska Commissioner nominees await Congress seating
M D Ball said on Wednesday he is satisfied the President will not appoint Commissioners until Congress meets. The President wished to appoint, but Senator Edmunds raised a legal objection, blocking action for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.D. Ball
Alaska
Congress
Edmunds
Independent Moogwumps Declare Principles to Defeat Republicans
The Independent Moogwumps announce plans for a party without principles to defeat Republican nominees and preserve the Republican party. They say as good Republicans they must vote the Democratic ticket, a declaration likely to attract the floating crank vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moogwumps
General Lew Wallace Plans In-state Stump Speeches
General Lew Wallace, resting at his Crawfordsville home, prepares to campaign for Blaine and Logan on a four month leave of absence. He will not travel outside Indiana to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Wallace
Crawfordville
Ind
Turkey
Blaine
Logan
Stockton Man Nominated After Sargent Declines
Hon A A Sargent declines the Congressional nomination in California’s Second District. J A Lontitt of Stockton is nominated in his place, replacing the fallen candidate in the party’s final slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Sargent
California
J. A. Lontitt
Stockton
New York Democratic Committee Names John Kelly Elector at Large
The New York Democratic State Committee chose John Kelly as Elector at large replacing Purcell of the Rochester Union who resigned over inability to support Cleveland. It remains to be seen if Kelly accepts the bait to win Tammany backing.
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New York Democratic State Committee
John Kelly
Purcell
Rochester Union
Cleveland
Kelly
Tammany
Tribune Charges Democrats With Illegal Assessments
The New York Tribune accuses the Democratic Party of violating the law by levying assessments on Democratic office holders in Washington and publishes the accompanying details of the actions.
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The
New York Tribune
Washington
Large Republican meeting in Heartisburg names Blaine Logan
Mahone addressed a large gathering in Heartisburg Virginia urging Readjuster and Republican voters to back Blaine and Logan. He described the Republican platform as broad and strong, praised the nominating convention, and called for a protective tariff while warning against change in administration.
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Heartisburg
Mahone
Blaine
Logan
Virginia
California Platform Calls for Tariff on Raisins and Free Textbooks
The California Republicans adopt the national platform as state policy calling for wood restoration? and a protective tariff on raisins. It urges free textbooks, freight and fare adjustments by Railroad Commissioners, no railroad privileges for private citizens, equal taxation for individuals and corporations, and a pension for Mexican War veterans. The Democratic candidate is denounced as monopolistic and all foreigners capable of becoming citizens are invited to aid James G. Blaine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
James G. Blaine
Postmasters Salaries and Readjustment Funds
Congress funded 4.5 million for postmasters readjustment allowances, enough to cover claims to year end. Since then 1 million more has been paid, with anticipated total grants reaching 7.5 million before Congress meets. The Postmaster General will report needed funds in December, but no money is likely before mid February. Postmasters and ex post masters awaiting extra compensation must wait.
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Congress
Nevada selects National Committee man Dennis
The Democracy of Nevada settled that John H. Dennis of Tuscarora is the National Committee man while D E McCarthy of Storey acted as the proxy to notify Cleveland and Hendricks. Dennis telegraphed his proxy to McCarthy to act for him at the organization in New York yesterday.
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Nevada
D.E. McCarthy
Storey
John H. Dennis
Tuscarora
Dennis E. McCarthy
Cleveland
Hendricks
Dennis
McCarthy
National Committee
New York
Prohibition Convention Ends With Acclamation
A Pittsburg Prohibition Convention grew loud and disorderly on Wednesday as delegates joked about becoming a Democratic convention. Dr McDonalds son has opened headquarters for his father’s Presidential bid, hinting at excess ginger pop. Despite the noisy show, the convention nominated Governor St John of Kansas by acclamation.
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Pittsburg
McDonald
St. John
Kansas
California Congressional nominees named for six districts
The list includes Flrst District T L Carothers Mendocino second district undecided A A Sargent if he runs third Joseph McKenna Solano fourth W W Morrow San Francisco fifth Charles N Felton San Mateo sixth H H Markham Los Angeles Strong nominees across districts with favorable prospects for a legislative majority.
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California
Flrst
T. L. Carothers
Mendocino
A. A. Sargent
Joseph McKenna
Solano
W. W. Morrow
San Francisco
Charles N. Felton
San Mateo
H.H. Markham
Los Angles
Davis Drops Fence Seat Siding With Blaine in Bloomington
The New York Herald reports from Bloomington Indiana that David Davis has come down off the fence and now supports James G Blaine for the Republican nomination. Davis previously held a neutral stance but analytics show a shift in endorsement favoring Blaine.
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The
New York Herald
Bloomington, In
David Davis
Blaine
Uncle Sam's Money and the Eight Money Kinds
An analysis notes eight kinds of U S currency with varying intrinsic values yet equal purchasing power in practice. It lists gold, Bland silver, two silver halves, nickel coins, three-cent nickels, copper coins, greenbacks, and the silver trade-dollar, explaining legal tender status drives actual use despite bullion value.
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Sam
Democratic Opinion of the Political Situation in Nevada
Interview with Capt Matt Canavan chairman of the Nevada delegation at the Democratic National Convention. He praises the ticket as strong and reform-minded, defends Cleveland’s vetoes as constitutional, and notes Nevada voted for Hendricks with near-unanimity while signaling possible cross-state and party dynamics affecting support and opposition from Tammany Hall and Irish voters.
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Canavan
East
Capt. C
Pacific Coast
Capt C
Cleveland
Tilden
Buffalo
Mr. Tilden
New York City
Republican Party
New York
Kentucky
Hendricks
Nevada
Mr. Hendricks
United States
Wilden
John Kelly
Tammany
Kelly
Capt. Canavan
Hmself
Supreme Court of the State
Capt
Irish American views on politics and Nevada race
A dialogue on Irish American voters and Irish questions contrasts with U S politics. Capt C predicts Nevada will support Cleveland and Hendricks if silver is clear, California favors Blaine, and Oregon backs Blaine. The scene shifts to Carlin as the interview ends and the train departs.
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Agene
Parnel
Nevada
Cleveland
Hendricks
California
Oregon
Blaine
Carlin
Elke
Senator Jones of Nevada Visit Sparks Local Praise
Senator John P. Jones of Nevada passed through Ogden on his way home to be greeted by a small group of citizens. The article lauds his loyalty to law and the double standard, credits him with advancing specie resumption, and notes his popularity in Nevada and anticipated re election in 1878.
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Ogden
John P. Jones
Nevada
Jones
Utah
United States
Senate
Alexander Hamilton
Congress
Indian Troubles in Colorado at Denver and Durango
July 24 Denver reports Red Jacket with forty warriors arrived provoking a clash. The City Marshal arrested a man for carrying firearms. Indians fled after fighting for two miles, twenty shots fired, no injuries known. Citizens demand troops to keep Indians on reservation. Southern Colorado cattlemen blame Utes for losses and arson, warning of possible general war unless protection is provided.
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Denver
Durango
Red Jacket
Colorado
Diffusion machine chartered to extract saccharine from sorghum
An appropriation of 40000 dollars funds a diffusion machine for sorghum saccharine extraction. It will be built in Wilmington Delaware and transported to Ottawa Kansas for testing under Agricultural Department supervision. The device, modeled on French beet sugar production, will operate at a capacity of one hundred tons daily.
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Agricultural Department
Wilmington
Del
Ottawa
Kan
France
Artesian Water Could Transform Nevada lands say papers
San Francisco papers report Central Pacific Railroad plans to drill artesian wells on Nevada lands to test irrigation viability. Observers cite Winnemucca and Battle Mountain examples where artesian water turned arid sage flats into thriving fields, boosting beef and grain output.
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Silver State
San Francisco
Central Pacific Railroad Company
Winnemucca
Humboldt House
Nevada
Battle Mountain
Humboldt Valley
Central Pacific Company
Bear Hunt Ends With Grizzly Martyred in Lake County
Colonel D S Richardson and three hunters pursued a grizzly targeting cattle in Lake County. Herders used horses and lassos to trip the beast, which toppled repeatedly before both fore and hind legs were torn off. Rifle fire then ended the bear's suffering.
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D.S. Richardson
Lake County
Richardson
Brain
Herder No. 1
S. F. Post
Mixed farming urged to break cattle monopolies in west
The piece argues Nevada and California farmers should diversify from grain to include cattle raising to counter market monopolies. It notes London wheat pricing and India’s breadstuff shift, cites rising beef prices, and compares regional real estate and personal estate values, urging a shift to mixed farming for stability.
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California
Eet
London
Chicago
San Francisco
Great Britain
India
United States
Idaho
Utah
Montana
Oregon
Washington Territory
Rocky Mountains
Russia
Naras
Europe
Minnesota
Dakota
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