Bolting Talk in Republican Rank Not Widespread
The Nevada State Journal argues that despite scattered Republican newspapers in Boston and New York opposing Blaine and Logan, most Republicans will stay loyal. It asserts newspaper opinion rarely overrides party habit, noting Times readers adapt to party lines and bolting would signal desertion of core principles, not a broad faction.
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New York
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Chicago Tribune
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Boston Herald
New York Post
Nomination Boosts Republicans in Key States
The Blaine and Logan ticket gains support across the Pacific Coast State Ohio Indiana and even some Southern states with a fighting chance if New York can be carried. The ticket supplies hope for Republicans nationwide.
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Logan
Pacific Coast
Ohio
Indiana
New York
Bolters Split From Convention Amid Nomination Fight
The New York Times and Carl Schurz have bolted the convention nominations. The event marks a recurring split in the party though past bolters failed to defeat the party nominee.
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New York Times
Carl Schurz
Dark Invisible Noon Sparks Moon Satellite Theory
An Eastern paper recounts Canadian astronomer Mr. Wiggins proposing a second moon, a dark atmosphereless sphere causing eclipses and weather events. He links earthquakes, tides, and cold spells to this unseen satellite and predicts further effects and a future solar eclipse sighting.
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Proctor
England
Java
Michigan
Mr. Wiggins
Logan for Vice President in Blaine ticket headline
The Chicago Tribune endorses Gen. John A. Logan as Vice Presidential candidate with James G. Blaine for President. It argues Logan strengthens the Republican ticket, pool of voters, and unity, noting his wartime reputation and Western appeal.
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Chicago Tribune
John A. Logan
James G. Blaine
Republic
Logan
Blaine
Grand Army of the Republic
Fitz John Porter
Mr. Blaine
Ilinois
New York
Pennsylvania
Indiana Gubernatorial Nominations Rumored
Congressmen W. H. Calkings is nominated by Indiana Republicans for governor. Dame Rumor says Hendricks will be the Democratic nominee for Indiana governor.
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Indiana Republicans
Hendricks
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Indiana
Richmond Co to Close Eureka Mine and Furnaces in July
The Richmond Company of Eureka plans to shut its mine and furnaces during the first week of July, a severe setback for the camp. The Louisiana Democratic State Convention pledges support for any nominee or platform from the Chicago Convention of July 8. The South remains determined to stay solid.
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Louisiana
Chicago
Plumed Knights Torchlight Campaign Predicted
The torch-light processions of the campaign are expected to be nicknamed the Plumed Knights with a light helmet and white plume as the head-piece. Observers forecast a jolly time and a lively campaign for the young men.
Williams Professor Seeks Revenue Reform Support
Prof Perry of Williams College writes to a leading Democrat in Washington claiming direct assurances from Gov Cleveland that he stands with Speaker Carlisle and Chairman Mor rison in pressing revenue reform as the central Democratic campaign issue.
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Williams College
Washington
Cleveland
Carlisle
Morrison
House approves higher Central Pacific sinking fund share
The House passed a bill requiring Central Pacific to contribute 55 percent of its net earnings to the Sinking Fund, instead of 35 percent. It rejected Cassidy and minority Railroad Committee proposals, seen as unfriendly to the Government.
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President fills four key foreign missions
The death of Hunt, the resignation of Sargent, and the announced appointments of Lowell and Young leave the Russian German English and Chinese missions vacant. These are described as the four most important offices in the President's gift.
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Hunt
Sargent
Lowell and
Young
War tax refund urged for states that levied 1861 tax
Secretary Folger urges favorable reports on bills to return the direct war tax of 1861 to the states and territories that levied it. Comptroller Lawrence affirms legality of refinancing these funds. Amounts due include California 247041, Nevada 4592, Oregon 35140.
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California
Nevada
Oregon
Bodie Co annual meeting elects old trustees and shows surplus
At the Bodie Con annual meeting held Monday the old trustees were elected. There were 72 377 shares present with 29 749 belonging to San Francisco parties and 22 628 to New York. The company reports a cash balance of 146 933 with only 4 500 in debt and a surplus of nearly 2 per share for every outstanding share.
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San Francisco
New York
New York Delegates Move to Vote Solid for Cleveland
New York chooses to vote as a unit at the Democratic Convention with three quarters of delegates backing Gov. Cleveland, likely giving him the Empire State’s solid support. Maine Michigan and Colorado also favor Cleveland, boosting expectations of a decisive Cleveland lead.
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Gov
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Empire State
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Michigan
Colorado
The
Journal
Persimmons
Blair backs Blaine bid for GOP ticket strong in New England
Senator Blair of New Hampshire, who supported Edmunds before the Convention, predicts Blaine will poll 15 percent more votes in Maine Vermont and New Hampshire than any other possible nominee. He agrees with Dingley that Blaine has first class chances to carry West Virginia in October and urges an aggressive GOP push in Virginia North Carolina Florida and Louisiana.
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New Hampshire
Edmunds
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Virginia
North Carolina
Florida
Louisiana
Star Route Service Bids Open For Loyalton Summit Star Route
The Post Office Department advertises contracts for Star Route service from Loyalton to Summit and Newhall to Santa Barbara with bid deadlines set before July 1. The Loyalton route runs July 20, 1884, to June 30, 1885, with Newhall spanning August 1, 1884, to June 30, 1885. Lodi and Greenville to become money order offices on July 1.
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Loyalton
Summit
Newhall
Santa Barbara
Lodi
Greenville
Russian Journals on Blaine Stir Anglophobic Outlook
London Times special notes several Russian papers view Blaine’s Republican nomination as virtually certain. Editors express slanted Anglophobia, predicting trouble for England if Blaine wins and a forthcoming tense Anglo American relationship.
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London
Blaine
England
Cleveland Nomination Urged by New York Herald Editorial
The New York Herald urges the Syracuse convention to nominate a candidate who can win New York and unite Republicans and Independents. It argues Cleveland holds the political strength and personal worth to succeed at Chicago and at the polls, predicting he would carry New York and rally the party nationwide.
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Saratoga
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New York
Chicago
Cleveland
Call for Coin and Thurman Bill on Pacific Railroads
The House debates the Thurman amendment extending the act to Kansas Sioux City and Pacific and Union Pacific branches. It details sinking fund payments, restrictions on dividends, and the reinvestment of funds to cover government service costs. The Senate Judiciary Committee frames a November 1884 postponement with Adams commission terms and a 718000 payment to the Treasury.
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Central Pacific Railroad Company
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Bayard preferred over Cleveland per The Sun
The Sun argues Thomas F Bayard should be preferred to Grover Cleveland. It says Cleveland is a weak Democratic candidate for pursuing self interest and harming party unity, and notes Republican critics cannot compensate for Democrats he might lose if he ran.
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Grover Cleveland
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Cleveland
The Sun Sees Massachusetts as Safe for Blaine
The Sun argues Massachusetts is not doubtful and should be left alone. It urges the Democrats to focus on New York Connecticut and Indiana, which it sees as truly doubtful states.
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Blaiie
New York
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Belmont Republicans Celebrate Blaine Logan Nomination
Bodie yesterday declared a one dollar dividend and the stock rose to 414 as Belmont Republicans greeted the Blaine Logan presidential ticket with enthusiasm. A twenty one gun salute and banners blessed the strong ticket amid Democratic acknowledgment of a capable slate.
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James G. Blaine
United States
John A. Logan
Belmont
Blaine
Logan
Belmont Courier
Electors for Nevada Democratic ticket praised in Austin selection
The State Convention at Austin chose A. C. Ellis W. E. F. Deal and George Ernst as Democratic Presidential Electors. Ellis a fluent speaker and skilled lawyer, Ernst a reasoned talker, and Deal a top Nevada lawyer and earnest speaker are lauded for integrity and party service. All three urged to canvass the state presenting clear Democratic doctrine for national health and safety.
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Zureka Sentinel
Austin
A. C. Ellis
W. E. F. Deal
George Ernst
Ernst
C. Ellis
Col. Ellis
W.E.F. Deal
Nevada
Col. Eis
Deal
Democratic Party
Butler on Blaine and 1884 election potential
Gen Butler predicts Blaine will mobilize full Republican vote in the West and likely carry Ohio and Pennsylvania, while New York remains pivotal. He doubts Blaine can win New York against Jeff Davis and warns Democrats must field a strong candidate to prevent four more years of Republican power.
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Knight
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Golden Gate
Maine
New York
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Butler
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Cleveland
Maynard
Bishop Simpson Dies After Long Ecclesiastical Career
Bishop Mathew Simpson of Ohio died Wednesday morning. Born June 10, 1810, he trained at Allegheny College and Meadville Medical School, taught at Allegheny, led Indiana Asbury University, edited Western Christian Advocate, and became a bishop in 1852. He actively promoted education and missions, served on Civil War commissions, and toured Europe in 1863 64 and 1875 to study and visit mission work.
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American Cyclopedia
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Penn
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Ind
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Cincinnati
Europe
Postmaster Receives Eight Sacks of Public Documents
This morning Postmaster Gibson received eight large sacks of public documents from Senator Jones, addressed to people of Austin, Belmont and surrounding country. The Postoffice is full of the books, and it appears the Senator denuded the Department of Printing to remember his friends. Gibson has been sorting them today and sending them to their destinations, and he should consider running a delivery wagon.
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