Blaine and Logan Booming Across the Nation
Editorial notes urge support for James G Blaine and John A Logan across states and parties. They hail Blaine Logan as the people's ticket, warn against English snobs and New York papers, and claim broad regional and Irish support with strong results predicted in Pennsylvania Iowa and North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Tilden Hall
Virginia
Blaine
Logan
Pennsylvania
New York City
John A. Logan
Grand Army of the Republic
Wall Street
United States
Iowa
Kansas
Congress
Blaine: The manifest choice of the Republican party
The piece presents James G Blaine as the supreme Republican leader and inevitable presidential candidate. It argues the party demanded him, that independents may drift away, and urges Republicans to unite, organize quietly, and brace for a long campaign to secure a full vote in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Blaine
United States
Mr. Blaine
Blaine
Plamed
Conspiracy Against Blaine and Logan Warned in Strong Call
A warning piece denounces a coalition of English and New York free traders aiming to defeat Blaine and Logan. It warns the plot would harm American workers, lower farm prices, drain wealth to European manufacturers, and calls for patriot Americans to unite behind Blaine and protectionist policy. It predicts a grim result if imported interests control elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Senate
Mackey
Jones
Nevada
New York
Democratic Party
Blaine
Logan
McPherson
Atlanta
John A. Logan
England
James G. Blaine
Senate Finance Committee Delays Trade Dollar Bill to December
The Senate Committee on Finance postponed further consideration of the trade dollar bill until next December. An ensuing Winter session debate is expected over the trade dollar and the broader silver question. Senators Jones and John Sherman prepare for a fierce clash as they lead the upcoming contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Committee On Finance
Jones
John Sherman
Jones Named National Republican Chairman in Augusta
The selection of B. F. Jones of Pittsburgh as chairman of the National Republican Committee is praised by most, though the Cameronians oppose it. The committee's choice is reported to have been made by Blaine and Logan in Augusta recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Jones
Pittsburg
National Republican Committee
Cameronians
National Committee
Blaine
Logan
Augusta
Nevada Politics and Cassidy’s Near-Defeat in 1884
Correspondent reports on the 1884 Nevada Democratic State Convention, detailing opposition to Congressman George W. Cassidy. Supposed anti Cassidy delegates from Storey and Lander counties aimed to deny his renomination, with primary results signaling a strong anti Cassidy sentiment and plans to replace him for the party ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avetix
Nevads
San Francisco
George W. Cassidy
Congress
Pacific Railroad Committee of
House
Rsij
New York
Battle Mountain
Nevada
Cassidy
Tilden
Nevada Democratic Convention Turmoil Defeats Uncle Jimmie Fair
At the Nevada Democratic gathering the push to back Bayard clashed with pro Tilden sentiments as Frank Canavan and allies sidelined Uncle Jimmie Fair amid a chaotic delegate battle for Chicago. The convention adjourned amid clashes over delegates with Canavan dictating terms and Fair snubbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Fair
Chicago
Nevada
Senator Fair
Bayard
Tilden
Major Garrard
Adams
Matt Canavan
Matt
Fair
Garrard
Canavan
J.C. Hagerman
Reno
Democratic State Committee
Jimmie
Storey County
Passage of the Mexican Pension Bill in Senate
The Mexican Pension bill resumes in the Senate with debate ending at 3 pm and voting on amendments. An amendment limits eligibility to one pension per person unless stated by law, and the bill passes 37 to 27 with listed yeas and nays and paired senators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
United States
Yeas
Allison
Blair
Bowen
Butler
Cameron
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Conger
Dawes
Dolph
Frye
George
Hale
Harrison
Hill
Ingalls
Jones
Nevada
Lamar
Lapham
Logan
McMillan
Mahone
Manderson
Miller
California
Mitchell
Morrill
New York
Palmer
Pike
Platte
Plumb
Ransom
Riddleberger
Sawyer
Sewell
Sherman
van Wyck
Wilson
Bayard
Beck
Brown
Cail
Cockrell
Coke
Colquitt
Edmunds
Fair
Farley
Garland
Groome
Hampton
Hawley
Jackson
Jonas
Florida
Morgan
Pendleton
Pugh
Saulsbury
Slater
Vance
West
Walker
Williams
Aldrich
Gorman
Callum
Kenna
Anthony
Gibson
Hoar
Harris
Blaine Acceptance Letter Promises Broad Policy Statement
A visitor from Maine says Blaine's incomplete acceptance letter will be a landmark State paper. It is expected to outline his administration's policy on commerce and foreign affairs and appeal to business interests and national pride. Logan's reply may be briefer, possibly a formal acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Blaine
Foreign Office
Logan
Growth of the Country as Shown by Presidential Votes
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat compares Presidential vote totals from 1940 onward, noting rapid population growth since 1880. It highlights that New York Pennsylvania and Indiana together exceed 1840 nationwide totals, and New York alone nears the 1828 national vote. It also observes narrowing party margins as totals rise, with several presidents winning by plurality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
New York
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Polk
Taylor
Buchanan
Lincoln
Hayes
Garfield
Snow-plant specimens arrive from Sierra high zone
Prof. Thomas Price returns from Plumas county with three fine snow-plant specimens in perfect condition. Plucked from the Sierra flank above 7000 feet, the plants reach about two feet in height with bulb resembling a fist sized apple and a scarlet flowering column. They were packed in ice for transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Price
Plumas County
Blaine Meeting in Boston Voted by Massachusetts GOP
The Massachusetts Republican State Committee voted to hold a ratification meeting in Boston as soon as Senator Hoar and Representatives Long and Crapp could arrange attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Boston
Senator Hoar
Representatives Long
Crapp
Republicans Unseated In Congress By Democratic House
Three Republicans named People McKinley and Morey are described as unseated by the Democratic House. The speaker claims this proves what a Democratic House can do and warns that giving the party the Senate and the White House would unseat the Union.
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Congress
People
McKinley
Morey
Senate
Union
Wall Street declines in paper certificates value
Wall Street notes massive depreciation in watered paper certificates since March 1, with major losses across Vanderbilt Gould Huntington and many rail stocks. Cites New York Central Lake Shore Union Pacific and others, totaling over 1.5 billion since 1881, with assasination of Garfield marked as start of broader decline.
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Wall Street
Vanderbilt
Gould
Huntington
New York Central
Lake Shore
Michigan Central
Northwestern
Lackawanna
Louisville
Nashville
Kansas
Texas
Texas Pacific
Union Pacific
Wabash
Western Union
Central Pacific
Chesapeake and Ohio
Denver and
Rio Grande
Erie
Northern Pacific
Pacific Mail
Reading
Rock Island
Garfield
Tainter & Holt
New York Democrats Meet Amid Cleveland Opposition Rumor
A Washington dispatch reports that John Kelly and Tammany Hall are calling a meeting of prominent New York Democrats to discuss presidential nomination plans. The move is seen as opposition to Cleveland and a potential rebuke of the unit rule, with names like Morrison Carlisle Bayard and Dorsheimer mentioned among the invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Washington
John Kelly
Tammany Hall
New York
Cleveland
Morrison
Carlisle
Bayard
Dorsheimer
Land Legislation in Congress Repeals Timber Preemption
The House resumed debate on a bill repealing pre-emption of timber cultural and desert lands and amending the Homestead law. Holman offered an amendment limiting sales of public lands suited to agriculture to bona fide settlers under Homestead rules. An amendment ensuring the California Oregon Nevada Washington timber lands act remains intact was adopted. The bill passed 147 to 41.
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House
Holman
Henley
California
Oregon
Nevada
Washington Territory
Yens
Nage
Blaine Flourishes as United States Power Advocate
James G Blaine advocates protecting American manufacturers and labor from European pauper competition. England counters that Britain should dominate continental power and handle American manufacturing. New York press voices dissent, while Blaine gains broad American support across native born, Irish and German communities for a large victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Blaine
United States
Europe
England
Blaine
New York
Truth Urges Democracy to Nominate Tilden
A double leaded editorial urges the Democratic Party to nominate Tilden. It asserts that Tilden must be nominated with or without his consent and that the consequences rest with the Almighty, claiming he is the only Democrat who can win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilden
Assemblyman Cutter Switches Allegiance After Stockton Convention
Assemblyman Cutter of Yuba, condemned by the Stockton Democratic gathering, told Oroville’s Bisine and Logan Club that he will support the Republican ticket.
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Assemblyman
Cutter
Yuba
Stockton
Bisine and Logan Club
Oroville
Republican creed of protecting citizens and labor nationwide
The statement frames Republican policy as safeguarding American citizens, business interests, and labor everywhere, emphasizing a broad pledge of protection and national concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Blaine lauded as friend of Irish and American interests
The article hails Blaine as the true friend of every Irish man and a splendid advocate of every American interest, highlighting strong support among Irish-Americans and his policy appeal to broader constituents.
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Blaine
Blaine's parents affiliations noted in faith mix
Blaine's father was Presbyterian and his mother Roman Catholic. He and his wife belong to the Congregational church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
The
Congregational Church
Carl Schurz Advocates Free Trade Policy
Carl Schurz promotes free trade and sending capital to Europe as his policy. He faces opposition from Germans in the country who do not support his stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Schurz
Europe
Indians Democrats Nominate Gray for Governor
The Indians Democrats have nominated Issac P. Gray for governor and declared support for McDonald for president, signaling party alignment ahead of the national contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Issac P. Gray
McDonald
Duty on Wool Restored through 1867 Tariff Demand
A 1884 wool growers convention in Chicago urged Congress to restore the 1867 wool and woolens tariff to save the industry from a low mood and threats from foreign competition. They argue protection supports domestic wool growing, mill production, and national defense, urging voters to back candidates who favor reinstating or matching 1867 duties.
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National Convention of Wool Growers
United States
Chicago
Congress
America
Europe
Tapeworm Cure Ad Harasses Carson Reporter Bam Davis
Pacific Coast newspaper men joke about Bam Davis of the Carson Appeal while quack doctors haunt him with tapeworm cure ads. A German root-extract remedy promises to kill the worm and pass away whole, but the claims frighten Davis who fears tainted drinks and bribed barkeepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wosniep Eprron
Pacific Coast
Bam Davis
Carson
Sam
Blaine Overture Stirs Nation From Coast to Coast
The passage exults Blaine as a national beacon with a rallying cry that sweeps across the country from California to Maine. Citizens cheer the choice, celebrating a sense of shared purpose and pride in the candidate and the march toward perceived glory.
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Blaine
California
Maine
Randall as Pennsylvania delegate eyed for Democratic convention
The article discusses Randall potentially substituting as district delegate from Pennsylvania to Chicago, noting his long House tenure could make him a leading convention figure if he consents. It compares Randall’s possible role to Garfields 1880 rise, and outlines Democratic strategy, tariff debates, and likely ticket dynamics involving McDonald Slocum and other figures.
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Randall
Pennsylvania
Chicago
House of Representatives
Garfield
Ohio
New York
Washington
Tilden
John Kelly
McDonald
Hoadly
Payne
Slocum
Capitol
Welcoming Demonstration For Captain Canavan At Wells
An Elko dispatch of June 23 reports Captain Matt Canavan Nevada delegate to the National Democratic Convention passed through Wells and was greeted by a large deputation led by a brass band. After remarks and cheers, he acknowledged the compliment to the Democratic party before the train moved east.
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Elko
Matt Canavan
Wells
E. P. Hardesty
Nevada
Canavan
Warhorse
What Ex Presidents Do After Leaving Office
The text lists former presidents and their post presidency pursuits. Washington settled at Mount Vernon to raise tobacco, Jefferson Madison and Monroe also returned to homes, Adams to Quincy to grow corn and cabbage, Jackson to the Hermitage, Van Buren to Kinderhook farm, Polk died after returning to Tennessee, Fillmore to his Buffalo law office, Buchanan to agriculture at Menton Haven on Obio.
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Washington
Mount Vernon
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
John Adams
Quincy
John Quincy Adams
Jackson
Hermitage
van Buren
Kinderhook
Polk
Tennessee
Filmore
Buffalo
Buchanan
Mi Bentionnes Haven
Women Clerks in England Surge in Industrial Roles
Women rapidly invade industrial ranks in England once monopolized by men. Prudential now entirely served by female clerks and government offices employ 4,953 women. Lord Shaftesbury says England benefits from emigration of 200,000 to 300,000 women.
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England
Prudential
Lord Shaftesbury
House panel backs land grant bill for Southern Pacific
The House Committee on Public Lands will report favorably the bill to forfeit portions of the land granted to the Southern Pacific Railroad Company of California. The land lies along the road completed since 1878 and involves about 5 500 000 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee On Public Lands
Southern Pacific Railroad Company of California
Boston Doctor Finds Colonial Papers For Library
Dr. Charles E. Clark of Boston found valuable Colonial documents in a junkshop. Abbott Lawrence purchased the papers and donated them to the Boston Public Library.
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Charles E.clark
Boston
Abbott Lawrence
Boston Public Library
Canary's Tune: Band Organ Player Inspires Canary
A Philadelphia resident played YanKee Doodle on a band organ for four months under a canary's instruction and the bird now sings a tune reminiscent of patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphis Gorman
Philadelphia
Holding on to money bothers this generation says Exchange
The Exchange notes that not earning money troubles this generation. the real issue is clinging to wealth. The remark reflects concerns about financial behavior and economic mindset in current society.
Strength for Mind and Body Vita Parker’s Ginger Tonic
There is more strength restoring power in a bottle of Parker's Ginger Tonic than in a bushel of malt or a gallon of milk. This explains why invalids find it such a wonderful invigorant for mind and body. Cleanliness and purity make Parker's Hair Balsam the favorite for restoring the youthful color to gray hair.
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Parker
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Jimmy Fair
8. F. Chronicle
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Knight
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Smyth
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