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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1888

Page

12

Walter Gresham A Lifelong Republican Leader Profile

A lengthy sketch chronicles Walter Quintin Gresham, a Virginian-born Indiana lawyer and veteran Republican figure. It tracks his birth near Corydon, early career, military service under Grant, legal practice, and rising prominence within the party as a potential presidential candidate. The piece notes his family background, education, and eventual retirement from public office, framing him as a engaging, thoughtful party stalwart with broad influence.

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Delegates Should Be Sent Without Instructions at Convention

A lengthy editorial argues Republicans must send delegates to the national convention unpledged. It warns that binding pledges to a single candidate provoked past factional fights and defeats, urging delegates to follow party welfare and allow transfers if the convention cannot endorse their preferred nominee.

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Blane and the People on Blaine Nomination Question

A verbose critique argues Blaine is the most popular Republican candidate in the Eastern states and contemplates the party’s duty if the convention nominates him by acclamation. It questions whether the party should resist popular will and predicts implications for the 1880 race, noting Blaine’s uncertain candidacy stance and potential impacts on factional support and policy.

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Political forecasts and clashes over Blaine Sherman ties

An analysis recalls Blaine and Sherman seeking the 1880 nomination, noting Blains reluctance and the Democratic conventions ahead. It discusses Indiana turnout, Republican hopes, and the public mood amid corruption scandals and calls for reform. The piece surveys party dynamics, candidate viability, and the potential for a decisive national choice.

Sheridan Dominates Gop Talk Amid Westward Debates

In a letter to the Star, James R. Young reports that Sheridan backers seek to revive a presidential candidacy push. He notes rival Senator Coakling and other backers pressing for a revival, amid Senate debates on the Petersburg to Appomattox narrative and Vest’s comments on Grant. Predictions touch on Sheridan’s age, health, and readiness to serve if party allies demand it.

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Senator Allison for President in 1880s Republican race

The piece advocates Senator Allison as a top Republican presidential candidate, arguing he is prudent, uncorrupted by faction, and capable of leading the party. It contrasts him with Ingalls and emphasizes strong party loyalty, national experience, and readiness to guide government.

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Political Echoes in 19th Century Party Favours

Fragmented letters discuss New York Governor Rusk and Gresham for national roles, with Cleveland and Indiana lines weighing Sher man and Depew. Analysts predict convention dynamics, support for Western candidates, and the impact on presidential nominations.

Cleveland Attorne y Atlas in turbulent political scandal

Fragmented OCR text discusses President and Democratic party tension, Cleveland era politics, and accusations of manipulating platform rhetoric. It references President’s alleged influence, cabinet figures, and party leadership, with mentions of a political crisis and public figures.

Taror's Three Mines and the Great Grub Stake Plot

A sprawling tale details miners Taber and partners in a Lake County outskirts scheme named Grub Stake, with alleged profits from ore claims, stock moves, and a controversial land sale. The narrative follows Taber, Wright, and investors, including Goosbeck and Leow, as rumors and courtroom chatter swirl around valuations and potential gains.

Fragmented historic notice on unidentified items

A garbled OCR text fragment presents no clear event, names, or places. It resembles a historical notice or editorial snippet but lacks coherent details to determine a real person or organization. Further legible source material required for a proper synthesis and headline.

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