The Vice Presidency and the Once-Good Men
A historical discussion on vice presidential selection argues for placing strong, proven party figures on the ticket. It weighs past candidates like Webster and Tyler, analyzes succession risks, and considers how prior military service and party loyalty influence electability and balance on a ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Webster
W Clay
Helees
Dicrann
Webster
Loli
United States
Opie
Chester A. Artin
Tyler Wan
Giree
Uijeas
Ighy Mobile
Jetques
Mince
Oywa Mom Tm
Tna Acthet
Weed Fears
Cot
Lola
Diate Proteceseurs
Tyler
Fulmore
Juluson
Arthur
Wien
Komaeion
Diverse Political Figures and Moments From Early Congress
A fragmentary portrait of Indiana and other state lawmakers includes judges, congressmen, and officers. It notes careers, birthplaces, and service histories, referencing O’Neal, Howard, Mason, Matson, Brown, Bynum, Chentie, Owen, and White, with hints of elections, terms, and party lines within a late 19th century congressional landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ia Floriana
Kentucky
Holman
Congress
Kally
Norsk
Mason
Capital Army Rex
Golné
Jwitch
John A. Matson
Indiana
Asbury University
Memourat
Cleveland
Tom Brown
Lincoln
Hendricks
Brown
Bynum
O'Neil
Clardy
Missouri
Hoosterdne
Johaston
Johnnie Lamb
Megan
Barch
Bobas
Tate
Congres
Joseph B. Chentie
Fie
Beyer
Mr. Owen
Gaereld
Owes
Charrman
Steale
Contrasa
Guty
Uta
Americs
Shish
Fort Warne
Lowry
Captain White
Captain Welle
Benjamin F. Shively
Benjacin
Fiat
Skesidere
Mr. Sieveiy
Fiftiets Compress
Forureigets
Maren
Michigan University Laws School
Grover Cleveland Denounced as Dictator of Democratic Party
The piece rails at Grover Cleveland as a tyrant who rules the Democratic Party from St Louis with an iron hand, denouncing federal patronage and the renomination drive. It portrays reformers and dissenters crushed, while praising civil service reform as a popular demand and warning that the administration threatens party ideals and constitutional balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall
Bowden
Ahoss
Pressorga
Eutorrat
St. Locis
Miog Griver
Raepublican
Grover Cleveland
Pegunisntain
Azaimel
Isras
Cassar
Cleveland
Deumocrats
St Louis
Gete
Gray Eid
Vics
Raship
Tienen
Fragmented 1884 Democratic Platform Debate in 19th Century Text
The scrambled piece surveys Democratic platform language from 1884 focusing on federal sovereignty equality before law and tariff policy. It mentions figures and regions, contrasts protection and free trade stances, and questions what the era’s Democrats supported in terms of internal revenue and constitutional limits. It references Stephen A. Douglas era debates, cites references to Wheland and Cleveland, and notes confusion over political positions across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sore Peatimuny
Abe
Thorypaon
Portland
Ors
Lee Yost Rohureed
Fanit
Duke Heve
Bat Ik
Uing
Roth
Onl
Gree
Wellsong
Usly
Tacit Eye
Aeni
Earp
Republicat
Republican Party
Kelley
Kirlay
Pennsylvania
Gino
Cad Ir
Favoret & Lihodaoa
Kryerthivas
Ancsera
NaMotal
Sisie
Tony
St Louis
Gorman
Henry Watteren
Comordes
Mreir
Watterson
Wuhdoes
Hes
le Widmop
Democratic Party
Bnussackt
Chicago
Grover Cleveland
Aden G Thuman
Gio
Cleveland
Thomas A. Hendricks
Fr. Hendricks
Taurman
Mer
Thurman
Tgere
Vemorai
Oregon
Texas
Misneapolis
Democratic
Tari
Messace
Precious Lette
Democrat Party
New Jersey
Iowa
Ananias
Cuvelagh
Lal
Union of States
Ielaw
Jas
Claele
Louisana
Gaddesduigh Maglivetes
Aimee
J. Davis
Democrata
Bern
Rene Bue
Liege
Aril
Eoe
Fater
Carter
Anya Thas
Berertmrian
Chie
Wreat
Noreaater Procor
San Jerpey
Arkansas
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Gee
Procrres
Miewun
Parisuioner
Leoevery
Sult
Bon Neler
Ferrepten
Abil Bie
Mocton
Waite
Vourbers
Tonths
Senate
Althouch
Turpin
Souata
Owerty
Jesse D. Beicht
Hop Scully
Teancha
L Bree
Enowse & State
Bowaun
Camrmees
Smirkit
JousEros
Marcos
Jeeut Borgier
Jurge Orestam
Nibiocs
Devry
Coleet
Milieca
Viekeworg
Jeesson
Dale
Resara
Bana South Amerca
Isa
O'Neal
Newberry
Daviess County
Ind
State University
University Law School
Oavea Decor
Jonas P. Howard
Jonas
Ute
Str. Holman
Ketter
Americas
New York Sun
Henry Clay
Bod
Lincon
King Grover
Philadelphia
Pacific States
Yoru
Epere
Toore Thas
New York
New
Mr. Cleveland
Memphis
Bochaban
Wee
Bisine
Blaise
Bess
Ane. Net
Éreinae
Cep
Benny Clay
Receas
Sorel
James
Blaine
Gray
Lesa
Parkend Pierce
Clay
Bisize
Conkling
Blane
Harrison Bai Bees
Seaviex
Elaine
Hector
Florence
Lim
Sanpariers
Hlvnop
Uwinselven Iis
Wintelaw Rete
Siltaon
Eomanietaon Air Etisefon
Imecor
Paris
Fils
Modders Taves
Osesian
Mtr
Gleveland
Hobex
Presb Dcite
Nistives
Ube
Hess
Belius
Ette Weil
Anite
Todianapolis
Journai
Cuuner
Unies
McClellen
Hamcoos
Grant
McClellan
Hancock
Grand Army
Guinea
Philadelphis
Oliver P Tad
Ees- Eriche
Livaty
Sedtaan
Esferce
Gresham
Humocil
Lowe State
Magacian Greensters
Ed Riecey Ole
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