Sherman Support Urged For Presidential Bid In Southern Press
The issue centers on support for John Sherman with praise for his long public service and the need for four more years of administration. The southern Republican viewpoint urges delegations to back Sherman, citing his credit handling and belief he safeguards national prosperity and finance, while noting gains for Southern interests.
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Sherman
John Sherman
Congress
Mr. Sherman
South
United States
Haines
Graham
Ohio
Northwest
Banquet in New York Honors Senator Jones of Nevada
The New York Times praises a banquet at St Delmonico s for Senator Jones of Nevada as a distinguished gathering. Forty guests attended, with Senator Blaine the sole nationally renowned figure. many invitees, including Conkling, Logan, Gov. Cornell, W E Chandler, and General Arthur, were absent.
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New York Times
Senator Jones
Nevada
St. Delmonico’s
Times
Senator Blaine
Conkling
Logan
Gov. Cornell
W. E. Chandler
General Arthur
Boston Advertiser Calls for Unity Behind Republican Ticket
The Boston Advertiser notes the New York Times rarely praises the current administration and argues that regardless of candidate, Grant Sherman Llaine or Washburn, Republicans must unite. Personal rivalries and factional disappointments should be set aside to advance conservative progress and sustain twenty five years of GOP policy.
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Boston Advertiser
N. Y. Times
Massachusetts
Grant
Sherman
Llaine
Washburn
Porter Relief Bill Blocked by Senate Split
The disposition of both houses along party lines to not vote on the Gen. Fitz John Porter relief bill is attributed to Senator John A. Logan's minority report. He argues the Porter court martial, with officers including David Hunter and Ethan Allen Hitchcock, was legally constituted, and that after presidential approval its findings cannot be reconsidered by any court or Congress.
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Avi
Fitz John Porter
John A. Logan
Porter
Vici
David Hunter
Ethan Allen Hitchcock
Geide
Rufus King
Denj. Maybe
Vresident
Congress
Waasahineaton
D. C
General Assembly
Richmond
Virginis
Commonwealth of Virginia
Virginia
John Sherman
Sherman
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
United States
Europe
Political Parson Hood Urges Black Support for Sherman
The letter-writer calls Bishop Hood a political parson for advising Charlotte brethren to skip a meeting denouncing Sherman. He notes Beecher, Haven, Simpson and other Republicans praise Sherman. Colored leaders like James H. Harris and Israel B. Abbott endorse Sherman for fair play, urging colored men to rise for voting support.
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The
Soe
Hood
Charlotte
Sherman
Henry Ward Beecher
Cien
Grant
Bishop Haven
Bishop Simpson
Methodist Episcopal Church
God
N. Y
Noted Quarrel Promptly Escalates in Local Tavern
A crude exchange at a tavern ends with a drunken man advised to hang himself if in the critic’s place. The reply counters with a boastful claim that he could not achieve such a feat. The incident illustrates rough street talk between locals with no injuries reported.
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Heep
Sherman Club of Tilu City of New York endorses Sherman for President
The Sherman Club of New York reports a Saturday meeting at Demonico’s with leading Republicans. Officers elected include President Sam A. Haines and Vice Presidents, plus a call to unite for John Sherman’s presidential nomination, praising his treasury leadership and commitment to white and colored Americans.
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Sherman Club
Tilu City
New York
TZ Tribune
Demonico’s
Sam’s A. Haines
William W. Guion
Frederick C. Tacott
Mortimer C. Addams
Sherman
Treasury Department
Juhn Sherman
Keogh Criticised Over Confidential Interview Controversy
Washington Word reports Col. Thomas B. Keogh privately interviewed Secretary Sherman and allegedly disclosed the dialogue to H. C. of the New York Times. The piece urges Keogh’s retirement from the National Committee, calling his conduct a public breach of trust and a threat to his influence.
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Keogh
Washington
Col
T. B. Keogh
National Republican Committee
Sherman
H.C
N. Y. Times
Mr. Keogh
Times
Republican Party
TV World
National Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Thos. B. Keogh
North Carolina
Sherman for President urged by Good Samaritan letter
A readers letter lauds Secretary Sherman for his long service in the Legislative councils and as Treasury head under President Hayes. The writer asserts his financial stewardship has made the nation rich and prosperous, urges Republican leaders to nominate him at the Chicago Convention, and calls on Black Americans to support him, ending with Let Sherman be President.
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General Assembly of
Virginia
Sherman
South
Gen. Grant
Republican Party
King Colored
Voted General Assembly
Arca Mounpd
Zion
John Sherman
General Assembly
United States
Cnic
Legislative Councils
Hayes
the Treasury
Family of Nations
The
North Carolina
Chicago
Good Samaritan
Wellington
Vo Gallant
Victoria
Presidential ages at election and tenure through history
The passage lists ages and birth years of U S presidents and notable figures at key dates. It notes Blaine 50 in January, Grant 957 in April, Sherman 56 in May, Garfield 49, Hancock 55, Tilden 66, Washington 57 then 66, Adams 6, Jefferson 57, Madison 58, Monroe 59, John Quincy Adams 58, Jackson 61 then 65 and 70, Van Buren 54, Harrison 67, Taylor 21, Polk 49, Fillmore 51, Pierce 43, Buchanan 66, Lincoln 52 and 56, Johnson 5th term, Grant junior claim, with various birthday or election year markers. The piece mixes multiple presidents’ ages at election or office onset.
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Blaine
Grant
Sherman
Washburne
Conkling
Garfield
Bayard
Thurman
Hendricks
Tilden
Gen
Hancock
Seymour
Washington
John Adams
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
John Quincy Adams
Jackson
van Buren
Harrison
Taylor
Polk
Fillmore
Pierce
Gen. Grant
Buchanan
Lincoln
Johnson
Madrid dispatch reports would be assassin sentenced to death
The Standard's Madrid dispatch states Francisco Otero Gonzales, seen as King Alfonso's would be assassin, has been sentenced to death by garrote. The judge ruled he was fully responsible for his crimes.
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Madrid
Francisco Otero Gonzales
Alfonso
Hon A H Stephens Rebukes Rowdy Seeker for Drink
The urbane Georgia figure Hon A H Stephens rebukes a National Hotel lobby visitor who accused him over Census Supervisor Simmons. Stephens says he cannot aid an applicant addicted to drunkenness and advises reform before seeking employment. The young man leaves wiser, perhaps a better man.
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Georgia
Simmons
Stephens
Elopement of a Minister and a Married Woman
A Graham county NC incident is reported with details on the Rev. R M Roberts about 45, 5ft tall, 145 pounds and his partner Nancy A Nichols about 20, 130 pounds, fair complexions and blue eyes. Nichols leaves husband and child. police caution urged to avoid impostor clergy.
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Asheville
Graham County
John Nichols
Republicans Stand United for Nation Wide Victory in Chicago
Malifax County paper notes Republicans will vote solidly for national and state tickets. It warns against overzealous support for presidential hopefuls and urges unity under any nominee. It dismisses calls for a state convention to appoint delegates and praises executive appointments while stressing loyalty to the national party.
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Epitex Post
North Carolina
Chicago
Sherman
Blaine
Grant
Raleigh
N. Y. Times
Meeta
National Republican Party
Widow to Operate Hotel on New Plan After Landlord's Death
A widow announces she will manage the hotel formerly run by Mr. Brown, who died last summer, promising a new and improved plan. The notice signals continuation of the establishment under the widow's leadership with a refreshed approach.
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Brown
Limestone City Memoir Claims Health From Stone
A southern physician promotes a pamphlet arguing limestone built cities are healthy and malaria free. He claims limestone absorbs carbonic acid and converts it to oxygen, and urges conversation as virtue. He links company to adornment and personal vitality, asserting good company improves color and perfume.
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