National Memorial Day Observance Advised by Wilmington Post
The Wilmington Post urges observance of National Memorial Day on the upcoming Wednesday the thirtieth. It calls for city businesses to close, ministers at the cemetery, and all citizens to honor soldiers who sacrificed for the nation's government, liberty, and property. It notes former Confederates now support loyalty to the United States and appeals for unity across races and parties.
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Wrnl
Newport News
United States
Drumkard
Amilet
Coalition Movement in North Carolina Urges Unity Across Parties
The document argues for a broad Republican fusion with liberal and anti-bourbon elements to advance liberality and protect colored voters rights. It calls for a grand union across white and colored voters, opposing war remnants and bourbon bosses, to secure free and fair ballots in the South.
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Republican Party
South
Bourbon Party
Republicana
Grand Union
Human Rights Party
Colored convention discussed for the race
The Navional Republican argues a Colored Convention could unite the race as voters near a possible gathering. It notes no central committee exists but delegates could be chosen by the people, urging cordial friendship and recognizing rights while arguing labor and tariff issues will shape the campaign of 1884.
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America
Party of Protection
Party of
Navion_al Republican
Tidal Wave Misfits and the 1882 Governors
The so called tidal wave of 1882 brought governors Cleveland Pattison Butler Begole and Glick to New York Pennsylvania Massachusetts Michigan and Kansas. Republicans claim no fault as Democrats who voted straight faced few issues and Butler stands as the only governor true to title in this mixed outcome.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Kansas
Michigan
Cleveland
Pattison
Butler
Begole
Glick
McHeary swamp land contract sparks probe in Louisiana
A three Senator inquiry exposes a corruption ring tied to McHeary’s swamp land deal. The scheme allegedly involved a governor leading a board, a defaulting sheriff and ex-sheriffs, the state Auditor, Attorney General, and clerks misusing public funds. The probe cites reckless expenditure and public confidence abuse, provoking strong editorial outrage.
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McHeary
Louisiana
John McHeary
Lheriff
New York Times
Ireland National League meeting at Cooper Institute
The National Land League in New York organized at Cooper Institute with enthusiastic resolutions. Speakers urged Irish independence, boycotting English goods, and warned that real freedom requires fighting, not distant resolutions. Americans question feasibility while urging practical action and unity among Irish societies.
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Cooper I
National Land League
Ireland
National League
England
League
Land League
Wasburn brothers recalled in Bangor obituary note
The Bangor Whig recalls the Wasburn brothers led by Israel Wasburn born 1813 in Livermore Maine. Israel served in Congress and as governor. Elihu B. Wasburn became minister to France. Cadwallader C. Wasburn served in Congress and as state's attorney general. Win D Wasburn became a wealthy Minnesota congressman. The piece mocks a local lunatic whistler and ends with a humorous exchange about borrowing newspapers.
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Bangor Whig
Wasburn Brothers
Irael
Livermore
Israel
Congress
Algernon 5S
Boston
Hollowell
Elihu B
Grant
France
Cadwallader C. Setved
Wisconsin
Chas. A
Paraguay
Samuel B
Navy
Win. D
Minnesota
Frederick Douglass hailed as staunch Republican and race advocate
The piece honors Frederick Douglass as a principled Republican and abolitionist, crediting him with urging Black convention participation and warning the party against bourbon influence. It lauds his integrity, leadership, and lifelong devotion to African American welfare amid postwar political tensions.
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Dias Owedu
Gherrver
Mr. Douglass
Gare 'T Parker
Garrett
Republican Party
Douglass
Frederick Douglass
Phe
Mail Matter Meld for Postage Reform
A postal directive issued yesterday to take effect next month requires prepaid postage for letters and heavy parcels, otherwise returned and detained at the local office. The measure aims to speed notices and refunds, with officials reporting high response rates and ongoing reviews of the system.
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United States
Feiur
Othees WU
Lave
Leaving Gracefully and Politely at Departures
The text discusses how some people linger awkwardly after a gathering, delaying departure with pointless chatter and lingering poses. It notes the awkwardness of lingering, the effect on others, and the desire for a timely, courteous exit without drama.
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