Colored Baptist pastor joins Virginia politics in 1883 election
The Wilmington Post urges unity for Mahone and Republican allies to back anti-bourbon leaders in Virginia on November 6 1883. It lauds Hon. Frank Hatton and warns colored voters against Pastor Garland White who left church to campaign for Democrats. The paper argues against disfranchisement and defends a free ballot.
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Garland White
Virginia
Mahone
Hhe
White
Greeley and
Brown
Frank Hatton
Morganton
N. C
Hatton
Ohio Victory Sermon on Politics and Party Fate
A political editorial mocks Democratic prospects after the Ohio results. It contrasts Bourbon era press arrogance with a forecast that the Republican stance will prevail in 1884, arguing national questions and fiscal policy demand decisive action to preserve Union and national strength.
Social rights issue sways governor and party alignment
In a reflection on a colored woman's dining at the same table as whites on a streamboat, the piece links the event to Governor Holden's party withdrawal. It questions the origins of the controversy and whether a civil rights Supreme Court ruling will pull Holden back into the Republicans.
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South
Court House
Republican Party
Guv. Holden
Republican Supreme Court
Bruce
United States
Risewoov
N.C
Mx. Eorrox
Fowle
Russel
Lim
North Carolina
P. LH
Winston
Ava
Howard House Proprietor In Washington Signal Officer Becomes Owner
A former signal officer Mr Giow AO Smith has taken ownership of the Howard House in Washington. Located at the corner of Siath Street and Pennsylvania Avenue near the depot, the hotel is described as an exceptionally fine establishment. The notice urges friends to visit and support the new proprietor and his crew.
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Bertie
Cee Way
Bourbuas
Giow AO Smith
Howard House
City of Washington
Siath Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Surb
Chey
City of
Washington
Political infighting and state electors in the 19th century contest
A fragmented analysis outlines how sixteen states formerly silver-shed, fifteen formerly Republicans, and seven swing states will shape the election. It notes the influence of liquor interests, regional loyalties, and potential cross-state voting patterns that could decide Ohio and other key contests.
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Toma
Oho
Ohio
Republican Party
Democratic Party
California
Lubwds
Judmus
Nevada
Abolition of Internal Taxes Sparks Democratic Debate
A Pennsylvania visit by Mr Randall sparks a public call to end internal taxes. He argues such taxes are wasteful and would allow a protective tariff and fewer officials, a plan that pleases liquor interests but risks public debt and reduced customs revenue. The piece notes likely political gains and warns a Democratic House could face broad public pushback.
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Ohio
Randall
Pennsylvania
Congress
Aries
Political forecast for Democratic nomination across key states
The piece argues that NY, OH, and IN determine the presidential race with the central states decisive. It weighs Tilden Hendricks Randall McDonald and others, noting union in Indiana and tariff positions affect outcomes. It predicts candidates who secure eastern or central blocs plus modest Pacific support will prevail at the convention.
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York
Ohio
Indiana
New York
Jersey
Joel Parker
Tilden
Hendricks
Sir Hendricks
Hayes
Randall
East
McDonald
New Jersey
The
Tribune
Washington
Atlantic
Pacific
V.v. Times
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Ansoms
Lathams
Dorsey
Sarcely
Beerboe Dome
Ias
Isues
Republic
Obie
Howard
Conservative
Baltica
Borrok Post
North Carolina State Agricultural Society
Leartt
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Fésquior
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Boarboa Party
Ure Society
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Cepia
Rucy
Egypt
Elebas
Dominegos Freize
Brazil
Koeh
St Lawrence
Jfferson Cousties
Linteer
Dominic
Zehring
Codorus
Mr. White
Rock Hill
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Y. Times
Granite Row
South Front $T
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Thos. C. Craft
Carantine
Wilmington
Cape Yasrantine
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Barre
Bro’s
Rocky Point
Sam’l ’ W. Holden
Market
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