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Editorial
August 7, 1876
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Editorial mocks radical newspapers for pushing St. Louis convention nominees to quickly write acceptance letters, which have backfired by damaging radical efforts to retain government control and strengthening the Tilden and Hendricks ticket.
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The radical newspapers that were so anxious for the nominees of the St. Louis convention to write their letters of acceptance, and could hardly wait until those gentlemen found time to indite the longed for missives, are now, since they have been written and published, and their disastrous effects upon the radical schemes for retaining possession of the government have already begun to appear, sorry they were not delayed longer, for every day they are before the public adds strength to the Tilden and Hendricks ticket.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Radical Newspapers
St Louis Convention
Acceptance Letters
Tilden Hendricks
Partisan Politics
What entities or persons were involved?
Radical Newspapers
St. Louis Convention Nominees
Tilden
Hendricks
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Backlash Against Radical Newspapers' Push For Quick Acceptance Letters
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Tilden And Hendricks, Critical Of Radicals
Key Figures
Radical Newspapers
St. Louis Convention Nominees
Tilden
Hendricks
Key Arguments
Radical Newspapers Urged Quick Acceptance Letters From Nominees.
The Letters Have Harmed Radical Plans To Retain Government Control.
Delaying The Letters Would Have Been Better For Radicals.
Public Exposure Of The Letters Strengthens The Tilden Hendricks Ticket.