Voting Instructions and Ballot Practice Fragment
Voters are guided on ballot handling, marking rules, and prohibited actions. The text instructs how to vote for party or candidate, where to mark a cross, and how to deposit the ballot, with warnings about observing privacy and avoiding improper behavior at the polling place.
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Colina
Estete Party
Republicana
Democratic
Lille
Wieden
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Bios
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Atcaidier
Asin
Anita Pou
Gilles
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Political argument for Republicans in 19th century election
The piece argues that voters across business, farmers, merchants, and western citizens will support the Republican ticket, citing protective tariffs, foreign markets expansion under Harrison, wage levels in protected vs free trade systems, and distrust of Cleveland era banking and land policies. It portrays widespread GOP advantage across industries and demographics.
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United States
England
Republican Party
Harrison
Democratic Party
Great West
Cleveland
Land Office
Feyelwud
Tim Tuk
Tan
Tou
Williis
Tha Sy Bony Bich
Calipari Adleres
Fragmented OCR sample about historic congress and elections
The readable text outlines a discussion of court or congress issues with references to individuals and dates. It mentions votes, policies, and leadership figures in a period likely tied to 1540s style language and a focus on governance and appointment details.
Rusk on Tariff Advocates Reciprocity in Trade
The secretary of agriculture J M Rusk argues for protection with reciprocity, urging duties on foreign goods not produced domestically and favoring American labor and farmers. He cites sugar, tea, coffee, spices, and fiber as areas where reciprocity can be balanced with tariffs to protect home industries and agriculture.
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Secretary of Agriculture
J. M. Rusk
United States
America
Canada
Populists Support Harrison in Kansas Effort
A Topeka dispatch reports Mrs. Lease, a leading Populist organizer, urging Kansans to back Harrison electors if a Weaver victory would tie to Cleveland. She frames Weaver’s southern tour as indignant, and her stance alarms Democrats and Populists alike as the campaign unfolds.
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Lease
Weaver
New York
Times
Topeka
Kan
Kansas
General Weaver
Cleveland
Harrison
Jerry Simpson
Election rhetoric on free trade and home protection in New York World
The New York World argues that Grover Cleveland would undermine American homes by endorsing free trade, leaving families unable to support women and dependents. It contrasts Cleveland with Harrison, whom it portrays as defending unprotected homes and promising Democrats control of Congress in both chambers.
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Grover Cleveland
Benjamin Harrison
Tru
Carter
Cleveland
New York World
About Our Money What Republicans Have Done and Democrats Want
Special correspondence from New York discusses national versus state bank currency. It cites low losses for national banks since 1868, higher losses for private banks in 1890, and contrasts with historical bank failures. It asserts Republican debt reduction, questions Democratic plans, and argues for sound money and protection. Includes a quote from General Daniel B. Bickley on pensions.
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New York
Democratic Party
CIA
Thompson
Elliott Funding System
Thompson’s
Arkansas
Florida
Iowa
Mississippi
Wisconsin
Virginia
North Carolina
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Washington
Republican Party
Harrison
Cleveland
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Austro-Hungary
Wool Industry Under Cleveland and Reed Trade Proposal
A promotional piece argues that Democratic free trade would devastate U S wool farmers. It cites Russia as leading producer and reports 44,938,305 sheep valued at 116 million dollars yielding 894 million pounds of wool, claiming free wool would slash prices and hurt domestic producers unless the McKinley tariff remains in force.
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Cleveland
Rusalia
United States
London
Real Sentiments About Irishmen and Catholics Revealed
A Buffalo affidavit from October 29, 1888, quotes Edwin C. Robbins describing Grover Cleveland’s alleged anti Irish and anti Catholic views and his refusal to run on a ticket with John Sheehan. The piece notes Cleveland’s alleged statements of never voting for an Irishman and discusses Irish voting impact on U S politics. James G. WaIne comments on Irish votes aligning with Great Britain and protectionist aims.
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Stover Cleveland
Sleveland Lolda
State of New York
Mine
Buffalo
Edwin C. Robbins
Dedosta
Grover Cleveland
United States
Mate
John ©. Sheehan
Comproller
Sild
John O. Sheehan
Cleveland
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Deponent
Neaning
John C. Sheehan
Ant Deponent
Cleveand
Sheehan
Iid
Mder
Eowin C. Romuins
Mic
Rosrwenn M. Norvier
Duna County
N.Y
Clevelind
Don
Vrayer
Alide
de Poonbal
Lelsh- Min
John CG. Sheehan
Wypport
Edwin, Robins
Salule
Old partisan debate on pensions and Cleveland’s rivals
Amid bitter pension debates the editorial page praises Cleveland for facing corruption in the Democratic camp. It asserts many pensioners are thieves, condemns the party’s mixed rally, and cites Edmunds and Becke as exemplars. It notes promises against joining a slate with unsavory figures and references Irish and New York political figures.
Facts for Farmers Under McKinley Policy Gains in Exports
A summary of farm benefits under the Harrison administration and McKinley tariff, detailing increased exports of bacon and pork products, beef, cattle, wheat flour and corn, cotton, seeds, fruits, oilcake, and all agricultural goods. It notes gains in home markets for barley, raised cattle, potatoes, eggs, and raisins, plus wool protection and improved cattle health measures, disease controls, and extended agricultural services.
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Tarrison
Uarrigan
Cleveland
Harrison
Hia
London
Agricultural Department
Germany
Denmark
Austria
France
Italy
Spain
United States
Great Britain
Europe
Thirteah
Weath
Women Unloading Coal and Free Trade Debate
In a critical cartoon and caption, the piece argues that England is the leading free trade nation while the United States illustrates protectionism. It questions Democratic calls for free trade under Grover Cleveland, urging voters to consider national policy on tariffs and economic independence. The piece also touches on gender roles and domestic duties as part of the political argument.
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England
United States
Democratic Party
Grover Sleveland
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