Republican tariff pledges and labor support in 1882 platform
The piece defends Republican governance promising peace and prosperity, endorses protective tariffs, bimetallism with silver, strong immigration controls, veterans pensions, and denounces Democratic governance and the Sugar Trust. It cites opinions from the New York Herald and New York Tribune on tariff passage and political corruption.
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Republican Party
Iowa
Democratic Party
Eee
National Republican Party
Soldiers of the Republic
New York Tribune
Democratic House
Wilson
Senate
Crisp
American Sugar Trust Company
Striking Decline in Support Across Regions
The text notes widespread unpopularity of strikes, claims tariff settlements satisfy all sides, and argues folly exists across political parties. This reflects a cautious, balanced view of labor pressure and policy compromises.
Senator Quay Talks More While Saying Less
Senator Quay displays a notable talent for speaking at length while delivering minimal substantive content. His public remarks emphasize oratory over direct answers, reflecting a distinctive political style.
North Dakota Woman Uses Marriage Pledge in Contest
A North Dakota woman running for office reportedly defeated a strong rival by promising to marry him, illustrating the era's unique political tactics and gender dynamics.
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North Dakota
Whiskey cheaper by new tapers saving 15 cents per bushel
A tap has invented a process that cuts 15 cents from the cost of each bushel of grain used in whiskey production and also increases both quantity and quality, promising cheaper whiskey and higher output.
Priests Contemplate New Attire for Bicycle Use
The text notes the Pope restricting bicycle use by Italian priests on parish visits and asks how clerics might appear in knickerbockers or bloomers while in ecclesiastical robes, suggesting robes require modification for cycling.
Congress clampdown on clerk hire raises funds concerns
Members of Congress who are allotted $100 a month for clerk hire use the money to pad their pockets and hire a man at $10.50 per week to do the work. One paper calls this thrifty and questions the ethics behind such practices.
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Congress
Royalty Sparks Debate Over Christening Cost
English newspapers celebrate the christening expense of 200000 pounds while critics ask if royalty is worth a cool million dollars to “sprinkle” the youngest representative. The piece questions who bears the burden of such pomp.
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York
England
Rents Reduced for State Farm Tenants Across Region
In the northern part of the state farm rents are being reduced due to crop failure this year. The movement may spread statewide. The tenant should not bear all losses caused by circumstances beyond his control, echoing the injunction to bear one another's burdens.
Bank cashier EC Sattley sentenced for Kansas City bank failure
The Jefferson Souvenir notes EC Sattley, cashier of Kansas City Safe Deposit and Savings Bank, sentenced to four years in prison for the 1895 failure that cost nearly $2,000,000. Fifty-four indictments remain against him, with total penalties around five hundred years.
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Sattley
Kansas City
Nebraska Railroads Cut Rates to Aid Farmers
In Nebraska railroads are reducing rates to aid farmers while in Iowa they seek higher charges. The railroad commissioners hear both sides as shippers warn that rate increases end general business and threaten the long haul system. The debate centers on operating costs versus competitive access to eastern markets with major interests at stake.
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Nebraska
Iowa
Sugar Trust History Explored in Harper's Weekly August 15
In Harper's Weekly August 15 an editorial traces the Sugar Trust history with new light from Inside Sources and reveals surprising figures for the first time. The issue also features Our Navy in Korea a graphic account of Admiral Rodgers operations in 1871 where Koreans were defeated and three treaty ports opened. Captain W P Schley recounts and J J Lee is noted as Adjutant General of U S forces.
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Harper's Weekly
Sugar Trust
Korea
Admiral Rodgers
W. P. Schley
Lee
United States Forces
Centenary of William Bryant Read in Various Localities
The centennial of William Bryant is celebrated November 3 174 with gatherings at places linked to his life or writings and renewed interest from admirers. Rev John White Chadwick of Brooklyn will recount the story of his first major poem Phantopsis in Harper's Magazine September issue.
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Catlen
William
Bryant
Harper’s Magazine
John White Chadwick
Brooklyn
Phanatopsis
Sight of drought cripples Iowa and neighboring states
A correspondent from Cedar Rapids Nebraska quotes a letter describing widespread ruin from drought. The report notes no ears on corn, cattle slaughtered, hogs fed to swine, and a mass exodus as farmers struggle with markets and scarce crops.
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Iowa
Kenry Stone
Smith Center
Kansas
Chas. Murphy
Cedar Rapids
Nebraska
Illinois
Tariff Bill Brings Relief to Businessmen and Workers
The Senate tariff bill passage eases anxiety among merchants and manufacturers who expect a quick trade rebound. With ample money and rising orders, factories will reopen and wage earners see relief as depleted savings are replenished and poverty fears lessen.
When to Cat Corn Experiment at Iowa Experiment Station
An 1898 Iowa Station study cut corn plats on September 17 24 and October 1 and 16 then harvested an adjoining plat on December 17. Yields ranged from 54 to 61 bushels per acre, rising with later cut dates. The study measured dry matter in stover and kernel with peak kernel fiber on October 1 and total dry matter reaching 6732 pounds.
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Stover
Karnel
Wasse
The Sugar Trust Fights for a Differential Sugar Duty
The Sugar Trust pushes for a differential duty of four eighths of a cent per pound on imported refined sugar, arguing it is essential to its survival. It cites high imports and hefty dividends, contending that even with the tariff change profits would rise, while others would gain little or none from reduced capital.
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Sugar Trust
O. Havemeyer
W. C. Ford
Bureau of Statistics
United States
United Press
Sui
House Conferrees
Senate
Sugar Trust Faces Congress Pressure Over Sugar Tax
In a July 22 1894 letter to President Havemerger Chairman Harter of the House Sub Committee on Trusts argues a half cent per pound duty on sugars over No 16 Dutch standard has diverted over 40 million dollars from the people to the Sugar Trust and refiners in three years. Government receipts total about 470751 in the same period. From Harper's Weekly.
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Congress
Democratic Party
Gorman
Havemeyer
Sugar Trust
New York Herald
House of Representatives
Senate
Harter
Fouse
IL. O. Havemerger
Tarper's Weekly
Chinch bug disease trials in Kansas and Iowa relief efforts
An interview with Prof. Osborn reviews early work on chinch bug diseases and their spread through parasitic fungi. From 1880 to 1890 researchers in Kansas Nebraska Minnesota and Iowa reported successes with Entomophthora and related methods, noting moisture as essential and cautioning against overoptimistic outcomes.
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Oskaloosa Globe
Osborn
Mahaska County
West
Shimer
Illinois
J. L. LeConte
Vrot. Forbes
Isss
Snow
Kansas
Thal
Webster
Indiana
Ohio
Nebraska
Draner
Lagger
Minnesota
Iowa
Cate
Ames
Notice of Final Settlement in Whitaker Estate
Notice of final settlement filed in Story County District Court for the estate of Charles Whitaker. Excentric Burma J. Whitaker } estate administrator reports a final account with court approval set for September 2, 184. Interested parties must appear before the next term to fix exceptions or face default and approval.
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Story County
Catherine Hicks
J. R Whitaker
J. M. Whitaker
Sarah Springer
Ametia Whitaker
Agnes A. Whitaker
Anns J. Whitaker
Margaret Hook
Charles Whitaker
John B. Whitker
Kenneth Whitaker
Obert A. Whitaker
Guy Whitaker
Harry Whitaker
Merk
District Court
Anid County
Burma
J. Whitaker
Seid Court
Nevada
David Elza J. Whitaker
Burzi J. Whitaker
Early American Newspaper Front Page Fragment
Fragment mentions Che Sun name and Charles A Dana as editor on a historic American newspaper front page. The readable bits imply publication details and editor attribution without a complete article text.
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Charles A- Dana
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