Wool Tariff Sparks National Campaign and Protests
The article reports on opposition to President Cleveland's free wool policy and a push by wool growers and Republicans for protection. It notes the Virginia and Texas political moves, a Democratic caucus selecting Barbour for Senate, and a Chicago convention date for the GOP. It also covers the evictions tied to a Freedmen village in Virginia and the Harper bank embezzlement verdict in Cincinnati.
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Democratic Party
National Convention of
Washington
Virginia General Assembly
John 8. Barbour
United States
Senator Riddleberger
Riddleberger
Senate
Republican National Committee
Washington City
Chicago
Dakota
Texas
Toreace
Texse Sre
Ireland
Endicott
Arlinton Reservation
Lee
Virginia
War Department
Grover Cleveland
Blaine's Review of Free Trade Message Sparks Debate
The piece relays James G Blaine’s critique of the President's free trade message based on an interview with a New York Tribune staffer. It contrasts Blaine's economic knowledge with the President's perceived ignorance and promises to publish more next week. It also reports indictments from a Franklin county grand jury over a Columbus election tallying scandal with several named suspects arrested and bailed.
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James G. Blaine
New York Tribune
London
Paris
Blaine
Halstead
The
Commercial Gazette
Cleveland
United States
Columbus
Franklin County Common Pleas
Fred, Steube
Court House
Robert B. Montgomery
C. R. Montgomery
Alben O. Myers
Tom Cogan
Cincinnati
Chas
T. Blackburn
Cincinnati Board of Public Works
Algernon Granville
Lutone
Blackburn
Free trade talk sparks political debate in Cleveland speech
Concerns rise over free trade policy as Commercial Gazette notes no major party would form amid the issue. The piece argues a Republican Congress and a Rematchlican President could push tariff reform but warns current House power is limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ihs
Commercial Gazette
Weill
Cleveland
Carlisle
Free Trade Texan
J. Q Mills
Ways and Means
Republican Congress
Senate considers refunding state taxes collected under levy
A bill before the Senate proposes refunding money collected from citizens under the direct tax levy of 18817. The refund total cited is 1,567,089 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Local Holiday Goods Advertised Across Town
A jumble of vendors promotes holiday supplies including oysters by the can, phoenix block restaurant offerings, gift books in bindings, tropical fruits, fresh fish, and overcoats. Notices urge readers to contact the Messenger office for orders and display items at Palmer & McCrerath and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Messenger Office
L.C. Poley
Amta Hooper
Phoenix Block
Anoas Hooper
Campbell's Furniture Warerooms Prominent Holiday Shop
Readers are urged to visit John C. Campbell's Moore Russell Building to view fine furniture including parlor, bed and dining room suits. The display features an extensive selection of ape holstered, willow and rattan chairs, touted as the largest and most elegant in Athens for holiday gifts.
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John C. Campbell
Moore-Russell
Athens
Mr. Campbell
Meat Market Improvements Attract Local Trade
The room once used by Mr. John Slaughter for his meat market has been renovated with first class equipment and cleanliness, making it a popular local butcher shop. Slaughter offers high grade cattle, sheep, hogs, and the best balk and oysters. Also notes new Corduroy arrivals at Hooper's Phoenix Block Restaurant and a December–January round trip rail sale by CG. H. VL & TL Ry. for one fare, return by Jan 3, 1888.
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St. Jacobs
C. C. Atkins
Worcester
Mass
Hawley St
U. W. Riggs
Philadelphia
Otto L. Kehrweider
Queen St
Germantown
Corydon
Ind
St. Jacobs Oil
Levi Hottel
Arthur G. Lewis
Southern Society
Norfolk, Va
John Slaughter
Ohio
Slaughter
CG. H. VL & TL Ry
Castoria Ad Slogan Recalled Across Generations
Ad copy traces Castoria as the remedy for a child’s sickness and a mother’s care across generations from infancy to motherhood. It notes the product’s role from childhood ailments to feeding and comforting infants.
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E. L. Harper
Cincinnati Fidelity Bank
Nelsonville Register
Messenger
Messenger and Journal
Commissioners
Register
Ohio State Journal
F. I. Harper
Fidelity National Bank
Sage
Jlarper
Harper
Fidelity
All
Joer
Ohio Penitentiary
Tie
Avia Hooper
Curistaias
George RR
Walker's
Mouse For Sale
Lloquire
D. Zenner & Oul
Frenchhay Stern
Wasseuver
WILE
Foley
Kaler, Palmer & McCrerath
Tedtebay
Cheistias Tewente
Cretate
Lean
Milage
Tor
Anza Toga
Ik Bleck Rewtauwl
Slaughter’s Meat Market
Childrens Suits At
D. Zenner & Co
Hooper
Valli¢y
Toledo
Paby
Castoria
Harper’s Weekly
Illustrated
Warper’s
America
Comi
Ima
Harper's Periodicals
Harper's Weekly
Harper's Magazine
Harper's Bazar
Harper’s Young People
Canada
Mexico
Post Office
Harper & Brothers
Adress
New York
Athens County
Ladies Cloaks
Dolmans, Newmarkets
Perkins’ Block
Sam
Isss
Harper’s Bazar
Hwanper
BAZAR
Harper’s Periodicals
Hlarper
Harper's Young People
Fial
Otter Tuenes
Uarper & Brother
Achim
Hlarveraa
Bengerk
Aeower
Sam Sommete
Eods
Moore & Russell's Block
Auteldicn Ss, Cott
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