Tax News Pushes Direct Election for Federal Officials
The notice argues for direct popular election of President and U S Senators, noting a 30 year shift and urging swift constitutional change. It lauds Gov Isaac P Gray for a top cabinet post in Cleveland's administration while blasting critics in Indiana. California’s legislature outcome shows Democrats with a joint-ballot majority and likely alliance with Populists on Senate vacancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Sganklin
Indiana
Isaac P. Gray
Mr. Cleveland
California
United States
Post Office Scheme in County Among Republicans
A county Republican scheme aims to hand over post offices to Democrats before March 4 to control appointments by Harrison. Democrats who receive offices may not stay long after March 4 unless Bretz intends to appoint them anyway. The commentary warns a wise Democrat to keep his money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tueer
Harrison
Bretz
Destructive vandalism targets soldiers' graves in Morgan County
The News accuses rivals of exploiting the crime for political gain as rewards are offered for the culprits. The paper asserts it knows nothing of the guilty party but suspects Rubin factions are involved and predicts swift identification once found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Morgan County
Indianapolis
Democratic Committee
Pagsident Harrisons Message and the Fogga Charge
A fragment recalls PagsIDENT HARRISON and his eight column message in fine type. The voice is snarl ish and snappish with a boastful air saying Better it if you can. It notes his defense of the lust cause and petty fogga and predicts the politician’s decline after ninety days with Rutherford B. Hayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pagsident
Harrison
Benny
Rutherford B. Hayes
Bretz backs Johnson for Stone City postmaster honor
Congressman Bretz recommends John Johnson editor of Bedford Democrat for postmaster at Stone City. The selection is lauded as excellent and both Bretz and Johnson are congratulated. Johnson has led the Democratic paper in a Republican stronghold and fought well as committee chairman this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bretz
John Johnson
Bedford Democrat
Stone City
Messrs
Johnson
Buld
Lanner
Democratic Gains Highlight County Returns in District
The record shows eight counties shifting toward Republicans in some wards while Democrats gain in others. Key counties Davies, Lawrence, Crawford, Orange, Knox show gains for Democrats with totals around 836, while Republicans add 107. Net district gain favors Democrats by 259 with Peoples party votes counted, totaling 3,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Moss
Martin
Greene
Dubois
Peoples’ Party
Moe
State Central Committee
Taggart
Educational Column Urges Uniform Reports and Hereos in Greene County
The piece urges teachers to study the State Manual and adhere to visiting records and 26 point checks. It condemns holiday treats, invites reading circles, and suggests using maps for history. It notes Republican fraud efforts in Montana Wyoming and Kansas to sway legislatures and U S senators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Wyoming
Kansas
U. S
Tax Reform Proposal Favoring Tariff Cuts and Income Tax
The document argues for broad tariff reductions on basic goods to lower prices, while proposing to fund government expenses through a more expansive income tax and an enlarged internal revenue system. It emphasizes balancing lower consumer costs with higher revenue from taxpayers.
Sioaly Postmaster Appointment Named Under Cleveland
A. C. Hacker, editor of the News, to be postmaster at Sioaly under Mr. Cleveland's administration. The appointment follows his hustling in Martin county and his party services. He is expected to be a strong officer with no need for apologies for his conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Hacker
The
News
Sioaly
Frankfort man for state pension agent endorsed by Democrats
Friends of Capt. David F. Allen of Frankfort present his name to Mr. Cleveland for the state pension agent post. The Democrat party backs him as a patriot, Democrat, and honest man, praising his bravery and campaign work and predicting a unanimous endorsement from the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David F. Allen
Frankfort
Cleveland
Allen
Grammar Elected President in Railroad Merger Deal
G J Grammar elected president of E T H E and E J railroads in a decisive merger at 11 Wall Street. W J Lynchs named secretary and treasurer as the long awaited deal unites lines for a north south fast train linking the Gulf coast Great Lakes and seaboard. The move ends a prior traffic arrangement between E T H and C E I connected to Gulf via L N railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
CO. & E. Lande & T. H. Prop
Gulf
Great Lakes
Seaboard
Mackey
Porter
C.& E. I Railroad
Gulf Coast
L. & N Railway
I O O Festival for Newberry Lodge I O F
The brethren of Newberry Lodge I O F announce a grand festival next Tuesday night week on December 20 to raise funds for a carpet for their new hall. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brethren of Newberry Lodge
Jay Gould Dies and Leaves Family in Mourning
Wall Street announced Jay Gould is dead at about 11 a.m. in New York. The financier died in his home after a final vigil with his family led by George Gould and relatives, his wife having died earlier. The article notes his stock holdings in Manhattan, Western Union, and Missouri Pacific and describes the family’s sorrow and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jay Gould
Wall Street
John TF. Terry
Gould
Manhattan
Western Union
Missouri Pacific
Edwin Gould
Helen Gould
Annie Gould
Ques
Connersville
Ind
George Walz
Gould Breaks Down At Missouri Pacific Meeting
The article reports on Mr. Gould's health collapse during a Missouri Pacific directors meeting in November 1891. It details his decline, efforts to arrange his estates for his sons, and subsequent breakdowns affecting his vigor and plans before his death. It also notes the death of Mary Allen West in Tokyo on December 1, 1910, after a world tour, highlighting her work with the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gould
Missouri Pacific
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Vanderbilt
Gould
Missouri, Kansas and
Texas
Ilis Sons
New York
Manhattan Elevated
Western Union
Jie
Cicaco
Mary Allen West
Union Signal
Christian Emperance Union
Tokio
Japan
Chicago
Frances Willard
Miss West
Illinois
West
President’s tariff plan highlights rising national wealth
The president’s message to congress emphasizes broad prosperity, citing U S wealth rising from 16.16 billion in 1880 to 62.61 billion in 1890, rail miles growing to 30,626, and factory capital in seventy-five cities expanding from 1.23 to 2.00 billion. Wages per capita also rise, nearly doubling employment and increasing average wages from 3% in 1880 to 41.71% in 1890 after accounting for census method differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wastmotox
Dean
Congress
Prolonged Congressional Session Delays and Bills Filed
The Senate begins its second session with 70 members present though absent reporter Dennis Murphy. A president on the committee visit and measures on immigration prohibition and tax changes are discussed in the House. John J. Warwick’s death prompts a House adjournment of respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Butt
Dennis Murphy
Wein i
House
Durborow
Dockery
Appropriations Committee
Maryland
Georgia
New Hampshire
Arkiatsis
West
New York
Missouri
Hale
Census Committee
Seattle
Fellows
John J. Warwick
Ohio
Outhwaite
Washington Senate Faces World’s Fair Entry Debates
In Washington on December 2, members gathered amid post election chatter. Tom Reed and Tom Watson attended discussions after defeats. New York and Chicago figures appeared early, and Curberow introduced the first World’s Fair repeal measure. Floral tributes flooded desks as many senators were feted, notably Wolcott, Gorman, Voorhees, Dolph, Mitchell, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Reed
Tie
Ab Taylor
Tom McCann McCann
Judge Culberson
Texas
Curberow
Durborow
Senate
Gibson
Louisiana
Hot Springs
Ark
Wolcott
Eamt
Gorman
Maryland Democratic Club
District of Columbia
Voorhees
Dolph
Mitchell
Hiscock
Washburn
Cockrell
Hawley
Vilas
Hansbrough
Pasco
Proctor
Mandelson
Pettigrew
Call
Spirit Experiment Hopes To Prove After Death
A Muskegon spiritualist describes a sealed airtight cylinder device with two light metal pieces linked to a battery and telegraph to transmit messages from a dying spirit. If successful, the experiment would allow friends to communicate after the body is sealed and buried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskegon
Meskruon
Mich
Ile
Pittsburg
Republican Senators Weigh Senate Control and New States
Washington December 6 Republican leaders debated whether to attempt to retain Senate organization or yield control to Democrats. The conference discussed admitting new states and possible ally support, ending without action and scheduling another meeting. The session highlighted party strategy amid shifting majorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Cockrell
California
Wyoming
Montana
Stevenson
Arbitration Board Recommends Dismissals in Alley L Railrow Row
Chicago Dec 7 The board of review finds seven engineers deserve final dismissal while two suspended engineers are dismissed, and four conductors and three guards remain employed. The report notes conspiratorial talks aimed at allying employer and surface roads during a strike at the World’s Fair. Chief Arthur is blamed for the handling. Also included are stock and produce market quotes from Chicago with wheat corn oats and other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chcaco
Board of Review
Publc
Darnard
Arthur
Board of Trade
Okits
Duae
Park
Janna
Wisconsin
Hebrons
Burbanks
Jersey
Joney
Cape Cod
Wisconsin Bell and Bules
aXn
Treasury deficiency bonds and election law changes discussed
In Washington the House advanced several bills including a Amimerman of Pennsylvania measure to issue up to 75 million treasury deficiency bonds exempt from taxes and redeemable after ten years, with interest at 2 percent. Other bills target election oversight, repealing federal marshals supervisors, and prohibiting federal interference in state elections. Mirehler of Pennsylvania proposed transferring pension duties to the War Department under the War Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WastixeTos
Dec
National Statute Mill
House
Amimerman
Pennsylvania
Treasury
United States
United States Treasury
Oates
Wheeler
Alvixuna
Mirehler
Dare
Obituary Notices of Notable Figures Listed in Wilkes Barre Item
Ex Governor LeENny M Hoyt and a string of prominent figures are noted in a Wilkes Barre publication with locations across Pennsylvania and beyond. Names include George W Clensel father of AG Thensel in Lancaster, LENny Be Baatralan in Roaston, WL Gagnisos grand Union hotel New York, Leeis BE Polk Nashville, ALBERY COH Little Rock, Joseren LU Porren Columbus, Joseen Walton Pittsburg, Charles Elvans ex mayor Reading, and Benjamin W Brice in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leenny M. Hoyt
Wilkesbarre
George W. Clensel
Thensel
Lancaster
Lenny BE. Baattralan
Roaston
Mun
Gagnisos
Grand Union Hotel
New York
Leeis BE
Polk
Tennessee
Nashville
Albery Coh
Little Rock
Ark
Joseren LU. Porren
Columbus
Joseen Walton
Pittsburg
Charles Elvans
Reading
Bexjamix W. Brice
Washington
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TRE Bloomfield Democrat
Fridary
Dember
WM. M. Moss
ROYA
Leva
Bro. &. L. Quoop
Biesa
State Teachers’ Association
Thesr
Greene County
London Company
Plymouth Company
Florida Purchase
Louisiana Purchase
Fetc
Pres
D.J. Mackey
G. J. Grammar
Finis
Ead
Thave
Department
Secretary of the Treasury
Army
Navy
Court of Claims
Htis
Rusk
Proceedings IN Congress
Raed Hoew Hiow
MeCiana
Cai
Watson
Jerry Simpson
Tom Watson
Seckless
Lewis Steward
Minois
Poe
Enongh
Smith
Cincinnati
WD. Marshal
C., H. and
D. Railway
Clerk Swigger
Pickle
Pickle” Smith
ScraAntTor
Sarah Kiple
Edwin A. Abbey
Moonecrans
Dee. G
General Rosecrans
Republican Senators Caucus
Public Ledger
Pmladelphia
Sixth
Chestnut Streets
Sansum Street
Ledger
George W. Childs
Cmicaco
Great Lake Front
Winds Central Railway
United States Supreme Court
Justice Harlan
Lacy
Lerley
Dall
Western
Siate
Pork
Goto Dituggista
Tobs
Ross Gordon
Lafayette
Pixley & Co
Pixaley & CO
EjEe Ee
Crentlemen
Taureh Qa
Toi Denoasidhe
Mertens
Tore Ee
Thorman & Schloss
Clothice
Comer
O. We
Stalcup
Qeu- Lee
Gada
AL. Williams
Bloomfield Grocery
J.T H Miller
J.T. Hs Miller
Gna Furnisher
Wias Ave
Errmehaute
Groceres
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