Bluffton City Election Shows Strong Party Shift
Republicans win mayor marshal and one council seat while Democrats take clerk treasurer and two council seats in Bluffton's sharpest local race. Voter turnout sets a new city record as ward by ward results highlight local tonal split and emerging Democratic edge.
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Bluffton
Stevens
Crosbie
Marshal
Yeats
Cook
J.B. Plessinger
L. B. Stevens
H.Y. Skiles
H. 1. Cook
American wool in England shows prices fall despite tariff
English buyers report American wool prices at parity with or below English grades even as tariff debate continues. An Bradford firm bought 6 000 pounds paying 22 to 26 cents per pound, citing skin wools suited for hosiery yarns but noting price pressure from inexperience in polish wools. Trade sources say tariff opponents expect renewed U S production impact and higher domestic demand, while British mills anticipate tariffs will revive prices.
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Warhins
Bradfure
England
Lhe Department of To
Ore Pradford
Ltadiford
Philodaphia
Doston
Wetlview
Atles Aantford
Protection and Distress In France
A New York Work essay argues that French tariff protection harms workers and inflates profits for the rich. It likens the Meline law to McKinley measures, claiming widespread unemployment and rising distress in industrial towns as protections fail to deliver promised work and pay.
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France
Meline
United States
Idk
McKinley
New York
Civil War Era Debates On Tariff and National Policy
Widespread discussion contrasts early United States divisions over tariffs and the protective system. Debates focus on leadership, legislative delays, and a harmonization process bought at a heavy cost, with unresolved questions lingering in the press comments from Baltimore Sun and Buffalo Courier.
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Morrill
MckKinley
United States
Caer
Amitore Sud
Gseemhises
Governiciet
Washindon
Senate
Baltimore Sun
Buffalo Courier
Promising Progress on Cincinnati Union City Chicago Rail Line
The railroad project advances with grading underway from Balbee toward this city as fifty teams work daily. Engineers add staff to accelerate layout while right of way renewals proceed. Contractors prepare track laying once grading finishes, targeting segments from Aniesels to Huntington and Balbee to Portland.
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Bullee
Balbee
Balbec
Markle
Portland
Union City
Tams
Reuben Stout
Myers
Gracey Drea
Meehan Co
Cardines
Niles
Namasas
Pacife
Aniesels
Huntington
Pest control in Muncie tied to smallpox fears
Reports note Pi Wayne shows concern for smallpox with authorities aiming to stamp out the pest at once. Initial reports called it a clicken toy but medical leaders urged action as the situation unfolds. Neighbors fear spillover and hope northern towns avoid similar exposure.
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Pi Wayne
CL Wayne
Muncie
MILL THE TRAITOR DESCRIBED BY CALIFORNIA DEMS
Three thousand Democrats meet in San Francisco to denounce Senator David B. Hill of New York as traitorous and oppose Thomas J. Geary's un-Democratic stance on the Wilson bill. The resolutions condemn Hill as false and encourage Democratic unity in California.
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Indiana Music Teachers’ Association
Ft. Wayne
Masonic Temple
Bluffton
Louis ID. Eichhorn
Louis
San Frencisco
Davidb. Hill
New York
Senator Hill
California
Thomas J. Geary
Samoset Club Democrats Denounce David B Hill Over Speech
The Samoset club of Omaha meeting in April 1904 passed unanimous resolutions endorsing tariff reform for revenue and supporting Cleveland era Congress actions. They condemn New York Senator David B Hill for his United States Senate speech, calling him a deserter and traitor to the party in a crisis.
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Samoset Club
Omaha
Boyd
Cleveland
Congress
Wilson
David B. Hill
New York
United States Senate
Uae
Gorty
Theft of Government by Monopolists and Rich
A Philadelphia Times excerpt laments the McKinley era theft by government and monopolists, claiming one third of the revenue goes to the state and two thirds to manufacturers. It cites wealth inequality, 41,660 millionaires since 1860, and calls for swift action against corrupt combine politics.
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Techet Lastion
Pscu
Bart Rass
Sacha
Chad
Democratic Harmony Over Tariff Plan In Senate Fight
From Washington DC on April 30 1894 Democratic senators unite on tariff amendments urging swift passage aiming for the law by July 1 The Senate plans longer sessions and Republicans face possible obstruction Coxey's Army and populist divisions are noted with broad claims and charges against John Wedderburn Hearst stakes and Bureau disputes referenced The House advances regular appropriation bills as Coxey receives attention.
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Washeton
D. C
Mills
Texas
Senate
Ublican
John Wedderburn
Examiner Bureau
William R. Hearst
San Francisco Examiner
Wedderburn
Hearst
Press Clain: Co
Fixaminer Bureau
Tama
Suteerthers
Wadha Lee
St. Pant
Oondinones
Fitta
Biron
Cisco
Aaithia
Cosxey
Thes Pienss
Ray Beesare
Congress
Coxey
Peffer and
Allen
Davis and
Boen
House
Washington
Fleming oil well produces strong gush near Warren
The Fleming oil well four miles east of Warren was detonated last Thursday at 11 o clock. A rapid explosion produced a ten foot oil column then a steady flow as the derrick reached the top. The pump started next day showing one hundred barrels capacity. Nolan Beatty Co Toledo operate the well their first in the west part of the field. Warren appears set for further oil development in the area.
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Fleming
Envoon
Nolan, Beatty & Co
Toledo
Warren
Werren Republic
The Boy Among His Blocks
A poetic piece by Anne EL Thomues describes building with noble deed as foundation. It compares a boy’s character to lasting structures that endure life’s wrecks, urging virtues that grow amid adversity. The verse emphasizes steadfast integrity over flashy repute.
Ypsilanti Letter Praises Mineral Water and Local Weather
The writer from Ypsilanti Michigan April 29 1904 reports relief from treatment at a mineral water source describing it as beneficial for many diseases. He notes vivid local weather with hail after heavy rain and blooming orchards while mentioning street scene issues and a harsh comment on a local practice. The letter ends with a sign off a H Baton and notes about a Philadelphia protest and political demonstrations failing to sway policy.
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Yrsivanti
Mic
A. H. Baton
Fragmented Text Seeks Clarity on Theatrical Event
The passage appears garbled with stray terms like theatre Genliteg, UTE Wee, and protective phrases. It references a Sun, a theatre, and unclear names or roles but offers no coherent event, date, or outcome to summarize into a clear news item.
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Silifsen
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Meratle Sourand
Ben Hur
M. J. Clear
G. D. Snyder
H. H. Skiles
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J. E. Teil
Fred Ashbaucher
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Union City & Chicago Railroad
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Philadelphia ‘Times
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St. Louis Republic
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