Democrats defend tariff record against Chronicle questions
The writer rebukes the Chronicle editor for avoiding direct answers to a set of questions about tariff policy and party records. They argue Democrats expose false statements, praise McKinley tariff repeal gains, income tax, and state debt reduction achievements, asserting voters will heed party benefits and reject Republican claims.
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Chronicle
Democratic Party
Gen. Mangan
Indianapolis
Matthews
Democratic Congress
Wells County
The
Indiana
Harrison's Panic and the 1893 Treasury Debacle
A partisan critique argues that the Harrison administration caused the 1893 financial panic by diverting funds, padding debt statements, and paying large premiums to bondholders. It contends Cleveland left a huge surplus, Harrison drained it, and later blamed the treasury’s ruin on others.
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Harrison
Wilson
White House
Treasury Department
Treasury
Cleveland
Senate
John Sherman
National Bank
Nebeker
Indiana
Harrigan
Bank Redemption Trust Fund
Congress
Charles Foster
the Treasury
Harrison Soup House
Card of Thanks to Neighbors and Family
William Wilson and family express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness during their mother’s sickness and death. The note notes political commentary on tariff bills and sugar bounty, contrasting Republican and Democratic prospects and campaign tactics.
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William Wilson
Leading Indiana Merchant Praises New Tariff Law
Evansville wholesale merchant C A Hughes argues the tariff serves the nation and lowers costs for wool and clothing. He notes January 1 as wool free date, predicts spring benefits, and says wages will not be affected as competition governs pay.
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Evansville
C. A. Hughes
United States
Senator Voorhees Visits Wells County Dems in Turner
Indiana senator Daniel W Voorhees spoke to a packed Sixbey's opera house in Wells County. Levi Mock presided as Trostel's glee club opened the program. Voorhees argued tariff issues and Democratic goals, praising Congress for beneficent laws and provoking pride among supporters.
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Wells County
Indiana
United States
Daniel W.voorhees
Sixbey
E. Y. Sturgis
Levi Mock
Trostel
Glee Club
Mock
Senator Vorhees
Democratic Party
The Brickley Horses Show Speed and Promise
The Brickley brothers own fine horses Retla Boy and Red Elgin. Red Elgin, age three, can mile in 2:20 on a good track, while Retla Boy needs about 2:26. Backing these times, Ft. Wayne trainer William Fleming and driver Mr. Pierce praise their speed and expect more from Redla Boy and Red Elgin in future racing.
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Brickley
Retla Boy
Red Elgin
Wm. Fleming
Ft. Wayne
Redta Boy
Mr. Pierce
Redla Boy
A Big Threshing Demonstration at Monroe Farm
Robinson & Co of Richmond Indiana will thresh a large wheat crop on their Adams county farm three miles west of Monroe on Wednesday and Thursday October 17 and 19 starting at 10 a m Each day the machine will use the latest Uncle Tom Stacker with self feeder and hand cutter Superintendent Henry Bluhm invites sher men and others to attend
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Claude Matthews
B. F. Shively
Frank B Burke
U.S
J. A. Hindman
Slocum
Uniondale
Reiffsburg
W. H. Eichhorn
M. W Walbert
Coons School House
J. K. Rinehart
Union Center
Gov. Matthews
the Chronicle
Promeda
Republican Party
Senator Voorhees
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