Seance era campaign visuals reveal Republican woes
The piece outlines a Wells county political scene with Kodak and phonograph capture of Republicans at headquarters. Photographs and dialogue mock campaign tactics, tariffs, and past McKinley era taxes, noting labor impacts and tax shifts under new law. It concludes urging voters to back the Democratic ticket amid tariff debates and campaign finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Bell
Kodak
Wells County
J. J
Billy Latamore
Dave
Eli Lovell
Adams County
A. N. Martin
Bluffton
Verne
Hengland
Phonograph
Evening News
Critique of Republican Leaders and Wealth Power in 1880s Indiana
The author argues Republican leaders, dominated by wealthy interests, shape policy to favor the rich. They allege incentives against taxation of greenbacks, tariffs, and trusts, and against labor interests. The piece contends reforms like schoolbook laws and secret ballots were blocked to protect wealth. The masses are urged to vote a different ticket in 1882.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Verne
Chronicle
Kodak
Gowdy
Republican Party
Repubican
Indiana
Democratic Party
Encourage Legislation By Supporting The Enacting Party
The statement urges backing the political party that passes beneficial laws to promote effective governance. It frames endorsements as a means to advance legislative quality and policy outcomes.
Price’s Cream Baking Powder Wins World’s Fair Top Award
Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder receives the highest prize at the World’s Fair, earning a premier award that highlights its prominence among competing food products. The honor solidifies its recognized quality on an international stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Price
Thieves Fall Out Spark Political Rift Among GOP Leaders
A dramatic public clash among Republican heavyweight figures centers on tariffs. Tom Reed in Ann Arbor questioned McKinley high protectionism and hinted limits to tariff re enactment after 1896, signaling a party rift as leaders confront changing conditions under a new tariff bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Reed
Ann Arbor
Mich
Major McKinley
Reed
McKinley
Harrison
Butterworth
Col. Conger
America
Republican Ballot Choices and Political Debates Mentioned
The letter supports Dailey and Martin for election, cites a personal pension reinstatement aided by Martin, and criticizes Republicans on tariff and policy. It also references editorials on free wool, the sugar trust, McKinley tariffs, and Wells county debates, plus state debt reduction under Democratic tax law.
How to Vote Instructions for Ballot Casting
Voter guidance outlines steps for ballot handling. Directions cover obtaining ballots, stamping correctly, avoiding marks, drying ink, folding ballots, and delivering to officials. Provisions exist for voters unable to stamp or read English. If a ballot is spoiled a new one may be issued.
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Strang
Democratic
Protection Party
Republican Ring
Tober Dist
Claud Mathews
B. F. Shiveley
South Bend
Trastel
Glee Club
Republican Leaders and Trusts
Will
Dailey
Martin
Joseph S. Dailey
A.’ N. Martin
Samuel Gardiner
Republican
Goshen Woolen Company
Goshen Democrat
Harrson
Grover Cleveland
Treasury
Steele
Child Matthews
San Francisco
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