Democracy to the Rescue and Indiana Reforms Debate
A political piece arguing Democrats reshaped Indiana, praising the 1890 ballot law for an honest vote, anti Dudleyism, and reforms on school books and 1891 tax law. It contrasts Republican resistance with Democratic achievements and outlines alleged abuses under prior regimes. It cites figures like Dudley and Dorsey and references the 1889 and 1891 legislative actions and elections in Indiana.
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Indiana
Dorsey
Arkansas
Dudley
Dover
Democratic Party
Dorsey, Dudley & Co
Republican Critique of Tariff and 1890s Campaign Tactics
A critical screed argues Republicans caused economic distress through tariff policy and past statutes. It attacks Democrat efforts, cites Indiana ballot laws, and mocks GOP promises as manipulative pretense designed to win offices. The piece references Harrison, Elkins, and political tactics across regions.
Republicans Ebb in South West as Nation Claim Fades
The piece argues the Republican party lacks presence in the south and is weak in the extreme west. It contends the party will rely on Pennsylvania and Vermont to appear national, though it has never been a national party and remains sectional. It notes Indiana support waning as autumn nears and predicts the supposed revolt against Democracy won't materialize.
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Indiana
South
Pennsylvania
Vermont
Jones
Stewart
Nevada
Camiga
California
West
Water Jones
Calling Out Republicanism After Defeat in Ninety-Two
The piece attacks the Republican party for its alleged sins and moral decline after the 1892 loss. It accuses Republicans of opposing labor reform, aligning with trusts, and favoring big corporations while promising to repeal current state tax laws. It notes party defections over silver and laments Democratic American political decay.
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Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Allen County
American Protective Association
Terre Haute
Democratic A. P. A
Ible
Republican Party
Lady Macbeth
Senator Jones leaves Republican party shaking political circles
Nevada Senator Jones formally quits the Republican party, signaling a potential northwest shift. Idaho Senator Dubois comments on motivations and warns of a broader realignment toward free silver, risking multiple states and altering party dynamics.
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Senator Jones
Nevada
Republican Party
Jones
Dubois
Idaho
Hoe
Washington
Republicas
Aftor Jones
Senate
Northwest
Teller
Wolcott
Pension reform defended amid charges of hardship
The Chicago Herald quotes the pension system defender arguing that cuts come from removing unjust names and lawful reratings, plus arrearage payments under the 1890 act. He asserts no rightful beneficiary loses a dollar, praising the commissioner's friendliness to soldiers and opposing fraud and beat.
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Chicago Herald
Democrats Ready for Vigorous Off-Year Campaign
Commonweal movements were unheard of until thirty years of Republican misrule left the country ripe for them. Democracy cannot undo in a year the mischief of three decades, but in power it will eventually return the nation to first principles. The Democrats are not discouraged and will wage a spirited campaign.
Indiana Democracy Campaign Promises Honest Fall Vote
The piece extols Indiana Democrats for reform moves and fair elections while denouncing Republicans and corporate influence. Senator Voorhees plans a vigorous fall canvass as Democrats tout schoolbook, ballot, and tax laws as progress.
Next Congress and Senate Control Likely Above board
The analysis concludes Republicans will not control the Senate or House in the next Congress. Democrats could reach a majority by holding New Jersey and West Virginia and gaining Delaware and Illinois, with Populists possibly swinging power. Utah’s statehood and Tillman’s stance are noted as factors.
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Senate
New Jersey
West Virginia
Delaware
Illinois
Kansas
Montana
Washington
Wyoming
Tillman
South Carolina
Utah
Republican Party
New York Times
Protection's Shoulders Are Sore In McKinley Warning
The Philadelphia Record critiques Governor McKinley calling for prompt restoration of protection across industries hurt by recent legislation. It argues the McKinley and Republican party interests suffer most as free trade democracy remains under critique.
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McKinley
Ohio
Philadelphia
Nebraska Republicans nominate rail lobbyist for governor
The New York World condemns the Nebraska Republican convention for nominating a railroad lobbyist for governor and electing the Union Pacific general solicitor as national committeeman, arguing the party shows its true affiliations and lacks integrity.
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Nebraska
Union Pacific Railway
New York World
Speed of Legislation Cited in Bill Passage
The passage of the Wilson Gorman bill took eight months, while the McKinley bill required ten months under a Republican majority. The Democrats are credited with shaving two months off the pace, per the Philadelphia Record.
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Philadelphia
There Were a Few on Board in Tennessee Alabama
The Washington Post notes the Democratic party carried a number of supporters in Tennessee and Alabama amid political shifts. The piece suggests limited enthusiasm and a cautious outlook for party momentum this year.
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Democratic Party
Tennessee
Alabama
Washington Post
McKinley Opens Indiana Campaign Cautiously
The Chicago Dispatch notes McKinley will open the Indiana campaign. It cites Harrison could not open it without a jimmy and preferred not to resort to force.
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McKinley
Indiana
Harrison
Jimmy
Chicago Dispatch
Wait and Hear Him Roar
A Philadelphia Times comment notes Mr. Harrison avoids discussing the situation yet aims for a loud, forceful impact whenever speaking, likening his rhetoric to a booming gunshot.
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Mr. Harrison
Philadelphia Times
Democratic Party Repeatedly Faces Perceived Death
Opinion: the Democratic party has historically faced claims of demise, echoed by analysts who argue such talk recurs when the party confronts crises or leadership shifts. The piece reflects on cyclical warnings and the party's resilience amid political turbulence.
Republican Offspring In Danger and Trusts in Focus
Detroit Free Press notes McKinleyism dead and shifts concern to trusts as a public issue with political danger implied for heirs of the era and a call to scrutiny of corporate power.
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Detroit Free Press
Ready For the Sexton
A political message mocks opponents aiming to bury McKinley with talk of deadwood and coffined fate, signaling a harsh Electoral battle and impending campaign tactics.
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Sexton
McKinleyjam
Republican hypocracy blasted in senate tariff clash
The Chicago Herald denounces Republican actions during a senate debate over the tariff. It cites John Sherman criticizing Democratic tariffs and a proposed free alcohol clause as costly errors. The piece accuses Chandler of blocking amendment, calling Republicans traitors to national interests for political gain.
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United States Senate
John Bherman
Sherman
Hoar
Mr. Sherman
Aboho
Senator Hoar
Fifty-first Congress
John Sherman
William McKinley
Ohio
McKinley
Chandler
New Hampshire
Harris
Chicago Herald
McKinley vows renewed protection push in industries
In a bold note from the Philadelphia Times, Governor McKinley asserts he remains alive in political terms and that the protection issue must be presented more clearly to the nation. He urges protection supporters to seek restoration in every affected industry despite public resistance.
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McKinley
Friends of Protection
Philadelphia Times
Praise for Congressman Wilson from Boston Herald
The Boston Herald hails Congressman Wilson of West Virginia for earning credit amid tariff debates. It notes Wilson shows potential presidential timber, with a close vote from a small state that could influence the next election.
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Wilson
West Virginia
The
Boston Herald
William L. Wilson
Wool Duties under McKinley Tariff Reductions
The McKinley woolen duties previously ranged from 106 to 278 percent ad valorem. Under the new tariff act none exceeds 40 percent. Coarser woolen fabrics previously taxed above 160 percent will now face a maximum 40 percent duty.
Tariff Goliath McKinley to Campaign in Maine
The Ohio politician McKinley is slated to invade the state and attack Reed with campaign rhetoric, described as challenging the Maine-Philadelphia Record in its own den. The article frames the push as a bold intrusion into the czar’s ground.
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Goliath McKinley
Ohio
Czar Reed
Lion
Maine
Philadelphia
A Practical Measure in Tariff Reform Debate
The editorial notes that compromisers in the Senate have damaged an ideal yet enacted a practical tariff reform measure. It describes the reform as more liberal in its reductions than any prior statute, reflecting cautious progress in fiscal policy.
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Boston Globe
Democrats pit Lorimer in congressional alley in Chicago
The Republicans of the Second district in Chicago set Billy Lorimer up for a congressional bid. The Bloomington Illinois Bulletin notes the Democrats face an easy matchup as Lorimer lines up for the race.
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Chicago
Billy Lorimer
Bloomington
Ill
Philadelphia Times Quotes on Reed Spending Contrast
Commentary accuses Cannon of bias by alleging the congress spent more than Reed and urges self-critique. The remark appears in a Philadelphia Times opinion snippet.
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Cannon
Reed
Philadelphia Times
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