Tariff Foes Clash Over Labor Imports In 1888
The anti administration faction rails against contract labor imports amid tariff debates. The New York Press accuses Democratic enforcement failures, while Senator Hoar condemns the President’s stance on law, and Blaine’s arrival may influence party positions on protected labor imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dem
Hoar
Massachusetts
Blaine
Halstead
Mr. Blaine
Congressional Committee
California Congressman Thompson Pushes Tariff Reform View
The California congressman’s Washington dispatches illuminate how tariff reform appeals to producers seeking wider markets. He links California industry to the tariff, noting farmers favor free wool free lumber free jute and cheaper packaging over free whiskey to cut surplus revenue, highlighting a notable tariff reform movement in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trompson
California
Washington
Thompson
Senators Debate Fisheries Treaty Withdrawal Tactics
The article argues Senator Fryr may push withdrawing the fisheries treaty from the Senate driven by political aims. It notes Republican opposition as partisan and highlights speeches by Hoar Riddleberger and Chandler, suggesting postponement until after the campaign. It warns against delaying or rejecting a treaty the people deem just.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fryr
Senate
Sherman and
Evarts
Hoar
Riddleberger
Chandler
Centenary Philanthropic Society Dinner in London
The Philanthropic Society marked its centenary in London with a dinner highlighting its 1788 founding and long work to reclaim children of felons and young offenders. Elizabeth Fry is noted for pioneering prison reform, while the society is praised for reducing crime and punishment through reform. In 1816 London with 1.5 million people housed about 1500 prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Howard
Elizabeth Fry
Philanthropic Society’s 100 Year Impact on Juvenile Prisoners
The extract notes that in 1884 England had 275 prisoners under 16 and 3226 between 16 and 21. It cites 1856 Redhill Farm School certification and 1886 juvenile commits under five thousand. It credits Society measures started a century ago for the drop, while acknowledging multiple contributing causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Redhill
Wales
Philanthropic Society
The Uncrowned King and Blaine’s Reception
The article critiques the reception for James G. Blaine, contrasting domestic enthusiasm with the political maneuvering aboard the tug. It details speeches by Bartlett Fitzwilliam and Murat Halstead, Blaine’s asserted role as party leader, and the push to mobilize his campaign. It also discusses tariff debate on wool and includes views on sheep farming in Victoria, New South Wales, and American states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Blaine
Blaine
Bartlett
Republican Club of
New York
FitzwiLliam
Workingmen’s Protective Union of
Massachusetts
Murat Halstead
Blaine Club
Cincinnati
Halstead
Hausttead
Cemagne
Republican Party
Indiana
Pacific
Maine
James G. Blaine
Monopoly in Politics and the Rise of Single-Chamber Power
A mid 19th century analysis contrasts France England and America, arguing democratic government trends toward monopoly by a single body. It notes French Chamber, English Parliament, and U.S. nominating conventions as examples of concentrated power, with Senate vetoes and party machinery shaping outcomes. The piece critiques secrecy, influence, and the hollow claim of governance by public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
England
America
Milton
Grevy
Chamber
Corps Legislatif
Commons
Supreme Court
Senate
Congress
Chicago
Paris
Silent Boston Building Echoes of Taste Over Signs
In Boston near Copley Square the writer admires a grand brownstone opposite the Art Museum with no signs. He cites Sears estate marble buildings and Roberts Bros on Somerset Street as tasteful sign design that minimizes disfigurement and harmonizes with architecture. He urges owners to highlight beauty on letterheads instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Publishing Company
Kew
Broadway and
Wall Street
Bridgman, Birmingham & Co
Washington
Corcoran Building
Fifteenth Street
Copley Square
Art Museum
Boston
Sears
Roberts Bros
Somerset Street
Tremont and
Court Streets
Richardson
Bedford and
Kingston Streets
Notable 19th Century Figures Celebrate Milestones and Art
Sir Richard Owen enters his eighty fifth year in robust health. Prof William Pepper donates a medical library and funds to the University of Pennsylvania. George Crawford Platt of Philadelphia preserves Sheridans gold eagle from the battle Hag. Cardinal Gibbons plans a two week Ohio and Indiana tour and attends E Sorins fiftieth anniversary. General Alexander Hamilton visits Boston, bears a long bullet wound, and plans Saratoga and Tarrytown work. A Philadelphia dry goods shop displays a Sheridan bust by J J Boyle, noting the generals nervous temperament and quick interruptions during the sittings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Owen
William Pepper
University of Pennsylvania
George Crawford Platt
Philadelphia
Sheridan
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
Ohio
Indiana
E. Sorin
South Bend
Ind
Alexander Hamilton
Hamilton
Boston
Saratoga
Tarrytown-on-the-Hudson
Grand Army of the Republic
General Sheridan
J. J. Boyle
Boyle
American wool growing debated tariff role
The article notes reasoned questions on wool duties raised by the Journal and contrasts them with declamatory critiques. It argues that wool growing was already an important American industry before protective tariffs and suggests profitability due to the tariff is not conclusively proven. The piece implies Western expansion could have occurred without tariff incentives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Journal
Australia
Victoria
New South Wales
Mississippi River
United States
Ohio
Vermont
Maine
New England
Texas
New Mexico
Montana
Steve Dorsey
Columbus Deland
Rutland Herald
the Herald
Veterans condemn fraud in pension claims in Shelbyville
Remarks from Shelbyville Illinois veterans urge war editors to veto fraudulent pension claims. They argue pensions should go only to those entitled and honor veterans who defend the pension roll by opposing dishonest laws and agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of
Shelbyville
Lll
Corner Stone Laid for East Providence Town Hall
Providence August 10 corner stone of East Providence Town Hall laid by Grand Lodge of Masons. Eulogy on masonry by General Horatio Rogers. Oration and historical sketch by George E Webster. Building to be classic style with town hall offices police and fire company. Cost about 35000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Grand Lodge of Masons
Horatio Rogers
George E. Webster
Drowned man from Baltimore in New London bath death
Charles Carroll, 23, of Baltimore, boarding with Mrs. Packard on Pequot avenue, drowned today while bathing behind the residence in New London Connecticut. He was with his mother at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
Charles Carroll
Baltimore
Packard
Pequot Avenue
Political chatter and press opinions on Blaine Harrison race
A collection of 1884 era editorials and quotes from New York papers and others weighing James G. Blaine, Benjamin Harrison, and Cleveland in Indiana and national races. It cites opinions, forged campaign cards, and remarks by figures like Haskin, with references to press hostility and tariff debates.
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Boston
Blaine
J. L. Sullivan
Fitz William
Bay State
Indiana
New York Post
Ind
Hovey
Harrison
Cleveland
Chicago Herald
Dem
Morton
Hamlet
Prince of Denmark
Polonius
N. Y. World
Quay
C. A. Arthur
New York
Massachusetts
Providence Journal
National Republican Committee
Home Market Club
London Times
London Spectator
Spectator
Everett P. Wheeler
Professor Freeman III Ailing and Absent from Wells Meeting
London dispatch reports Professor Freeman of Lancashire is ill with a violent cough and shortness of breath. He canceled a Home Rule meeting attendance, sent best wishes to the gathering, and hopes to participate again if the weather improves before returning to Oxford in October. All lovers of freedom and learning wish him a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Manchester Guardian
Professor Freeman
Lancashire
Wells
Freeman
Oxford
Pitcher Remains in Jail on Extradition Matter
Montoeay Aug 10 Judge Davidson ruled the extradition warrant cannot be executed immediately and will be handled by the Court of Queen's Bench next month. Pitcher, Providence defaulter, will thus remain in jail pending the other charge resolution.
A Monument to Judge McCafferty in Worcester
An Irish citizens meeting in Worcester chaired by Rev Thomas Griffin formed a committee to raise funds for a monument to the late Judge M J McCafferty. The group aims to complete the project by Memorial Day with the monument ready for dedication.
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M’cafferty
Worcester
Thomas Griffin
M. J. McCafferty
Father Griffin
Progress of the Big Raft Reaches City Island Nightwise
The Joggins timber raft passed City Island at 5 p m and anchored off Rikers Island for the night. Tomorrow morning four powerful tugs will tow it through Heil Gate to Leary s yard.
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New York
City Island
Riker’s Island
Heil Gate
Leary’s Yard
Mixed anecdotes and gossip from early 20th century city pages
The column surveys a collage of opinions and vignettes from New York and California figures. It mentions Blaine and Virginia politics, Ch in a men baseball clubs in San Francisco, Mme Patti, Arpad Haraszthy, Conductor jokes, a Pope anniversary festival plan, and reactions to Laura Jean Libby and Mrs Rives-Chanler. It reads as a loose litany of contemporary trivia and social jests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Indiana
New York
Blane
John S. Wise
Virgnia
Mahone
Simperson
Bagley
San Francisco
Mme. Patti
Wales
Mother Goose
Ne Oe
Taffy
Smith
Brown
N. Y. Sun
Arpad Haraszthy
California
Harrison
Porter
Hovey
Pennsylvania
Alexander Pope
Twickenham
Pope
Laura Jean Libby
Brooklyn
Miss Middleton
Jay Gould
Burlington Free Press
Indiana focus in 1888 Harrison nomination debate
Philadelphia Times notes the case for Mr Harrison hinges on carrying Indiana while GOP managers display feebleness and doubt his ability to fulfill that contract. Outside Indiana, the paper claims Republicans are not counting on Harrison at all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Indiana
Philadelphia Times
Ind
Michigan Republicans Push Protective System Platform
The Michigan Republican convention re nominated its state ticket and adopted a platform advocating reducing the surplus and national revenues to governmental needs under an American protective and Republican system, not English free trade. The quote labels the move tomfoolery and praises the designer as a genius per the New York World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
N. Y. World
Dem
Blaine Influence Dominant Amid Republican Split
Harper’s Weekly notes a Blaine dominated convention that nonetheless sidelined him as a dangerous candidate. The article calls the event a Blaine convention in effect and suggests Blaine would remain the party’s chief counsellor if General Harrison wins, unless he declines.
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Blaine
Harrison
Harper’s Weekly
Ind
Offense Against Patriotism in Tariff Debate
A New York editorial critiques Blaine defending tariff levels across eras from Washington to the Republican regime. It argues that subordinating the republic to revenue laws is a patriotism offence, regardless of tariff rates in history. The piece emphasizes pride in the United States as the great nation through time.
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Blaine
United States
Washington
Jefferson
Buchanan
Glorious Republic
N. Y. World
Dem
The Great Leader Blamed for a Republican Defeat
The Philadelphia Telegraph argues that Blaine's prior presidential bid reflected prejudices after the Civil War and questions whether his current role represents today’s Republicans. It questions if Blaine is the foremost Republican and if he would back the Harrison Morton ticket, implying a possible Secretary of State role.
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Blaine
Republican Party
Harrison
Philadelphia Telegraph
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Boston Post Post Publishing CO
Mile
Washington Street
Doston
Taverner
Masons
John B. Haskin
New York Mail
Haskin
New York Herald
the Tribune
The
Mail and Express
Father Farrell
Ananiases
Randall School
Freeman III
Pitcher
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