The Post Is Not Democratic For Revenue Only
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Massachusetts Abolishes Poll Tax By Legislative Action
The Legislature passed a resolve to amend the constitution abolishing the poll tax as a prerequisite to voting. The editorial praises the Democratic minority for driving the measure, warns Republicans of political consequences, and urges prompt action to support the popular right and strengthen the nation's merchant marine. It notes potential shifts in commerce and shipbuilding and calls Congress to focus on practical matters. Verbum sapientibus satis.
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Strikers Halt Before Violence in Missouri Pacific Standoff
The Missouri Pacific strike action near St Louis on Wednesday stalled at the threshold of violence as self appointed leaders urged attack on company shops but demonstrators restrained themselves. The piece criticizes agitators and defends lawful protest by workers within the bounds of American citizenship and law.
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Free Ship Bill Advances in House Shipping Committee
The House committee on shipping voted seven to six to favorably report the free ship bill with a new clause allowing duty free entry of materials used in ship construction. Republicans largely opposed. Democrats largely supported. concern noted over agricultural college subsidies and the need for practical impact on farming progress.
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The Governor sold second mortgage bonds to a prominent Massachusetts group led by Higginson and Clark. A leasing plan shareholders hoped would profit the New York and New Haven line. experts warn the deal favored Boston interests. If the New Haven guarantee failed, the syndicate stood to gain from bonds bought at 90, potentially doubling value.
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Jay Gould promises to recover damages from Knights of Labor members
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Vicious Wealth and Revenge Attacks Stir Late-Nineteenth Century Controversy
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Clergy urged home education and virtuous praying in politics
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Dingley Opposes ITC Philadelphia Ship Purchase Plan
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Spectators at a royal pageant held their breath as a man threw a note into the Queen's carriage and were nearly overpowered. The Prince of Wales drew his sword and rushed to his mother's carriage, earning admiration for his quick action.
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Sailors debate schooners as navy edge of ironclads looms
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Dingley’s shipping policy sparks partisan volley
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Lecture on Beethoven Ninth by Louis C Elston at Sleeper Hall
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Memorial card for John B. Gough by J B Hugo
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Funk & Wagnalls denies prize claim over Buntling Ball author
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