Eloquence and Argument at Tremont Temple Tariff Debate
A spirited Tremont Temple debate between Hon. Roswell G. Horr of Michigan and Thomas G. Shearman of New York drew an attentive audience. Horr, renowned for humor, pressed protectionist arguments while Shearman offered sharp, scholarly rebuttal and highlighted alleged flaws in the tariff plan.
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Roswell G. Horr
Michigan
Thomas G. Shearman
New York
Tremont Temple
Horr
Shearman
Blaine
Debate on McKinley bill and labor costs
The excerpt captures a heated debate about the McKinley bill and its impact on labor and prices. Speakers attack the bill as wasteful and protective, arguing it raises costs, hurts domestic production, and spurs unequal wealth. The exchange includes applause, criticism of protectionists, and calls for free trade and direct taxation.
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Great Britain
Jeet
England
Mi Mills
McKinley
Shearman
Horr
House
Senate
United States
Kearman
Pana Oe
Ngland
Pocket Dime Savings Bank Saves the Day
A diner scene shows a young man refusing a tip and placing a dime into a pocket dime savings bank. The waiter grumbles about nickels and dimes but soon a bill exchange yields him a stack of nickels, alleviating his shortage.
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Dime Savings Bank
Charles
Longest railroad in the world envisioned by Russia
The article portrays Russia pushing peace time progress with a vast trans Siberian railroad project. It covers route details from Minsk to Behring Strait, cost estimates around 183 million dollars, and the strategic impact on Asia and China while highlighting engineer Annenkoff as pivotal in Russia’s evolving story.
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New York Tribune
Russia
Bulgaria
Armenia
Ferdinand
Stamboul
Mtren
Rece
Orenberg
Zlatoust
Urals
Minsk
Nie
Chelabinsk
Tukalinsk
Irtish Bo
Kengk
Tom
Krasnoyarsk
Kansk
Nijpi Gudingk
Tongoose
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Lake
Siberia
Asia
Balkans
Iran
Annenkoff
Indicated Italy and Blaine clash over indemnity delay
The correspondence from Secretary Blaine to the Italian government through early April 1891 discusses acceptance of indemnity for Italian victims and the need for proper judicial proceedings. It outlines comparisons to the 1851 mob case and notes the U S position on liability, rights of foreign residents, and possible actions by Congress if officials failed to protect Italians in New Orleans.
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England
Brother Shearman
Boston
Manchester
Eng
United States
Crests
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Ireland
Agea
Russia
New York
Washinorton
Blaine
Marquis Iamperiall
Baron Pfava
Royal
Legation
Italy
Washington
Statre
Baron Fava
Federa
James G. Blaine
Department OF State
Wrarate Imperiali
Marquis Rudini
Rome
RupIni
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Rudi
Su Gety
Webster
Fillmore
Louisiana
District of
Hoehne
New Orleans
Peryone
Gover
Ouisiana
Soe Fepe Grand Jury
Theit States
Ohly
Congress
Ingalls Blames Immigrant Italians in New Orleans Shooting
Ex Senator John James Ingalls denounces mob violence and calls Italian immigrants a threat to social order. He criticizes diplomatic reactions, questions dual constitutional powers, and argues for stricter naturalization and suffrage laws while portraying immigrants as socially dangerous and unassimilable.
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New York
Truth Today
New Orleans
John James Ingalls
Louisiana
United States
Marquis di Rudini
Cmap
Baron Fava
Duillo
From Wise Counsel to Noted Counterfeiter
A Chicago Tribune anecdote traces a boy's path from guidance to crime. The once-bright youth grows to become the nation’s most skilled counterfeiter, ending his days in prison while financial circles mourn his fall.
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Chicago Tribune
Change of Programme in New York Weekly Gossip Society Note
A fragmentary note from the New York Weekly mentions Wife The Gossip Sewing Society meeting this afternoon. The writer plans a brief visit to care for the baby while the husband remains cautious and plans a park outing. The text shows informal household arrangement and social scheduling.
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New York Weekly
Tis Park
Strongest Candidate in 1892 Presidential Prospects
Report from April 19 in Wasnixeton quotes Representative Springer of Illinois on the Farmers Alliance as an unknown quantity. He warns Republicans aim to use the alliance to gain votes while Democrats fight to unite. He predicts McKinley and Cleveland influence and notes tariff issues affecting sugar, wool, and factory costs as part of the political landscape.
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Wasnixeton
Springer
Ilinois
Farmers’ Alliance
Republican Party
Polk
Pookere
McKinley
An Campbell
Harrison
Ohio
Cleveland
Ata
New York
Democratic Party
Republican Messiah in the South and the 1888 nominating game
Observers say Harrison travels to the South to woo white Republicans and build a stronger party machine. Sherman and James loom as rival contenders with Southern followings. The South would send many delegates, including black voters, whose loyalty is uncertain. The aim is to gain Southern influence, potentially reshaping the GOP nomination dynamics.
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Wasuiveton
Harrison
Sherman
Jaine
John Sherman
Chicago
Alger
Shermen
Ein
Hieagne Harrigan
South
Trade totals of Great Britain in 1889 and Sumner anecdote
Consul General New reports to the State Department that Britain's 1889 imports reached 2 138 187 975 dollars and exports 1 578 628 705 dollars, totaling 3 711 716 680 dollars or 98 12 dollars per head. A Boston lady sought autographs from Sumner and Carpenter. Sumner refused to recognize a photographed image and declined signing unrelated papers.
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Washington
New of London
Department of State
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Contested list of battles and garbled notes from history
A fragmented OCR fragment lists many historic battles with years from Marathon to Gettysburg and Plevna, mixed with nonsensical text and stray phrases. The result reads as a chaotic, error-filled record of conflicts and dates with unclear connections.
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Creasy
Marathon
B. C
Syracuse
Arbela
B.C
Metaurus
Teutoberg
A. D
Chalons
Tours
Hastings
Orleans
Blenheim
Pultown
Saratoga
Valmy
Waterloo
Constant
Estheyne
Culloden
Montreal
Wieden
Chippewa
Gettysburg
Plevna
Tallapoosa excursion spawns regional development ventures
In a Tallapoosa trip, 100 participants returned February 27 with plans to launch 20,000 shares of Treasury Stock, a 15 ton ice plant, a clothing factory with 50 workers, woollen mills for 75, a canning factory, a wagon works with 600 workers, a $500,000 cotton mill, a 200 foot industrial building to power small manufacturers, a $75,000 logging road project to access timber, stove works for 180 workers, and electric power generation from the Tallapoosa River.
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Tallapoosa
Treasury
Tallapyposs
Wolves Return to Maine Sparks Fear Across Washington County
In Maine, wolves reappear after decades near the coast, alarming farmers in Washington county. Large gray wolves threaten livestock as packs establish in Big Lake area. settlers recall past terror and preparations begin for a large expedition to drive them out.
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Banoon
Maine
Tax Globe
Washington County
Big Lake
Mees
Newell
Gary Bente
Wallace
Pete Bk
Aine
Knew Him Best Telegram Pains at Grand Central
A portly woman struggles to compose a telegram in the Grand Central waiting room. Her effort draws glances from a Lindy observer who notes the scene and the comic missteps as she attempts to date the message. The fragment hints at social bustle and human frailty in a bustling transit hub.
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New York Sun
Grand Central Depot
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