Cleveland's Tariff Policy Shapes Northwest and South
Washington reports on President Cleveland's tariff message and its potential political ripple across the West and South. Analysts debate motives, forecast battles in New York, Indiana, Connecticut, New Jersey, Michigan, Minnesota, California and the South, and assess chances for tariff reform in 1892. Democratic strategy hinges on shifting public sentiment toward low tariffs while restoring party cohesion.
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Amocracy
Representative Views on Tariff in States
A survey of legislators from Minnesota Michigan California North Carolina Virginia and Louisiana discussing tariff reform and protectionist stances. Names include John L Macdonald Timothy E Tarsney Julius Caesar Burrows George Hearst William W Morrow Vance John Nichols Edward J Gay Charles T O Ferrall Jacob Yost and others with views on Cleveland Blaine and tariff platforms.
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John L. Macdonald
Minnesota
Blaine
Sherman
Cleveland
Timothy E. Tarsney
Michigan
Roswell G. Ho
California
William W. Morrow
Vance
North Carolina
Henry George
Old North
Virginia
John Nichols
Harrison
Hawley
Lincoln
Congress
Louisiana
Eustis
Edward J. Gay
Charles T. O’ferrall
Jacob Yost
Irginia
Arco People
Ludiana
William D
Indiana Tariff Views Split Between Parties and Regions
Democrat leader cites Indiana as broadly favorable to tariff revision with Indianapolis noted as the state’s largest manufacturing district. He claims a cross-state sentiment but notes Studebaker country in South Bend opposes changes. Republican General Browne says Indiana leans against free trade and questions Cleveland’s tariff policy. Senator Voorhees previously opposed free trade in Atlanta.
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Atlanta
College Men in Congress Show Broad Ivy League Ties
In Congress 189 college bred men make up about 50 percent. The Senate lists 32 college graduates with many from Harvard Yale Michigan Princeton Amherst and other institutions. Notable names include Dawes Evarts Gibson Stewart Palmer Davis and Cook. Harvard Yale Michigan and Princeton supply multiple members across both houses with diverse representation from various states and factions.
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Plan for trenchment in revenue collections by Secretary Fairchild
Secretary Fairchild proposes to reduce revenue collection costs by dismissing employees or cutting salaries in non self supporting districts. Of 189 districts, 64 do not cover expenses, 44 collect over a year at a cost of 95,000 dollars, and 20 produce under 25,000 dollars. Estimated total expenses amount to 62,000 dollars, with overall office costs to be cut by 115,347 dollars starting January 1. The excerpt notes sample New England ports affected.
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Atteote
Another Attempt on the Czar Reported in Vienna
A Vienna dispatch claims a cipher message reports another assassination attempt on the Czar with injuries. It adds that a revolutionary outbreak has occurred in St. Petersburg, details unclear and unverified.
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Expedition to Babylonia funds raised for Philadelphia party
Dr. Peters reports the Philadelphia based Babylonia expedition near funding completion with about $30,000 subscribed. Experts seek qualified scientists for the Penn University backed voyage. Dr Hilprecht favors starting in Babylonia to study its core culture before Assyrian offshoots, potentially altering initial Sepharvarium or Persepolis plans.
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Peters
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Persepolis
Hilprecht
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Babylonia
Babylon
University of Pennsylvania
Rioting and Bloodshed at Dogwood on Rail Line Rift
Reports from Dogwood Michigan describe a violent dispute between Duluth South Shore & Atlantic railroad contractors and the company over rail laying on the Summit division. A large sheriff’s posse moved toward the scene as melee erupted with workers arming themselves. Several killed or wounded, details scarce, special car with railroad officials departed Marquette for Dogwood.
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Dogwood
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Marquette
Desperate Quahqui Indians raid El Somatel ranch
A band of about 20 rene gade Quakui Indians attacked the El Somatel ranch near Antonio to rob laborers. Guards exchanged fire and the Indians fled with large quantities of corn. Pursuit extended to lares in the Bacatelora range as Federal cops joined the chase but did not capture them. The narrative notes the Indians are bold and the region remains unsettled.
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el Somatel Ranch
Antonio
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Bacatelora Range
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Trade Balance In Yearly Import Export Figures
New York reports imports into the city at 47 936 845 dollars for the past year while US imports total 752 490 560 dollars. Domestic exports from New York reach 819 357 498 dollars and US port exports total 725 733 263 dollars. The national excess of imports over exports stands at 20 767 297 dollars.
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New York
Chamber of Commerce
United States
ANOTHER WAR SCARE PROMPTS ALLIED MOVE
Reports from Europe describe a German Austrian joint response to assert pressure on Russia. Berlin hosts a two hour informal war council led by William with Moltke and other generals to shape a plan for a Vienna meeting and potential spring campaign.
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European papers report growing tension in Europe
Reports from Paris Vienna St Petersburg and London describe Russia adoption of defensive measures amid European allies' moves toward ultimatums. Italy Austria sign a commercial treaty while Britain considers a minister of agriculture. A Clyde collision dents ships and threats of war loom as Tirard plans a new cabinet reshuffle in France.
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London Times
Germany
Pesther Lloyd
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Collie Pie Ios
Death Ends Feud Between Adams and Caswell Factions
Wixchester Kentucky December 17 feud between Adams and Caswell factions flared after Sunday church gathering on Bush Creek Rockcastle county. Granville Adams killed in the clash. Since then Haslon James Lansford John Townsend Tom Jackson and two unknowns killed. Nearly a dozen wounded and houses burned as depredations continue. Sheriff White says the feud will not end in this generation.
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Caswell
Bush Creek
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Mrs Cleveland Returns To Social Events At White House
Washington December 19 Mrs Cleveland ends prolonged mourning for her grandmother and plans to resume official social duties with the New Year levee. She recently hosted intimate audiences for a few friends and Mrs Speaker Carlisle, avoiding back to back calls. She appeared in a demi toilette beside a gilt centerpiece and crystal chandelier as portraits of Adams Van Buren and Arthur framed the room.
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Nichols Dies at 66, Noted Circus Proprietor and Rider
William W. Nichols of North Adams aged 66 died at Meadow street home after apo plexy. Veteran circus man and partner in Goodwin & Wilder's troupe he built Lent's New York hippodrome, opened a South America venture, endured shipwreck off Florida and later rode for salary earning about $100 nightly. He was famed across the West, South and Central and South America for his riding skill.
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Ingenious Japanese Tortures Exposed in Classical Trial Methods
In a Manchester Courier piece, the article details historical Japanese torture practices during early trials. It describes stone and box methods, water and sleep deprivation, and the examination routine, noting judges and torturers responsible for coercive procedures and protections against harming certain groups.
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Preaching Down East From Penobscot to Searsport on Foot
Mr Nanton started from Penobscot for Searsport a 15 mile journey on foot Sunday morning at 8 o clock through deep mud dense fog and darkness He faced a long Sabbath day's travail but is a plucky experienced pedestrian He has preached in 80 different towns during seven years ministry and traveled miles on foot
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Searsport
Eight Die as Ice Breaks Across Caraquet River Train Wreck
At Caraquet New Brunswick an accommodation train plunged through ice into the river after a drift blocked the track. Eight of thirteen aboard died, with many rescued or missing as rescuers battled cold water and heavy snow. Conductor Daniel Kearney and six other crew members named among the dead. several others survived with injuries.
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Daniel Kearney
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Michael Lannigan
Felix Bushie
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John Paulin
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Frank Miller
Duncan Patterson
Cormier
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Enine
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Tragic Wessington Fire Kills Mother and Six Children
A Dakota calamity near Wessington leaves Mrs Harris and six children dead as the one room upper story burns. The father escaped down a window but the house collapsed trapping the rest. survivors suffer severe cold and injuries from the blaze as flames scorched bodies and severed limbs are found in the ashes.
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Novelty in Claziery headlines a Lisbon street store tale
A Lewiston Journal item recounts a Lisbon street store encounter where a pair of ladies discuss an odd house cleaning incident involving a parlor window and displaced family items. The fragment hints at a humorous domestic misadventure with mispronounced or garbled phrases.
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Lisbon Street
Peru
Premature blast kills three in Missouri coal mine
Fremma Kansas December 18 three miners died in a premature explosion at Missouri Pacific coal mine No 3. The victims were John Edwards 26 William Reed 23 and William Hunter 45. Sixty two workers had just left the shaft.
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William Reed
Wiliam Hunter
China's Woe Swamps Ho Nan as Yellow River Floods Vast Areas
News from San Francisco reports a catastrophic flood in Ho Nan province after the Hoang Ho river rose over 20 feet following heavy rains. About 25 million people faced drowning risk across 7000 square miles with eight survivors destitute. Aid, with Pekin and Shanghai leadership, pours in as fears Mount for a brutal winter.
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County Court House Fire Destroys Graves Records
Graves county court house was set ablaze yesterday morning and burned to the ground. The building and all county records were destroyed, causing estimated losses of 50 000 dollars and potential legal complications for residents.
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Uncertain Mormon Settlement Near Fort McLeod Sparks Debate
Uncertainty in political circles over Mormon land settlements near Fort McLeod Ontario. Fifty Mormon families have claimed land in the Canadian Northwest. Parliament will ask questions next month about the influx and treatment of the settlers.
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Ladies Saw Cordwood for Charity at Cromwell Church
At Cromwell Baptist Church the unmarried ladies led a novel fund raising event by sawing cordwood while men patched fabric, a display of muscular Christianity. The humorous contrast drew laughs as the ladies earned praise and twelve nearby churches plan similar events in Cromwell.
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Calhoun Descendant In Theatre Scare At Grand Opera House
Washington dispatch reports a disruption during Clara Morris in L Article 47 as Annie Horton a Calhoun great granddaughter and Post Office employee witnessed a theater scene echoing a past shooting case involving George Morgan son of Senator Morgan of Alabama. The incident interrupted the first act and drew attention to the historical reference.
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Alabama
Tragic Passover Feast Murder Shocks Selma
William W. Jordan a faith healer killed Frances Driver during a Passover feast at a Selma home. He claimed to redeem Jews and fatally stabbed her, then dragged the body as police arrested him after a struggle. Two other women at the scene are jailed amid threats of lynching.
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Death of Mrs J J Astor after long illness
New York dispatch reports Mrs. Join Jacob Astor died at 8 06 pm after months of illness described as inflammation of the bone area. The funeral was held at Trini Chapel on Thursday morning. Her husband William Waldorf Astor and other family members were noted as present amid public interest along Fifth Avenue.
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Orme Wilson
Wong Ah Hung Sentenced for Importing Chinese Women
San Francisco December 14 Wong Ah Hung convicted in U S District Court yesterday of importing Chinese women for immoral purposes was sentenced today to ten years in the California state prison at San Quentin and to pay a fin e
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United States District Court
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Oath to Murdered Lovers Nightly Prowess Ends in Obscurity
Senora Amasty Rubio de Pascadera, described as a notorious woman, was buried beside her lover near Antonio Zacatecas Mexico after a long life of robberies and acts of violence. Her husband was killed by Federal troops, and she vowed to kill five men each year of her life. Her career terrorized regions including Binglog Jalize and Sonora, with authorities powerless to stop her. She left a fortune to charity and died quietly.
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Senora Amasty Rubio de Pascadera
Antonio
Zacatecas
Mexico
Binglog Jalize
Sonora
Enric
The Tariff on Lead Protest By Utah Mining Men
About 15 leading mining men merchants and professionals of Sack Lake Utah met in the Chamber of Commerce to protest any reduction of tariff duties on imported lead or lead ores. They authorized directors to petition Washington to oppose cuts, arguing the metals are vital to local mines valued in the millions of dollars and sustaining regional economies.
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Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Western Union Declares 114 Percent Dividend Record
New York December 14 The Western Union Telegraph Company reports a quarterly statement showing a surplus of 7 364 569 36 as of October 1 1887 and a net revenue for the quarter ending December 31 estimated from October and November and December. The dividend at 144 percent is to be paid from a balance of 3 711 919 389 and the books will reopen on the morning of January 3.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
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Mia Reed
Retired Rich Two Dry Goods Merchants of New York
New York December 16 William H Conkling and Ferdinand W Chivra two long time dry goods merchants in the city retire from business after 16 years of retail success selling their large corner establishment at Twenty third street and Sixth avenue to Levi M Botts a dry goods jobber The pair leave the trade after a lengthy 82 year era in the city industry remains in the hands of their successor and lingering reports detail their wealth and final departure from business.
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