Sherman Seeks Closer Ties With Canada In Senate Rhetoric
In Congress Sherman calls for direct study of U S relations with Great Britain and Canada to improve commerce and political ties while the Senate votes on the Chinese exclusion bill. The House debates army and agriculture bills, weather bureau transfer, and labor resolutions as sessions run long amid quorum issues and leadership signals.
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Carlisle Renominated in Ky Sixth District Speech On Tariffs
Hon. Joan G. Carlisle was renominated by acclamation in the sixth district at Cormeron Kentucky. He praised Cleveland's administration and attacked high tariff schemes, arguing excess revenue funds are piled in the treasury and must be reduced. he condemned trusts and favored tariff reform, urging Blaine to engage with farmers and laborers rather than European aristocracy.
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Immigrant labor debated in United Labor Journal
T V Powderly argues in the Journal of United Labor on immigration, detailing Hungarian earnings in Hungary, saving patterns, and the risk of emigration. He contrasts Italian migration, comments on land, cheap goods, and the danger to liberties, noting workers who accept low pay and harsh conditions.
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Crowd mobilizes as stretcher transport arrives downtown
Local chatter rises as a crowd gathers near Bram Judge while authorities brief emergency crews. Professor Walker urges swift action as officials coordinate the stretcher, signaling an unfolding incident attracting onlookers in the area.
Barn Shingling Rescue Ends Hidden Secret
In Lewiston, a respected suburban citizen dangled on a barn roof for two hours when his clothing snagged on a nail. His wife climbed the root tree and used a clothes line to rescue him, and he now pleads for the incident to remain a secret.
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Pass Demand Sparks Flight at San Francisco Office
A stern lady barges into a railroad magnate’s San Francisco office demanding a free pass to Portland. He questions her claim after a prior leg injury from the railroad. He quickly approves a pass, muttering about awaiting his wife and narrowly escaping confrontation.
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San Francisco Post
Portland
Red Blatt
Word Surplus in Chicago News Placeholder Phrase
A brief Chicago note uses the phrase Word Surplus to hint at treasury fullness and a friend who has spent the night drinking, illustrating a social sketch of early 20th century urban life and local speech.
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Chicago News
United States Treasury
Free Washing Machines Promo From Monanca Laundry Works
A Chicago advertisement offers 1000 self operating washing machines at no cost. No washboard or rubbing required. Send your name at once to Monanca Laundry Works 420 Wabash avenue Chicago LL.
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Weather and Leather Prices Lift Footwear Trade in Leading Branches
Weather disrupted last week with mixed effects on trade. Leather price expectations rise while buyers resist higher terms. calf boots demand remains strong as factories stay busy. Groceries, fruits, and grains show steady to firm pricing with steady sugar and flour markets.
Demand for Woollens and Prints Keeps Trade Steady
A week of wet weather slows movement in dry goods but trade remains fair. Demand is steady for brown and bleached cottons with firm prices as mills fulfill orders. Prints remain active with strong demand for popular styles. ginghams and wool prices hold despite rising wool costs.
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Middle States
Leading Markets Quotations in New York and St Louis
Market notes from New York and St Louis on Sept 22 show cotton and grains moving variedly with futures and cash prices quoted. Wheat No 2 red around 94 cents, corn 40 cents, rye 60 cents, oats around 25 to 28 cents, and flour, pork, lard, and other staples listed with receipts and shipments for the period.
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Boston Markets Produce Dairy Prices Sept 24
Market notes show firm creamery butters and higher dairy butter demand with Western brands rising. Cheese demand light with steady prices. Eggs firmer on fresh stock. North Atlantic and Michigan lots cited. Fruits demand improving. apples plentiful though weather affects grapes and cranberries. Vegetables in good demand with potatoes lively and onions up to 2.00 dollars. Bristol Ferry native price at 2.85.
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Chess and Draughts Book Orders and Matches in 1888
A notice lists checker and draughts books and prices, subscription rates, and diagrams for sale. It also reports match progress of Wright and Parrow for the New England medal, with game results and standings through September 16 to 26, 1888, in Boston.
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Political Dictionary Promises Full Coverage for Voters
The Globe advertises a 550 page Political Dictionary designed to aid readers from both parties. It claims inclusion of all campaign topics, with few omissions, and directs readers to consult the last column on the fourth page for details.
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Flood Suburbs Menace City as Soldiers Dig Dikes
In Mexico City on September 21 rain eased and streets began to dry while floods receded. About 8000 federal troops labored digging trenches and constructing dikes and pumps drew water from the streets. Reports say water levels are falling across affected areas and epidemics subside.
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Allison Pledges Tariff Bill Report This Week
Wastmorton Sept 23 Senator Allison states the tariff bill will be reported to the finance committee this week after earlier vagueness. He cannot promise Tuesday completion but says hearings may extend beyond, with sub committee timing and pace depending on party actions. Senator Chandler for the Senate expects report by Oct 1 and possible adjournment by Oct 15.
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Senate schedule anticipates defiency bill and pensions
Prospective legislation from WasurverTon outlines a busy week in which the Senate hopes to pass the general deficiency bill and many private pension bills. It may also act on territorial admission bills, the Sherman trust bill, and sundry civil appropriations with House actions expected on the Meary civis and remaining items. Debate likely over yellow fever relief funding and the Crain resolution against trusts is anticipated, with factions limited to a few members.
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New Light houses Bill Passes for New England Lighthouses
Washington Sept 23 The civil bill nearing passage allocates funds for New England lighthouses. Crabe Tree Lodge Maine 12000 plus 25000 previously, Lubee Narrows Maine 12000 plus 4000 carried over, Deer Island Boston harbor 25000, Stonington Harbor Conn 8000, and Connecticut River mouth to head of navigation 10000. Construction to begin next spring, finish by late summer.
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Back Offices Command Higher Rent for Lawyers
A Pittsburg Dispatch question about office rent finds a well to do lawyer stating three rooms on Diamond street cost him 600 dollars yearly. He explains back offices incur less nuisance from loafers and noise, making them more desirable and commanding higher rents.
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Nute
St George Seeks Couple to Run New Poor House
The St George post office advertises for a single man and his wife to operate a new poor house, noting the town’s effort to improve welfare. The piece contrasts the current keeper from Back Bay and hints at local expectations for stable management and family involvement.
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