Tariff Scrap Debate Splits Senate and GOP Power
The piece portrays a long tariff dispute in the Senate with Republicans broadly accused of protecting their own interests. It argues that moderate and progressive voices clash with Aldrich’s bloc, while public opinion favors protection for labor without crippling foreign competition. The column cites wage disparities, calls for revenue-neutral tariffs, and warns against monopolistic protection.
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Senate
Republican Party
Datiea
Aldrich
Farmere Mall and Breeze
Republican
Quaker Oats Proclaimed Superior For Strength
A historical notice extols Quaker Oats as best for strength and endurance, citing experiments and widespread belief. It asserts oats improve health and economy versus heavy greasy foods, claiming Quaker Oats leads among popular world foods.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Note
One hundred dollar reward offered for an untreatable catarrh cure claim. Cheney Co of Toledo endorses F J Cheney as trustworthy and capable. Waterhouse Majors wholesale druggists sign in support. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials available, price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
D. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney
Waterse
Drauggists
Wanted More Democratic Weeklies
A call for strengthening country papers as voices of opinion and conscience amid consolidation. The piece argues dailies drift toward business, while local weeklies offer independent judgment, digest regional news, and educate readers to understand public questions.
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Ita
10 000 Confederate Veterans Parade Through Memphis
Ten thousand United Confederate Veterans marched in Memphis Tennessee in a heat scorched parade. The line was shortened to one mile and older veterans were urged to skip but none could be spared. Maj Gen John H McDowell led as grand marshal with sponsors and maids of honor riding at the head of divisions.
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Memphis
South
Dixie
Maryland
Davis
John H. McDowell
Maida of Honor
Forrest
Son Shot as Dream Foretold in Kentucky
Campbell Johnson an 18 year old Frankfort resident was accidentally shot in the abdomen by Anna Kennedy during a game of show. The revolver discharged, Johnson likely to die. His mother had dreamed of her son being shot and warned him to be careful.
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Frankfort
Campbell Johnson
Anna Kennedy
Johnson
Harries Johnson
Glycerine in Dr Pierce’s Medicines Promoted as Cure All
The text extols glycerine used in Dr Pierce’s remedies, claiming it enhances medicinal root extracts, acts as a demulcent nutritive antiseptic and antiferment, and boosts the efficacy of Black Cherry bark Bloodroot Golden Seal Stone root and Queen’s root in Chronic coughs bronchial throat and lung affections. It is touted as a nutritive aid in wasting flesh and loss of appetite in early consumption, with further claims of curing long standing lung ailments though caveats about lingering danger.
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Pierce
Finley Elli M. D
Democrats and the Tariff according to Dickinson
The article argues Democrats missed a tariff for revenue only approach, noting the impracticality of a universal schedule. It cites New England and South shifts, New York business interest support, and Morrison’s rejected plan as proof the party should adopt a revenue only tariff to raise revenue and protect infant industries.
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Hancock
Washington
Morrison
Congress
New England
New York
J. J. Dickinson
Norman E Mark
National Monthly
Bucklen Arnica Salve Triumphs in All Ailments
The ad touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as unrivaled for cuts, burns, sores, eczema, rashes, and piles. It promises quick relief for bruises, chapped hands, cold sores, and eye discomfort. Available for 25 cents at F. T. Clay's.
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F. T. Clay’s
Sixty-One Indiana Counties Vote Saloons Dry
Complete returns show Clark county voted for saloons by 1004 in a 7000 total. Twelfth Indiana county to back saloons, sixty-one counties now dry. Warrick votes June 17. about 1000 saloons voted out of existence.
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Indianapolis
Jane
Clark County
Indiana
Warrick
Existance
Why Take Alcohol Ayer Sarsaparilla Ad Card
An old advertisement urges readers to take Ayer s Sarsaparilla to improve digestion blood strength and energy. It claims the tonic is doctor endorsed and presents further notes on liver pills family laxative and vegetable remedies while inviting readers to consult their physician.
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Ayer
JC Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
Confederate Veterans Dedicate Shaft to General Lee
In Vicksburg Mississippi a large crowd gathered at the National Cemetery for the formal dedication of the monument to General Stephen D. Lee by the Confederate Veterans. Col Henry Watterson presided and Gen Clement Evans of Atlanta presented the monument, with Gen Frederick Grant accepting for the Federal Government. Salutes marked the ceremony as Col Watterson addressed the Jefferson Davis controversy, praising the Confederate tribute and referencing the Mississippi battleship gift.
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Vicksburg
Misa
Jane
National Cemetery
Stephen D. Lee
Confederate Veterans
Henry Watterson
Clement Evans
Atlanta
United Confederal Veterans
Army
Frederick Grant
Lee
Vicksburo
Col
Watterson
Jeff Davin
Ellyer
Tam
Bryan Stirs Washington With Nebraskan Senate Bid
Washington scene centers on Nebraskans bid for the Senate as Bryan’s oratorical skill and political knowledge spark discussion in Congress. Republicans show lukewarm enthusiasm amid party progressives, while Democrats likely welcome his candidacy.
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Washington
Nebraska
Bryan Oe
Senate
Bryan
Lila Ehining
Congress
Mark Twain Advises Girls at St Timothy’s School
Baltimore June 14 Mark Twain addressed St Timothy’s School for Girls at graduation. He warned against excess in three areas: don’t emoire, don’t drink, and don’t marry to excess, noting his 73 years of smoking as a counterpoint.
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Baltimore
St. ‘Tmothy' S School For Girls
Mark Twain
A Southern Lady Reunites with Veterans in Memphis
Miss Hall Nes of Augusta Georgia the sole woman veteran camp member marches in the Memphis reunions wearing a Confederate uniform with skirts she is custodian of her camp flag and travels on foot in heat to hear tales of the fallen South while recalling her youth binding wounds and sutures for soldiers.
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Memphis
South
Mise Mary Hall
Augusta
Miss Hall
Ibis
Mies Hall Nes
Mise Hall
Trouble Makers Ousted From Stomach Ailment Relief
A fragment reports a sufferer with stomach trouble finding relief after using Dr King s New Life Mile. It claims rapid improvement in appetite digestion and energy as stomach liver and kidneys begin to function properly during early 19th century health ad style prose.
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Dr. King
Negro brain shown not inferior to white by Wilder
Boston Globe reports Professor Burs G Wilder an eminent anatomist for fifty years rebutted the old belief of racial brain inferiority. He displayed preserved brains of white and black men and argued structural development can be similar. The mulatto skull appeared thinner, illustrating contested claims and urging challenge to popular myths.
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Burs G. Wilder
Wilder
Maxey Daughter Injured in Horse Accident Near Town
Prof. Maxey and Mrs. H. Maxey traveled from Sprague to Johns town to catch the noon train. Their 12 year old daughter Miss Helen, visiting her grandparents, was shaken from a horse a day or two ago and will be laid up for some time. The incident occurred while she remained at the grandparents’ home.
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H. 0. Maxey
Sprague
Johnstown
Mr. Maxey
Helen
Maxey
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