Rush County Republican Delegate Convention Set for April 11 1896
Rush county Republicans plan a delegate convention on Saturday April 11 1896 at 10 am in Rushville to nominate a county ticket. The delegation equals one for every 10 votes and a fraction over 5 for William D. Owen in 1894, totaling 279 delegates apportioned among townships. The committee urges township selections on March 7 1896. J W Hanson chairman and Wit Berry secretary.
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Rush County
Rushville
New Castle
J. W. Hanson
Wit Berry
William D. Owen
Carpet trade quiets as English carpets invade U S markets
Reader complains that The Times no longer covers the shift in carpet trade. English manufacturers increase carpet sales in the American market under a free wool policy, while American carpet makers face reduced visibility and profit.
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New York Times
England
Times
Education and Exaltation in Democratic Guidance
The quoted remark credits Grover Cleveland with eight years of liberal education for the Democratic party while questioning the visible exaltation of the party, asking whether the triumph is out of sight. The New York Times commentary from June 24, 1892 highlights scrutiny of the party’s leadership and public stature.
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Grover Cleveland
New York Times
Democratic Party
Adequate tariff laws to protect labor and reduce debt
George W. Ray, a member of Congress, argues for tariffs that shield labor and industries while providing revenue to fund the government and pay down the public debt. He contends such a policy would restore confidence at home and abroad, revive business, and restore prosperity.
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George W. Ray
M. C
Tariff Policy Cited By Reed As Growth Driver
A historical remark quotes Thomas B. Reed stating tariffs aid United States growth in riches and civilization. He cautions that striking down tariffs benefits foreign interests most, framing tariff policy as prudent and sound for national development.
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United States
Thomas B. Reed
New England shoe shipments fall to 80000 cases
Shipments from six New England manufacturing centers last week totaled 80000 cases, down from 96000 cases in the same week a year earlier, reflecting ongoing downturns in manufacturing activity. The commentary notes the persistence of Democratic era conditions into another year.
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New England
Bradstreet’s
Protectionist Talk Aims Higher Tariffs on Imports
Speech argues for Japanese manufactured goods to face tariffs well above McKinley rates, asserting protection is needed to verify imports. The proposal seeks strict duties to counter foreign competition.
Product of Manufactures and Trade Figures Cited
List shows values for Harrison and Cleveland products with totals and excess figures. Mentions years 1800 and 1804 and large monetary amounts including 9 370 and 260 269. Poses as an accounting line item summary without narrative context.
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Harrison
Cleveland
Enone
Beginning and end of a Democratic era quote
The excerpt contrasts the early belief that Democratic senators served public business with later critique that they pursued personal agendas. The New York World commentary from November 25, 1892 reflects shifting partisan expectations and accountability in governance.
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New York World
Tariff Reform Urged Over Bonds to Satisfy Public
South Bend Daily Tribune argues in a reader note that more tariff and fewer bonds would improve public satisfaction amid government deficiencies. The piece criticizes Cleveland administration and Wilson era policies as harmful to industry and national progress.
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Cleveland
Wilson
South Bend
Ind
Daily Tribune
Free trade champions named in brief clash
The fragment notes England and the Democratic party of the United States as today’s leading advocates of free trade. The quote, attributed to Sena tor Frye, frames this as an “Amazing copartnership” in a concise opinion glimpse.
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England
Democratic Party
United States
Senator Frye
Railroads Blame Prosperity Slump After 1892 Election
The piece argues that Democratic administration years 1893 to 1895 caused a drop in railroad earnings from 223 to 151 per mile for passengers and from 4813 to 4077 per mile for freight, totaling a 959 per mile loss. It cites Olyphant and Sykes and notes 94,000 layoffs, urging Republican victory to restore conditions.
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New York Sun
Robert M. Olyphant
Martin Luther Sykes
Interstate Commission
Henry C. Adams
Olyphant
Sykes
Interstate Commerce Commission
Gold dust tale and a Broadway dog tale
A tale of George Wilson and his Paris mine where an English mine expert doubts the gold yet Wilson hints he sells the stuff to the Denver mint. Also a New York Sun piece recalls a broadway window tiger and a big dog that ignores the display, walking on with calm humor while a court notes dogs killed by a train acted with contributory negligence.
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George Wilson
Paris
Park County
Mon
Wilson
English School of Mines
Ion
Broadway
New York Sun
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Largest pumping engine at Philadelphia waterworks in 1892
The United States housed its largest pumping engine at the Philadelphia waterworks in 1892. Standing 85 feet high and occupying 80 by 40 feet, the machine weighs 475 tons excluding base plates and foundation strips, capable of moving 20,000,000 gallons of water daily. The first modern Treves holy coat exhibition occurred in 1844 with 900,000 visitors that year. The common mussel uses a rope tether to anchor itself to stones or twigs against currents.
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United States
Philadelphia
Treves
Gossip of Gresley and the Robin Hoodians in Georgian London
The text notes M Gresley visiting London in 1765 observing changes such as snuff replacing salutations, discusses wig color and Pope, and mentions a "bite" from informants. It also describes a Georgian club scene including the Robin Hoodians and ends with an advertisement seeking trustworthy travelers to Indiana for the Dominion Company with salary details.
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M. Gresley
London
England
Pope
Westminster Abbey
Queen Anne
St. Paul's Churchyard
Clubs
Society of ‘‘Robin Hoodians
Covent On
Longman’s Magazine
Indiana
the Dominion Company
Omaha
Chicago
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Anderson Rushville
Jackson Center
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Noble
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Sec’y
Congressman Ray’s
Reed
McKinley
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Chicago and Northwestern
Otto P. Aill
Lewis Weingart
Weingart
Chas
Mill Street
St. Hill
T the
Star Bakery
Grogery
East Side
Main St
Farmers & Gardeners
Ferry
Crossman
Weatemer
Coffins Drug Store
Wilson and the Expert
New York City
Indiana Bicycle CO
Indianapolis
Hill Bros., Acents
East Mill Street
Henry C. Phelps
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