Republican County Convention for Rush County Nomination
Republicans of Rush county will hold a delegate convention on April 11 1896 at 10 am in Rushville to nominate the county ticket. Delegates fixed at one per 10 votes and fractions over 5 for William D Owen in 1894, totaling 279 delegates allocated by township. Committee recommends township delegate selections on March 7 1896. J W Haxson Chairman Witt Berry Secy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush County
Rushville
New Castle
William D. Owen
George Wilson
Paris
Park County
Mon
Wilson
Deah Fellah
English School of Mines
Critique of New York Times on Carpet Trade and Cleveland Era
A 1892 quote criticizes The Times for silence about liberal education and Democratic exaltation under Grover Cleveland. It notes carpets in England and the free wool policy shifting balance, suggesting the paper previously praised free trade but has since fallen quiet as market dynamics changed.
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New York Times
England
Times
Democratic
Grover Cleveland
Democratic Party
Broadway
New York Sun
Adequate Tariff Laws to Protect Labor and Revenue
George W. Ray argues for tariff laws that protect labor and key industries while providing simple revenue to support government and reduce public debt. He contends that restoring this policy will renew confidence at home and abroad and revive business and prosperity.
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George W. Ray, M. C
Tariff policy praised as growth aid despite limits
The quote from Thomas B. Reed argues tariffs aid United States riches and civilization while not solving larger ills.Bradstreet’s notes last week shoe shipments from six New England centers fell to 80,000 cases from 96,000 the prior year. The piece also notes ongoing Democratic times into another year.
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United States
Thomas B. Reed
New England
Bradstreet’s
Beginning and End of a Democratic Era Tariff Debate
A collection of remarks from 1890s debates on tariffs and protection shows calls to raise tariff rates and reduce bonds. Included are quotes from New York World and South Bend Daily Tribune about Democratic era, public duties, and free trade advocates. Notable voices include Senator Frye and references to Cleveland administration and Wilson industry measures.
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New York World
Cleveland
Wilson
South Bend (Ind
Daily Tribune
England
Democratic Party of the
United Sates
Frye
Earnings Decline Driven by Election Results for Railroads
The piece reviews railroad earnings per mile by year, noting a 1894-95 drop in passenger and freight income tied to the Democratic administration's lack of prosperity. It cites figures from Henry C. Adams and urges GOP support, while sharing anecdotes on rails and a humorous mining tale.
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New York Sun
Robert M. Olyphant
Martin Luther Sykes
Interstate Commission
Henry C. Adams
Olyphant
Sykes
McKinley
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wade
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Georgian Salutations and Snuff Etiquette Noted by Gresley
In 1765 London observer M Gresley reports the abolition of the sneezing salutation in England due to snuff use and cites quirky explanations of color choice for snuff takers. He recalls remarks about Pope, Queen Anne, and a hooped grave, then mentions Fielding lampooning the Robin Hoodians. Also a recruitment ad seeks trustworthy gentlemen to travel in Indiana for $780 salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Gresley
London
England
Pope
Westminster Abbey
Queen Anne
St. Pau
Society of ‘‘Robin Hoodians
Fielding
Covent Garden
Longman's Magazine
Indiana
the Dominion Company
Omaha
Chicago
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Carthage
William G. Allan
J. W. Hanson
Wit Berry
Ripley Posey
Walke
Orange
Anderson Rushville
Jackson 4
Center
Washington Union
Noble
Riehlana
J. W. Haxsox
Witt Berry
Sec’y
Congressman Ray's
Reed
Harrison
Senator Frye
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Chicago and Northwestern
Wilson and the Expert
New York City
Philadelphia
Otto P. Aill
Charles S. Aill
Lewis Weingart
Mill Street
S. Hill
Star Bakery
Grogery
Choigast Groceries
East Side
Main St
MM. F. Lovett
Coffins Drug Store
Farmers & Gardeners
Ferry
Crossman
Indiana Bicycle CO
Indianapolis
Ind
Hill Bros
East Mill Street
Henry C. Phelps
Stinger & Stone
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