Proclamation and historic political reflections in Indiana
The issue prints Governor Ira J. Chase’s proclamation designating November 24 1892 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer. The page then offers partisan historical commentary contrasting the Democratic and Republican parties with references to 19th century elections and progressive measures.
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Chase
Ira J. Chase
Indiana
Indianapolis
United States
Ira J. Case
Cratps Marruews
World’s fair representation and political notes across nations
The article notes that every state in Mexico will be represented at the World's fair while Citevena spreads in northern France and South Hungary. It mentions Senate party counts, Harrison’s post inauguration plans, a Washington scandal note, suicides linked to debt, rumored marriages, and obituaries including Captain Drysmore, Joan Hozy, and W H Migs. It also reports British farmer worries over free trade and a Nottingham district protest.
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Mexico
A Lesson of History
A piece reflects on political history noting that Britain has long had two major parties with distinct traits. It cites shifts such as the Liberal party’s near end and suggests the Democratic party’s periods of dominant control in past eras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren
General Harrison
Harrison
Fort
Abraham Lincoln
Great Britain
Indianapolis Journal
Fuuch
Gladstone
Democratic Party
Free delivery growth eyed by Wanamaker in 1892 plan
Capital Gossip notes Postmaster General Wanamaker expanding free delivery with new house letter boxes to be built in Norristown Pa and tested on rural routes. The plan aims to boost postal revenue, with earnings from stamps rising and postmasters' salaries increasing as rural delivery expands. The piece also forecasts a quiet 1892 winter session with limited patronage opportunities for politicians.
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Washington
Wanamaker
Post Office Department
Norristown
Union
Post Ofice
Congress
Posmaster
Congress Quiet With Mourning Hart and Limited Socials
The article notes a quiet congressional session due to the president’s bereavement after his wife’s passing. Cabinet ladies plan semi mourning and reduced official entertaining. Washington hotels and boarding houses suffer from seasonal downturns and bankruptcies, deterring many from opening or staying in the capital during winter.
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Harrison
Congress
Washington
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Carthage
William G. Allan
Citevena
France
Hungary
Kansas
Senate
Cymerican College
Asia
Tashkand
Kuldja
Bani
Lanchow
Padlagia
Shanghai
Drysmore
Executive Mansion
Washington, D. C
White House
Willam Willuams
Margaret Mather
Gustav Pabst
Pabsting Company
Milwaukee
Maggie
Joan Hozy
Adams Express Company
Delmonico’s
New York
Ireland
Porter
W. H. Migs
Colored M. B. Church
America
Louisville
Relford
North Nottingham
Capital Gossip
Chamberlain
S. Witherell
Fort Madison
Iowa
Shiloh
Hill’s
Hill
THE
Repubmagan Magazine
New Press
Francis B. D. Curtis
Albany Journal
J. S. Clarkson
Toledo Blade
Feansonia Sentinel
Elmira Advertiser
Daltt Eagle
Wichita
Kaa
Moury
the Republican Magazine
Fifth Ave
New ‘York
Hilus Hothl
Walnut Streets
F. M. Sparks
Sparks Bros
Henley
Maris
David Marshall
Main Street
Hackleman
Rushville, Indiana
W. 3
Henley, Litesley & Gufkin
UFFIN
Attorneys
Rushvelle
Somanee Erens Patt
J. C. Henley
Empire Grocery
M. F. Lovett
Stinger
Ripans Chemical CO
Spruce Street
New York City
Carthase Meat Market
Bam
Overman Bros
Henley's New Block
East Mill St
Sunday Sun
the Sun
J. L. Hubbard
Carthage, Ind
Leosar
Wintec & Co
Portland
Agency For
NID
Aun & Ne Coy Sa Brroadway
York
Revues
Ae Seas Scientific American
Broadway
Chamberlain’s
Coffin’s Drug Store
Santen Et Ei
Edson Brothers
Equitable J
F St
Imanufacte
Toda
Hville
Adams
Rev
J. How
Ad. Globe Bible Publishing Co
Auilateipaia
Chicago
Ill
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