President's Tariff Plan Prompts National Debate on Tax Relief
The document argues for tariff reform and treasury relief, urging the Democratic pledge of Tariff for Revenue only. It contrasts Democratic and Republican plans to cut taxes on imports versus whisky and tobacco, claiming relief is the nation's paramount duty and predicting political rallying around the President's stance.
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American Congress
Democratic Party
Congress
Senate
Patriot exposed as falsely praising liquor law by rival paper
The writer accuses the Patriot of blind support for the liquor and pharmacy laws, alleging repeated violations and hypocrisy. They claim the Patriot’s post election shift will appease prohibitionists, predicting Republicans will deny need for enforcement and praise “great and good truthful Jameses” in editorials.
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Tyro
Dewockar
Mason A R Anprsson Chooses Sides In House Fight
The newly elected Congressman Mason A R Anprsson backed John G Carliele for speaker then aligned with Republican members. The shift suggests he may work with Republicans against the people. The outcome remains unclear pending further development.
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Mason
A. R. Anprsson
John G. Carliele
Brown
Local quip targets constable over whisky sales
A letter complains about Constable Lienen in Lucas with a jab at his whisky prosecutions. The author suggests calling him Benedict Arnold instead of Napoleon and hints at local allegiances and politics.
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Lucas
Lienen
Napoleon
Hiquor
Derby
Benedict Arnold
Rumor of J P Clarkson Taking Chicago Times Editorial Charge
The Blaine interests may install J P Clarkson of the Register as editor of the Chicago Times soon. Several papers note the rumor and a recent Register reminiscence hints at a possible management change.
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J. P. Clarkson
The
Register
Chicago Times
Blaine
Times
Ososols Sentinel
Supreme Court backs Kansas prohibition law ruling
The Supreme Court of the United States upholds the Kansas prohibitory law, reversing Judge Brewer on brewery compensation. Prohibitionists celebrate a great victory while new Iowa legislature pressure mounts to heed the prohibition will and establish a State Constabulary.
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Taz Supreme Court of the
U. S
Kansas
Brewer
Iowa
Senate
Lucius Q. C. Lamar
Mississippi
Supreme Court of the United States
Wm. F. Vilas
Wisconsin
Interior
Don M. Dickinson
Michigan
Charles S. Fairchild
New York
Treasury
George L. Rives
Sigourney Butler
Massachusetts
the Treasury
James W. Hyatt
Connecticut
United States
Needful for Salvation in Tobacco and Whiskey
The Courie r Journal laments untaxed tobacco and whiskey allowing wage earners to delay purchases of cheap clothing, food, and houses, arguing tobacco and whiskey are as essential to these workers as Ben Butler is to a good democrat.
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Courier-Journal
Ben Butler
Washington letter notes four septuagenarian justices
A Washington letter reports Chief Justice Waite celebrated his seventy first birthday this week and remains vigorous at seventy one. It notes he and Associate Justices Field Miller and Bradley were eligible to retirement last year and could resign with a salary of ten thousand dollars for life.
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Washington
Waite
Supreme Court
Field, Miller
Bradley
Two Views From the Patriot 1887 License Debate
The Patriot compares eight month periods before and after prohibition in Chariton and Lucas showing a drop in criminal and civil cases. It disputes neighbor claims on costs tied to Democratic saloon keepers and colored residents, and urges self-examination before criticizing others.
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Justices of the Peace
Chariton
Lucas
Lucas Hias
East Cleveland
Lucas County
Cain
Larrabee
Democratic
Multistate News Highlights From Anxious Times
A procession of terse notes covers earthquakes in England, fires in Cincinnati and Brookville, a violent attack in Xenia, political shifts in France and Ireland, and ongoing labor and prohibition headlines. Includes Grevy resignation, Carlisle elected speaker, and tariff debates in Washington.
Democratic Caucus at Washington Upholds Speaker Nomination
Democratic representatives in Washington honor a party victory and nominate J G Carlisle for Speaker by acclamation. Republican caucus names Cannon and McComas as leaders and confirms Thomas B Reed as Speaker by acclamation. Comptroller of currency declares a 6 percent dividend for Marine National Bank creditors.
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Washington
Cor
New York
Breckenridge
Kentucky
J. G. Carlisle
House of Representatives
Cannon
Illinois
McComas
Maryland
MecKinley
Ohio
Romi Thomas B. Reed
Maine
Comptroller of Currency
Marine National Bank of
New York City
Elections in Seventeen Massachusetts Cities
Massachusetts held mayoral and city officer elections in seventeen municipalities with the license issue dominating several races. The outcome showed the license question carried in nearly all places where voted, reflecting strong public sentiment on this reform.
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Massachusetts
Fire at Portsmouth mill claims lives and injures several
A flouring mill in Portsmouth Ohio burned to the ground at midnight. Proprietor M H Anderson died, Wm Simpson was killed and five others were injured. The loss is described as small.
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Bollammep
Rome
Local notes from Freedom and surrounding towns
A collage of small items reports on cattle shipments, teachers and students, church meetings, farming notes, and local moves. Mentions Hugh McKingy, Migs Wing, L G Stafford, T L Wallace, Anna Hughes, Ida Stafford, and Rev Barnett with updates on farming yields, a Derby House proprietor, a rare heifer calf, and a board of supervisors session noting election canvass and local insurance figures.
Oath of Office by A. M. Wheeler as County Supervisor
A. M. Wheeler, appointed to fill the vacancy from County Supervisor W. L. Baker, takes the official oath. He pledges to support the U S Constitution and Iowa Constitution and to perform duties to the best of his knowledge and ability. Subscribed in presence on November 14 1887 by D S Buffington Co Auditor and J C Buffington Deputy.
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Carnot
Clemenceau
Board of Supervisors
Atteat
Burrington
A.J. Shular
A. M. Wheeler
W.L Baker
United States
Iowa
A.M. Wheeler
D S. Buffington
JC. Buffington
Lucas County
Gay A. J. Shaler
A.M. ‘Wheeler
Ssue
Hoerper
Warner
America
Harper's Weekly
Owa
District Court
F. B. Crocker
Real estate filings and alimony transfers in week ending 1887
Notices list C Thorpe admin to J B and J Jones for 50 acres in Cedar and Pleasant townships, W S Long to G M Long for 120 acres in Pleasant, alimony from M T Gardner to T J Allen for 80 acres in Jackson, Zero Coal Co to Wayne Lodge I O O F for a lot, Chariton Cemetery Co to P M Lawson for a cemetery lot, J W and E A Twinam to Daniel Myers as trustee for a Chariton lot. Also an ad for Youths Companion 1888 with six illustrated serials and two hundred stories, priced at $1.75 for yearlong subscription.
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C. Thorpe
Adm
J.B
J. Jones
Cedar
Pleasant Township
W.S. Long
G. M. Long
Pleasant
M.T. Gardner
T. J. Allen
Jackson
Zero Coal Co
Wayne Lodge
Chariton Cemetery Co
P. M. Lawson
J. W
E. A. Twinam
Daniel Myers
Chariton
Trowbridge
Stephens
Wm. H. Gladstone
Professor Tynaall
Lord Wolseley
Louisa M. Alcott
George Crook
Companion
Untidy Market Prices From Cuaniron Iowa Area
Obscure to read list of farm goods and prices from Cuaniron Iowa with items such as cornmeal flour hams bacon salt and chickens and grain quotes from Chicago and regional farm markets. The text mixes broken phrases with scattered numbers and units.
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Cuaniron
Iowa
Russian Students in Paris Parade Quiet Defiance and Mystery
Paris correspondence describes Russian girl students in the Quartier Latin as quiet and diligent yet pursued by scrutiny. They live in loft dormitories above a cart-maker’s shed, cook communal meals, and study by night while some have come under assumed names from influential families. The writer notes charm and courage but avoids sensationalism while acknowledging possible moral support from their race.
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Cours de la Reine
Paris
Moscow
Varna
England
Ashe
The Sultans Harem Life and Its Secluded World
A fragment describes the Turkish sultanate’s harems in Constantinople as secluded complexes guarded by Egyptian eunuchs. It notes the women’s idle routines, lavish carriages, thin veils, and strict discipline by drivers and guards, contrasting with free women outside.
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Egypt
Constantinople
Great Bazar
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Seeae
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George B
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Colorado
Liszie
Attest Dr
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Rev
Farlow
State OF
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Chariton Markets
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Barley
Timothy
Harper's Weekly, Illustrated
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Young IE
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Frank Rider
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A. R. Becker
Stohie
Levi Fluck
North Side
Bellor Cash
J.P. Carnahan
Etores
Alwayestor Sale
East Side Square
Chariton, Iowa
Barnard Brothers
Almericn
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