Tariff reform and election swings in the 1888 scene
Nov 18 1888 notes political shifts from Carlile’s Speaker bid to Tennessee Supreme Court term, New York mayoral returns, and Connecticut governor race. Labor and protectionist debates mix with tariff views as Nashville and Durham fires alter regional fortunes. Major figures include Bob Taylor, Elliott, Lounsbury, and Wise.
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Henry George
T. V. Powderly
New Labor Party
George
Powderly
Nashville
Pickard
Jersey Legislature Remains Democratic After Pas saic Count
The recount in Passaic County Third District favored Democrat-Labor candidate Robert A. Carroll, securing a Democratic majority on joint ballot and likely ensuring a Democrat replaces Senator Lew. Recounts in five districts are unlikely to flip control. Democrats hold 42 to 89 with prohibition present in the tally.
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Passaic County
N.J
Robert A. Carroll
Lewel
Harper party visits Knoxville marble interests and institutions
A New York invited party from Harper & Bros arrived in Knoxville in Mr. Inman's private car. They toured the marble quarry and mills, city schools, and local sights, were hosted by the Chilhowee Club, and plan further visits to marble works, the University of Tennessee, and other facilities before a banquet and a trip to Nashville.
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Knoxville
Harper & Bros
New York
John IL. Toman
Harper
Nashville
Employed back at packing houses amid renewed strike talks
Early today striking workers were rehired at the packing houses under sheriff orders. About 40 percent of the old crew returned, with signatories agreeing to two weeks' notice and a $50 deposit. Packers debated deputies' duration and demand for forfeit guarantees while some firms like Nelson Morris shifted to hourly pay, causing new disputes.
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OmicaGo
Packer's Association
Omcano
Swift
Nelson Morris
Morris
Mr. Morris
Strikes and political tension across labor and Senate
The piece reports on Knights of Labor strike conflicts under Powderly, ensuing police and militia interventions, and the strike’s impact on member confidence. It covers Nebraska politics over Senator Van Wyck, Riddleberger, and Carlisle speakership questions, plus a police scandal and social notes on Washington figures and Gen. Logan’s visit to New York.
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Chicago
Knights of Labor
Powderly
Southwest
Knights
Philadelphia
Riddleberger
Senate
Republican Brotherhood
van Wyck
Carlisle
Welborn
Texas
Congress
Democratic Party
Metropolitan
Arnold
Detective Corps
Whitney
Cleveland
Autumn
White House
New Youk
Gen. Logan
Fifth Avenue
Washington
Congressional Directors
Logan
Bining
Democratic shifts and comments ripple through Congress
Reports note Dan Voorhees defending John G. Carlin lauding Shurman while Mme Patti’s record musical fee reaches 17 500 francs. Critics compare cowhiding remarks in London and Golins NL to restore balance. California sends one Democrat and two Republicans to the House, with a Democratic Senate seat and Virginia’s Barbour pressing for practical politics.
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Dan Voorhees
Dulin
John G.carlinla
Aluce Shurman
Ouida
Wimbeen
Mme
Patti
Paris Figar
London
California
Senate
Congressman Barbour
Virginia
Vic
Counotry
Democratic Party
Barbour
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Bob Taylor
Wise Lion
Geo. D. Wire
Lamb
South Catolina
Binal
Elliott
Supreme Court of Tennessee
Hewitt
George Labor
Roosevelt
Mountain City Tomahawk
Herald & Tribune
Pettibone
Butler
General Assembly
Benatora
House of Representatives
House
New York Herald
Mexico
Chihualas
Sonora
Durango
Nashville American
Blaine
Senator Sherman
Republicana
Maine
Mr. Logan
Connecticut
Lounsbury
Rep
Rirkkorp
George D. Wise
Shim
To-Ay
Atenae
Norfolk
Durham
Buims
Bankton
Atwater
B.J. Purlah
Unstead & Co
Parish & Co
Bturham Basek
B. A. Lyon
Parish
Insteads
Bank of Durham
Jersey
Atlanta
Ingersoll
Lehigh Valley
Thomas Iron Company
Democrata
N.Y Worl
R. B. Hayes
Bunsey
Hayes
Domnerhey
Hagen
Harper's Artist's
Cacaco, Int
Phillip D. Armour
Philip Armour
Cmeaco
Union Street
Armehey
Golin
Tate
Kinney
Tod Nesl
Volina
Adavaett
Hong
A. Snow
Washington, D.C
W. A. Kite
Johnson City, Tenn
City
Johnson City
Tennessee
Dickinson
Depot
Texpressee
NEW York Observer
Pace Praahars
Ned
Sererrve Co
Drawer 3
Atlante
Bank OF Johnson Cty
Europe
East Tennessee
Sargent & Greenlief
J.B. Corandales
Suvin
MM. A. Msfarland
Tenmne
Fosters
Chapmadn
Orlando
Fla
Guinn
Chapman
Yamal
Macon Medicine CO
Macon
Maloney & Bro
P. O
Will Harr
Queenesware & Groceries
DUCE
Sais
Tomitn
BinpcEs
Bristol
Tern
Sapoive Teak
Ronnith
Frerniahert
Banilton
Pert
Sielee I
J. G. Hodgson
Rankis Blook
Thy
Cactioptetis
Jregetome
EuVnote
Oram
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