Fayette and Henry counties joint senator candidate announcements
A series of notices announce Jefferson H. Claypool as a candidate for Joint Senator of Fayette and Henry counties subject to the Republican convention at Cambridge City on April 30 1882. Other notices name candidates for County Treasurer and report a Republican Central Committee meeting in Roots Hall on February 13 and club officer elections at the Morton Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson H. Claypool
Fayette
Henry Counties
Cambridge City
Charles W. Huber
W. E. Beckett
Republican Central Committee
Fayette County
Roots Hall
Morton Club
J.H. Fearns
F. M. Bilby
Will Ochiltree
W. G. Young
Otich
Circuit Court
Tnellana
Frank P. Montgomery
Abraham Sutton
William Sutton
David Sutton
Sarah A. Baxter
Samantha
A. Witker
Indiana
Court House
Connersville
Aid Court
Fis
James M. McIntosh
Fayette Circuit Court
1891 Farm Output and Political Notes Highlight United States
In 1891 US farmers produced 2 060 154 000 bushels of corn valued at 836 439 250. Wheat 611 780 000 bushels valued at 513 472 711. Oats 736 349 000 bushels valued at 232 312 267. Total value 1 582 524 198. County central committee calls a mass convention for Feb 20 to elect delegates, a rally for Republicans. House adopts a rules code ending dilatory tactics. Buarne declines presidency. Harrison likely Republican nominee with Indiana unity. New York Press cites December foreign trade figures.
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United States
Buarne
Maine Statesman
Republican Party
Harrison
Indiana
White House
New York
Rep
Congress
National commerce shows massive monthly profits in bold claim
The speaker argues that exports exceeded imports by 50,587,877 dollars, asserting the nation runs a profitable surplus every month and ridicules critics who say otherwise. The line portrays a dramatic view of national trade as a profit source.
Great Republican reciprocity plan aims to boost all industries
The article argues that reciprocity with South American nations and parts of Europe benefits agriculture and manufacturing, broadening gains across the nation and curbing the drain of gold to Europe. It cites Cuba’s sugar trade and tariff-era shifts as context for improved trade relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Europe
Spanish America
United States
Cuba
America
Central
National Bulletin
Free raw materials fallacy cited against free trade
The text argues against free raw materials claiming it drains U S wealth, boosts foreign price, and harms American industry. It cites Britain’s experience with fluctuating iron prices and asserts protection, not free raw materials, lowers consumer prices by enabling large scale production and stable markets in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Man
Great Britain
John Bull
Glasgow
England
Indianapolis Journal
Political jostling and party plots overshadow Fair odds
The piece mocks the season for new national parties and press hooks, notes potential $5,000,000 appropriations tied to congressional slots, and recalls figures like Cleveland and Butler. It warns New Orleans as a flawed launch pad for a presidential bid while hinting at upcoming controversy and votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
New Orleans
Ben Butler
Hill
Political threads weave through war talk and party maneuvers
The piece mocks wartime rhetoric as the Democratic ship of legislation sails with too many officers and too few sailors. It notes party divisions over grain charity to Russia, cites figures like Henry Watterson, and surveys state leanings from Kansas to West Virginia amid Hill Gorman and Tammany strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammany
Garza
Chilli
Uncle Sam
House
Secretary of the Navy
Henry Watterson
Cleveland
West Virginia
Hill-Gorman- Tammany
Congress
Washington Letter on Congressional Tyranny and Reform Talk
The Washington Letter criticizes the Congressional trio Crisp McMillan and Catchings for controlling legislation under new rules. It argues the Democrats cannot legislate, contrasts with the Fifty-first Congress and its rules, and alleges fundamental breaches of oath and conscience by the cited leaders. The piece notes ongoing debates on tariff policies and World’s Fair appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineroy
D. C
Reed
Ffty-first Congress
House
Committee On Rules
Fifty-first Congress
Crisp
McMillan
Catchings
Milla
Committee On Ways and Means
The
United
Financial recap and political tensions in late 19th century
A summary of federal finances shows huge debt repayment under Republican rule, a strong gold and paper currency mix, and per capita wealth. The piece notes nepotism concerns in Congress, World’s Fair funding discussions, and Democratic rifts over silver and tariff policy with factions pushing free trade measures and committee control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Grant
Baker
Congress
Washington
Ohio
Ways and Means Committee
Springer
Meant for You Blood Health Ad Claims
A colonial era advertisement extols Hoods Sarsaparilla as a remedy for blood disorders such as scrofula and salt rheum. The text urges readers to consider the medicine based on alleged consumer testimonials and claims of proven efficacy.
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the Times
J. M. McIntosn
the Land and Improvement Company
House Committee
Senate
Pensylvania
Wisconsin
House of Representatives
Associated Press
Greeny
Moore
Robinson
Hans Wirre Waren
Connensville
Sedalia
Missouri
Royal China
Glass and Queensware Store
Central Avenue
Will Klein
Reliable Jeweler
East 5Th Street
Warner B. Scott
Ontario Vet
Lege
Toronto
Canada
Central Ave
I M. Loge, M.D
West Fourth Street
Joseph B. Grubb
Fayette Circuit
State of Indiana
Joseph RB. Grubb
Theodore Grubb
Thomas Garry
Everton
Jackson Township
Kay
Ette
Tudiana
Hhis
Mivros Trusler
Dienit
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