Tariff debates and Republican gains across the South
The piece argues the Wilson tariff law spurred price shifts in wool and coal, boosting farm profits and wages. It notes rising Republican influence in the South, with defections from Democrats to populism and a large electoral showing, despite continued disfranchisement in some states. It cites broader comparisons of wages in Mexico and shifts in party fortunes since the Civil War, concluding with Sun as the source.
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South
Mason and Dixon
Kentucky
Maryland
Tennessee
Georgia
West Virginia
North Carolina
McKinley
Hobart
Texas
South Carolina
Mississippi
Sun
Dionysius
Delphos
Belzebub
Pythias
Esau
Belial
Asodaeus
Satan
Paul
Ernys
Hell
Abaddon
Dia
Washington Letter on Republican work and McKinley plans
The Washington letter notes new Republican National Committee activity aiding state campaigns through literature distribution. It says the committee handles national policy literature while state committees manage campaigns. President McKinley returns to Washington for a few days and may tour New England for about two weeks, seeking Cabinet matters and Cuba talks with Consul General Lee, while enjoying visitors and rest challenges.
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Washington, D.C
Republican National Committee
National Penola
Washington
National Committee
Republican Party
McKinley
Lee
Cuba
New England
Post Office Department
Secretaries push Florida camphor and Alaska warnings
The article notes Secretary Wilson sees camphor trees thriving in Florida and aims to introduce them through Agriculture to boost supplies, while promoting English walnuts south of the Potomac. It reports Gage extending efforts to deter Klondike gold seekers, and the Navy keeping the North Atlantic Squadron intact for winter readiness amid Cuba tensions.
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Wilson
Florida
Department of Agriculture
Potomac River
Gage
Thema
Alaska
Treasury Department
Klondike
Spain
Cuba
Navy Department
North Atlantic
Fort Monroe
New York
Watermelon bounty and local troubles amid New Jersey news
The Vineland watermelon crop is exceptionally abundant this year forcing some farmers to haul loads home again. Dayton in Middlesex County buzzes over the elopement and marriage of Joseph Castner’s fifteen year old daughter to Charles Buckelew the 22 year old village mail carrier. A Mt Holly street beating left Patrick MecQuillen unconscious with a four inch head cut. no arrests reported. Rev J D Moore of Riverton Palmyra Central Baptist resigns to begin work in Meredith NY effective Oct 1. Ex Postmaster General Wanamaker leads a movement to place Cape May Point as summer headquarters for Eastern States Christian Endeavor societies.
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Dayton
Middlesex County
Joseph Castner
Charles Buckelew
Water Street
Mt. Holly
Patrick MecQuillen
John Waunamaker
Lake Cape May
Christian Endeavor Societies
Mr. Wanamaker
Alexander Whildin
Philadelphia
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Christ
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Longfellow
Mystery
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Paris
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Palmyra
Moore
Meredith
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Trenton
W. J
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Trenton, N. J
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Frank A. Brown
Liverpool
London & Globe
Royal
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Christian Endeavor
Mercer County Mutual
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Press Building
Geo.w. Burroughs
Cranbury Press
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Thomas Mason
Hightstown
J. J
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OF Rim Ski
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Fruit Trees
Mercer
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East
A. J. Rider
Wonderful
Astor
New Japan Morning Glory
Vick
James Vick’s
Rochester, N.Y
Lupton Bros
Matawan, Keyport
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Centre Street
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Rowland & Som
Monmouth Junction, N. J
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Hamburg
Isldes
Gall
Wheels
Davison’s
Cyprus
Lehigh Coal
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