Political notes and figures from August 1888 state fair
The piece notes the New York State Republican Convention nominating Warner Miller for Governor. It cites totals like 150 600 miles of railroad in the United States and a rail network cost of 350y000 000 000. Montana and Idaho Democrats name Martin Maginnis and James Hawley for Congress while Fred Dubois may be renominated. A Georgia judge rules a wife cannot seize her husband letters. The era’s party platforms advocate free whiskey with satirical lines on procession attire.
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United States
Campaign money floods both parties with large surplus
A broad sum flows into Democratic and Republican national funds while surplus holdings rise. Grover contributes 10 000 yet other donors dwarf that. News covers baby name trends after Harrison and Grover nominations, cholera rumors in Michigan, treasury surplus claims, silver vault shipments, and pension rolls growth.
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Grover
Beaverhead County Political Conventions Aim at Qualified Nominations
The Beaverhead County Democratic Convention opens the campaign with a full ticket to be nominated and delegates numbered at forty five. Republicans plan their convention a week later to make nominations. Both parties seek able candidates for county offices, especially the two county commissioners, noted as the most important officials in county affairs.
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Beaverhead County
Beaverhead
Smelter Proposal for Southern Montana Mining Districts
A visitor noted Dillon’s suitability for a large smelter to serve the Sheridan district and surrounding mining areas. The piece argues central Dillon is ideal to reduce railroad freight and monetize the numerous mines in Silver Star Rochestor Birch Creek Argenta Blue Wing Bannack Bald Mountain Elk Horn and other southeast districts. It urges agitation to attract outside capital and mine investors.
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Dillon
Montana
Sheridan District
Silver Star
Rochester
Birch Creek
Argenta
Blue Wing
Bannack
Bald Mountain
Elkhorn
Dana's Manma for Editors Guidance
The text outlines ethical newsroom principles urging news accuracy, consent, transparency in ads, no deceptive practices, respectful debate, and continued belief in progress and humanity. It emphasizes reporting truthfully, crediting sources, avoiding paid reading material, and weighing public necessity before attacking opponents.
Paris Guards report new nihilist plot unearthed
St Petersburg sources say police raided quarters near the imperial palace and captured twelve men and three women along with additional barbs seized in the crackdown on the conspiracy.
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Paris
St. Petersburg
Imperial Palace
Acker's English Remedy Endorsed for Throat and Lung Relief
N M White of City Drug Store promotes Acker's English Remedy as superior for throat and lung ailments. The ad claims immediate relief for whooping cough and croup and offers a sample bottle with a positive guarantee.
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Acker
N.M. White
City Drug Store
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D. J. Hennessy
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