Colored men hold state convention in Trenton
A New Jersey state convention of colored men met in TRENTON to strategize political advancement. Charles M. Robinson of Camden and Colonel William Murrell of Hudson vied for temporary chair, Murrell won but his election was disputed amid disorder. The session adjourned and later J Henri Herbert of Mercer became permanent chair as the group adopted an address to the Republican state committee.
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Trenton
N. J
Charles M. Robinson
Camden
William Murrell
Hudson
Murrell
Thomas K. Turner
William Scruby
Convenntion
Robinson
J. Lawson
Union
J. Henri Herbert
Mercer
Republican State Committee
Free Trade Debate on Clothing Costs Prompts Mixed Views
In exchanges reflecting contrasting perspectives, an American worker questions whether free trade lowers clothing prices while a British worker admits uncertainty and lacking funds. The dialogue highlights concerns over affordability and economic policy impact across nations.
Wages Gap Between Britain and U S Skilled Labor
A Journal inquiry compares average wages for skilled labor in England and the United States. The piece notes a tariff plank suggesting duties equal to wage differences for imports competing with American labor and presents a table of city wage data in England and the United States with country district estimates likely lower.
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Republican Party
Journal
England
United States
A Sound Liver Makes a Well Man
An advertisement promises Hensrxe cures for liver and digestion disorders with a free trial at N. M. White's. Also promotes Dillon Mercantile Company ammunition and a 1000 gallon Redwood cistern by Thompson and Reynolds for 40 dollars.
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N. M. White's
Thompson and Reynolds
Masonic Lodges Share Fraternal Gatherings in Twin Bridges
Society cards list Twin Bridges Lodge No. 17 A O U W meets Fridays in Maxonic hall with J RoComfort recorder and G E Pitcher M V W secretary. Twin Bridges Lodge No 27 A Fo and A MM meets second and fourth Saturdays in Masonic hall with W McClay secretary and MH Lott M W. Liberty Lodge No 7 % IL OG T meets Saturdays in Templar hall with Caleb Eldred secretary and W F Nye C D.
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Twin Bridges Lodge
Maxonic Hall
J. RoComfort
G. E. Pitcher
M. V W
MH. Lott
M. W
Liberty Lodge
Templar Hall
Caleb Eldred
Y. W
Beaverhead County Races Open With Candidate Declarations
The speaker announces candidacy for Beaverhead county Assessorship and Clerk and Recorder positions, pending action by the Republican County Convention. The notices indicate bid for county offices and party process to determine official nominees.
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Beaverhead County
Tariff shifts and veteran voters cited in 1890s columns
Ex Assemblyman Harrington notes silk plush prices moved from 1.00 to 0.07 a yard after the McKinley tariff, praising American production. The piece also quotes Governor McKinley on constitutional issues with protective tariffs and cites journal reports on the Monteley tariff and Civil War veterans. It includes Stevenson’s southern campaign focus and veteran voting expectations.
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Eex
Harrington
New Jersey
Final Proof Notice and Beav erhead Sheriff Sale Ad
A Montana land settler seeks final proof before R Z Thomas in Dillon on Sept Ith. Witnesses John West Joshua Bailey James Phillipps Frank Slater, all Lima. Also a Sheriff sale of Lima property in Beaverhead County set for Sept 7 1892 at noon by Sheriff Roser, with Under Sheriff Hastinson, describing J 2 Acreal and Ripley livery site and Ripley residence lots.
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United States Land Office
Missoula
Montana
Lizzie i
Stanchfiel
Fox
Beaverhead County
Reed Warmaurveyeck
Detriet. Court
Dillon
William Phillips
Alfred Turner
Walter P. Fox
William Armitage
Wisdom
Alomtanna
Ren
Herons
Mont
Mary Neagle
Dillon Mont
Elerle
Dillop
U.S. Laxp
Orrier
Elena
R. Z. Thomas
W. Hie
Eaid
John A. West
Joshua G. Bailey
James H. Phillipps
Frank Slater
Lima
Interior Department
S.A. Swiggett
Register
District’ Court
Fifth Judicial District of
Beaverleat County
CG. Tralliday
J.B. Conwell
Frank Sellstrom
J. J. Conwell
Ed Sipley
William Garland
Garland
South Range
United Ates
C. Roser
Leaverhead County
Tuos
F. Hastitox
Patriot Governor McKinley Labor Day Proclamation
Governor McKinley opens his Labor Day proclamation with praise for free and honest labor and urges workers to remember and internalize the message. The piece contrasts protectionist claims with tariff history, noting export gains and critiques under free trade policies.
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Republic
McKinley
Baltimore American
Custom House
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Richelieu Hotel
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Tennessee
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Massachusetts
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Nebraska
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O'Brien
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Rendesvedt
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Cuay Center
Neb
Sam W. Elder
Clay County
E. A. McVey
Trexton
N.J
People’s Party
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Kernan
Utica
N.Y
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Boston Journal
Dillon Mercantile Company
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Geo. A. Werner
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Kearny St
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Terrence Court
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N. M. White
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Je Watson
Butte Hardware Company
Suppies
Savings Department of Dillon National Bank
Dillon National Bank
R. J. Moore
Sncz
Oui
Mentana
Rod,h. McRae
Geo. M. Frakes
Phenix
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South Main
Melerron
Micrae & Frakes
South Main Street
Butte, Mont
Union Pacific
Verland
Chicago
Pullman
New Orleans
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Winther
Siany
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E. L. Lomax
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C. S. Mellen
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