Blaine Dominates Republican Discourse in Split Over Nomination
Chicago Leader and Chicago Herald debate Harrison Blaine ties and sunstroke claims. The Leader calls Blaine a moral coward and warns of his cabinet impact, while alleging suppression of Mulligan episode details. The Herald accuses lawmakers of tax farming to fund tariff power and war taxes.
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Chicago
Logic of the Thirty Tyrants in Tax Debates
The Herald argues that the Federal Senate funds manufacturers with large contributions to back the Republican machine, while professing tax cuts. It cites Morrill’s tariff remarks and contrasts claimed reductions with a 90 cent wool duties spike in 1889. The piece alleges ulterior aims behind tax policies favoring industry.
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Questions of the Hour on Tax Hikes and Trade Plots
The Chicago Herald questions a Senate push for higher taxes on everyday needs and a private profit plan, asking if barons funded Harrison’s election with promises of high duties. It alleges pledges by Quay to senators and industrial magnates, seeking an answer on whether the Senate bill is a quid pro quo and if funds influenced House actions.
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Washington Gossip on Harrison Cabinet and Society
Washington gossip reports Allison's shifting cabinet outcomes, Oklahoma land moves, and treaty rejections while Mrs Harrison's inaugural dress and White House dinners draw social focus. It notes Blaine's Capitol visit, the charity ball, and diplomatic dinner missteps as society headlines this week.
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Harrison Criticized for Interference with British Politics
Washington dispatch notes a sharp critique of President elect Harrison for signing a testimonial to Gladstone. The observer says non interference doctrine is breached by endorsing Ireland against Britain’s dominant party and questions the legality and decorum of such meddling.
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The Old Roman Remains Lively in Retirement in Columbus
The Old Roman, bandana on his lap and a knee twinge, lives quietly in Columbus. He recalls last fall’s acclaims as echoes while noting burdens of taxation and treasury. He reads current literature and praises Sheridan’s memoirs as modest and interesting.
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Higgins Adapts Fast as Delaware Senator to Republican Ways
The new Delaware Senator Higgins has quickly begun aligning with Republican statesmen. He recently traveled to Indianapolis to discuss possible offices and roles.
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Indianapolis
Northwestern Wheat Stocks in Minnesota and Dakota
Wheat stocks in Minnesota and Dakota elevators stood at 7,241,000 bushels on February 1, down from 8,015,000 a month earlier and far below 19,325,000 a year ago. Minneapolis stores held 7,442,645 bushels, Duluth 1,228,371, and St. Paul 290,000. Total known stocks now about 17,202,016 if private and mill storage are similar to last year, roughly half of last year’s 34,735,460 bushels. The report notes an unknown mill and private stock around 1,000,000 bushels.
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Duluth
St. Paul
Italian Budget Deficit Revealed by Rome Treasury
In the Chamber of Deputies Minister of the Treasury Peruzzi announced a deficit of nearly 40 million dollars despite growing national wealth. He proposed using civil and military pension funds to cover the shortfall and projected an 18 million dollar deficit for 1890 with 6 million in retrenchment and new taxes to cover the rest. Taxpayers were said to be overburdened.
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Chamber of Deputies
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Treasury
West Virginia Official Vote Totals Released
The official WV vote totals show Cleveland with 78 677 votes, Harrison 78 171, Fink 1 508, and the labor candidate 1 082 after submission to the Secretary of State in Washington. The results differ by only a few votes among the leading electors.
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Cleveland
Harrison
Fink
Illinois House Adopts Session Deliberations Amid Low Attendance
The Illinois House met with 46 of 153 members present as bills on liquor licenses finance school aid and municipal taxes were introduced or advanced. Senate debates included county government reforms and a constitutional amendment on Cook County governance while petitions on game and pharmacy laws poured in.
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Millionaires Do It: Cigar Habits and Wealthy Wellness
A well known amateur athlete warns that sudden wealth tempts costly habits. He notes 25 cent cigars harm heavy men and heart health, advising those with troubled hearts to switch to 5 cent cigars as a pragmatic compromise.
Too Expensive Europe War Debt Cartoon
A Chicago Tribune cartoon depicts Uncle Sam calculating Europe’s war debt. The panel warns that maintaining peace armies costs about 500 million dollars annually, implying nations should avoid provoking the United States.
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