Democratic County Convention at Amboy August 14 1888
The Lee County Democratic County Convention meets in Amboy on Tuesday August 14 at 2 p m to nominate candidates for Clerk of the Circuit Court States Attorney County Surveyor and Coroner. Delegates are chosen for the Nineteenth District Senatorial convention at Dixon August 23 and additional business may arise.
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Lee
Whiteside
Dixon
Cleveland
Lee County
Whiteside County
Eugene Pinkney
M. J. Burns
Jas. W. Smith
Illinois
Bureau, Putnam and
Henry
Princeton
Bureau County
Congress
State Board of Equalization
Congressional District Committee
Petey
sinZh
W. A. McCunge
Sterling
Sherwood Dixon
Duras K
Amboy
Chad Sale
Ccc
Onomir
Cease Ccesset
Brooklyn
BPE Amnflgs
Ses
East Grove
South Vixon
Hamilton
W. Creek
Spear Ae Lee Centre
Wyoming
Deserters Hit Republican Party Names and Critics
An Iowa correspondent questions protectionists about tariff policy and labor unrest while listing prominent defectors from the Republican party including Seward Sumner and Greeley, noting their withdrawal would impact any party. The query highlights twenty five years of high tariff and rising labor dissatisfaction with no clear answer.
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Republican Party
Chase
Seward
Phillips
Sumner
Trumbull
Doolittle
Palmer
Julian
Schurz
Greeley
Curtis
Harper
McCullogh
Wells
Hoadley
Farnsworth
Larrimer
Lyman Abbott
Storrs
Theodore L. Cuyler
Fitch
New York
Seth Low
Iowa
Chicago Times
Fallacy of Protection Fails as American Mills Hire Foreign Labor
The St. Paul News argues protection boosts wages is exploded by iron mills run largely by non English speaking workers. Americans replaced by cheap foreign labor while mill owners grow rich and oppress workers.
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United States
St. Paul
Fuller Confirmed as Chief Justice by Senate Vote
Friday’s Senate confirmed Melville W. Fuller for Chief Justice by a 40 to 21 vote. Critics say the process drew Republican sparring and political criticism from Senator Cullom, while the tally remains complimentary to the President and the Democratic Party.
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Melville W. Fuller
Supreme Court
Senate
Fuller
Edwards
Republican Party
Cullom
Democratic Party
Mills tariff bill passes House amid party divide
The Mills tariff bill clears the House by 162 ayes to 149 nays with two Republicans for and three Democrats against. Independents align with Democrats. The measure, a mild reform toward tariff reduction, faces likely Senate defeat but has polarized the parties and rallied the Democratic side while opposing Republicans unite in opposition.
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House
Senate
Republican Party
ASK YOUR PROTECTIONIST FRIEND Why a million men out of work under tariff
A pamphlet questions the protective tariff by recounting long unemployment among Pennsylvania miners from 1884 to 1887. It cites halting work days, low wages such as 50 cents daily, tool and powder costs, and child labor concerns in England versus Pennsylvania coal regions as context.
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Pennsylvania
England
Why Tariffs Fail to Protect Labor and Industry
A critical question list contrasts English wage and hours with American conditions, noting cottage housing costs, long factory hours in New England, tariff limits on Italian and German wages, and low U S wool exports. It asks why tariffs exist if Lynn shoemakers still undercut costs, and questions shipping, blanket taxes, and luxury duties in the tariff system. It also asks why labor relies on unions when tariffs already shield it.
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New England States
Italy
Germany
England
Lynn
Morse Defends Free Wool and Domestic Industry Balance
The Massachusetts representative Morse argues that free wool benefits manufacturers and wool growers as well as consumers. He notes mixed domestic and foreign wool in cloth and that removing the tariff could lower costs but maintain a steady American wool market, aiding wool-growers and home mills against foreign competition. He warns against extreme protectionism and likens tariffs to cutting a lamb’s tail, harming the animal.
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Representative Morse
Massachusetts
Dingley
Maine
Morse
Governor Oglesby Financed Mansion Costs Stir Tax Debate
The Illinois constitution limits governor compensation to a $6000 salary and housing. Records show Governor Oglesby ordered $18,705.74 for mansion repairs and related expenses in 1885 1886, including vines, dry goods, gas, coal, tableware, and various household items, prompting criticism amid 53 percent state taxes.
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Oglesby
State of Illinois
Fifer
Cortright Roof Agent Seeks Samples for Metal Tiles Siding
Local notice promotes THE CORTRIGHT ECONOMICAL ROOF agent offering metal tiles shingles and siding plate Ridge coping hips valleys and corner finish. Calls for examination of samples. Handsome practical durable system.
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Dixon, Illinois
National Democratic
Grover Cleveland
Allen G. Thurman
Ohio
John M. Palmer
Sangamon
Andrew J. Bell
Peoria
N. D. Ricks
Christman
Andrew Welsh
Kendall
Francis A. Hoffman, JR
Jacob R. Creighton
Wayne
University of
J. T. McGrath
Democratic County Committee
Civil-Service Commission
Tag Sun Office
Chas. Andres
Tinner
West Side
Galena St
Dixon, Clinois
THE
Cortright
Metal Roofing CO
Main Street
Rockers, Mattresses
C. H
Keyes
Bixon, Ills
I Am
C. A Ballou
Dixon, Ills
R. A. Rodesch
Gore
Bridge
Galena
Reapers
Golden Machine Oil
Frazer
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