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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1888
Page
4
The Dixon Sun argues Republicans vilify Democrats as whisky partisans while Democrats support temperance. It cites a century of party records showing Republicans with ten prohibitory laws and ten repeals, claiming Democrats favor temperance more consistently.
Reader letters recall 1840s tariff shifts from the protective to revenue regimes as Hugh Duffy cites farmer wages and prices. D. P. Phelps of Monmouth argues tariffs burden plow makers while Senator Ingalls credits prohibition for Kansas gains. A Polo area murder near Eagle Point Township ends with the shooter’s suicide as Barbara Albright and her daughter survive.
The remark notes Mr. Blaine’s wavering stance on the subject and contrasts it with the Democratic party. It cites eleven states with prohibitory laws and mentions repealing prohibition, arguing Democrats hold the stronger prohibitory position and strike at a party seen as pretentious.
The Elgin Carrier reports Sam Chapman secured a $3500 judgment from the C N W railroad for injuries to his racehorse Riley during transit from Rockford to Freeport. The case challenges whether a common carrier can limit liability under its contract when gross negligence is shown, a matter with broad impact on shippers of valuable horses and ongoing appeals.
The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the Bell telephone patents and issued injunctions against rival firms. Judges Gray and Lamar did not participate, leaving seven, with a four to three vote. The ruling ends a landmark case and cements a powerful monopoly over telephone users.
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