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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1883
Page
8
A political satirical piece argues that reform is favored in principle but opposed in practice by Republicans. It skewers figures like Mahone and Arthur, condemns perks and corruption, and predicts a partisan march under reform rhetoric while resisting real change.
The piece mocks Republican anxiety over Democratic ascendance in Ohio and Congress. It argues that as the majority, Democrats represent the people and cannot harm their interests, while Republicans who have been ousted cannot credibly fear new Democratic policies. Detroit Free Press commentary.
The Democratic Party is presented as the only permanent political party in the country founded on the true doctrines of government. It traces origins to Washington era and Jefferson's first election, claiming continuity amid changes and reversals, and asserts it cannot change without a change in government.
A Washington Post excerpt argues the Democratic party alone maintains genuine constitutional government. It criticizes rival parties as episodic and built on power and plunder, contrasting them with the Democrats as the enduring force for popular government.
The American Register argues a nationwide demand for political change favors a new party. Labor discontent from city workers to farmers, foreign-born citizens facing Know-Nothing fears, and broad business interest all press for reform. It asserts the Republican party is exhausted and must yield power to allow stable, prosperous governance.
An English exchange refers to Lord Coleridge's visit to Harvard College, describing the institution as Haver ford College near Philadelphia. The note preserves a historic spelling variant and place association in a brief quotation.
Jimmy Brown recounts getting a Siberian bloodhound that terrorizes the family. The dog roams the house, wrecks possessions, and sinks into mischief until a boy and the dog vanish chasing a woodchuck. A frantic search ends with the dog given away to the butcher.
Mr. E. E. Conklin of Knickerbocker Ice Company tells Albany Evening Journal that at least 800000 tons of last winter’s ice remain in Hudson storehouses. He says companies are buying old ice, betting on an open winter, citing south winds as a sign of a mild season to come.
A section of the Madison Capitol building under construction collapsed at 1 40 PM trapping many workers. Fatalities include Bernard Higgins Michael Zwank William Edgar James Kelly and others. Dozens more were injured residents of Milwaukee Janesville Sun Prairie Chicago and Madison were among the injured.
St Louis reports show several more deaths from the Springfield cyclone Mississippi and surrounding areas. Victims include Mrs Pennington Jeff Edmonson William Ilger and the infant son of John Champieux. Two others are not expected to live.
Governor John M. Hamilton proclaims Thursday November 29 1888 as Thanksgiving Day urging public and private worship and inviting citizens to aid the needy during winter. He calls for remembrance of the poor and for charitable acts in line with the national proclamation.
Samuel Grove dies from heart neuralgia after returning home from his Litchfield business. Illinois notes 650 water miles in 56,650 total, four Chicago firms fail, Rock River Paper Company tied up for 55,000, Brainard & Servey owes 711,900, Blackman assigns assets at 16,848, and Gindele confesses for 22,609. Merino sheep killed near Roberts, Ford County. Illinois Watch Company employs 1,000 in Springfield. Fifteen year old Jack Singer crushed in Rock Island mill. Wealthy Chicago dinner guests total 28. four ladies ages 84 to 66. Powers stolen life savings 4,000, recovered by priests via two boys 5,590. Amon Case found dead in Winnebago corn field aged 68. Fletcher assigns liabilities 68,698 with assets near 1,600. Michigan Avenue Boulevard in Chicago finished for 700,000, no traffic on it. Gibson Odd Fellows hall cost 8,090. Mrs. Anna Safford to fund a 25,900 library in Cairo in memory of her husband. Joel Singer killed at Weyerhauser saw mill. Roller Coasting Company licensed in Illinois with 1,000,000 capital. Milan Paper attachments 16,756. Milan firm in sheriff’s hands.
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