Carlisle Renominated in Covington Democrats Rally
The Sixth Kentucky District Democratic convention in Covington renominated Hon. John G. Carlisle for Congress by acclamation. Carlisle delivered a graceful speech praising Democratic principles and urging support for a Democratic House and President, while criticizing Republican tariff policy and praising Cleveland's administration.
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National Democratic resolve amid economic tensions
The excerpt argues for continuing high prices on foreign imports while taxing luxuries not produced domestically. It praises the administration for prudent policy and law enforcement, claims national security under the Democratic party, and asserts equal stake in the country with Republicans. The speaker vows to stand firm through future adversity.
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Questions for Free Whisky Organs on Tariffs and Trade
A Cleveland Plaindealer piece challenges pro tariff arguments by listing numerous questions about 1872 1883 and later tariffs. It urges the free whisky advocates to explain why high tariffs supposedly failed to protect prices wages and employment while provoking strikes.
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Campaign in the East Boosts Connecticut Democratic Hope
Connecticut Democrats claim a favorable outlook as Leon Backer cites a and the “brains over money” argument. Senator Quay’s absence and lack of support from Republican millionaires in Congress are noted. Lieutenant Governor Jones asserts confidence in the Democratic nationwide and tariff reform gains. New York expected to vote Democratic.
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Tariff Reform Speech Attacks Labor Losses by High Tariff
General A. E. Stevenson denounces war tariffs as plunder by capitalists at a Shelbyville mass meeting. He argues that tariffs raise consumer costs, enrich protected manufacturers, and fuel trusts, urging support for Mills and tariff reform against Harrison.
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Heavy Betting on Cleveland Election
Pittsburgh broker Barney Forst on the Pittsburgh Oil and Stock Exchange offered to bet 310000 on Cleveland's election. He telegraphed his defiance to Oil City and New York, prompting brokers to speculate that wealthy Hebrew interests may have funded the wager.
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Democratic gain in Maine confounds Republican betters
Washington report notes Representative Springer optimistic about Maine results showing Democratic gains outpacing 1854 while Republicans doubt any national tariff shift. Bets on Cleveland Thurman reflect mixed confidence as wagerers weigh state and regional outcomes and hold divergent views on party prospects.
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Indiana Republicans Dismayed by City Roll
Telegram from Indianapolis reports a Democratic majority of 1 150 in the city roll. With 33 000 votes counted, 15 411 are Republican, 16 561 Democratic, and 1 028 doubtful. Republicans doubt figures as three precincts remain.
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Pig Iron Maker Earns Bargain Pay From Bounty
A New York Times report notes a pig iron producer who receives a bounty near six dollars per ton and pays a small additional cost for labor, effectively boosting his payroll.
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Cleveland denies free trade quote in North American Review
President Grover Cleveland responds to James Whiteley of Philadelphia denying a published claim that he “believe[s] in free trade as I believe in the Protestant religion.” He calls the statement a fabrication and refutes it, urging fair treatment amid political talk.
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Cleveland Letter Endorses Democratic Club Work
President Grover Cleveland writes to Chauncey F. Black praising Democratic clubs for information and organization work. He argues clubs empower independent voters, promote fair discussion, and prevent suffrage neglect as key to party success. Dated September 14, 1888, Washington, D. C.
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Grover Cleveland Restores Public Domain Land Vastly
The Indianapolis Sentinel notes Cleveland halted land grabs in 1885 and highlights extensive reclamation. It cites 445,711,258.93 acres restored or in restoration, including 8,690,720 acres reclaimed under his administration, framing the act as a historic empire of public lands opened for permanent homes and settlement.
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Protection Debate Over Bay View Mills and Labor
A Wisconsin Prohibitionist and a high-tariff Republican clash in Bay View about protection. The laboring man’s plight is tied to mill shutdowns blamed on over protection and to cheap immigrant competition driving Bay View workers out.
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