13 Jun 1888
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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1888
Page
1
A slate of Republican and Democratic nominations for county offices is announced. Indiana political sentiment shifts between Harrison and Gresham with public views showing growing support for Gresham. The Goshen Sunday School Convention organizes with strong turnout and regional interest.
A detailed report covers a teachers meeting and Sunday school sessions with papers by A C Mehl Mrs A E Babb and Rev W D Parr. Morning devotionals discuss salvation of the scholar and model teaching. In county politics the Democratic convention nominates A F Wilden for Senator and multiple candidates for Representatives Sheriff Treasurer and other posts amid lively speeches.
A concise portrait of Edward Gallup, youthful assistant general manager, tracing his career from Connecticut roots to pivotal roles at Ohio & Mississippi, Kankakee Pool, Boston & Albany, and finally as head of the line. Mentions P P Wright and Missouri origins.
The Goshen Times recounts Wright’s long rail career from Station Agent at Detroit to Superintendent of the Erie railroad, highlighting his eight years in that role and his selection as successor to Chas. Paine. It also critiques the Democratic convention as tame, noting absence of supporters and predicting a Republican year with diminished Democratic vigor.
The Youngstown Telegram cites Edward Ritter's impressions from Germany showing sympathy for free trade but desire for protective laws. The piece covers editorial reactions from Cleveland Leader Philadelphia Times New York Sun and others on tariffs free trade and party stance, noting Democratic positions, reform promises, and cross-state opinions in a dense mosaic of quotes.
The Denver Republican and the Anniston Hot Blast quote debate protection. The argument centers on whether lower prices mean lower wages, with the Intelligent workman urged to think on the subject and to pay a fair price when earning good wages.
A compendium of editorial excerpts analyzes the Mills bill defending 2,000 rice growers with a 100 percent duty while removing protection for 40,000 wool growers, illustrating protection based on Democratic votes. It comments on Cleveland’s political influence, New York votes, and party unity versus prospects for 1888.
The Philadelphia Enquirer reprints James G. Blaine’s 1842 tariff editorial arguing for protective duties to shield American manufacturers and labor. It urges Philadelphia workers to back Whig candidates Chandler Moore Price Sanderson Lambert Hitner, claiming protection sustains bread, wages, and prosperity. The piece also notes Blaine’s later prominence and ties tariff revision to the upcoming Congress.
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