Supreme Court declares parts of income tax unconstitutional
The Supreme Court ruled the real estate rental and bond tax provisions unconstitutional while upholding other sections in a equally divided decision. Analysts warn the verdict could weaken the income tax and fuel calls for free silver, suggesting the wealthier may escape taxation and the gold standard's primacy could waver. Debtors hope for relief despite regional protests.
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Supreme Court of the United States
New York
New England
Weaver Leaves Populists for New Silver Party
General J. B. Weaver resigns from the Populist group and declares his candidacy with the newly formed Silver Party. The shift signals a realignment in his political stance as he aims to lead a third party ticket.
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J. B. Weaver
New Silver Party
Swift Wins Big in Chicago Election Lead by Nearly Fifty Thousand
Chicago voters swung to the Republicans in a decisive contest. Swift secured a substantial majority, with about fifty thousand more votes than his nearest rival, signaling strong party support in the city.
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Chicago
Swift
Republicans Spotlight Minnesota Senator Davis as Presidential Hopeful
The Republican party begins promoting Senator Davis of Minnesota as a potential presidential candidate. Davis invites early support and signals intent to explore a bid amid party chatter and strategist briefings.
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Republican Party
Senator Davis
Minnesota
New Editor Promises Strict Democratic Policy at Des Moines Leader
The Des Moines Leader new editor corrects a floated report, stating under his management the paper will be strictly and uncompromisingly democratic.
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The
Des Moines Leader
Illinois Democrats Set June 4 Delegate Convention
The Illinois democratic central committee plans a delegate state convention for June 4 to address the money question. The move is widely viewed as unwise and controversial within party ranks.
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Illinois Democratic Central Committee
The Tribune Reports on Silver Question Stand
The important political news now is the stand men and parties are taking on the silver question. The Tribune will endeavor to print the news in regard to it regardless of either extreme.
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THE
Tribune
Democratic Party
Returns to Dun & Co. on March retail trade mixed gains
The report shows March retail trade nationwide improved in many trades and regions since 1894 and 183, yet overall trade remains smaller than 1893 due to lower prices. Wholesale centers report hopeful, expanding business with genuine gains, though geographic distribution varies by branch.
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R. G. Dun & Co
Catarrh Cure Promises Cure All Stages
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh with a $100 claim for any uncured case. The text notes internal use to reach blood and mucous surfaces, plus testimonials and contact details. Also includes anecdotes about advertisements’ influence and Chamberlain's Pain Balm curing rheumatism in a local Iowa case with druggists selling 50 cent bottles.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Jonathan Kenison
Bolan
Worth County
Iowa
Ft. Madison
Chamberlain
Bradshaw & Thoma
Drugg
Democrats and the Money Question in 1896 Debated
A period piece argues the money question will shape 1896 politics, warning against free silver at 6 to 1. It stresses impacts on creditors and wages, urges thoughtful, party-neutral scrutiny, and critiques millionaire influence and policy shifts under Republicans and Democrats alike.
A Few Facts About Parties From Free Trader
A reader recalls the evolution of American political parties from Federal to Whig to Republican, arguing Democrats favored consent of the governed and state rights. He cites tariff-driven wealth gaps, notes cheap foreign labor, and recalls a democratic congress defeating a bill to place marshals at polling places.
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State Line Democrat
Democratic Party
Federal Party
Federal
Republican Party
Jefferson
United States
A Scot's Love of Home and Scottish Pride
A tribute to Robert Louis Stevenson and auld Scotia praising homeland loyalty. The excerpt extols Scotland's hills, sea coast, and stubborn virtues, noting mixed roots yet shared longing for the old land. It reflects on Scottish identity, language, faith, and affection for Edinburgh, Reekie, Mons Meg, and the Hebrides.
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Robert Louis Stephenson
Auld Scotia
Edinburgh
Reekie
England
Chimborazo
Mons Meg
Sibleyite Conference Weighs Silver Campaign Strategy in Washington
A Washington meeting of Sibleyites and allies including Judge Sheldon Senator Stewart and Newlands discussed campaign plans and the possibility of buying a national party organ. Sibley voiced optimism on a silver party rise and urged an eastern push while warning of party divisions and gold influence.
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Cor
St. Louis
Washington, D. C
Sibleyites
Sibley
Sheldon
Connecticut
Jones and Stewart
Nevada
A. J. Warner
Ohio
Newlands
Bimetallic League
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New York
Colorado
Congress
Jones
Stewart
Democrats
Friends of Silver
Reed
McKinley
Washington
Melxinley
Harrison
Cleveland
Democracy
Palmer Opposes Illinois Democrat Silver Coinage Convention
Senator John M. Palmer condemns the Illinois Democratic state central committee’s plan to convene in Springfield on June 4 to seek support for free and unlimited silver coinage. He argues it is ill advised in an off year and would split the party, urging Democrats to retain constitutional liberty and public credit without endorsing silver monometallism.
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John M. Palmer
Democratic State Central Committee
Springfield
Ilinois
Illinois
State Central Committee
Palmer
State Committee
Democratic Party
House of Representatives
Senate
Congress
United States
Democratic State Committee
Silver Party
Beggs' German Salve Promises Pile Cure
Beggs' German Salve is touted as the most perfect pile remedy on the market with a positive guarantee with every box. D. C. Collins, a popular local druggist, stocks it.
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D.C. Collins
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promotes Health and Vigor
Valentine era ad copy extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and health booster suitable for spring use, urging a fair trial and stressing timing to prevent delays. A paired comic exchange mocks Fatty Woggs and Goggs about being overweight and riding a streetcar.
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Hood
Electric Bitters touted as remedy for elderly bowels and kidneys
An ad extols Electric Bitters as a non intoxicating tonic for old people needing bowel and kidney regulation. It claims mild stomach effects, strengthens organs, aids digestion, and serves as an appetiser, priced 50 cents at Geo D Clarke's Drug Store. It is followed by a light quip about labor agitation and an ad for Dr Kells Cough Cure by Bradshaw and Thomas.
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Geo. D. Clarke
Plumber Dilemma Sparks Household Quip
Mrs Houser complains of a bathroom leak and urges sending a plumber. Houser retorts to hire one with a house of his own, lest he move into theirs.
Health salve and liniment ads from old catalog
A collage of early 20th century advertisements promises a salve for cuts sores and piles with a money-back guarantee and a 25 cent price by Geo D Clarke, plus English Spavin Liniment for horses claiming dramatic blemish cures and savings. Contains miscellaneous humorous lines and a property listing request from Theo Hochuly.
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Geo. D. Clarke
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McPherson
McClellan
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Ilinois Democrats
Fatty Woggs
Goggs
Pete
Mike
Bucklen
Sayboy
Madge
Gayboy
D. G. Higley
Pairfield
Ardappe
Miss Arress
Sam
Theo. Hochuly
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