Tearing the Tariff J H Walker on the McKinley Bill
Chicago dry goods head James H Walker argues against the McKinley tariff in a detailed letter. He claims Kansas farmers suffer under high taxes while protected interests reap gains, urging a substantial tariff reduction and balanced protection for all. He cites wage patterns, import duties, and consumer costs to show broad economic harm from current policy.
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Ohio
Kansas
James H. Walker
Chicago
Rockwell
Junction City
Kan
West
Walker
Conco
Washington
Congress
England
France
Missouri River
Iss
Capitol
Secretary of the Treasury
Finance
McKinley
Y To & Tho
James He Walker
Republicans Blocked Passage of Australian Ballot Reform
The Australian ballot reform bill failed in the Senate as Republicans used majority leverage to sideline the measure. A six to three Republican majority committee killed bills they opposed while Democrats pressed for action, but the petition was rejected and the bill did not advance. The piece notes public demand for reform and vows continued effort by Democrats.
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Senate
House
Iowa
Butte Marks Magnificent Democratic Victory In April Election
Telegram from Butte Montana dated April 11 reports the Democratic win as decisive with Henry G. Valston elected mayor by 261 votes over Eli D. Leavitt. Democrats swept six of seven aldermen while a Republican ward retained one seat. The precinct dispute over Tunnel D and Precinct 34 lingered in campaign rhetoric as ten Democratic votes were discarded for scratched Republican names.
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Butte City
Montana
Butte
United States Senate
Henry G. Valston
Eli. D. Leavitt
Republician
Idaho population and westward expansion shape Senate control
The piece argues that admitting new states like Idaho and Wyoming will solidify a Republican Senate. It cites Idaho population estimates and 1888 results, notes Republican margins, and claims New Mexico will be ignored while Wyoming and Idaho gain prominence to influence electoral power.
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Congress
Senate
Idaho
Isso
Chicago Times
Wyoming
New Mexico
Democrats win big in Rhode Island election shifts state legislature
Rhode Island voters show advantage for the Australian ballot and honest elections. Democrats gain majorities in both legislative branches as a rock‑solid Republican state moves toward Democratic principles nationwide.
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Rhode Island
Electoral landslides signal nationwide Democratic sweep
In the last two weeks Democrats won Albany New York by over 7000, took Kansas City by about 2000, swept Kanakakee Illinois elections, and reversed El Paso Texas results by voting for all offices except one alderman and the city engineer. The piece suggests a coming nationwide Democratic wave within three years.
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Albany
N. Y
Kansas City
Kankakee
Ill
el Paso
Texas
Local notices and social notices from Baker and surrounding area
An assortment of local items advertising agents for Henry M. Stanley works, class social at Mrs Henn’s, magazine notices, and community news. Highlights include agent opportunities in Oklahoma territory, Read about Dornin’s Assassination, Webster's Dictionary, and Mark Twain. social at Mrs Henn with toasts and gifts. April issue of The Home Magazine. Baker notes on church, visits, sick child, fare for rail tickets to Denver Omaha and Chicago. local residents and upcoming quarterly meeting.
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Henry M. Stanley
Africa
Gustave Dore
Stanley
A. J. Lleadiy
Didlon
Hotel Chester
Lertus
Mome
Gr. PF. Mauill
Anne
M. Ry. Sawyers
Matt
Jessie McCaul
S.C. Irving
Patrick
the Home Magazine
John A. Logan
Augusta
Women’s College
Baltimore
Marie D Bashkirtse
Abraham Lincoln
White House
Amber
Washington, D.C
McDowel Chapel
G. 1. Bartow
Richland
Bakers
Allison Jones
Curtis Houghton
Packwood
Fred Mills
Richland Creamery
Wealth Versus Knowledge Topic Debated at Hackberry Lyceum
Lockridge reports tonight's Hackberry Lyceum debate on whether wealth exerts more influence than knowledge. J. K. Vorhies presides, Miss Kate Pfoutz serves as secretary. Nearby, John Klienhan nears barn completion and local traders Kauffman Overstrom Smith Sheridan Musselman compete in huckstering. Rev. Toothacre preached at Agency last Sabbath. Mickey and Allerdice halted coal shaft operations. A 7:30 PM costume entertainment at Free Will Baptist Church promises instruction and drama.
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Lockridge
Pain Free Childbirth Promoted By Dr Dye
A Baltimore publisher advertises Dr John N Dye of New York promising pain free childbirth and relief from morning sickness. The offer includes descriptive circulars and testimonials sent in a sealed envelope for two cents.
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John N. Dye
New York
Frank Thomas & Co., Publishers
Baltimore, Ma
Burglary at Gaines & Cummings Hardware Store
The Gaines and Cummings hardware store was entered before dawn Monday. Little was taken besides pocket knives and razors. Vigilant night watchmen forced the intruders away after holes were bored in the door paneling. two suspects were captured in Mt Pleasant and jailed awaiting trial.
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Gaines & Cummings
Night Watch
Craine
Mt. Pleasant
Hood's Sarsaparilla Endorsed for The Great Middle Class
The advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as economical and powerful medicine. It claims it suits the great middle classes and asserts 100 doses cost one dollar. A bottle lasts about a month when used as directed.
Death of Mrs Bolden ex proprietress of hotel
Death occurred early Monday morning April 21 of Mrs Kk J Bolden former proprietress of the C B and hotel. Funeral was held yesterday at 10 o clock from the residence.
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K. J. Bolden
Kk. J. Bolden
Contest for Seven Mellions in butte estate hearing
Hearing began on petitions for letters of administration ofAndrew J. Davis estate the wealthiest man in Montana worth 7 million dollars. Claimants include an alleged illegitimate son from Fairfield Iowa a brother John A Davis a nephew Henry A Root and the public administrator A claimant also alleges an illegitimate daughter. Montana officials report widespread letters from heirs and questions over residency and concealment of wealth. The hearing was postponed to Monday.
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Andrew J. Davis
Montana
VT. J. Davis
Fairfield
Iowa
John A. Davis
Henry A. Root
Neirs
Fleat
Chicago
Butte
New England
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia
A claimed remedy called Mystic Cure promises radical relief from rheumatism and neuralgia. The ad asserts quick, lasting results and immediate benefits from the first dose, with a warranty and sale by Wrigley druggist in Euclid field, Iowa.
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Uigley
Drowgist
Euicfield
Lowa
Library Association Schedules Four Lectures on Stereopticon Views
The Library Association has secured Cine Hh McDonald for a four lecture course. Each talk will feature 50 to 70 views projected from original negatives, using a powerful stereopticon. Season tickets priced at 31 0 and 25 cents available. Lectures to be held at the Congregational church on Saturday evening.
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The
Library Association
Cine
Hh McDonald
Congregational Church
County superintendents meet in Ottumwa April 26 program
County superintendents and teachers from Appanoose Clarke Davis Decatur Des Moines Henry Jefferson Keokuk Lee Lucas Mahaska Monroe Ringgold Union Van Buren Wapello Washington Wayne Will gather at Ballingall House Ottumwa on April 26. Morning sessions cover promotion to normal institutes and school house plans. Afternoon topics include rural city school links uniform rural curricula and township meetings. Speakers include Supts Elie H. Rovers Alice L. Heald Roy and others with business to follow.
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Appanoose
Clarke
Davis
Decatur
Des Moines
Henry
Jefferson
Keokuk, Lee
Lucas
Mahaska
Monroe
Ringgold
Union
van Buren
Wapello
Washington
Wayne
Paarlers
Ballingall House
Ottumwa
Iowa
Wok
Burke
Alice L. Heald
A. Roy
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Baker Notes
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Council Bluffs
J.D. Brown
A. J Davis
Butte, Ment
de Tvcreereaetism
Sion
Elie H. Rovers
Mwaker
Reading Circl
J. H W. Landes
Mary A. ‘Tate
J Tne. Nevins
Woolford
D.G. Higley
Elder B
Kittinger
Gettysburg
Pennsylvania
Chamberlain
Statford
HL. Stank
Axline University Place
Israel’s
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