Minister praises local paper and its wide reach
An Illinois minister lauds the home paper for its roles in church, courts, schools, marriage and death notices, business promotion, and welcome to newcomers. The Tribune wishes readers a Merry Christmas. Eldon Graphic expands, Mr Allender elevates it. Georgia bank bill defeated, wild cat still at large in GOP papers. National papers debate improved country roads after Indiana convention.
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Illinois
Georgia
Immigration Law Stricter Rhetoric Grows in United States
A rising sentiment in the United States calls for tougher immigration laws. Critics warn against making the country a dumping ground for undesirable elements from Europe and Asia and urge a firm halt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
Asia
Wanamaker Advocacy Boosts Postal Savings Bill
A speaker argues that a future House member could gain renown and greatly aid citizens by drafting and pushing through a postal savings bill, praising Mr Wanamaker for supporting this approach.
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Wanamaker
Lyman Offered Private Secretary Post to Cleveland
It is said A. W. Lyman formerly a Washington correspondent and now editor of the Helena Independent has been offered the position of private secretary by President elect Cleveland. He is a personal friend of both Mr. Cleveland and Dan Lamont.
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A. W. Lyman
Washington
Helena Mont
Independent
Cleveland
Mr. Cleveland
Dan Lamont
Ohio political figure adopts final list of recommendations
Harter of Ohio posts a published list of those he will support across his district. He insists the list is final and constituents need not contact him further for recommendations.
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Harter
Ohio
Ile
State School System Totals Reported by Superintendent
The report shows 16 445 schools in the state with 27 253 teachers of whom 22 275 are female and 4 978 male. Average monthly pay is 37.76 dollars for males and 30.88 dollars for females. Total enrollment of school children is 675 024 with 509 530 enrolled in public schools.
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Superintendent of Public Instruction
Editor Responds to Subscriber Threatening to Drop Paper
A Georgia editor writes to a subscriber who vowed to cancel, noting that even a cabbage sent by the reader didn’t convince them to drop the subscription. The editor urges continued readership despite disagreements.
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Georgia
Democrats consider whisky tax hike to one dollar twenty five
Prominent Democrats seriously weigh increasing internal revenue tax on whisky from zero to 1.25 dollars. A bill proposed by Owen Scott of Illinois aims to raise government revenue while enabling tariff reduction as part of the Democratic program.
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Owen Scott
Illinois
Seerley Reflects On Defeat And Its Causes
Iowa figure Hon J J Seerley explains his loss to a third party vote of 700 largely drawn from Democrats. He cites Burlington democracy factional strife and A P A influence, plus money use. He remains philosophical and praises his supporters.
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J. J. Seerley
Iowa
Burlington
Washington
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Rise of Cooperation in Press and State Bank Note Proposals
The article argues that combined media groups like the Press Claims Company illustrate national cooperation, offering services to claimants and asserting journalistic endorsement. It also discusses revival of state bank notes as cheap money to boost western and southern regions, noting Western reluctance and constitutional bans in Missouri and Illinois.
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I T
United States
Washington
Tut Tribune
Kansas
South Carolina
Treasury
Missouri
Illinos
Illinois Central urged to publicly report railroad matters
Officials of the Illinois Central advocate press access to facts about railway operations. They contend that informing the public benefits the road and reduces sensationalized reports by ensuring reporters receive accurate information from company representatives.
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Ilinois Central Railroad
Illinois Central
Iowa Democrats urged to stick to national free coinage plank
The Davenport Democrat argues Iowa Democrats should follow the national platform and refuse to back any busi ness proposition on money. It insists silver and gold be placed on an equal footing and warns against sacrificing enduring principle for temporary victory amid concerns over Brussels conference outcomes.
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Davenport
Democrats of
Iowa
Democratic Party of
Lowa
Brussels
Democratic Party
State Bank Notes Not Wanted
The defeat of the state bank bill in Georgia shows the state bank currency movement did not arise from the south. It originated in the east with financiers seeking a monometallic supplement to federal currency. Eastern capitalists fear inflation of the national currency and seek to prevent cheap money.
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St. Louis Republic
Georgia
South
East
Newspapers Lead in Elections More Than Campaign Literature
The December Review of Reviews argues that campaign committees produced vast literature, but newspapers now shape voters more. It notes editors in England serve politicians, while in the United States editors drive public opinion, with Democratic papers recently more influential than Republican ones.
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England
Figures on emigration show vast immigrant total
W D Owen superintendent of immigration reports for year ending June 30 1892 679605 immigrants arrived with 2501 sent back for law violations. Of note 1765 contract laborers. Exceeds many state populations and raises concerns about labor market crowding and misleading promotion by steamship agents and writers.
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Cedar Rapids
W.D. Owen
Wyoming
Iowa
Chicago
Colonies
America
United States
Spread of Loan and Building Associations in America
An analysis by Seymour Dexter cites how steam and electricity fuel a new civilization and empower individuals through home ownership. It credits local building and loan associations with expanding access to suburban housing, linking social welfare to financial cooperatives. The piece argues education and home life underpin free government, noting urban tenements and rapid transit affect wage earners and the move toward homeowner stability.
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United States
Guizot
Building and Loan Association
Building and Loan Associations Transform Philadelphia Home Ownership
The text traces six decades of building and loan associations starting in Philadelphia and cites Albert Bolles praising homeowners as conservative voters. It notes rapid national growth from sparse origins to a structured movement with leagues in 16 states and a US league formed in April. Estimated assets rise from 95 million to over 120 million dollars locally, with national totals around 350 to 500 billion, and 1.5 million shareholders. The associations foster home ownership, prompt financial reliability, industry, frugality, and saving habits, benefiting families and communities.
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Philadelphia
Albert Bolles
Bureau of Industrial Statistics of Pennsylvania
Tsao
Chicago
Bureau of Industrial Statistics of
Pennsylvania
Lattle
New Jersey
Massachusetts
New York
United States
The
Republic
For Sale: Houses in Eldon and Fairfield Offered
Five room house and lot in Eldon with summer kitchen and well. Originally 800, reduced to 500 if taken soon. Also five room dwelling and lot with well and fruit in Fairfield for 600. Eight room dwelling and lot in Fairfield with all new buildings priced at 1700.
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Eldon
Fairfield
Make the republic a nation of home owners and taxpayers
The text argues that tenements fail to foster life and strength and that true home life, with gardens and fresh air, shapes character. It urges widespread use of building and loan associations, especially in northern states, to promote home ownership and a moral, patriotic society. It calls employers and philanthropists to support this movement for a stronger republic.
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Philadelphia
Republic
Declared VPARTS Analysis Sparks GOP Party Concerns
Examination of official election returns suggests Republicans show retrograde strength in a presidential year. Authors cite population growth and compare New York and Indiana as battlegrounds, where GOP efforts aimed at national victory may fall short.
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Louisville Courier Journal
New York
Indiana
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Tisdale
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