Herald urges Democrats restraint and tariff reform in West
The Chicago Herald recalls Democrats to reason opposing attacks on Governor Hill of New York. It warns against un disciplined calls to oust Hill and argues for tariff reduction, criticizing Republicans for tax hikes while praising Hill's stance on Mills bill and reform. It discusses labor, apprentices, and immigration impacts on skilled trades.
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Governor Hill
New York
West
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Carnegie
Lill
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Illinois
Democracy
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Israel
Mallory Son Critiques Cattle Prices in Livestock Circular
Mallory Son, commission merchants of Chicago, say shippers and feeders faced persistently low cattle prices this week despite excellent offerings. They urge belief in presidential claims that Harrison’s election would boost prices for farmers.
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Mallory & Son
Chicago
Harrison
Apprenticeship Rules Draw Fire From Pioneer Press
The Pioneer Press argues that apprenticeship caps restrict the right to earn a living and push surplus youth toward begging or crime. It contends trade unions limit apprentices to keep skilled labor in short supply, failing to curb wages or boost workers, and blocking American and immigrant youth from learning trades.
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St. Paul
Strike for portable flour mill to lower bread cost
A Jefferson County letter to The Tribune argues against high flour and wheat prices. The writer proposes a movable portable flouring mill to operate year round, criticizing millers and retailers for keeping prices high and harming workers, widows, and children.
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the Tribune
Jefferson County
G. W. Helman
Perlee
Jury bias and murder acquittal in South Carolina case
The Fairfield Ledger claims deep-seated prejudice in South Carolina after Dr. McDow is acquitted of murder by a jury of seven Black and five White members. The paper questions jury composition and notes Northern Republicans’ objections to Black jurors, citing local perceptions of juror race in trials.
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Capt. Dawson
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South
Depew Rebukes Spoils System After White House Visit
The Boston Herald reports Chauncey M Depew Julius Harrison visit leads him to condemn the spoils system as harmful to party unity and government function Civil service reformers hope he will back reform while noting Cleveland era expulsions have inflated expectations of Democratic turnover and left office seekers misjudging their chances
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Harrison
Chauncey M. Depew
Boston Herald
Depew
New York Central
Cleveland
Cronin murder claim unsettles Washington appointments
Report says the Cronin murder scandal has unsettled the capital with Irish Republican names in consideration for admin posts. It suggests Egan secured an appointment to avoid being left out. The fear is Harrison will delay or refuse to appoint these men lest they be linked to the Cronin conspiracy.
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Thomas Ragen
Patrick Flinn
Ed Howard
St. Etienne
Norquay
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Nauvoo
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Childs
Bar Harbor
C. B. Heerman
Little Silver Crossing
Long Branch
N. J
Joseph Ward
Keating
Johnstown
James Wire
Plymouth, Ills
A. Cain
T. W. Cole
Clark County
Illinois
Geo. Dicus
Washington County
Robert Griffith
Jones & Fullen
Diecus
Dicus
Businesses Failures Rise in First Half of Year
The Fairfield Ledger notes 5918 business failures in the first six months, up 664 from a year ago, criticizing Harrison era promises of better times and urging comparisons with Cleveland and continued GOP coverage, warning of odious tax rises after two to three years.
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Fairfield Ledger
Harrison
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Prohibition Belief Sways Pennsylvanians Toward Tariffs
A Pennsylvanian public stance shows voters favor keeping prohibition in spirit while supporting tariffs that protect local industries and discourage imports. The stance reflects a complex balance between social policy and economic protection.
Murder case in St Louis remains unresolved
No new developments in the Anna Weiss murder case in St Louis. Many items follow including a Washington Pa oil tank fire losses, deaths in Pittsburgh and Minneapolis pressure for Younger brothers’ pardon, and other continental and local incidents across the country.
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Washington
Williams M. Lyons
Pittsburgh
Merriam
Minnesota
Chauncey M. Depew
New York
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Q. E. Browning
Benton, Ills
Pension Department
Tanner
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Chicago
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Arquin
Egypt
Titusville
Harrison
Scott
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Deer Park
Dr. Cronin
Association
Lower Brule
Gen. Crook
Wheelmen’s League
Hagerstown
Marshall Wilhelm
Reading
W. H. Morrow
Ada
Conemaugh
Johnstown
Wyoming
First National Bank
Hoboken
N. J
Ellensburg
Wy. T
Accident on the Hland Car Four Corners July
Mr Anthony Zillman suffered a severe arm injury when a bar of iron from a colliding section car struck his right arm above the elbow after missing a Burlington train at Lockridge. He was treated by Dr Carter in Rome. No others were hurt in the Q road wreck.
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Anthony Zillman
Lockridge
Burlington
Rome
Mr. Zillman
Ile
Dr. Carter
Fairfield Chronicle Notes Quiet Harvest and Holiday
Farmers report full harvest activity and a buoyant mood in Fairfield. William Louden installs a patent bay carrier at Geo. A. Droz’s barn. Will Creatch travels from Hamp son Arizona and plans a summer visit before returning to Tennessee then back to the ranch in September. The Gilbert brick yard closes briefly. Cedar residents praise Fairfield’s Fourth of July celebration and a Bradshaw school picnic hosted by Miss Jones leaves everyone pleased.
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Fairfield
William Louden
Geo. A. Droz
Will Creatch
Hampson Ranch
Arizona
Tennessee
Gilbert
Miss Jones
Bradshaw
Perlee Notes On Accidents And Illnesses July
Albert Miller improves after a horse incident. Mrs. Downing revived after being reported dead, funeral at Antioch church. Measles spreads in Perlee area with J A Shaffer as latest case. People spent Fourth in Muscatine Fairfield Richland or at home. Joseph Burk celebrates a two week old lady boarder.
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Perlee
Albert Miller
Muscatine
Fairfield
Richland
Joseph Burk
Weeds Grow Rampant In Fairfield Streets Warned
The city street commissioner estimates cleaning costs at fifteen cents per block though unlikely. Property owners urged to cut weeds and grass. health concerns cited. Also notes Dicus absented himself on a railroad ties matter, later returning. Social comment questions whether idle boys and girls become capable adults. Marketing of small fruit plantations praised for high returns. Campbell family update and a report of thirty seven barrels of beer arriving before the Fourth.
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