Extending His Time at Democratic National Convention
The National Democratic Convention in St Louis is expected to nominate Grover Cleveland for president and Allen G Thurman for vice president by acclamation. The event is described as immense, enthusiastic, and confident with endorsement of the tariff reduction message. Lieut Gov Stephen M White of California was named temporary chairman and Frederick O Pierce of Massachusetts permanent secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Grover Cleveland
Allen G. Thurman
Stephen M. White
California
Frederick O. Pierce
Massachusetts
T. O. Walker
Iowa
Fred Lehman
Richardson
The Tariff Debate Gains Ground In Congress
A retrospective on the tariff dispute started by President Cleveland and widened by Congress. The piece lauds the debate’s thoroughness and argues protectionists lose ground, as lower duties gain popular support across the nation, especially in the West and South. It notes Texas and northwest shifts, and contrasts complex producer-focused arguments with plain-spoken reform aimed at life’s necessities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Congress
Cleveland
Washington
United States
Protectionists
Texas
Allcock's Porous Plasters Endure in 20 Years Use
A testimonial from 770 Broadway New York dated March 17 1856 reports Allcock's Porons Plasters as a long trusted family remedy. The note claims relief of fatigue brain exhaustion debility and kidney issues when applied to the lower back and cites safe use for women and children curing sore throat croupy coughs colds and digestive and bowel pains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
New York
Allcock
Isriefly
Parsons College Class of 1888 Receives Diplomas
The 15 graduates of Parsons College 1888 receive diplomas as commencement week opens. A busy program features valedictory society exercises, orations, declamations, and music, including the Cremation of Latin. Prize contests, Bates lectures, and a Baccalaureate sermon follow, with the academic class set to graduate today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons College
Elzevir
Harriett C. Harvey
Lila Leonard
Eva M. Laurance
Lillie J. Leach
ORIOS
T. E. Casady
F. M. Fuller
Junkin
W.G. Kleaton
Orio Quartette
John M. Lyon
Jim
Edith Osmond
W. G. Blood
Mr. Calhoun
Conkling
Fred D. Mason
R. M. Ewing
Fifteen Alumni to Deliver Orations at Fairfield College
Six of the fourteen candidates are chosen for orations including Man's Insignificance and Worth and The Jews. W E Andrews from Hastings Nebr will deliver the master’s oration. The Alumni meeting at 2 this afternoon and a public reception at 8 mark key events closing commencement festivities.
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Eee
Co. Bishop
Libertyville
L. Clapp
Spairfiel
W. S. Foxe
Pollack
Ireland
F. M. Fuler
Keokuk
W. G. Heaton
Fairfield
Lo. 8
Junkin
W. H. Kearns
Rockville
Ind
Eliza Leonard
C. F. Moore
Birmingham
B.S
Tr. E. Casady
Council Bluffs
Ada K. Fry
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Purified Blood and Spring Energy
An ad declares Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies the blood and boosts appetite to prepare for warmer weather. It claims the medicine improves digestion, liver and kidney function, and overall health for the spring season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
C. L. Hood & CO
Apothecaries
Lowell
Mass
Train Fare Bargains for Major 1888 Conventions and Meetings
Burlington Route offers one fare round trips to the National Republican Convention in Chicago June 19 returning by June 25. Also for the North American Song Festival in St Louis June 15 to 16, Knights of Pythias in Cincinnati June 12 to 15, and the National Educational Association in San Francisco June 14 to July 13 with up to 90 days return. Tickets via agents or Paula Morton, General Passenger and Ticket Agent.
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Burlington
Iowa
Chicago
St. Louis
Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythias
Cincinnati
National Educational Association
San Francisco
Paula Morton
Ilinois
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George Elliot
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Miss Huffman
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Cesar
Jane Il. Ewing
Cicero
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Virgil
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W. B. Leonard
Parsons
Presbyterian Church
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Carter
D. D. Buchanan the Great
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Connor
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Ingersoll
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Fulton Street, N. Y
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Jefferson County
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Southwest Corner Square
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Nell
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Candidate
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N. M. Bright & Son
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Carsoas College
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Fairfied, IA
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Pittsburg
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Admis
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Square
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W. Crowe
Ye D. Blough
Fairfield Own
America
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P. S
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Lefard
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Norman
Smith & Roth
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Philippe
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