Governor Hill and the Democratic Path in New York Politics
The Chicago Herald urges unity within the Democratic ranks, praising Governor Hill and warning western mugwumps against opposing tariff reform. It argues Hill is a strong eastern Democrat whose stance strengthens the party in New York while cautioning against factionalism and bluster. Irish-American loyalties favor the Democratic line, despite temptations from Blaine and opponents.
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Governor Hill
Chicago Herald
Mugwumpery
Ilinois
New York
Grover Cleveland
James G. Llaine
Illinois
Union Party
Itill
Hill
Vanderbilts
Astors
Goulds
Sages
Hewitts
Huntingtons
Palmer
Cleveland
Chicago
New York State
Albany
Herald
Death by own hand of Patrick A Ward in Indianapolis
Telegram from Indianapolis reports the death by suicide of Patrick A Ward of the city. Ward, an Irishman who shifted from the Democratic to the Republican side, hoped for an office under Harrison. He believed Blaine Irish and Clan na Gael links to the Cronin murder would derail his chances, and his despair led to his act. The note contrasts with Patrick Egan’s earlier success and asserts many Irish in America remained loyal to Democrats.
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Ireland
United States
Democratic Party
Old
Cronin
Alexander Sullivan
Republican Party
Blaine
Indianapolis
Patrick A. Ward
Ward
Harrison
Ile
Patrick Egan
Dr. Cronin
Sullivan
Ford
Finerty
Egan
Wards
Beggs
Coughlin
Ex-President Cleveland Backs Tariff Reform Club Plea
Cleveland writes June 11 to the Maryland Tariff Reform Club secretary praising the clubs aims while reserving his faith in the Democratic party to uphold its traditions. He calls for a steadfast embrace of the club’s cause as essential to national prosperity and development.
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Cleveland
Maryland Tariff Reform Club
Democratic Party Organization
Ledger reports tax shortfall for county officers
The Ledger notes that between 1881 and 1888 the taxes due to the county treasury were $4,500 but only $3,000 remained after Treasurer Loehr reduced the deficit.
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Loehr
Pennsylvania Votes Against Prohibition By About 200000
In a decisive result Pennsylvania rejects prohibition by roughly two hundred thousand votes raising questions about Iowa's stance and potential ripple effects across the nation. The outcome signals shifting public opinion on the alcohol ban and its broader policy implications.
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Pennsylvania
Iowa
Local Cedar News Briefing From Birmingham Area
William Richie and Lon Gibson work on barns for Andrew Lawson and Thos Crawford while Louden Bros prepare stone for a barn. John Laraimore operates a saw mill on Big Cedar near Conlees bridge as Smith and Yount manage wood and feed. Oscar Snook urges road district 5 voters to work roads amid strong Sunday school turnout and crop optimism. Died June 6 Bertha Runnells 77 and June 7 Warren Shaw 81. Bee keepers report good bee season. Fred Graber builds an implement shed. John Blough buys a new top buggy. June 9 children’s day at Center No 3. Dog fight causes racing team damage.
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Birmingham
William Richie
Lon Gibson
Stockport
Andrew Lawson
Louden Bros
C. D. Bailey & Sons
Crawford
Geo. A. Droz
John Laraimore
Libertyville
Conlee’s Bridge
Smith & Yount
Wooster
John E. Smith
R. . McWhirter
Elmer Keller
John Gilbert
Oscar Snook
Center
Wilson
Fairfield
John Blough
John
A. S. Herrold
Salina Festival Nets 44.16 Proceeds and Local Notices
Salina reports a festival with proceeds of 44.16 and thanks from Rev Wilkins. Notices mention Mrs Long as postmaster, local visits by Hoaglin family, and church events including baptisms near Salina with Rev Wilson assisting. Also Fourth of July events in Brookville with a full program, and the death of Roy Leander Bowman with funeral details. A bank display shows the Inman Line steamer City of Paris with dimensions and Atlantic crossing time.
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Salina
Wilkins
Carpenter
Free Methodist Church
Long
Mt. Pleasant
Creamer
Mable
Brighton
Watsonville
Wilson
Brookville
Brookvillle
Ashmead Grove
Jesus
J. A. Abbott
J. F. Magill
D. D
Godfrey Bowman
Roy Leander
M. E
Rev. Simpson
Misses Pear] McCormick
Minnie Davis
Rosa Lillyblade
Larson
Jd. D.B
First National Bank
Inman Line
Paris
Atlantic
Scarlet Fever Closes the School County Line
Scarlet fever has led to the temporary closure of the County Line school. Bertha Miller and Mintie Stull fell ill last Thursday and are improving under Dr Baldridge care. Mrs Burbage remains on the sick list. Mr Snowders from Eldon visited Sunday. Mrs Martin visited her mother in Batavia, and Miss Belle Snowders returned home near Eldon last Friday.
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County Line
Bertha Miller
Mintie Stull
Baldridge
Uncalled Letters at Fairfield Post Office June 19 1889
List of remaining uncalled letters includes K H Barnett H Lee William Rogers Miss Anna Rooks Lara Roth Edwin Turnham Miss Martha Widaut Mrs Rebecca. Addressees asked to claim by noting letters were advertised.
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Fairfield
Barnett
K. H. H. Lee
William Rogers
Anna Rooks
Lara Roth
Edwin Turnham
Martha Widaut
Rebecca
It Still Prohibits A Libertyville Note on Fairfield Fete
A Libertyville correspondent reports a Saturday trip to Fairfield ended with a noisy return aboard a big toot. The piece hints at an unsettled incident and questions its source and destination.
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Libertyville
The
Journal
Fairfield
Fence Hardware Nails Trusted by J. W. Burnett Co
For Fence Wire, Hardware and nails, call on J. W. Burnett & Co. The notice promotes their products and invites customers to contact the firm for supplies.
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J. W. Burnett & Co
Vast Wheat and Corn Flows Noted Amid Global Dispatches
Wheat in sight 18 802 bushels and corn 12 020 237 bushels with wheat down 1 815 655 from last report and corn up 412 595. A. A Adee sails for Europe for health. Fire and murder notes across places include Two Harbors Michigan Wisconsin and New York events.
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L. C. Munroe
Lucas, Mich
A. A Adee
Washington City
New York
Europes
National Association of Cigarmakers and Packers
Muta
Shah of
Persia
Herbert Bismarck
Bragg
Mexico
Wisconsin
H. W. Stevens
Boston
Union Law School
Chicago
Vatican
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RHE News EN Bbegter
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William O'Connor
Toronto
England
Seark
Wallace Ross
Niagara
Alexander Henderson
Bainbridge
Henry Jones
Henderson
Joseph Ninne
Cayuga
Livingston County
Lis
Mr. Allery
S’hillips
Wis
St. Louis Republic
Cauda Powder Company
Qui
Wor Imine
Canada
Denver
Colorado Springs
Jacob Baus
Sw Wimmer
Sumnitike
Ohio
Wabash
Indiana
King Leopold
C. P. Huntington
Congo
Avery
Elgin Watch Company
Elisha Gray
Highland Park, Ills
Charles Criden
Jeffersonville
Ind
War Department
Division of the Missouri
Camp Douglas
Arcadia
Fla
Randolph Uncles
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
Nebraska
State Board of Equalization
Werner Fust
LaPorte
Alexander Catton
Chesterfield County
Virginia
Charles Jones
London
J. Leaman
Chico
Cal
Wildie
Johnstown
Hunt & Howard's
North Side
Fairfield, Iowa
Gaines & Cummings
North Star Refrigerator
Jefferson County
Deering
East Side
M.A. McCoid
Attorney AT Law
Square
Leggett House
H. C. Raney
Patreleld, Towa
Bell's Grocery
Northwest Corner Square
F.R. Smith
Clark and Junkin
Jd. Welson
J. M. Winkle
Patreffield
Towa
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