Manufacturing in the West Speech Sparks Trade Debate
A Boston Speech by Hon. Thomas B. Reed on October 25 1893 urges Massachusetts to embrace free trade lessons while warning that ruined eastern factories would push manufacturing to the West. Reed stresses MASSACHUSETTS must keep its industrial edge by a strong majority voice heard nationwide.
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West
Thomas B. Reed
Maine
Republican Club
Massachusetts
Music Hall
Boston
Boston Herald
Herald
Alabama Democrats Urged to Rethink Senator Morgan's Retirement
Mr. Harrison's bid to counter Reed's boom by opposing the Coxey army movement failed. Alabama Democrats should reconsider retiring a man with significant legislative experience and ability like Senator Morgan.
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Harrison
Coxey Army
Alabama
Morgan
Towns Offer Jobs to Deter Industrial Army Visits
A simple strategy to keep an industrial army away is for a town to dispatch a committee to meet the force and present employment offers to its members. This approach aims to persuade the army to seek work locally rather than intrude on the town.
General Goxey and Kelley Warn of Revolution Dangers
The passage notes General Goxey and General Kelley along with self appointed law smiths warn about the dangers of a revolution and imply they may be reminded of those risks soon.
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Goxey
Kelley
Senators Reach Solid Democratic Front on Tariff Bill
Democratic senators reportedly settle a satisfactory accord on the tariff bill and plan to vote practically as a united party when the measure comes to a vote.
Absence Penalties Cut House Absenteeism
The absence cost about 14.10 a day for being away from the house, except for sickness, prompting a noted drop in absentees with a call for earlier enforcement of the old law.
Governor appoints H F E Deemer to supreme bench
Governor Jackson names H F E Deemer of Montgomery county to the supreme bench as the legislature adds an extra member. The nomination is described as a good one.
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Jackson
H. F E. Deemer
Montgomery County
Campaign mailings flood county with unrequested Tribune
Thousands of copies of the New York Tribune are reportedly mailed to residents in the county without orders or payment. The move targets voters and raises concerns about unauthorized campaign distribution and potential influence.
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The
New York Tribune
Civic protest too silly to form a real army
The writer mocks mass political demonstrations by comparing them to the Coxey army, arguing that organizing a large group to march on Washington to push for a law would be equally foolish. The tone is satirical about popular protest movements.
Smallpox Epidemic Closes Chicago Schools
Chicago reports declare small pox epidemic in parts of the city and several public schools closed. State inspectors warn tenement clothing shops carry high contagion risk, urging vaccination as a precaution for all residents.
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Chicago
Cleveland Speech Affirms Principle Over Spoils
President Cleveland declares the party strongest when guided by principles rather than spoils and urges subordination of individual interests for party integrity and existence. He condemns petty jealousies and bickering in favor of unity and principle.
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Cleveland
Discreet Guard Called for Coxey Wanderers Handling
An article cites the Springfield Republican urging officials to keep hands off while Coxey’s marchers stay within citizen rights, and to act quickly when those rights are transgressed. The quote stresses measured restraint and decisive action in emergencies involving the protest band.
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Springfield
Mass
Coxeyites Run Social Revolt From Republican Strongholds
The movement shows no southern Coxeyite presence as organized groups form in Republican communities. Members trained under protectionist ideals seek government aid to bolster business and solve troubles.
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South
Nondescript Critique of Southern Labor and Law
A fragment argues that democratic soil in the south yields few cranks who work honestly, seeking to earn a living without laws taxing the many for a few, labeling the idea a nuisance and the reformist theory as responsible.
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South
Weak executive questioned over militia orders
The piece argues a governor showed weakness by sending the state militia to Council Bluffs at a cost of $20,000 with no demand and then recalling them before Kelly's army had left the city. It portrays the governor as uncertain and incapable in an emergency.
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Jackson
Kelly
Governor Jackson Replaces State Librarian with Mrs Creighton
Gov Jackson promptly ousts Mrs Miller as state librarian and appoints Mrs Creighton of Indianola to the post. The move contrasts with Gov Boies four years ago and is framed as aligning with civil service ideals and Democratic parity.
The Coxey Tramps and the Coxeyite Message
A critical view of Coxey’s Army and similar movements argues many participants are jobless loafers seeking state aid. It proposes work for all able men, calls for policing the Des Moines gathering, and warns that Washington could face unrest if protests go unchecked.
Senator Mills Seeks Tax Bill Passage Amid Compromise Debate
Senator Mills defended a tax bill as a necessary compromise in a partisan Senate session. He argued for income taxation, urging proportional payment based on ability to pay, and warned that the bill would pass whether this congress or the next. He urged ending delay and restoring prosperity through swift action.
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Mills
Senate
Democratic Party
Chamber
Coxey
Washington
Ellow
New York
Mr. Hill
Congress
Congressman Straus Faces Backlash Over Office Bias
A congressman objects to aiding allies seeking offices and calls him unfit for Congress. Straus of New York notes such cases exist and warns that if a vote occurs on his bill barring members from aiding constituents in seeking offices, the error will be exposed.
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Amce
Congress
Straus
New York
Senate Republicans Filibuster Tariff Bill Draw Ire
The republicans in the senate pursue pure filibustering against the tariff bill. They stand in antagonism to every national interest, and regardless of tariff opinion, conclude the legislature should be settled soon to aid all business interests.
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Senate
Rheumatism sufferer praises Pain Balm and Sarsaparilla
D E Carr of 1235 Harrison street Kansas City, long plagued by inflammatory rheumatism, quotes a Wisconsin relapse. He credits Chamberlain's Pain Balm with reducing swelling and pain after trying three bottles and endorses Hood's Sarsaparilla as beneficial. Also notes new shipment of ladies shoes at Hunt's.
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D. E. Carr
Harrison Street
Kansas City
Wisconsin
Chamberlain
Bradshaw & Thoma
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Opera
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Iowa
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United States
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