Seerley and the Soldiers Campaign Circular Faces Republicans
A circulated screed headed Seerley and the Soldiers attacks George Gear and Grover Cleveland over veteran votes. Ex postmaster Root promotes the private’s oath as equal to an officer’s to sway old soldiers, while private A B Shipman defends the soldier’s right to vote as he pleases and says the private word is as good as the officer’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seerley
Des Moines
Dick” Root
Keokuk
Cleveland
Root
John J. Seerley
Congress
John H. Gear
Grover Cleveland
South
Columbus Junction
Lam
RK. Root
Calvary
Gear
Senate
A. B. Shipman
Private Co. K
20Th Wisconsin
Farmer Robbed by Trade Taxes in McKinley Proposal
The piece parodies tariff effects through a farmer trading corn for hardware in England. A second man taxes every exchange, threatening ruin unless he yields half the value. David A. Wells in the American Journal of Politics argues tariffs aim to restrain trade, not raise revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
New York
McKinley
David A. Wells
American Journal of Politics
Peck's Averages Questioned by Trade Journal
The New York Commercial Bulletin criticizes Commissioner Peck’s wage averages as untrustworthy. It cites his 1888 opinion that averages mislead and notes he later averaged all workers across trades, arguing the tariff’s impact on wages is unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peck
New York Commercial Bulletin
Whitelaw Reid Defends Harrison Description Of Blaine
Candidate Whitelaw Reid remarks that the idea of an ice cart at the White House door reflects a witty dig at big Tom Reed rather than Democratic literature. He questions whether the reference to Harrison amounts to a cruel jab at Blaine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitelaw Reid
White House
Big Tom Reed
Harrison
Blaine
Senator Henry M. Teller Denounces Force Bill
In a speech to the United States Senate Senator Teller declares he would not vote for the bill even if party support depended on it. He condemns the measure as infamous and aimed at stifling voters will at the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Henry M. Teller
United States Senate
Davenport
Free Wool Advocated by Massachusetts Republican Paper
The American Wool and Cotton Reporter, edited by a Massachusetts legislator, criticizes McKinleyism and endorses Democratic free wool. It argues free wool with a moderate tariff on woolen goods would boost US manufacturing and exports, and notes support among Massachusetts Republicans for tariff reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
United States
Europe
Peck Links Wage Increases to Union Organization
Commissioner Peck asked 26 unions if wage increases came from organization. Of 577 unions replying, 442 reported 93 209 members, 135 gave no member count. He notes most answered yes to organization causing wage rise, while in 1892 he attributes it to the McKinley law, a view unions reject as absurd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peck
Protective Tariff Critique From Judge Cooley
The St Louis Post-Dispatch quotes Judge T M Cooley a noted Republican constitutional lawyer condemning the protective tariff as class legislation. He argues taxes must raise revenue for public purposes and that duties aimed at protecting home manufacturers may be unjust. He links the force bill to wealth aristocracy and bribery.
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T. M. Cooley
St. Louis
Tariff Support Rings Through Harrisonians and McKinleyites
The Wheeling Register reports broad support among Harrisonians and McKinleyites for tariffs arguing they raise prices on imports while lowering consumer costs domestically.
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Harrisonians
McKinleyites
Wheeling Register
Two Great Issues Sparing at the Spigot and the Constitution
Amos J. Cummings reports at a New York City convention that John Boyd Thacher warns against Congressional measures he calls crimes and blunders. The speech denounces protectionist policy and the Davenport force bill as threats to the constitution and to democratic control, arguing for Grover Cleveland’s leadership and a broad defense of federalism.
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John Boyd Thacher
Albany
New York State League of Democratic Clubs
New York City
State League
Grover Cleveland
Democratic Party
Aristides
Talleyrand
America
Wool Prices Under McKinleyism Compared in Boston Market
The article examines the impact of McKinley era wool duties on prices for American farmers, presenting a comparison of current Boston market prices to illustrate the effect of the tariff policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Gresham's Cleveland Support Surprises Republican Ranks
Judge Gresham plans to vote for Cleveland citing tariff reform beliefs. Judge Tree, a Chicago ally, says Gresham has long opposed Republican protectionism. The Philadelphia Ledger opposes the force bill and praises Hill's Brooklyn speech for appealing to public spirited Republicans and Democrats.
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Gresham
Cleveland
Lambert Tree
Chicago
Republican Party
The
Philadelphia Ledger
Senator Hill
Brooklyn
the Ledger
Harvest Excursion Rates From Chicago Rock Island Line
The Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railway announces an excursion on October 2, 1892 to many regions including northwest Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, and more, with exclusions for certain lines. Details available from the agent at Fairfield. An October 25 excursion limits tickets to Texas, Indian Territory, and Oklahoma Territory south of Pond Creek. Tourists’ tickets to major U S and Canada resorts also on sale.
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United States
Supreme Court
House
State Board of Canvassers
House of Representatives
First Circuit
Maine
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Vermont
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
West Virginia
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Michigan
Ohio
Kentucky
Tennessee
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
Arkansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Kansas
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Utah
California
Oregon
Nevada
Alaska
Arizona
Opt
Yeas
Senate
Tom Reed
Congress
Clifton R. Breckinridge
William H. Venable
William Elliott
Breckinridge
Venable
Elliott
Amos J. Cummings
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Wyoming
Southern Pacific Railway
Atlantic & Pacific Railway
Ogden
Garrison
Black Hills
South Dakota
Lndian Territory
Oklahoma Territory
Missour
Pacific Railways
Egent
Fairfeld
Indian Territory
Pond Creek
Ponca
Canada
Notable Figures In A Shifting European Scene
The Marquis de Mores boasts a duel’s deadly history yet survives eighteen shots unseen. Signor Giolitti, Italy’s new premier, favors a rusty old frock coat to the ankles. General James B. Weaver, the People's party nominee, eschews smoke swearing and drinking and possesses a pleasant baritone voice.
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Marquis de Mores
France
Signor Giolitti
James B. Weaver
The
People’s Party
Cubeb Cough Cure Praised by Des Moines Druggist
Will F Crawford of Des Moines Iowa reports strong praise for Cubeb Cough Cure. A bronchitis sufferer credits immediate relief and advocates its use for throat and lung troubles. sold by Brad shaw and Thoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Pitcher
Will. F. Crawford
Des Moines
Iowa
Bradshaw & Thoma
American rights secured for A Bitter Past and theater notes
Jeffreys Lewis gains American rights for A Bitter Past. Agnes Burroughs to lead next season in Thomas W. Keene's company. John J. McNally rehearsing A Bad Bargain. Abbey and Gray's opera season opens Nov 21 at the New York Met. Also notes on women's health and product ads.
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Jeffreys Lewis
Agnes Burroughs
Thomas W. Keene
John J. McNally
The
Boston Herald
Abbey and Gray
New York Metropolitan Opera House
General Banking Services and Wills Custody Offered
Transacts general banking business including real estate and personal loans at reasonable rates for short or long terms. Acts as custodian of wills and valuables without charge. Interest at 4 percent per annum on deposits of six months or more.
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Teck
Penn
Delaine
Castoria
G. C. Osaoon
Lowell, Mass
J. F. Kinenexog
Conway, Ark
H. A. Arcuer
M. D
Oxford St
Brooklyn, N. Y
Children's Department
United Hospital and Dispensary
Mass
Allen C. Sura, Pres
the Centaur Company
Murray Street
L. R. van Patten
Agt
Bradfield
Geo. D. Clarke
Archbishop Walsh
Dublin
Rome
Leo XIII
Dullam
Pitcher’s Castoria
Matte Savings Bank
Fairfield
J. E. Roth
Jas. Sullivan
W. Pres
E. A. Howard
Cashier
James Louden
D. G. Higley
James Sullivan
W. E. Bradshaw
J.8.mckenney
Ed. Hunt
Jos. Ricksber
T. M. Byrnes
T. KR. Howlett
J. F. Loehr
Safe Coop
Ward Lamson
R. W Lamson
Geo. W. Ball
R. F. Rateliff
W. A Lamson
J. W. Burnett
Joseph Roth
E. F. Simmons
Chris. Roth
D. W. Templeton
Eugene Campbell
H. Watkins
Adam Messer
N. M. Slagle
D. M. Parrett
J. P. Manatrey
Will
Prewitt
Wm. C. Hawk
Thos. Louden
J. H. Allender
G. A. Mnerich
Kocek
Pluc
Huntzinger & Voorhies
Round Prairie Township
Glasgow
Price
Hiram Smith
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