Commercial Day and Washingtons Commercial Legacy
Chauncey Depew traces 100 years of American progress from Washingtons presidency to the Jay treaty. He argues the 19th of December marks a century of free commerce and national institutions, crediting Jay Hamilton Madison and Washington for shaping the republics economic rise and global trade.
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OLD UNCLE TOM LIVING IN LEXINGTON IN DREARY Aged George Harris in destitute state
George Harris known as the original Uncle Tom from Uncle Tom's Cabin is 84 next March and living at 57 Race Street Lexington Kentucky in poverty. He refuses to beg and has survived on five cents a day while white friends provide help. alleged neglect by former abolitionist supporters noted.
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George Harris
Uncle Tom
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Lexington
Race Street
New York Recorder
Sketches by M Quad: Odd Encounters in Shops
A Detroit Free Press sketch describes a big man visiting a Michigan avenue shoeshop and a gray haired barber shop tale. The bootlift incident, a dead 15 years, and tense questions about consent and relatives unfold with sharp dialogue.
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Michigan Avenue
Count Herbert Bismarck backs eight hour day at docks
The speaker urged bimetallism and protective tariffs while defending Kanitz grain bill. He proposed an eight hour workday for imperial docks from 7 am to 3 pm with meals, to start April 1, 1296, as a trial lasting six months before possible abandonment.
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Count Herbert Bismarck
Prussian
Saxony
Count Kanitz
New York Journal
Man blocks electric car on way to exposition
A rural visitor halted a streetcar at speed to ask the time and distance to the fairgrounds. The motorman and seven passengers prepared to strike the man, but others urged moving on as the car resumed. The man groused this is the darndest town he ever saw.
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Exposition Grounds
Fair Grounds
Atlanta Constitution
Generals Plan Vicksburg National Military Park Proposal
A dozen generals and other officers travel from Chicago to meet gray leaders and form the Vicksburg Military Park association. They aim to petition Congress for an appropriation to establish a national monument on the battlefield, detailing locations and troop positions from the contest.
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Vicksburg
National Military Park
Atlanta Constitution
Oklahoma Emerges as Credible Statehood Candidate
The Chicago Tribune notes Oklahoma may enter the Union, citing a December statehood convention. With population over 250000 and assessed valuation at 30000000, Oklahoma could outshine Arizona or New Mexico. If Creek, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Nations join, redrawn state lines could make the claim irresistible.
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Arizona
New Mexico
Indian Territory
Chicago Tribune
Old Indiana farmer seeks gold dream leads to Montana trip
Henry Shull, a wealthy Auburn area farmer, left for Montana after a vivid dream showing the site where miners pursued by Indians supposedly buried a large gold stash years ago. The Cincinnati Enquirer notes the relic hunter was convinced by the dream to investigate and settle the matter.
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Henry Shull
Auburn
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Montana
Cincinnati Enquirer
President Batamp andler Platform Down with the Prince
Chicago Record records a political stance by President Batamup andler advocating opposition to the Prince of Wales. The message signals a populist platform framed around anti-monarchy sentiment and reform.
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William Batamup
The
Chicago Record
Majorities Reduced and Pendulum Reverses in 1896
The Philadelphia Record notes a backward swing in politics as Republican majorities shrink from the 1894 peak. It urges Democrats to discard corrupt leadership and pursue reorganization with capable leadership to restore confidence and revive the party.
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Pennsylvania
Ohio
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Tariff Stand Backed by Merchants and Manufacturers
The Boston Globe argues that Republican calls for tariff agitation risk a Waterloo defeat in November. Merchants and manufacturers urge the current tariff remain, with only nonpartisan national commission input guiding changes. The piece warns against partisan tariff fights that ignore business sentiment.
Republicans gain majority in senate, shape next year’s election
The Hartford Times argues that Republicans could gain six seats to control 51 of 90 senators, leaving Democrats with 33 and Populists at six. The paper says this would drive Republicans to win the presidency next year while Democrats must mobilize to prevent one party rule and avoid a repeat of past legislative excesses like the billion dollar Congress of 1889.
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Hartford Times
Woolen Industry Described as Doing Fairly Well
The Philadelphia Record cites the Springfield Massachusetts Republication as saying wool sales at Boston last week reached 11 914 000 pounds. It notes mills are mostly doing well and the market is in a better position than during tariff turmoil.
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Springfield
Mass
Boston
Philadelphia
They’ll All Be Weaker Next November
The Richmond Dispatch notes Democrats show fighting spirit under pressure and remain hopeful for the presidency next year while Republicans claim election gains. The Philadelphia Bulletin predicts Speaker Reed will be weaker next spring for presidential chances due to intraparty antagonisms.
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House of Representatives
James K. Polk
United States
The
Philadelphia Bulletin
Rep
Reed
Democratic Victory Ahead Here in 1896
The St. Louis Republic argues that the democracy has ample votes for 1896 but must organize mobilize and feed them honestly. It declares the path to victory clear if supporters act now.
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St. Louis Republi
Foraker Seeks Claim to McKinley Ohio Majority
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes doubt over McKinley’s reported 100000 vote lead in Ohio and suggests Foraker may claim the majority. The day after the election, discussions focus on which party holds the margin and who can claim the result.
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McKinley
Ohio
Foraker
Cincinnati Enquirer
The Yellow Dog to the Front in Politics
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch notes the Republican yellow dog will be more visible than ever as big majorities may push the best men to the rear, signaling a shift in party influence.
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St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
New Time Card Lets Half Day in State Capital
With the new time card effective October 20, travel from Fort Wayne to Indianapolis departs 7 10 a m and arrives 11 28 a m while return from Indianapolis leaves 6 25 p m and reaches Fort Wayne at 10 20 p m enabling a half day at the state capital.
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