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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1888
Page
1
A digest of Congressional actions and domestic events from September 6 to 11 1888. Reports cover the Chinese Exclusion bill and related retaliation measures along with pension approvals and adjournment talk. Notable domestic items include floods fires crime and accidents across several states and Edward G W Butler death.
General Harrison's letter of acceptance outlines tariff policy and protection, opposition to free trade, and measures on immigration, trusts, education, pensions, civil service reform, and foreign relations. He emphasizes preserving American wages, limiting Chinese immigration, and prudent treasury usage while inviting voter consideration of convention declarations.
Lowell Michigan September 12 The Lowell National Bank was closed by the bank examiner after carrying Star Cutter Company paper to protest leaving the bank unsecured following Star’s sale The bank has 40000 capital and 13000 surplus The bank is expected to reopen in a few days Two more victims died in a New York Pennsylvania Ohio wreck at Rittman Ohio raising total fatalities to seven The remaining injured are likely to recover The article notes ongoing injuries and losses from the incident.
A historical reflection argues that faults are often irregularities without malice or intent and rejects the idea that faults confer moral merit. It contrasts harshly perfect people with those who crave roughness, and notes that fault perception can mask true benevolence and character. Also mentions a patent remedy ad and local notices including a parade, school term start, and unclaimed items.
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