Make Your Choice Free Trade Debate Across Parties
A lengthy opinion surveys party platforms on tariffs and revenue methods. It contrasts free trade against protection, cites internal revenue history, Henry George proposals, and the Chicago convention’s stance, arguing Republicans show proven protectionist governance while Democrats must choose between direct taxes or revenue from imports.
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Democratic Party
Republican Party
Voorhees
Henry George
United States
George
Committee On
Chicago
Henry Georges
Repblican
Republican Congress
Political rancor over pensions divides party lines
The piece denounces Democratic critics of veteran pensions, praising Republican unity and patriotism. It attacks Bankhead Patti son Murphy and a Democratic vice presidential candidate for opposing Union soldiers, arguing for steadfast support of pensioners and old soldiers.
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Europe
Republican Party
Congress
Bankhead
Alabama
Pattison
Tennessee
Murphy
Iowa
Vote the Republican Ticket From Top to Bottom
The piece urges voters to support the Republican slate in all races to oppose a ten percent tax on state banks and a return to wildcat currency. It criticizes Democratic leaders and presses a straight-party vote as condemnation of the policy. It cites conventions in Sioux Center and Ireton and claims southern dominance shapes policy.
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Democratic Party
Will Wells
Alton
Sioux Centre
Republican Party
Ireton
Assistant Democrats disputed by Independent rally affidavit
An affidavit from Austin G Kingsbury of Ponca Nebraska links the so called assistant Democrats to aiding the Democratic Party. It recounts a September 1892 Independent rally speech by Richard F Trevellick who claimed the election could be thrown to the House of Representatives. The affidavit notes a Georgia chain gang private letter criticizing Democratic labor rights. The item ends with local real estate ads for Harrison's Lot and house listings in the town.
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People's Party
Democratic Party
People’s Party
State of
Nebraska
Dixon
Austin G. Kingsbury
Ponca
Court House
Richard F. Trevellick
Detroit
Mich
Weaver
House of Representatives
Trevellick
Austin G. Kinaspury
Georgia
Cleveland
Chicago
United States
What Republicans Have Done and What Democrats Still Seek
Washington October 24 report argues Republican gains in reducing the public debt from 2 756 000 000 to about 6 000 000 and claims a favorable financial record compared to Democrats. It contrasts national bank currency with state issues and cites historical bank failures to warn against Democratic plans. It also accuses Democrats of fraud in New York City elections and praises Republican waterhouse canvassing to defend voter rights.
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Washington
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Harrison
Cleveland
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Thompson
Elliott Funding System
Banke Note Reporter
Arkansas
Florida
Iowa
Mississippi
Wisconsin
Virginia
North Carolina
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
New York City
Martin
Pennsylvania
Affidavit Alleging Cleveland Denounced Irish Voters
An 1888 Buffalo affidavit claims Grover Cleveland refused a mayoral ticket with John C. Sheehan and would not vote for Irish Catholics, stating Cleveland declared Irishmen treacherous and unworthy of support. Edwins C Robbins swore to the affidavit before a notary in Erie County.
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Buffalo
John C. Sheehan
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Deponent
Deeponent
Sheehan
Edwin C.‘Ronards
Roseweth M. Norton
Erie County
Two Presidents and the Old Soldiers Pension Debate
A comparison of utterances by Presidents Cleveland and Morrison on veteran pensions. The piece notes wartime soldiers and sailors, their pensions, and perceived care, highlighting sympathy toward the elderly veteran and the ongoing debate over pension bills and parades. It references vetoes and letters relating to pension legislation and the enduring honoring of veterans.
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Cleveland
Morrison
Union
Sery
Thavk
Tors
Fred Dening
Go On Durham Globe Attacks Soldiers and Pensioners
The Durham Globe defends its stance on pensions amid criticism calling pensioners thieves. The paper cites support from citizens and a Confederate veteran captain, while contrasting with General Slocum’s attack on candidates drafted the same day and Harrison’s wartime service.
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Socrats Appland
Durham Globe
Cleveland
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New York World
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Beck
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