Age of Consent Debate Sparks newspaper clash in 1887 text
The Garnett Eagle accuses the Adigator editor of misrepresenting Governor Humphrey s proposed changes to the age of consent law. The Autraton defends its reporting, cites Governor Trumphrey s 1887 message, and argues the Senate bill would render the law useless while harming innocent women under eighteen.
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Adigator
Alexander
Humphrey
Acrraron
Acriator
Acriaton
Eagle
Trumphrey
Ee Aogerweeersl
Munici Paves
Senate
Why Not Woman Leaders Rule Our Nation?
A historical piece argues that women after meeting in Washington could form a Congress and a government with a woman president and cabinet. It notes women do most childrearing and work, touch Plymouth Rock, and deserve equal rights. The piece questions if it is fair for men to legislate for all and hopes for equality without excluding men.
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Woman's Council
Washington
Congress
National Congress
Plymouth Rock
White House
Pen pictures of our late Legislators
Descriptive profiles of four legislators focusing on Brown of Harvey a loud obstructive Republican He stands tall rough and memorable He often wasted time with dilatory motions and speeches Heber of Meade a banker slim sharp tongued and sly Tober allied with monopolies fought reform Billingsgate a master of insults bright in raising questions and blocking laws
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Brown
Harvey
Mr. Brown
Heber
Meade County
Islick
Tober
Land
Billingsgate
The American Federationist aims to unite labor for reform
A notice from the Mattoon Indiana paper The American Federationist outlines its mission to weld laborers nationwide into one consolidated force, seeming to favor political action, with a wish for a long life of usefulness and lasting reform through united action.
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American Federationist
Mattoon
Susschaetor the Achaton People’s Paper
The fragment presents a historical newspaper masthead style phrase signaling a state oriented publication. It lacks additional readable facts or events to summarize into a full news item.
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Susschaetor the Achaton
People's Paper
Leader of March 20 Criticizes Editorial Credit Thefts
Tae Grafton of Nebraska denounces misattribution of an Achraron editorial dated the 10th. He scolds the Brother Leader for failing to credit the source and urges unity and proper acknowledgment.
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Tae Grafton
Achraron
Eagle analysis of miscellaneous appropriation bill controversy
The Eagle notes the appropriation bill is 48 700 larger than two years ago but omits key facts. It originated in the house and, after Senate revision, grew by nearly 100 000. In conference, the house pressed for passage, a compromise ended delays. The Bayle’s claims about investigations are disputed.
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House
Senate
Unite for the Fight Rally Urges Unionists to March
A rallying cry to unionists calls for renewed unity and action across the country urging Kear to lead the fight and mobilize support for collective bargaining and workplace solidarity. The message emphasizes mass participation and energetic campaigning.
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Kansas
W.C. Champe
W.e.anexaxver, Jm, Atexaxper
K. RP. A
Oncamtzx
Unite
Kear
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