Our Glorious Fourth and Faithful Heroes
Poem praising early settlers and American heroes cited as Mary BE. Vandyne in Christian Union. Celebrates liberty, courage, and the nation’s founding spirit with references to Washington, Warren, Putnam, the Swamp Fox, Major Molly, Lydia Darrach, and the eras of peace and plenty under God.
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Great Washington
Warren
Putnam
Swamp Fox
Molly
Lydia Darrach
Mary BE. Vandyne
Christian Union
Land dispute on the prairie ends in union and celebration
Melancthon, known as Lank, contends with widow Morley over a land strip. A Fourth of July parley leads to a perilous night and a shared plan to own the land together. A storm, a child, and a patriotic homemade celebration soften the rivals to friendship and potential marriage.
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Amsbaugh
New Basel
Ambaugh
Melancthon
Lank
Ohio
Morley
Mamma
Melanchthon
Melanccthon
Jane
United States
Melanethon
The Great American Holiday Plea for July Fourth
In a Golden Rule essay the Fourth of July is praised as the great American holiday yet criticized as shallow. It calls for deeper reflection, civic duty, and meaningful commemorations beyond fireworks, urging Woodstock style orations and citizenry questions such as whether one is a better citizen or a true patriot.
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New England
Woodstock
Republic
Business backing looms large in Harrison renomination
The piece argues business interests heavily influenced the Minneapolis convention, predicting they will steer voters toward reelecting Harrison in November. It endorses Republican tariff policy, praises the McKinley act, and cites praise from conservative business leaders for stability and growth amid ongoing tariff debates. It notes Democratic pension debates and criticizes Cleveland-era policy as part of a broader partisan critique.
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Depew
Harrison
Minneapolis
Congress
Democratic Party
N. Y. Tribune
Unappreciated Oratory Sparks Mock Patriotism in Public Row
A contemptuous crowd heckled a rambling Fourth of July speaker at Woodward Avenue, exposing gaps in memory about Revolutionary battles and Valley Forge. The episode ends with a jab at patriotism and lemonade. Separately, editorials attack the House for a tin plate tariff bill while praising American industrial growth and wages. Democrats refund substitutes paid for draft dodging in Civil War context.
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Woodward Avenue
France
Bunker Hill
Mebbe
Washington
Valley Forge
Detroit Free Press
Republican Doctrine Platform at Minneapolis Convention
The Minneapolis platform pledges tariff protection to boost American industry while admitting imported goods not produced at home. It endorses reciprocity, a strong navy, Monroe Doctrine, civil service reform, free ballot, and limits on immigration. It supports one-cent postage, railroad worker protections, Irish home rule sympathy, and arid-land grants to states. It also notes political commentary praising Harrison and critiques of Democratic disaffection.
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Minneapolis
Wales
Llanelly
Swansea
Indiana
Atlantic
Congress
Tin Plate and Mining Company
Great Britain
United States
Elizabeth
N. J
Tiiois Steel Company
Iowa
South
Ireland
Russia
Harrison
Albany Journal
Jefferson the Protector of Domestic Industry and Commerce
A historical column defends protectionist policy by quoting Thomas Jefferson on manufacturing. It contrasts Jeffersonian views with Grover Cleveland and calls for self sufficiency, domestic production, and balanced trade to safeguard independence, ships, and national strength. The piece cites Jefferson letters and reports on commerce and industry.
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Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Grover Cleveland
Mkinley
Domenstic
Benjamin Austin
Butt
Thomas Leiper
Jay
The Tariff Not a Tax and Working Girl's Cloak Review
An analysis argues the tariff is protective rather than a tax, cites a heavy retail garment as a case study, and calls for examination of trade figures. It discusses McKinley tariff logic, farm overproduction, and shifts in crop exports and imports, focusing on beans and peas and the impact on wheat markets and Canadian competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gill
Mike
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Maj
Bob White
Lake Erie
America
Feliers
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New York State
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Gov. Plower
Toledo Blade
New York
Flower
Golden Gate
Iowa State Register
Whitelaw Reid
N. Y. Mail and Express
Cleveland
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Republican Party
Allegheny Mountains
Lincoln
Grant
Hayes
Garfield
Reid
Far East
Democratic
Benjamin Harrison
N. Y
Chicago
National Bulletin
Protectionist
Brougham
William Simpson
Society For the Encouragement of
Beaver
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