Prohibition Tax on State Banks Sparks Democratic Debate
The Democratic platform’s call to repeal the ten percent tax on state bank issues triggers wide skepticism. Critics label the idea as a costly mistake born from political appeasement, arguing it would revive an unstable currency system and harm public welfare. The piece warns union soldiers to vote for Harrison over Cleveland, linking currency policy to wartime legacies and pensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Evening Journal
John E. Russell
Massachusetts
Cleveland
M. D. Harter
Ohio
Slocum and Sickles Warn Democrats on Cleveland Choice
The text recounts General Henry W. Slocum and General Dan Sickles urging the Democratic National Convention to avoid Cleveland in New York and to support the Union veterans' view. It contrasts Cleveland and Stevenson with Harrison, noting pension support and war service. The remarks come at a Grand Army of the Republic reunion in Washington, urging unity and duty among veterans.
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Henry W. Slocum
New York
Iowa State Register
Cleveland
Chicago
Slocum
Sickles
Washington
Union
Iowa
Republican Party
People’s
Democratic Party
Benjamin Harrison
Grover Cleveland
Stevenson
Harrison
Dan Sickles
Gettysburg
New York County
New York City
United States
British Trade Review challenges tariff views in fiscal seven months
The San Francisco Chronicle cites the British Trade Review noting that as exports from Britain and Ireland fall in value faster than volume, tariff rises push producers to lower prices. The piece argues such protection benefits foreign buyers, not American consumers, and that home production ultimately sets prices as imports shrink and tariffs lose impact.
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San Francisco Chronicle
British Trade Review
Board of Trade
Cleveland
Stability and tariff reform split among voters this year
Iowa State Register argues conservative Democrats back Morrison to avoid tariff tinkering, while many Republicans favor some changes. It warns a Democratic victory would unsettle business by tinkering with the McKinley tariff, noting businessmen seek stability and four more years of current policy under Harrison or ambiguity with Cleveland.
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Benjamin Morrison
Iowa State Register
Harrison
Cleveland
Taffy and Cleveland on veterans pension record
The Detroit Journal questions President Cleveland’s stance on disabled veterans. It recalls his 1887 veto of a dependent pension bill for three month service members while signing a Mexican war pension bill, arguing his actions contradict his veteran generosity rhetoric and exposing his taffy as hollow.
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Cleveland
Detroit Journal
Congress
South
Campaign Amenities and Partisan Sentiment Split
The Detroit Journal notes campaign calm in northern states with mild opinion splits over policies. It cites sympathy for President Harrison’s anxiety about Mrs. Harrison shown by New York Democrats, while bitterness grows between Hill’s faction and Cleveland’s wing. Republicans would suffer less chagrin at Cleveland’s election than Hill and German Democrats.
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Detroit Journal
Harrison
Democratic Glee Club
New York
Hill
Cleveland
Patriot speaks out against the Democratic party in open letter
Leon Cohen, former Democratic candidate for New York Ninth district senator, writes an open letter to the New York County Democratic chairman. He renounces the party, denounces Chicago candidates and free trade, urges protectionist policy, criticizes the city political system, and pledges to support Harrison and Reid in the coming election.
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Leon Cohen
New York
Chicago
Cleveland
Jefferson
Jackson
Tilden
United States
Commissioner Peck
Senate
New York City
South
Harrison
Reid
The Workingmen Condemn Cleveland In 11 Points
The Workingmen's Municipal Reform league of New York City lists eleven reasons why Grover Cleveland should not be voted for. The tabulated points cite vetoes on labor bills including department of labor, mechanics lien, life and limb, tenement house cigars, five cent fare, union labor for state work, ten hour day for street car workers, convict labor abolition, and child labor inspection, plus bills signed taxing stationary engineers for police pensions and cutting harbor pilot fees benefiting foreign steamship monopolies.
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Workingmen's Municipal Reform League of
New York City
Workingmen of
United States
Grover Cleveland
New York
Department of Labor
Stationary Engineers
Police Pension Fund
New York Harbor
Btill
Object Lesson and Political Commentary from the Era
The Iowa State Register notes Chairman Harrity of the national Democratic Committee remains Pennsylvania secretary and dedicates himself to the campaign without resigning his state post. Powderly faults Harrity for neglecting duties, while critics claim Democrats benefiting from the Reading coal combine prop up Cleveland with campaign funds. A tariff lesson from the New York Press shows cotton ties dropping from 1.12 to 0.85–0.90 dollars after the McKinley act, illustrating protection lowering consumer prices through increased American production.
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Harrity
National Democratic Committee
Pennsylvania
Iowa State Register
Powderly
Reading Coal
Reading
Cleveland
New York
Importers' Trust and Free Trade Against Foreign Dependence
The San Francisco Chronicle argues that importers and foreign trusts raise prices when the U S relies on foreign supply. It credits protective tariffs and the McKinley bill with expanding American tin plate and prune markets, reducing importer control and lowering consumer costs through home competition.
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Free Trade Papers
San Francisco Chronicle
United States
New York
Austria-Hungary
California
The Lead ers in World Manufacturing Rank
The Toledo Blade reports the United States leads world manufacturing in 1885 with about twice Britain’s output. Mulhall cites total world manufactures at 22.37 billion, with the United States at 721 million for the year, surpassing Austria France Germany Russia and Britain. Gen Carey of Ohio is mocked for a lop-eared remark about the Democratic Party.
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Great Britain
Toledo Blade
United States
Mulhall
Austria
France
Germany
Russia
Gen. Carey
Ohio
Cleveland
Mllnois
New Plush Factory Moves to Jamestown From England
A Kerry era tar- tariff piece details Henry Lister & Son of Huddersfield relocate to Jamestown, NY, citing McKinley tariff impacts. The owners say American market size and prosperity justify the move, with higher wages and costs in the U S and cheaper food and housing here. Labor costs rise, but they anticipate growth as trade shifts.
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Henry Lister & Son
United States
Huddersfield
England
Jamestown
Lister & Son
Buffalo
Father
America
Lister
Mr. Lister
Laborists Reject Free Trade in Favor of Protection
The piece argues laborers favor the American system over free trade and criticizes the Democratic party for its stance. It highlights the Independent Democratic Workingmen's Club of Jersey City voting to repudiate Democratic tickets and endorse Harrison and Reid, urging protection to labor and American living standards.
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United States
Democratic Party
Independent Democratic Workingmen’s Club
Jersey City
Chicago
Europe
Harrison
Reid
Rainy Day Craft Club Sparks Christmas Gifts
Maud laments rain as Bessie plans Christmastime crafts at Grandma Lester's. They cut silk hexagons, sew a blue centerpiece, and vow matching projects. Bessie explains a cushion to Aunt Lay and a sofa pillow for Grandma. Maud joins, inspired by Bessie's lively needlework.
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Maud
Hess
Bessie
Mrs. Mayhew
Mrs. Baker
Papa
Mamma
Aunt Say
Ken
Miss Maud
Lay
Humph
Proudy Palmer
Grandma
Ned
Thessis
Ferdinand
Puzzle of a Young Boy's Strange Foreign Answer
In a Branny Nicholas reader note a very young boy named Tommy defies a professor by uttering a foreign sounding plea I cannot understand. The narrator asks readers to translate Tommy's line into English and asks for the boy's clever meaning, citing Tommys odd request and reaction as evidence of his wit.
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Tommy
Little Girls Craft Christmas Presents From Everyday Goods
Bessie and Maud imagine and piece together handmade gifts from flannel scraps cans and cardboard. They craft doll shawl straps muff-like holders cigar stands and propose many more creations for family members while sharing tips and pride in their work.
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Enoug
Tessie
Maud
Ike
Mamma
Grandpa
Grandma
Bessie
Ing
Ben
Uncle Ben
Mamona
Ned
Norah
Ada Carleton Stoddard
Be Genuine And Stand Firm In Personal Uniqueness
An old teacher urges children to value individual thoughts and home life over copying others. Emphasizing the charm of nature and personal character, the piece advises self-improvement, teachability, and making one own choices. Separate anecdotes reinforce effort, honesty, and perseverance.
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Jennie Dean Young
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Irens
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