Judgment and politics mix in Kansas right now
The piece notes Judge Norton’s departure to Ohio for leisure, cites Kansas Republican turmoil amid President Harrison’s visit, and reports on a German voter bloc seeking to defeat prohibition. It mentions Senators Ingalls Plumb Allison and Cullom visiting Kansas, Wanamaker’s store profiting from McKinley bill expectations, and Raum committee’s call for pension department reform.
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Republican Committee
Ingalls
Plumb
Allison
Cullom
Kansas
Jeffersonian Appeal Shapes County Politics in Democrat Advance
In a county political scene the Jeffersonian grouping lauds the Democrats for proper civic spirit and urges unity. Stalwart D. R. Anthony warns that revolt among the people could tilt the state away from Republican control, risking Kansas becoming a Democratic stronghold for years.
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D. R. Anthony
Kansas
Senator Ingalls Votes For Tariff Bill Amid Criticism
A partisan feud erupts over the tariff bill as Senator Ingalls votes in its favor despite heavy criticism from constituents and party allies. The piece accuses opponents of promoting monied interests and tarnishes Gov. Robinson with charges of impeachment talk and mudslinging by Republicans.
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Ingalls
Douglas county slate praised by Yue party endorsers
The Yue party of Douglas county nominates a clean, capable slate praised by Democrats and urged as the choice for voters in the historic county. A 27 year resident asserts informed support for the ticket and questions Senator Ingalls and Wall Street ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yue People’s Party
Douglas County
Topeka Jeffersoniat
Political crosscurrents stir in Douglas county
The region debates tariff votes and party loyalty as PLUMB trims stance on the tariff bill after original passage and considers strategic opposition. Peaks declines a school superintendent post from the people's party citing GOP support, while Peairs plans may backfire. The Baldwin Ledger calls Senator Howard infamous, but locals see it as a joke given Howard’s strong GOP ties. The Ledger warning may prompt broader political shifts.
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Baldwin Ledger
Senator Howard
Bill
Howard
Douglas County
Ledger
W.C. Howard
Rep papers attack Mr Willits over estate theft charges
The republican press accuses Willits of robbing his father's estate and defrauding a widow or sister. The story is spreading among the Pharisee press, threatening a personal campaign that could upset Gov. Humphrey.
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Willits
Humphrey
American Equality and Tariff Injustice Critique
A critical screed condemns tariff laws as a tool that taxes the poor while shielding the rich. It argues that duties disproportionately burden ordinary Americans, forcing less clothing and status differences, and mocks political claims that tariffs aid the common man. The piece targets Milliken, protectionists, and elites like Astor.
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Washington
Napoleon
Mr. Astor
Europe
You
Tom
Harry
Astors
Not a European bill in pork trade dispute
Minister Whitelaw Reid argues with M Ribot over France’s pork ban harming American exporters. He claims McKinleyism harms foreigners while noting French grocers lose a staple trade. The piece questions who suffers under tariff rhetoric and reads as a sharp partisan critique.
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Whitelaw Reid
M. Ribot
Reid
France
Mr. Reid
New York
The Coffee Tax In Senate Debate Over Tariffs
The article criticizes Senator Edmunds of Vermont for arguing that the coffee tariff is not a tax. It cites price gaps before and after 1872, Brazil export duties, and a $3.82 per 100 pounds difference in coffee prices, urging a different example if claiming no tax.
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Senator Edmunds
Vermont
New York
Senate
Edmunds
Brazil
British Free Trade and English Wages Compared
The article compares English and American wages, noting England's rising foreign commerce, capital investment abroad, railway revenues, and bank deposits. It highlights declines in unemployment and pauperism, rising agricultural output, and reduced crime, arguing that British free trade has not ruined workers and that English prosperity improved between 1888 and 1890 while U.S. conditions lagged.
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England
America
Blaine
G. W. Medley
Cobden Club
Treasury
London Clearing House
Atlantic
Wales
Medley
United States
Congress
Mr. Polk
Farmers’ Alliance
Protectionists Call for Free Trade Shift in England
A quoted line argues that protectionists should drop the cry that British free trade ruins England’s farmers and working classes and instead rethink their stance to better address domestic economic concerns.
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England
Ground floor secrets of windfall on policy power
The Chicago Herald questions how Secretary Windom Blaine McKinley Reed and Quay profit from current government policy. It cites Wall Street lending at up to two hundred percent annually and says insiders gain from Treasury funds and from delaying duties on imported goods before the McKinley bill. It warns of a six to twelve month duty postponement scheme to cushion a big speculative move.
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Windom
James G. Blaine
Napoleon McKinley
Bess Reed
Matt Quay
United States
Wall Street
Hlaine
McKinley
Reed
Quay
Washington
Chicago Herald
Lying in Congress and the record’s perilous precedent
The St Paul Globe laments deliberate falsification in the Congressional Record and likens it to Senate courtesy. It argues that printed records should reflect actual speeches, force accountability, and deter public tolerance of deceit. It cites reform sentiment from Maryland and Kansas calling for authentic, square proceedings.
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Kennedy
Congress
Congressional
House
St Paul Globe
Carpets Advance Despite McKinley Bill Duty
It is currently reported in the East that all carpets will advance as the McKinley bill imposes an extra heavy duty on carpet wool. We are still selling carpets at old rates and present a beautiful line in all grades. Your carpet trade solicited.
Cameron Leaves the Republican ranks in Virginia
Ex governor William E Cameron writes to W S Dashiell Richmond Va declaring he will no longer support the Republican party. He condemns the party leadership in Washington and Louisville and calls for party departure to defend Southern interests and tobacco states. He cites Lodge bill tariff issues and McKinley and Harrison policies as reasons for breaking with the GOP. He pledges to withhold sympathy and cooperation with the party in a crusade against the South.
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W. S. Dashielil
Richmond
Republican Party
United States
Congress
Virginia
Carolina
Tennessee
Kentucky
Missouri
Maryland
Florida
McKinley
House
House of Representatives
Senate
Nervo
Lodge
Mr. Reed
Quay
Mason's
Dixon
Harrison
William E. Cameron
The Encampment Lover and Innes Dry Goods Sale
The ad touts Innes Dry Goods and Carpets claiming peak stock and imminent price rises as cold weather approaches. It urges immediate purchase before current stock exhausts and new higher prices take effect, warning delays are dangerous.
Dusters gang wholesale sales offer quotes and terms
A dealer advertises direct wholesale pricing for Dusters gang related goods at Saxos & Co., 72 Massachusetts Street. Emphasizes no middlemen, cash payment, low profit, and protection for farmers with durable robes blankets and home made hair faced collars.
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Saxos & Co
Massachusetts Street
Tin Pans and Dry Goods Prices Rise Warn Customers
John Wanamaker warns customers tin goods will soon be at the mercy of manufacturers. The writer similarly anticipated a tariff driven price rise and has stocked goods expecting higher costs once existing suppliers run out.
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John
Wanamaker
Mr. W
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