Electoral vote strategy in 1896 campaign echoes across states
The Madison Indiana Herald reproduces Philadelphia Times and New York World notes on electoral votes. It cites Illinois 24 Wisconsin 12 and Minnesota 1890 repudiation margins, arguing for Cleveland with 45 electoral votes via a vigorous education drive. It also notes 400 strikes since McKinley tariff, suggesting tariffs don’t aid workers.
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Ixlinois
Wisconsin
New York
Cleveland
Minnesota
Illinois
The
New York World
Strangled Measures Passed by the Democratic House in Session
A summary of Democratic House actions highlights landmark bills on New Mexico and Arizona statehood, Utah home rule, Chinese exclusion, anti option farm gambling limits, and rail safety measures. The record notes forfeit of railroad land grants, tariff shifts favoring necessities, and proposals for direct Senate elections by the people, with Senate inaction cited.
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Mr. Dockery
Senate
House
New Mexico
Arizona
Dakotas
Wyoming
Idaho
Montana
Territory
Utah
Democratic House
United States
Louisiana Purchase
Texas
Gadsden
Alaska
Florida
Missouri
Republican Senate
Democratic Party
Speaker
Amon
Tariff Doctrine Mixed With Wages Cited by Cleveland
The passage cites Grover Cleveland arguing that tariffs intended to raise wages instead push up the cost of many goods workers need for home and family. It frames tariff policy as increasing prices paid by workers for items produced with their own labor.
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Grover Cleveland
New York World Funds Western Campaign Drive
The New York World launches a Western campaign fund and leads with a $10,000 subscription. It says New York and the East can cover legitimate expenses, but calls for an aggressive push in doubtful Western and Northwestern states.
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Hat
New York World
the World
New York
New York Presidential Results Across Two Eras Revealed
The New York World lists twenty prior state elections showing the main candidate and party for each year from 1836 to 1888. It notes how small shifts in votes could have flipped the state and even nationwide outcomes, with figures for total votes and margins in key contests including 1860 1864 1868 1872 1876 1880 1884 and 1888.
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New York World
Empire State
Lincoln
van Buren
Harrison
Polk
Taylor
Pierce
Fremont
New Republican Party
The
World
Democratic Party
Seymour
Grant
Tilden
Garfield
Cleveland
Greeley
Union
Brown's Iron Bitters Cures Malaria Aids Overwork Strain
An advertisement claims Brown's Iron Bitters helps with overwork fatigue and household burdens, aids digestion, and cures malaria, presenting a tonic as a universal remedy.
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Easirey Atrang
Pension Bills and Firm Oath Advertised in 19th Century Notice
Fragmentary 19th century ad notes pension bills approved by presidents Lincoln Grant Hayes Garfield Arthur Harrison and others. Includes Frank J Cheney sworn statement as senior partner of Cheney & Co Toledo promising one hundred dollars for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Details on medical cure and testimonials offered.
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Frank J. Cheney
FF. 4. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hauu
Prank J. Cheney
Hall
PF. J. Cheney & CC
Angld&wlm
Wisconsin Central Lines and Northern Pacific Through Car Service
Introduction extols through car service from Chicago via St Paul to the Pacific coast. Describes Pulman Vestibuled first class and Tourist Cars with nightly departures, scenic Western Belt travel, and comfort aboard fast trains to St Paul Minneapolis Ashland and Duluth.
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Northern Pacifc
Pacific Coast
Chicago
St. Paul
Chica
Wisconsin Central
Minneapolis
Ashland
Duluth
Central
D&wtt
Playing Cards Offer From P B Eustis
A brief notice invites readers to obtain a pack of high quality playing cards by sending fifteen cents in postage to P B Eustis Gen's Pass Agent C B and Q BR located in Chicago Illinois. The advertisement is dated feb18.
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Chicago
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