Political notes and figures from Madison editorials
The Madison Herald comments on the 1892-93 political scene. It stresses postwar factions favoring renomination, critiques the Syracuse convention, notes Ingersoll’s lecture, and questions New York political maneuvers. It also cites fiscal forecasts by Allison, Treasury doubts, and pension funding appeals, tagging Senator Allison and Commissioner Raum as key figures.
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Alllison
Treasury
Iowa
Mason
Internal Revenue
Foster
Raum
Appropriations Committee
House
Allison
New York Post
Why not make all sugar free for public relief
The New York World argues that sugar should be fully freed from duties. It claims raw sugar is free for refiners while refined sugar bears prohibitive duties. It accuses refiners of forming a trust to skim duties, and notes consumers pay a two cent bounty plus a half cent trust tax. It urges a quick bill to free sugar nationwide.
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Ways and Means Committee
Sugar Trust
New York World
Ohio River
Louisville
Cincinnati
Chicago
Indianapolis
Inquiry on speeches by Grover Cleveland and Gov Hill in 1890 campaign
Ricuaso Marina of Brooklyn asks the World for exact counts of Grover Cleveland speeches on tariff reform and the Democratic ticket during the 1890 campaign that elected the Democratic Congress. He also requests how many speeches Gov Hill gave and in which states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the World
Grover Cleveland
Democratic Congress
House Democrats Press Cuts to River and Harbor Bill
The House aims to reduce the Sundry Civil bill by ten to twelve million below the Billion Dollar Congress level and seeks further cuts in the River and Harbor bill. A Washington correspondent accuses the Senate Commerce Committee of pro rata pork allocations after trimming the House bill, urging the House to halve the bill to honor Treasury needs and party pledges.
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House
Congress
Treasury
Senate
Washington
Senate Committee On Commerce
Democratic Party
Our Girls and Peach Culture Debate at Indiana Centennial
The New York World assesses American girls at commencements, praising intellect while warning of physical health gaps. A keynote on Peach Culture urges Indiana and Kentucky growers to boost fruit production, reduce transport costs, and explore electric freight lines to reach northern markets.
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New York World
Americas
H. Stotsenburg
Fruit Growers and Shippers Association
Henryville
Downing
America
United States
Ohio
Mississippi
Indiana
Argus Dean
Clark County
Kentucky
Madison
New Albany
Louisville
Delaware
Maryland
New Jersey
Illinois
Jeffersonville
Pacific Slope
California
Ohio River
Chicago
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
New Albany Ledger
There is a bit of advice for business women on work and frugality
Katharine Farrar argues that women should focus on one chosen work and avoid overextending themselves. She notes men succeed partly due to practicality, urging women to match earnings with necessary expenses and resist paid luxuries.
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Katharine Farrar
Paris Fashion Journals Grow More Popular in New York
The Parisian fashion journals La Mode de Paris and Album des Modes gain demand in the U S with many news dealers running out early each month. Publishers A McDowell & Co offer a yearly subscription at 3 50 with Dressmaking Simplified as a premium, via agents or direct order.
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Paris
A. McDowell & Co
West 14Th Street
New York
Presidents From Way Back and Woburns 250th Anniversary
The article notes Presidents Harrison Cleveland and Pierce are said to descend from Woburn Massachusetts colonists, a town planning a 250th anniversary. It mentions invitations to the Presidents and White House occupants and hints at civil service reform in the Republican platform to address unreformed practices.
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Harrison
Grover Cleveland
Franklin Pierce
Woburn
Mass
White House
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L. C. Jones
Lessee
Oice
Avi
Syracuse
Democratic Party of
Kernan, Fairchilds & Co
Bob Ingersoll
Bob
Kernan
The
Tribune
Boss Platt
Cleveland
the Courier-Journal
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Missouri River
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Moline
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St. Paul
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Dakota
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St. Joseph
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Faird
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Nebraska
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Portland
Los Angeles
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Pike's Peak
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Garden of the Gods
Albert Sea
Spirit Lake
Pipestone
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Seneca
Kankakee
Qatarnite
Atchison
Leavenworth
Inneapolis
Canada
E. ST. John
John Sebastian
Gen’! Ticket & Pass
Deering
Alling & Lodge
Branham & Ritchie
Branham & Chambers
Undertaker
East Main ST
Ind
Newark
Swormstedt & CO
Main Street
Madison, Ind
John Deer
John W. Scott
Mainstreet
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