Election mood and Democratic triumph echoed in Madison
The Herald reports strong post election rhetoric with Pension Commissioner Baum and various papers arguing for or against McKinley’s tariff, praising Cleveland’s victory while noting the tin industry boom and Canadian celebrants joining Democratic procession as the nation debates self-government and party doctrine.
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United States
Democratic Party
Grover Cleveland
Canada
Russia
Land of the Free
Cravens and Korbly touted for diplomatic posts
The Madison Courier praises Judge John R. Cravens and Charles A. Korbly for possible ministerial posts under a new administration. It lauds Cravens as suited for American Minister at the Court of St James and Korbly for Minister to Italy while noting Indiana’s Jefferson county cannot hold two diplomatic jobs.
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Democratic gains loom in national vote surge
The article notes a large Democratic plurality in popular and congressional votes likely to rise to over 600000 with full returns. It compares the 1876 and 1870s results, cites previous pluralties, and questions whether popular will should guide law. It also mentions a signed Roostery poem request for attribution.
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Cook's Cotton Root Compound advertised to women
An old advertisement claims a doctor discovered a safe medicine for women and promotes Cook's Cotton Root Compound. It urges buyers to send $1 and 6 cents for sealed full particulars to a Detroit address, with promises of mail secrecy and nationwide sale.
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Senate party shifts promise anti Republican balance
The New York World reports the current Senate has 47 Republicans, 39 Democrats, and 6 Independents with 29 terms expiring March 4. It predicts a Democratic plurality and independents joining them on key issues like tariff, elections law, subsidies, and federal spending under a Cleveland presidency.
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English Conservatives Adopt Democratic People First Policy
The Edinburgh Conservative conference approves a reformist platform, embracing electoral registration reform, female ratepayer enfranchisement, old age aid, land assistance for workers, and a shift toward local control of private bill procedures. Leaders credit Unionist influence and changing times for a more elastic conservatism.
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Heresy Trial Opens for Dr Henry Preserved Smith
The Presbyterians in Cincinnati begin the heresy trial of Dr Henry Preserved Smith at First Presbyterian Church on November 14. He refuses to submit a defense synopsis to newspapers, planning a vigorous argument. He claims Scripture can be accurate without every word being literally true while remaining committed to the Bible as God’s word and rule.
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True & Co
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Good Looks and Health from Electric Bitters and Lane’s Medicine
The ad links good looks to healthy vital organs and promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic that cleanses the liver stomach and kidneys. It claims to cure pimples blotches and boils and to improve completion. Lane’s Family Medicine is advertised as a daily bowel mover with a pleasant herbal tonic.
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Congress Set to Open Final Session in December
Washington reports the Fifty-second congress will convene on December 5 in a brief session. Key actions loom including the Washburn anti-option bill and tariff reform measures. Debate over appropriations for U S courts and officers may spark broader fights on election laws and enforcement.
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Maine
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Extra Session Debate Prompts Tariff Commission Plan
Washington editors discuss a tariff reform idea to appoint a commission upon Cleveland’s inauguration to draft revisions for quick congressional review. The plan aims to avoid delays and obviate extra sessions, relying on expert government appointees and potential Republican Senate cooperation. The notion echoes an earlier Senate debate and a rejected Plumb amendment. Our Exports notes show U.S. live cattle and beef exports rising in October. Theatrical manager Mack, a prominent figure, dies after a brief illness.
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Congress
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