, The Herald on Financial Reform and Political Debate
A lengthy column from Madison discusses McKinley era economics, Republican tactics, and the state bank issue. It cites Benjamin Harrison, Judge Gresham, and Grover Cleveland, arguing for reform, repeal of the state bank tax, and the pending transition from national to new banking systems under Honest Grover Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of
State of
Indiana
Hugh McCullough
Nathan Powell
David M. Stone
New York Journal of Commerce
Federal Congress
Congress
Souié
Eviden National
Veterans Read the Truth on Private Pension Bills
The article cites figures for private pension bills signed since 1861, noting Lincoln to Cleveland and asserting Cleveland retained more veterans in office than any other president. Gen. Grant’s ally Geo W Child praises Cleveland for correcting congressional errors and urges continued support from veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lincoln
A. Johnson
U.S. Grant
R. B. Hayes
C. A. Arthur
Grover Cleveland
Gen. Grant
Geo. W. Child
Philadelphia Ledger
Cleveland
Gas Syndicate Hopes to Force Indiana Gas Veto
A Chicago linked syndicate led by Yerkes and backed by Standard Oil aimed to pipe Indiana natural gas to Chicago. Indiana towns rallied for 1891 gas laws to curb pumping, fearing monopolistic loss of wealth. A Republican figure noted Yerkes can provide $10,000 in campaign funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indiana Republican
Yerkes
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Chicago Company
Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Wabash County
Tin Plate Prices Longer Than McKinley Law Facts
John T. Wilson of Jamestown New York shows by experience that tin plate prices rose after the McKinley tariff. Three years ago he paid 5.25 dollars per square for O.5 roofing tin and now faces 7.25 dollars per square for O.3 tin. He needs twenty seven squares, increasing cost by 54 dollars due to tin price rise, not roofing work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Wilson
Jamestown
N. Y
N. & G. Taylor
Wilson
Daily triumphs of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
A verse touts the tonic as restoring health and vitality. It claims a singer, athlete, and writer regained strength through G. M. D. The copy ends noting the product is sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
A Little Girl’s Experience in Lighthouse
Mr and Mrs Loren Trescott keep the Gov Lighthouse at Sand Beach Michigan and their four year old daughter fell ill with measles a severe cough and fever. After doctors failed the girl recovered completely following two and a half bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery which is offered as a trial bottle free at Harper’s Drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Harrisons
Loren Trescott
Gov. Lighthouse
Sand Beach
Mich
Detroit
Dr. King
Harper's Drugstore
Indiana Farmers Face Beef Combine Critique in 1892 Debate
The writer argues beef monopolists and cattle kings control prices from Chicago to Indianapolis. They accuse syndicates of leasing Indian Territory land cheap, dodging taxes, and undercutting Indiana farmers who pay higher costs. They urge voters to choose Indiana steer over cattle kings.
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Beef
Chicago
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Evansville
Armour, Swift, Morris
Harrison
Grover Cleveland
Indian Territory
West
Cleveland
Cherokee Strip
Indiana
Ilinois
Illinois
Farmers
Judge Gresham Tariff Views Highlight Indiana Interview
In Indianapolis Judge Jordan asserts Judge Gresham has long favored tariff reform and a consistent record from Arthur's cabinet. He argues the Republican push for high protection betrays past pledges, while The Tribune backed Gresham in 1888. The National Negro Tariff Reform Association urges African American voters to support Cleveland and Stevenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jupee Gresuam
Cleveland
Calkins
Indiana
Courier
Judge Gresham
Jordan
Indianapolis
Gresham
the Tribune
Judge Jordan
Arthur
Harrison
Republican Party
National Negro Tariff Reform Association
Stevenson
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the Herald
John Adams
L. C. Jones
Easi Ware Street
Madison
Pen
Thoost Ofice
Indians
Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis Journal
William Wade Dudley
New York
Republican National Committee
Aboo
National Bank Act
State Bank of
Bank of the State of
Indiana Bank
National Branch Bank of
National Bank
National Branch Bank
Jane
John Sherman
U. S. Senate
United States
Democratic Party
G. M.D
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Missouri River
Cee Joie
Ottawa
Peoria
la Salle Moline
Rock Island
IL ‘Linois
Cavascatia
Ottumwa
Oskaloosa
Des Moines
Winterset
Andy and
Bluffs
Jow
Minnespe
St. Paul
Mina
Watertown
Sioux , Falls
Cameron
Pines
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
St. Iand
Conde Ore City
Topeka
California
Salt Lake
Ogden
Goda
Banitart Fama
Scents Grandeurs
Colorado
Albert Lea
Minneapolis
Pins
Palle
Pipestone
Seneca
Kaneakee
Cincinnati
Intersatte
St. Joseph
Atchison Leavenworth
Kansas
Inneapolis
Canada
E. ST. John
John Sebastian
den’! Ticket & Passe
Chicago, Ila
Deering
Alling & Lodge
Branham & Ritchie
Branham & Chambers
Undertaker
Robes, &c
East Main ST
Madison, Ind
Bestain Street
Eckstein
Hawlin
Newark
Paris
Swormstedt & CO
East Main Street
John Deer
John W. Scott
Main Street
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