Dependent Pension Bill Sparks Republican Claims in Cleveland Era Debate
The piece argues the pension office shows higher certificate figures under Harrison than Cleveland, cites 334 407 in Cleveland years vs 750 003 in Harrison years, and defends Cleveland’s veto of the bill. It notes total pension outlays near 120 million annually and a wartime total near 12 billion, criticizing “cabin followers” on pension rolls and praising Cleveland's veto as prudent. The Chicago Tribune and World are cited praising or challenging pension concepts.
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Pension Office
Cleveland
Harrison
Reed Congress
Issa
Chicago Tribune
Temescal
Chicago Herald
United States
Republic
Cleveland Letters Show Plain Speaking and Popularity
The piece praises President Cleveland for candid letters to correspondents, arguing his honesty and consistency boost public trust. It cites his record, defends his frankness against partisan attacks, and notes his impact beyond politics, including trade and sugar tariff debates reflected in various editorials.
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Cleveland
Chicago
Pension Equity and Tin Production Sparks Debate
A historic critique argues against broad pension boosts for Union veterans, warning the GOP against demographic favors while detailing Tin and terne plate output by Ira Ayer. Figures show quarterly production around 1.4 million pounds, 3.0 million, and 1.02 million, reflecting tariff-driven import dynamics and domestic protection debates.
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Treasury Department
Ira Ayer
Department
St Louis Exposition Nears Veiled Prophet Arrival
St Louis Exposition nears Veiled Prophet day with record crowds Gilmore's band performs four daily concerts and rail rates drop. Veiled Prophet to arrive by boat Oct 1 reception planned at the Exposition building Oct 4 to draw Western city crowds.
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St. Louis
Gilmore
Music Hall
Europe
Nerade
Ranpmaster
Louisiana Lottery Boss Says Hawaii Purchase Report Is Fake
Louisana Lottery Company head President Pau Conrad denies a dispatch claiming plans to buy a Hawaii location. He calls the report a fake sensation and asserts the firm stays under Louisiana law and state supervision. He notes no business moves are being made without partners' knowledge and mocks rumors of vast sums.
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Conrad Han
Ly Lottery
New Oaleans
Pau Conrad
Louisana Lottery Company
Sandwich Islands
United States
Loussans
Loussanatate Lottery Company
Hawa- Han
Lousiana
Morris
Francisco Pr
Electric Belts and Patent Remedies Advertisements
A collage of product pitches and comic quips. Dr C B Judd Electric Belts promise cures with electric force, with prices $3 $5 $10 and $15 and half cash on order. Other notes include Hanson’s Magic Corn Salve, Beecham’s Pills, and a jokey line about Nancy Hanks. Local humor and short notices pepper the page.
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C. B. Judd
Omaha
Ned
Judd Electric Co
Neb
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