Editorial notes and political quibbles across nations
A column mix of editorial musings cites the New York Tribune on Republicans praising Cleveland, laments Curtiss’s alleged egregious stance, and notes the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Portland Maine. It discusses Detroit beer debate on Belle Isle, proposes a milk fountain, contrasts Civil War service records of southern vs northern nominees, and comments on Grant’s health, Connecticut free passes, oleomargarine law, Alsace Lorraine wages, and general U S wage and price relations with beer and labor.
Two Republican Papers Praise Cleveland Start
Murat Halstead and other Blaine editors commend President Cleveland for promising beginnings. They note he has avoided appointing Democrats as fools or cranks to major posts and filled offices with capable, characterful men. Cabinet leans hard money and protectionist, with free traders scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Murat Halstead
Blaine
Provident
Fanation Free
Ran
Indignation Meeting Attacks Senator Curtiss in Grand Rapids
A recent citizens assembly in Grand Rapids denounced Senator Curtiss in strong terms and called for his resignation from state senate and mayoral posts. General A T McReynolds presided as discontent with Curtiss grows amid ongoing prohibition enforcement efforts and legislative amendments.
England's Egypt policy tied to Suez and debt
England aims at securing Suez Canal safety as the India route, through control gained under Lord Beaconsfield, while Anglo French creditors dominated Egyptian debt. The Khedive Ismail abdicated under financial and tax pressures, Arabi Pasha revolt followed, and Khartoum and Sudan issues ensued with Gordon's campaign. The piece notes imperial strain and unrest in India and Ireland as context.
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England
Egypt
Suez Canal
India
Lord Beecovefield
Ismail
Europe
France
Terafik
Arabi Pasha
Soudan
Nile
Khartoum
White
Blue Nile
Ges Hicks
Soudsa
Gordon
Haa
Ireland
England's Declining Power in Global Strife and Ireland
The piece critiques England's policy toward Ireland and Russia, arguing home rule would open opportunities, while England's imperial stance invites Russian jealousy. It contends Russia seeks Constantinople and Black Sea dominance, England blocks that, and Britain loses friends in Europe, weakening global influence and trade.
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England
Ireland
Rusia
Fluelays
Indus
Hogland
Russia
Constantinople
Blackies
India
Black Sea
Bosphorus
Dardanelles
Egypt
Afghanistan
Europe
John Randolph
Italy
France
Germany
Controversy over Jacob Thompson memorial act in 1870s
A heated battle erupts over honoring Jacob Thompson, former interior secretary and Confederate ally. Critics call the half mast tribute an insult to union veterans and democratic policy, citing Thompson’s alleged arson, bonds theft, and bi-national plots. Supporters defend restoration of the democratic party era, while press across parties condemn the act as unworthy of the flag.
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Jacob Thompson
Interior Department
Lamar
Thompson
Jeff Davis
Pierce
Chicago Tater Ocean
Buchanan
Ona
Cobb
Floyd
Lloyd
Congress
House of Representatives
Jefferson Davis
Davis
Canadian
Knights of the Golden Circle
Chicago
New York
Jacob Thorepson
Democratic Party
Thas
Lansing
Washington
Lamariv
Cleveland
Union
Canada
North
United States
Jefferson Davin
New York Graphic
Mississippi
London
Our Lansing Letter from Lanavia April 1883 highlights early adjournment signs
Lanavia April 23 1883 reports a rushing legislature with bills passed by the Senate to establish a mining school expand criminal exceptions real property deeds jail inspection divorce statistics and annual proceedings for Michigan schools the House passes creation of Juniper county probate registry judiciary purity aid for settlers and property offenses railroad bills discussed with magnates present Rufus Osborne pitches a Niles rail line and stock details begin.
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Legislatura
Upper Peninsula
Michigan Asylum For the
State Normal School
Michigan
Superintendents of the Poor
Juniper
Presqueale
Cheboygan
Lothrop, Pond
O'Brien
Jerome
Mulliken
Frelinghuysen and Michigan turmoil in state legislature
The article reviews bills advancing taxation on railroads and memory funds for Gettysburg, plus opposition to frescoing the capital. It notes Curtis's conduct in Grant sympathy votes, a new superintendent of public instruction appointment, and political maneuvering as Democratic office seekers press for patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oeborne
Hidred
Michigan Central
Truther
Rishardeen
Michigan
Gettysburg
MM. Black
Curtis
Grand Rapids
Gen. Grant
Curtin
Mr. Thompson
Senate
Grant
Capitol
State House
Theodore Nelson
Gass
Nelson
Kalamazoo College
State Normal School
Union Army
Austin
Calhoun
Hubbell
Friend Palmer
Begale
House
Auditor General's Department
Anzious
Atate
Grover Cleveland
Buck's Opera House
Gov. Alger
Frederick T. Frelinghuysen
Arthur
New Jersey
Milltown
Theodore Frelinghuysen
Whig Party
Frelinghuysen
Rutger’s College
Joseph P Bradley
Supreme Court of the United States
Cortland Parker
William Wright
Great Britain
St. Petersburg
Hagga
Washington
Ayer's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Universal Blood Remedy
An advertisement extols Ayer's Sarsaparilla as the sole cure-all for hereditary diseases and blood impurities, claiming it eradicates contagions and poisons from diphtheria and scarlet fever. It asserts forty years of proven results and cites cases worldwide, urging readers to use it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
A. W. Chase
Chase Family
Dr. Chase
A. W. Coase Mkn
Detroit
Trust Nothing Else Than AYRR SARAAPARISTA Blood Purifiers
Trust Nothing Else Than AYRR SARAAPARISTA. Numerous crude mixtures are offered to the public as blood purifiers, luring patients with cheap doses while disease deepens. Some mixtures cause lasting harm. The only medicine that can purify the vitiated blood is radical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AYRR
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Grand Army of the Republic
Portland
Belle Isle Park
South
Albany
Connecticut
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Supreme Court of New York
Alsace- Lorraine
Alaxco
Law and Order League
Maine
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Sheridan
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McDowell
Hellellan
Doubleday
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Green
Humphrey
Point
Harvard
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Ad Envervon
Charles River
Boston
Meron
Hawthorne
Howalls
Aldrich
America
Lanavia
Jel Jobers
Oitalian P.O
Eiaioes
Mas
Mineo
Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
BiTie
Stephen Pratt
R. K
Chase
de. A. W. Chase Sip. Co
A.O. UY
A.O. Hyde
American Agriculturist
Bow Agricultural Journalio
Orange Judd CO
W. Judd
Ree
Broadway
Nurray
Jackson
Mich
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Sax
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