Fragmented 19th century political clashes and economic notes
Marshall Mich DEO reports a chaotic scene in Chicago with a mayoral contest between Styipha and John Hopkins, while reflecting on national banking strength and mine resumption in the upper peninsula. The piece discusses relief efforts, possible special legislative session, and President’s message urging the Wilson tariff, income tax, and pensions policy amid economic distress and wartime legacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Willis
Whsef
the Tribune
Tariffin
Hoke’ Smith
Cleveland and Van Alen duel over Italy appointment policy
A lengthy editorial dispute centers on President Cleveland’s Italian ambassadorial choice and financier Van Alen. The piece praises Van Alen’s refusal of the post amid moral protest, notes Cleveland’s insistence that the appointee hold the fort, and critiques perceived political maneuvering. It contrasts wool trade growth in Australia with price drops and protection, and includes promotional notices for medicines and remedies of the era.
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van Alen
Italy
Cleveland
Democratic
Detroit News
Dlaga
Mr. van Alen
Mr. Cleveland
Adas
Grover Cleveland
India
Australia
New South Wales
Queensland
United States
Suffering People and a Call to Ballot Box Power
General Hastings of Pennsylvania warns in Philadelphia that workers and farmers face a hard winter and poverty, blaming Democratic leadership for economic distress. He cites wage stagnation, factory closures, and fears over tariff reform and currency, urging voters to act at the ballot box to restore prosperity.
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Upper Peninsula
Hastings
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
New York
Waiis
Democratic Congress
Cnn
Democratic Party
Chicago
Republican Party
Agricultural Ignorance and Tariff Debate in Chicago
The American Economist blasts the secretary of agriculture for confusing tariff policy with export dynamics. It argues protection reduces imports while boosting exports, citing a period when wheat exports surpassed imports and prosperity rose. The piece labels the secretary’s remarks as dense and shameful for a leader of America’s agricultural resources.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Congress of Agriculture
Chicago
Mr. Morton
Wages Losses Signal Textile Slump in Lowell
The Manufacturers' Record reports vast wage losses across Lowell mills as several factories closed for weeks. Aggregate losses to workers reach about 518,300 with many small houses shut three months. overall season losses likely approach 750,000 as mills run reduced hours and pay cuts continue.
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Milla
New England
Lowell
Mass
Merrimack
Lawrence
Brusels
Ingrain
Appleton
Tremont
Suffolk
Hamilton
Faulkner's
Pickering’s
Puiling's
Collins’ Mills
Mohair Plush Company
Joss
Howard Knitting Company
Stott Bros
Siall
Real Causes of the Panic Unknown Crisis and Warning
A fragmented passage argues Mr Cleveland and the Democratic threat to destroy the protective revenue system as the root cause of national trouble. It claims investor fear and political plans drive the panic, implying government policy shifts threaten industrial stability. The text aligns blame with the Democratic program and its supposed impact on commerce.
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Cleveland
Democratic Party
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Homines
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F.G. Seaman & Co., Dragytaty
Bycklen
Arnica Selye
Stig
J. G. ‘Spa
No. H
U.S. White & CO
China
Guratore
Flexibis
Taft
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Santa Claus
State St
Roy
J. S. White & CO
W. T. Drake
Boot and Shea Department
Japan
J. F. Martin
Corner State and
Hamilton Sts
OPERA
LE Olsor
Jas. Hearne
Kilborn’s
EINE
Kilborn
Ghorgh Bigarsoll
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