Great West notes and political commentary in 1888 issue
A long mixed-page item recounts Democratic reactions to ballot secrecy, Georgia and South Carolina conventions, and Harper's Weekly critiques. It touches on Warner’s Great West series, Republican platform praise, and Cleveland Gray ticket debates, noting Indiana and Missouri sentiment and saloon opposition.
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Free trade vs protection spar in tariff debate
A historical commentary argues that free trade advocates claim US manufacturers gain high profits from protectionism while noting rising dividends and steel industry expansion in Pittsburgh. It cites Edward Atkinson and Andrew Carnegie, questions why capital favors nonmanufacturing investments, and links English manufacturers to free trade schemes, with Congress patterns after the Civil War.
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Taxation Debate Highlights Party Record and Pledges
The piece compares eleven years of national legislation showing eight revenue-reducing acts by protectionists versus a revenue-return party reducing revenue by 6.37 million. It notes repeated congressional figures and cites local coverage about pledges allegedly circulating for Mr. O Donnell’s renomination, with responses from the Patriot and nearby papers.
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OLIVER PLOW WORKS DEFENDS TRADE PRACTICES
A Jackson Citizen item reproduces a letter from Oliver Plow Works denying claims of price discrimination in Canada and outlining prices for plows sold in Michigan and Canada. The letter notes that Canadian duties hinder cross border sales and confirms European trade remains profitable.
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Municipal Matters. City council minutes June 8 1ss5
The city council met with Mayor presiding and full board present. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Applications were referred to committees for permits to erect a glass and wood addition on Wildingom State street, and for tile paving on east Marshall avenue. A sidewalk request on Spruce to Eagle was granted. The annual appropriation bill was moved and adopted. Liquor tax receipts and orders were noted, bonds approved, concrete walks proposed, and street maintenance instructed. Various housekeeping items including lamp cleaning and street improvements were discussed.
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City measures and repairs discussed at council meeting
The council debated street and sidewalk work including water drainage and sprinkling supplies. Aldermen proposed resolutions on widening and improving walkways while committees reviewed cleaning and repair tasks for downtown areas and grader maintenance.
Michigan track sire achieves record at age eleven
A narrative reports a Michigan track sire racing success with three wins from four starts, finishing three seconds to Harvey after a two over a boat. The sire, unique in Michigan, is listed at 11 years old with six more starts remaining and revolutions noted between 2:00 and 2:40.
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