Federal Election Reform Bill Prompts Broad Debate
The Lodge bill for federal oversight of congressional elections, drawing on ballot reform principles, gains mixed praise from papers like Boston Journal Rep Philadelphia Press Rep and New York Times Rep. It proposes federal supervisors, bipartisan election boards, and Australian ballots, aiming to curb fraud while facing enforcement and Southern resistance. Critics warn of political impact in the South and questions about practicality, but supporters see a step toward purity and fairness in national elections.
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Lorner
South
Philadelphia
Republican Party
Lis
New York Times
Hepwolican Party
Henry Cabot Lodge
New York Press
Ogee
Tariff debate over wool goods and carpet prices
The piece discusses tariffs on woolen products and carpets, arguing protection keeps prices down and domestic manufacturing strong. It notes historic price shifts, asserts domestic cloth is generally superior and cheaper, and cites figures from 1860 to illustrate relative costs.
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England
Fineat Fabrica
Howe Serkers Excarsions To Northern States By Rail
Excursion trains will depart Chicago and Milwaukee via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway on April 22 and May 29 1890 for points in Northern Iowa Minnesota South and North Dakota including the Sioux Reservation in South Dakota Colorado Kansas and Nebraska. Half rate excursion tickets and return passage within 30 days from date of sale. Information and maps available from A V Carpenter Milwaukee or Harry Marcer Detroit. The Detroit Floral exhibition runs April 22 45 with orchid exhibits from major houses. 500 Detroit children will sing at the Detroit Floral and Musical Charity Festival opening day amid orchestral and operatic numbers. Mrs Emma Thames director of vocal music faces criticism as children perform popular operatic numbers and national airs.
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Milwaukee
Chicago, Milwaukee & S J. Paul
Iowa
Minnesota
South
North Dakota
South Dakota
Colorado
Kansas
Nebraska
A.V. . Carpenter
Wis
Harry Marcer
St. P. Ry
Griswold St
Detroit, Mich
Detroit
Emma A. Thames
Exer Gheyawa
Stanley's Own Book on Africa Quest and Governorship
An advertisement or notice discusses Stanley's book In Darkest Africa and the Quest, Hescne, and Retreat of Ewin, the Governor of Equatoria. It notes advance payment, a large account, and a forthcoming literary event though the wording is garbled.
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Hescne
Ewin
Equatoria
Branle
Emin
Foma Ae
Died at family home in Bekford 1890 obituary notes
Mary T. Robinson wife of Arzah Robinson died at the family home in Bekford. The obituary recounts her birth in Wheatlawa Monroe County New York in 1846, marriage in Eckford in 1870, and a life marked by Christian faith and service in the W F M S. She left husband William M. and daughter Helen Mar, plus brothers and sisters, with a large community paying tribute at her funeral. A church service and burial followed at Oakridge cemetery in Marshall.
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Satatda
Mary T
Arzah Robinson
Mary. Taylor
Wheatlawa
Monroe Co
N. Y
Ariah Robinson
Eckford
Aci
Deatt
William M
Helen Mar
Daniel Taylor
John Taylor
Mia. Wim. McKenzie
Calendonia
Hephens
Neies
Bome
Marshnall
Albian
Homer
Iyden Cuskut
J. Chibine
Skinner
Ellikle
Rogers
Moesars
Adams
Phelps
Oakridge
Marshall
Thia City
Murch Ltd
May
Alfred M. Clark
E. May Draks
Ben. Drake
M. HB
Licht
Dee. Tith
Alfred M. Chirk
Kalamazoo
Reat
Ethel Drake
Jennie Aileen
J. H. Tanner
H. H. Everard
Ibling Bross & Everard
Clark
Myr. E
Mra Clark
Kaleiazoo
Chaster P. Aldrich
Washington County
New York
Robert Gillis
Victor
Ontario County
Linus Boughton
Marengo
Bradley
Boughton
Fragmented local notice on subscription data
The fragment describes subscription status and renewal terms with partial dates and figures. It notes that the subscription list has been updated and that few payments were made since February, but the text is incomplete and unclear about specific actions or parties involved.
Knights of Pythian Conclave Milwaukee Excursion Tickets
Enligla of the Pythian Knights conclave in Milwaukee Wisconsin invites excursion tickets from across the United States and Canada. Tickets via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway offer half rates to Milwaukee and return. Details and circulars available from A W H Carpenter Milwaukee and Harry Mercer Detroit. The GC I C O C Chi meets Saturdays at M Th Avery’s.
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