Editorial Notes on Agriculture Taxes and Elections
The piece critiques April agricultural reductions, Russia England tensions, and tax rates in New York Philadelphia Chicago Boston. It analyzes Michigan voter turnout for 1885 and 1894, questions corporate influence on judges, and ponders corporate rights and impacts on employment. It also questions Ben Morse’s future rulings and the role of corporations in law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
Bismarck and Great Statesmen in a Flawed Light
The text argues that Bismarck, though aged and powerful, was a mere instrument of force rather than a proponent of right. It contrasts him with Pitt, Hamilton, Franklin, and Lincoln, contending Bismarck’s genius would falter in free discussion and that he lags behind Beaconsfield, Gladstone, and Lincoln in lasting impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bis Akck
Europe
Wal
Pitt
England
Ays
Hamilton
Biswarck
Flo
United States
Germany
America
Bismarck
Lincoln
Beaconsfield
Gladstone
German Empire
William
Gara
Debate on religious instruction in state prisons and refuge
A lengthy critique argues against a New York legislature bill mandating religious worship in the Randall's Island house of refuge and similar institutions. It asserts prisons should offer moral instruction, not sectarian theology, and warns such a law would force impractical, conflicting worship practices and undermine prison discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Randall's Island House of Refuge
Persing
British War Report Describes Wolseley Army Stagnation
The piece notes British concern over Lord Wolseley’s delayed campaigns against the Mahdi. It says his forces are now concentrated and able to resist, though no major advances are expected until the Mahdi acts. General Graham at Soudan focuses on teaching the rebels a lesson, while minor clashes yield one dead and two wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Wolseley
Lord Wolsely
Africa
Graham
Suckim
Dong
Graham Kag
Politihe
Cleveland
Solid South
Jeffavis
Lee
Jackson
Yost Cauas
Thas
Jieff Davia
Jeff Davia
Adrian Times
Evacuation Pressure Moves London Public Opinion
Fragments show renewed calls in London for evacuating Sudan. The text notes shifting public mood and the role of military actions in London to spark or suppress large meetings urging evacuation. Strong individuals appear to steer anti Egyptian policy.
Lansing Letter Reflects Michigan Tax Law Controversy
The April 30, 1885 Lansing report outlines Supreme Court ruling against the 1882 tax law, prompting legislative work to patch tax titles. It notes debates over Ford's charging bill, election reform, minor share representation, and various measures, including charity oversight, docked salaries, sheep damage bills, female suffrage, and state capitol funding, with partisan tones and editorials on Cleveland and Jeff Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Lanstna
Supreme Court
Nce
Michigan
Ford
Senate Committee
Walthew
Oseno
Senate
House
State Board of Charities
SONAL
Railroad Committee
E.W. Meddaugh
Jos
Jerome Addreseed
Detroit, Grand Haven & Milwaukee Railroad
Yeas
Rouse
Doga
Paya
Pays
Eunate Enmmintee
Sumner
Upper Peninsula
Alger
Charles E. Wright
Marquette
State, Geologiet
Defeat of Judge Cooley Shames Michigan Politics
The piece laments Indge Cooley's loss as a disgrace to Michigan, arguing that his integrity and ability are eclipsed by prejudice and bribery in politics. It decries misrepresentation by newspapers and corporations, warning that high minded public service is discouraged by base motives and personal animus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooley
Corporation
Supreme Court
Ben
Morse
Union
Michigan
Wen
le Tenches
Judge Cooley
Qooley
Greas
Republicans Call for New Leaders and Organization
An An Arbor Courier excerpt urges the Republican party to replace apathetic leadership with energetic, capable figures and thorough county and township organization. It argues the party’s core principles survive wartime issues and highlights a need for a strong commander like a Chandler to revive strength. The piece lauds Russia’s Romanoff lineage and notes Nicholas I’s inflexibility and losses in the Crimean War, while detailing Emperor Alexander III’s reign and a recent birth in the imperial family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Faib
Ahorough
Renblican Party
Atate
Washington
Tts
Republican Party
Republic
Ann Arbor
The Art Amateur Por May features a charming portrait plate
A colored plate portrays a beautiful boy in a volgat jacket izes collins and feathered cap with a decorative floral border by Dora Wheeler. Additional designs include a dotsort plate warming glories a carved wood panel white oleander a brass plaque and other decorative works. An illustrated notice previews American pictures for Paris Salon. The National Academy Exhibition is reviewed with drawings by Leon and Perey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Por May
Izes Collins
Dora Wheeler
Leon, End, Perey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Menselald, Dansoon
Saece
Mica
Bath Tawinin
Ilisked
Lewis, Piateinbs Lawr
Sess
Marshall, Mich
SSS
Haidonthia Tasne
Fatvay Aventva
Department of Agriculture Indies
Russia
Rouseer
Canvesa
Galboun County
Hannah
Roacheesdourt Witigena
London
Indge Cooley
Romanoffs
Michael Edorovitch
Peter the Great
Alexander I
Napoleon
Aris
Boradina
Moscow
Alexander
Para
Nicholas
Lis
St- Petersburg
Crimscow
Plavda
Iris
Alexander Jr
Alexander Til
Gatchina
Haig
Grand Duke
Alexis
Ertatest Eclat
Alexander IH
Art
As Hall
Hoxsctiat
Franklin Ane
Brooklyn
Kryblpelas
Hall
Kestina
Warnate
Ind
Ware
A. T. Wat
Greenfeld
Chrahive
Eng
Anna
Hans Hain Rengner
Buckingham
WY R
Acres Pia
Estadligurd
Mioh
Elayka, Dee
Aintyrigaersivs
W Chase
A.W. Coane
A. O. Ayde Hou
A.W. Chase
Rheaunie
Dis Chask Meo Co
Detroit
Mick
A.O. Dyde
Greiter
Hyde
Guwiorzanulss
Gho.h.lothehop
Griswold St
Mich
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!