Mixed 1880sOpinion Notes on Labor and Politics
A collection of fragmented political commentary and social observations from a 19th century newspaper. It references wage workers versus laborers, wheat crops in Michigan, hunger as a “strong armed man,” tariff debates, religious figures, and electoral musings including Hoar as a potential 1888 candidate. It notes eight hour work talk for bartenders and liquor tax debates in Ohio, with scattered remarks about Davis and northern audiences.
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Massachusetts
George P. Hoar
O'Donnell Temperance Bill Wins Narrowly in House
The Blair temperance education bill passed the House by a wide vote after debates and delays, advancing to the president for signature. Support came from Michigan Republicans and some Democrats, while many Democrats dodged. the measure aims to instruct territories and District of Columbia schools on intoxicants and narcotics effects, backed by petitions from 156,000 constituents.
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O'Donnelll
Blair
Senate
O'Donnell
House Committee On Labor
Committee On Foreign Relations
House
Michigan
Messrs. Fisher
Tarsney
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
O'Donno
Territories
District of Columbia
Congress
Gen. Cutcheon
Gen Muanay Cited as Republican Nomination Candidate
Gen Ext Muanay, later governor of Utah, is named as the Republican League of Louisville Kentucky candidate for the Republican nomination as representative in congress from this district.
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Ext Muanay
Utah
Republican League
Louisville
Congress
Wage theory letters on employer and worker relations
A Beaton Herald quote argues that dignity and etiquette affect wage disputes while a Pontiaco Bill Poster piece contends wages rise with eight hour lines but only if production is regulated and prices stay fair. Both pieces discuss how supply, demand, and industry relations shape pay.
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Pontiaa
Press Excerpt on Jeff Davis Sparks Loyalist Outcry
The Detroit Tribune reports that witnesses like Norman Porter of Carlisle testifying at Montgomery describe Jeff Davis’s speeches as vindictive and cowardly. Porter is assaulted after responding to Davis, while crowds cheer the traitor’s words, prompting calls for national loyalty and warning against southern chivalry.
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Albany
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Arcus
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Treasury
Cleveland
Montgomery
Ala
Congress
Argus
Jeff Davis
U. S. Senate
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White League
Hamburg
Conahatta
Jefferson Davis
Union
Arnold
Burr
Davis
Democratic Party
Jeff
Norman Porter
Carlisle
Porter
Jeff Davin
Mont Emery
Lincoln
Jere Davis
Fortress Monroe
Davin
Detroit Tribune
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