Tariff Talk and Election Prescriptions From The Nation
The piece surveys tariff debate reactions to the late tariff act, notes shifts in business prices and consumer costs, and discusses political maneuvering around McKinley and Cleveland. It also analyzes election dynamics, party strategies, and the electoral college, with references to Indiana Virginia New York and other states.
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Ccc
Michigan
Atea
Connecticut
Fort Wigginvia
Indiana
Harsiaon
Ako
Lan Boon
Virginia
Cleveland
New York
Dorancrate
Mark
Warron
Bakoval
How Protection Keeps Americans Prosperous Speech Echoes
Alfred Dodge argues in New York that protection raises producer profits and wages while lowering costs through improved machinery and mass production. He contrasts this with free trade, explaining that wage gains and price reductions can coexist under a protected industry, and challenges free traders to accept factual outcomes over theory.
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Alfred Dodge
New York
Free Trade
Mr. Doles
Tariff debate and tin plate trade shifts analyzed
Louisville and Indianapolis papers discuss a tariff reform push led by Democrats, advocating Cleveland tariff policy while opposing other issues. The text cites McKinley tariff origins, U S tin plate imports from Great Britain, and implications for American industry, wages, and home prosperity.
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Louisville
Courier-sourced
Michigan Democrats
Cleveland
New York
Indianapolis
Great Britain
United States
Weather prophets and weather maps of the 19th century
The excerpt describes how weather reports arrive by telegraph from 169 stations, how dispatches are translated into maps, and how a central "prophet" interprets barometer readings and wind patterns. It explains the roles of compositors, typists, map plates, and brass diagram mechanisms used to forecast conditions.
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Congo
Omoe
Wankington
Danwalie Bony
Bireata
United States
Chicago
Barommler
Po- Billo
Signak
Daintec
Donaiohep Emibe
Bacramenio
Gentleman’s watch mainspring lost in Japan tale
A traveler’s watch mainspring breaks in Japan and a jeweler tests the item. The case ends with the watch returned and a crafty article found to contain bamboo components. An English workman notes the surprising construction and a delay in damp weather reveals a flaw in the piece.
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Japan
Torin
Gavabrook
Weather forecasting by diagrams and maps in 19th century method
The article describes a process where predictions are drawn on weather charts, transferred to maps and plates, then printed as full weather shorts. Maj. Burwoods and Lt. Glassford are cited among the observers, noting accuracy varies and emphasis on aiding farmers with rapid climatic guidance.
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Souiposibors Ata
United States
Maj
Burwoods
Sealer
Bhrapbell
A. Haron
Lieut
Glassford
Gava
Narrow-escape robbery on Florida railroad line ends in deaths
Four highway robbers attacked a Tampa train north of Monroa near Sanford, forcing Engineer Dumar and fireman to stop. A clash ensued with Deputy Cox and agent Cox resisting. Robbers shot at the crew, killing Special Agent Cox and a robber, and fled into nearby woods. Loot was between 35,000 and 14,000 dollars, but no cargo was secured.
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China
Ge House
United States
Britain
Jacksonville
Tasipa
Rey
Monroa
Montroe Junction
Dumar
Ireman
Massenger
W. J. Beundera
JL. M. Cox
Gad
Rublers
Ughitwratety
Ahit Sankders
Tell
Lalit
Offertia
Kitlig
Tim
Mor
Cox Badd bin Roman
Bin
Anther
Robier
Alter
Ural
Cox
Travel cheap by Indian railways in May era
The piece notes unusually low rail fares to India in May with first class at five units, second at a penny and a half, and third class popular among pilgrims. It recalls crowds at stations, porters called by locals, and officials using bamboo rods to manage pilgrims, while highlighting a shift in class travel norms since a preacher’s quip about third and fourth class cars.
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India
Taylor
Sheep on Penobscot Island Story Recalled
A fragment recalls farmers placing two small flocks on a bleak rocky island near Penobscot Bay. The idea was that sheep could largely care for themselves, with lines on the forks base and nearby mead area described, but text ends without clear events or outcomes.
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Monbegan
Penobscot Bay
Forks
Local County Land Sales and Notable Local Deaths
Land sales in Isabella County fetch prices from 10 to 85 dollars per acre for four parcels marking the year’s notable real estate activity. Obituaries note the sudden death of Matt Taewinper of Katemaids Lines 1855 and the passing of Monroe pioneer Alexie Ronest, with family ties and community ties highlighted. Reports cover a range of society items including university appointments, religious society meetings, and local misfortunes such as accidents and shipboard drownings, all reflecting late 19th century community life.
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Setual Saitiens
Iaabella
Oo Mans
Matt Taewinper
Katemaids Lines
la Grippe
Tae Oakland
Javora Gresektad
Isoore
Mire
Henry Stiver
Behodérah
Priday
Ghesaning
John Mason
Charles Pannen Igonder
Port Huron
Florence Howe
Lakeport
Ponthad
Sarar Duack
Willa
Stas Gouta
Bay City
Matey
Dart
Som
Winchester Tiler
Ead Point
Benes County
University
of Michigan
Adolph Hall
Washington University
WH. Herrington
United Sates
Weather Bureau
Aid
Fernell. Russo
Uaited States Geological Survey
Toi
Profexaoe Alex
Winchelag
Moth
Emer
Enwaxn F. Worreaiareny
Schoot
Ralainarog Vita
Ohergea
Vicksburg Bank
Lesner
Heil
General Association of
Michigan
Jackson
Gwesse
Vannert
Strlen Door Fentury
Clyde
Warner Hunting Chotchacka
Elmer Stott
Yekoushi
Eimer
Pr. Naloney
Europe
Mary's Church
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