Political notes from the state convention and tariff debate
A fragmentary Chicago era report surveys the State Convention and Republican ticket prospects. It notes Thos J Shipp for representative, O'Donnell as Republican nominee in the new Second district, Clapp nominated for state senator, and McKinley praising protection. Also mentions tariff critique by Porter and Whittier’s illness, with international travel context and cholera prep. The piece reflects party alignments, candidate fitness, and national economic policy debates.
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Rerustacay
Supreme Court
Allen B.’ Motee
Daniel E. Soper
Rand Rapids
Laads
Thos
J. Shipp
Eckford
Shipp
Porter
Propos
New York State
Peck
New York Bureau of Labor Atatistics
Foreign policy emphasis in campaign speech highlighted
The speech centers on foreign policy as a key issue, arguing the United States should lead global commerce. It notes McKinley tariff support, Republican strength, and President Harrison’s prudent counsel, amid a prosperous interior with strong crops and steady regulation. The New York Herald corroborates health of the economy, with high exports and railroad earnings, stating optimism despite doom-mongers.
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Batriottona
Cotomon Senae
Tie Ia
Thia
Tarir
Democrata Hays
Ita
United States
Republican Party
Harrison
New York Herald
Grosa
Democratic Tariff Sermons and Handicaps Reflected
A fragmentary report discusses Democratic reactions to tariff data, noting prosperity expectations and political commentary. It cites a 1899 trade balance and Senate committee findings on consumer prices, arguing the era’s outlook shapes party strategy amid economic signals.
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New
Bratiatica
Ing
Senate
Ieee Snsoas
Rural fair premiums and a faded hair flower swindle
A long column laments rural fair fakirs and hair flower waxwork, urging county fair managers to revive the old crafts. It touches on the five cent prize gimmicks, swindles aimed at rural youths, and urges vigilance against such schemes while praising regional crafts. It then shifts to Hungary’s zone fare system, noting doubled travel, lower fares, and administrative savings, predicting wider adoption. It closes with optimism on American literary growth and the role of small colleges amid rising Princeton applicant numbers.
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County Ass
Hungary
von Baross
Buds- Pesth
Thia
Buda-Pesth
Europe
United States
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Rich Mann Overpor
So Wiber
Giddings of Hate
Edorer
W. Joan Aise Sere M.D. Weees
G. W. Nicholas M. Gilletth
Hi M. Merrilgs
P. Ac Courtright
O'Donnell
Gorman
Frank. W. Clapp
He. Creek Journal
McKinley
Nebraska
America
Hampton Falls
N.H
John G. Whitier
Whittiers
Uslo
Walter Besant
England
Elizabeth
Mr. Besant
Eure
Princeton
Col
T. Shanahan
BIG Railroad
Marshall
Richard
W. W. Jones
Savelicas
J €. Jones
Uncle Tom
Perry's
NEW Model Circus
Congress OF Trained Animale
Sapator
Bosley
Bowers
Bowers New Furniture Store
Opera House Block
Hanover Street
West
Opera House
State Street West
Lee Case Asenbury
Brewer & Butler
E. G. Brewer
Edgar G, Brewer
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