Two Party Platforms and Key Differences Examined
The analysis compares Republican and Democratic platforms, noting tensions over federal power, states’ rights, and court influence. It highlights Altgeld’s protest against federal troops, calls for Monroe Doctrine stance, trade and naval improvements, and critiques of the Democratic plank for foreign policy and civil rights. The piece also critiques the platforms’ emphasis on finance and wealth, with limited guidance on domestic governance.
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Chicago
Felerat
Institutieeys
Altgeldt
de Thie
Surike Rollattee Mitroldt Iitself
Paci
Wener
Orminias
Sipterme Court
Dee Plofine
Supreme Omrton
Collines
Berncress
Thas
Cuba
West Indies
Monroe
Anil
Vesstvett
United States
Otter
Ford
Favuen
National Board of Fruitration
Republican Party
Wilson tariff changes hit Michigan farmers hard
The article argues the Wilson act moves tariffs on farm goods from specific to ad valorem, citing higher costs for hay corn horses and wool on the free list, with vegetables and dairy duties harming farmers and border truckers. It contrasts this with the Republican platform pledging broad protection for agricultural products and asks Michigan farmers if they want four more years of Wilson tariff effects.
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Michigan
Mortiniay Wilson
How Conditional Wave Change and Silver Standards
The text argues against applying historical silver standard reasoning to modern times. It notes Bram 1858 USd examples, cites 1436 1600 production figures for silver and gold, and stresses that prior euro silver adoption differed from today. It warns that using past conditions to justify present policy is foolish.
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Bram
Averlid Wis
Resulta on silver coin policy and tariff views
A reader outlines the dangers of returning to silver coin as main currency, arguing it would destabilize prices and deter investors. The government’s management of silver dollars is defended as morally and legally obligated, with references to McKinley and Wilson tariff eras and Wool/Sheep value shifts under tariff changes. He cites Hamilton and McKinley on monetary policy and employment.
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Cuba
Mars
Goul
Mehinley
Labor Day Parade in Chicago Draws Massive Union Participation
Labor Day in Chicago featured the largest march yet with eleven divisions led by Grand Marshal Carroll of the Building Trades Council. About 23,000 union members streamed along Michigan Avenue and Jackson Boulevard, while a related rift arose between the Chicago Musical Society and the American Musical Union over parade music.
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Ventero
Chicago
Grand Marshal Carroll
Building Trades Council
Organizationa Jn Endh di
Tnine
Pha Divistans
Michigan Avenue
Jackson
Twelfth Street
A. Wy
Jackson Street
Jackson Boulevard
Loomis Street
Monroe Street
Pearin Street
Randolph Streat
Markettreet
Building Trades Council and Trade and
Laabor Assembly
Musiciana
Chicago Musical Society
American Musical Union
American Federation of Libor
Knights of Labor
Democrats Claim Arkansas Victory with Large Majority
Democratic state chairman P. J. Carrell reports about 169000 votes cast for the Dems and 60000 for the opposition, a 65000 margin in Arkansas elections. Pulaski County votes total around six thousand with a 2000 Democratic lead. Republicans and Populists offer no claims while awaiting official returns. Local tickets vary by county but Democratic margins appear large.
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Little Reek
P. J. Carrell Armstrong
State Control Committee
Jones
Pulaski
Hout
Cerroll Armstrong
South Carolina election yields early Earle lead over Evans
Latest returns from the senatorial race show Judge Earle leading by over 6,000 votes, defeating Governor Evans who was backed by Senator Tillman. Other items note General Black declining the gold Democrats’ gubernatorial nomination in Chicago, various crime and economic brief items, and scattered local notices including a copper production tally and an unusual advertorial fragment.
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South Carolina
Columbia
D. C
Earle
Evans
Tillman
Jack
Chicago
General Black
C. A. Ewing
A. Babcock
J. T. Hoblitt
Lincoln
Monadnock
Halls
Palmer and Buckner Nominated by Democrats in National Convention
In Indianapolis on September 4, John M. Palmer of Illinois and Simon Bolivar Buckner of Kentucky won the Democratic nominations for president and vice president. The convention endorsed the Chicago platform, praising Cleveland's administration and pledging tariff reforms and fiscal conservatism. Palmer led with 757 34 votes, Bragg received 124 4 as the nomination moved forward amid fervent speeches.
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Geta
Ifas
Al—Clerveland
Indianapolis
John M. Palmer
Illinois
Simon Bolivar Buckner
Kentucky
Blog
Bray
National Democratic Convention
Bolivar Duckner
Vatsner
Democratic Party
Chicago
Hammond
Louisana
Cleveland
Watterson
Henry Watteram
Carroll
Louisville
Switzerland
Kilbourn
Michigan
Rall Cat
Palmer
Padmer
Bragg
Nomination Made Unanimous in Party Convention
The Iron Brigade commander urged the Homination be unanimous and pledged loyalty to Wisconsin in the coming battle. General Palmer won the nominating speech amid cheering as state guidons waved. Buckner’s vice presidential bid was also made unanimous after a formal nomination by William F. Brooder of Hassallville, Kentucky.
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Bragg—Anconer
Iron Brigade
Wisconsin
Palmer
Mingis
Buckner
Caffrey
Kentucky
William F. Brooder
Hassallville
Generil Buckner
Vice President Stevenson Visits Chicago Guest at Palmer House
Vice President Stevenson arrives in Chicago with wife and daughter, stating the visit has no political significance. He travels by steamer from Mapkinas Islands and is hosted at the Palmer House, as reported by local reporters. The item notes new subscriber rates for The Statesman to 1897.
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Chicago
Stevenson
Palmer House
Yesterdas
Mapkinas Islands
the Statesman
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Mich
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Brockton
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