Line Divides Nation with Chicago as West’s Hub
A historical map shows a heavy line west of which places are nearer Chicago than New York. It argues most railways radiate from Chicago, with Pittsburgh just east of the line being closer to Chicago due to direct routes. Population estimates suggest by 1892 more than two thirds of Americans live west of the line, thus nearer Chicago.
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New York City
Nores Oy
New York
United States
Pittsburg
Washington
Kowa
State Farmer’s Alliance
Des Moines
Northwest
Boston
Philadelpha
West
World Exposition funds grow as Chicago fair backing spreads
The Finance Committee reports promising progress toward the 5 million dollar goal for the World’s Exposition. Subscriptions advance slowly but favorably, with 2 percent paid and funds directed to urgent expenses. State and Southern groups express strong support for Chicago as the fair site, urging Congress to back the plan and highlighting Chicago’s amenities and transportation. Subscriptions at Adams Express Building, 185 Dearborn, require 2 percent down with the rest in installments over two years.
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Chicago
L. J. Gage
Chicago Herald
Adams Express
Dearborn Street
A Bunch of Lilacs and a Long Goodbye
An elderly man recalls a lost love and family after a fatal accident, describing the lilacs at their home, the joyful years with his wife Janette, the car crash, her death, and his enduring sorrow as he awaits reunion with their children in heaven. He warns a young listener not to weep, sharing that he will soon join them.
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Van
Janette
Janelle
Tat Wal
Fockey
Darling
South Dakota Republicans endorse protection platform at Huron
At the South Dakota Republican convention in Huron the party adopted a platform pledging adherence to national Republican principles, supporting Harrison and Mellette, opposition to trusts, and backing protection of labor, agriculture, mining, and manufacturing. It calls for fair taxation, home rule, prohibition policies, railroad regulation, irrigation, education funding, and continued settlement with immigrant groups while resisting corporate encroachment and monopolies.
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Huron
Chicago
Harrison
Mellette
Thuber
Toll
Propia
Ugk
Andriele
Auriculurel Iutareata
Dakota
Chatewe
Kao
Factorien
Mississippi Democratic Manifesto Against Republican Opponents
A Braxton Mississippi address by the State Democratic Executive Committee denounces the Republican Party, attacks black voters and white prejudices, and calls for immediate organization. It decries misrule, urges clubs and public addresses, and asserts white civilizational supremacy in the South.
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Jackson
Lisa
Coppnittan
Braxton
Migaiaeippi
Nordh
Hex Publican
Migsiewipyl
Jhangirage
Uils
Lufan
Avila
Andy
Compion Eigilizmiium
Movement to restore American shipping gains Republican support
President Harrison voiced support for rebuilding the American merchant marine during a Bath Maine visit. He pledged to promote restoring the nation’s carrying trade and urged recommendations to Congress, aligning with Republican goals and a pro shipping stance.
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Congress
Harrison
Bath
Maine
Democrats Laud St Denis Platform and Tariff Critique
The piece mocks Ohio Democrats at a convention for endorsing a platform tied to the St Denis framework and Cleveland presidency. It ridicules their stance on tariffs, trusts, and civil service pledges, noting contrasting Republican firming on the Chicago platform and Cobden-Caprion-Cleveland legacy. It critiques Ohio Senate Democrat ties to coal oil trust and sugar trust, while lampooning civil service reform claims.
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St. Denis
Grover Cleveland
Chiscago
Cobden
Caprioun
Cleveland
St. Louis
Trariff
Ohio Democrats
Ohio
Senate
United States
Michigan
Ita
Republican Party
Chicago
Inter Quean
Why Not Surrender Them Now Senator Wade Hampton Comment
A South Carolina senator advocates that black residents move away and suggests surrendering representation in exchange for their departure. He claims the South would sacrifice votes to settle the racial question, noting the economic and political impact of African American labor and citizenship in the region.
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Wade Hampton
South Cayalina
South
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