Eccentric Millionaire Beecher Dies In Michigan
Eccentric Lu ther Beecher, of Des Moines or nearby, died after years of costly lifestyle and failed property ventures. His ventures included the Biddlehouse rentals and an Upper Peninsula iron mine he refused to operate. He left substantial wealth and a son, with a controversial history of high maintenance costs and landlord disputes.
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Dernorr
Mieh
Luther Beecher
Upper Peninsula
Biddle House
Beecher
Reunion of the One Hundred Twenty third regiment noted in Salem NY
In Salem Washington county NY a reunion of the One Hundred and Twenty third regiment revealed that the last Confederate killed in the war was shot by the regiment and that a Union soldier killed by a bullet belonged to it. Other items mention Duele Wash Couch of Beuols GA and four sons born the same day. Rona Bonheur’s painting in progress near Fontainebleau bought by an American amateur. England’s linen production. US money orders unpaid. a drowning tragedy of Mr. Hare’s wife and two children in Quest River. burglaries in Foiphris Kansas. Newfoundland fishermen drowned saving their catch. a Marinette WI family’s arrival christened Thirteenth. Westminster Bridge destruction in 1858. Brooklyn’s electrical apparatus. and Deputy Sproner’s jury findings.
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Salem
Washington County
N.Y
Beuols
Rona Bonheur
Yontaineblequ
England
United States
Hareris
Quests River
Washington
Foiphris
Kan
Flenoiken
W. Wyle
Newfoundland
Eueir
Marinette
Mich
Westminster Bridge
London
Brooklyn
Edward Hurdle
Deaperado
Marte Canny
Protection is the salvation of your country in America
A father speaks to his son about protection versus free trade, arguing that protecting American wages and production benefits workers, families, and national prosperity. He mocks reliance on foreign goods, praises American mills, and urges buying domestic, with references to Irish unrest and patriotic spending. The son defers to his mother for explanations, ending with a note on political guidance.
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Seth
York
America
England
France
Geta
Ireland
London
Princess of Wales
Zetland
Harrigon
Harrison
New York City
Arthur
Nemat
Bork
Fanu
Mallon
A FOREIGN VIEW On Free Trade and US Politics in 1890s
A foreign commentary cites the London Spectator critiquing the Democratic Party’s free trade stance, noting a heavy vote endorsing anti protectionism, and predicting protection’s decline. It also summarizes England’s cotton trade decline, wage and production shifts, and Liverpool Mercury’s call for supply reductions, with Saxony and German trade observations on McKinley era issues.
Why You Should Vote Against Cleveland and His Policies
A political pamphlet argues against Cleveland by highlighting tariff reform, civil service, and gold as key contrasts with Stevenson. It questions his free trade stance, wartime record, and care for veterans while urging artisans and the public to oppose his administration’s agenda. It cites New York Recorder as the source of the critique.
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Suy
Democratic Party
United States
Agsinat
Cleveland
Free, Trade
Stevenzon
Orie
Ftea
Mr. Cleveland
Harrison
Washington
New York Recorder
Democrats of 1892 Favor Confederacy Principles Platform
The text argues that the Democratic platform rejects federal tariffs beyond revenue needs and denounces Republican protection as fraud. It cites the National Democratic Platform and critiques President Cleveland’s war record. It also reports on reciprocity with Cuba, detailing export and import changes from the period.
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Southern Confederacy
Jackson
Maveland
Congress
Erate
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Maak
Sdaveral Charlotte
Akeromners
Minas ‘Gata
Governor Wines
Alpert Vincent
Durand
Znan
Wyandotte
AsOne
Continental Toast Company of
New York
Lansing Electric Streets
S. Trae
A& Gorman
Vort Huron
Tatherland
Willyma Herger
Niles
Jams Wice
A. Dalton
Soo
Gary Brassel
Jpiimespolia
St. Paul and Sault Road
Ppcananess
Ocormt WI
Stirlingville
Ta Fonnse
Joyh Harwood
Charlevoix
Tama
Assaid
Dul
Hudno
Xottany
Paoghorn
Ionta
Hancock
Ickson County
Board of Supervisors
Folager
Wayne Theult- Court
Strogeling
Fucré
Wchérme
Sebuwalog
Noble
Wsa
Chicago
Beove Luis
Detroit Mas
van Buren
Parl Vick
Ebon
George McClellan
Morris
Vatel
Blekman
Willian Cuddy
Penkend
Jonla Op
Can
Berns
Tay City
Lome
Daniela
Es Saginaw Street
Vaney
William Ball
Hamburg
C. M. Barr
Hillsdale
Valparaiso
Chili
McCreary
Flyst
Garfield
Drink
Winchrea
Lond Hagin
Royal Triad Constablary
Nadcke
Liverpool Mercury
Lancashire
Saxony
Kuhlow
Trig
McKinley
Platform
Parallels
Cuba
Tre Carpenter
Bill
Jonny Tag
Finzer& Bros
Louisville, KY
Warren
Warren Bros
Albion
Michigan
Dalted States
Want
Irwin Building
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