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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1891
Page
2
A reflective piece on Christmas origin dates and sentiment, arguing December 25 as a season of glad tidings rather than a precise birthday. It muses on biblical history, shepherds, and the sun’s turning, urging readers to spread love and widen happiness during the holiday season.
The text reports intra party friction over committee assignments in Washington. Mills seeks chairmanship of Ways and Means to push tariff reform, but faces opposition and a plan to second-guess him on other committees. Senators Garman and Brice press the Speaker for outcomes while the Speaker asserts autonomy, revealing rifts among Democratic colleagues.
Secretary Blaine guides a forthcoming commercial reciprocity treaty between the United States and British West Indies including Barbados and Trinidad with a January proclamation expected. Flour duties may drop 50 percent. trade with the islands totals about 30 million dollars. Senator Phim of Kansas dies in Washington at age near 60. vacancy to be filled by governor's appointment. Ingells or Elkins named as possibilities. Minneapolis earns a harsher reputation than Chicago per Tribune report. street robberies plague both cities.
The piece argues Blaine will be nominated by acclamation at Minneapolis to lead the Republican ticket, praising reciprocity and Harrison era policies while noting party harmony efforts. It cites MeMeliley bill fallout and calls for a strong man to unite factions amid debates over trade, industry, and interior policy.
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