Hill Cautions Democrats on Trusts and Conservatism
The letter from Hon. David B. Hill argues for balanced appraisal of labor and capital, criticizing both Republican framing and calls for safe, conservative public administration. He warns against partisan jargon and urges clear, principled Democratic rhetoric aligned with protecting national credit and opposing predatory wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David B. Hill
Cleveland
Crescent Democratic Club
Baltimore
Hill
Democratic Party
Wells
St. Louis
Whitney
Dealing with Noted Revolutionist Leaders Across Ages
The piece surveys rebels from Toussaint L Ouverture to Arabi Pasha and Danton, noting how captured leaders often receive honors or exile rather than death. It highlights Shays, Kanavalona III of Madagascar, and Aguinaldo, contrasting punishment with comfortable captivity and long life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emilio Aguinaldo
Toussaint l’Overture
Santo Domingo
Island
Toussaint
France
Napoleon
Leclerc
Arabi Pasha
England
Hayden fortune hoax and settled claims myth fizzles in Honolulu
A bogus Isaac Newton Hayden estate scheme drew Hayden kin and claim agents to Honolulu. The fortune was later revealed to be only forty dollars, ending the bubble and leaving promoters without sympathy. The note discusses broader labor and industry tensions including British shipbuilding, American steel pricing, and the anthracite coal crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Isaac Newton Hayden
Hayden
Haydens
Isaac Newton
Chicago Tribune
Williams
Centrifugal Railway novelty may thrill riders for one season
Amusement proprietors seek a fresh attraction replacing the roller coaster and similar rides. Edwin Prescott of Arlington Massachusetts presents a centrifugal railway that spins riders over in the early journey using gravity and high speed. The device aims for safety as the moving weight clamps riders in place during the vertical loop, then eases into a calmer section. The system lifts the car to a steep start with passengers facing backward at the outset. Michigan shows a sharp lumber decline with Saginaw district pine output dropping from 1,011,000,000 feet in 1882 to 129,921,408 feet last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talcott Williams
Pennsylvania
England
Edwin Prescott
Arlington
Mass
Michigan
Saginaw River
London council election backs municipal ownership reform
Advocates praise the mayoral outcome for London forming a city council majority favoring municipal ownership of franchises. They argue a large city in England demonstrates reform, urging Republicans to respect Democrats and Populists opposing private franchise grants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Council of
London
England
Not a Man to Send for the Doctor
A pithy remark notes a man who hurls stones at speeding cars is not a suitable choice to fetch a doctor when a family member lies seriously ill. The line uses pointed satire to critique reckless behavior in urgent health crises.
Republican Logic and National Policy Commentary
The passage critiques how Republicans defend controversial policies by invoking patriotism. It notes their stance when asked about a policy in the Philippines and their reaction to England versus the Boers, suggesting selective moral judgments aligned with national interest. The piece portrays a partisan pattern in political defense and condemnation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Canada to Use Tariffs Against Monopolies
The Chicago Record says Canada will rely on tariffs to curb trusts in the dominion. Lawmakers backing the policy aim for reputations as humorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Great Britain
United States Steel Company
Chicago Record
Canada
Dominion
Amendment by Convention to End Senate Gridlock
The piece argues for a constitutional amendment to elect senators by direct popular vote. It explains how Article V allows state demand for a convention, notes repeated House support but Senate opposition, and urges voters to push state legislatures to require Congress to call a convention. It emphasizes timely action and cross party support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Dakotas
West
Senate
United States
House of Representatives
Democratic Party
Democrats
House
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. J. Bryan
Ever
Anow
Russia
China
Republican Party
Egypt
Alexandria
Arabi
Tel-El-Kebir
Ceylon
Daniel Shays
Massachusetts
Shays
Worcester
Springfield
Shdy
Shir
Washington
Danton
Paris
Committee of Public Safety
Robespierre
Lady Jane Grey
Jane
Kanavalona III
Madagascar
Algeria
Aguinaldo
Guam
Congress of Naturalists
Berlin
Rhine
Earl
Grey
Cecil Rhodes
Prince Consort
Lord Grey
Recd
Earl Grey
Northumberland
Hyde Park
Gurns
Joseph A. Millard Onterra
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!