Republican Matter and Tariff News From 1890s Era
A digest of 1890s opinion pieces asserts census data contradict populist debt claims, arguing farmers owned about 1.086 billion dollars in mortgage debt in 1890. It criticizes populist rhetoric and notes troubles with foreign policy and tariff politics while predicting Republican victory in 1896. Includes remarks on Texas wool, Nicaragua matters, and long-standing political snubs.
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United States
Mali
Congress
Sugar Tax Distracts From Sugar Trust Profits
The text asserts that a family in the United States will pay a $1 sugar tax next year for buying sugar at an advanced rate. It claims less than 43 cents will go to the government and more than 57 cents will enrich Mr. Havemeyer and his sugar trust associates, some funded in advance for Democratic congressional campaigns this fall.
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Millefield
Coutsts
Buzzard's Bay
Baker
Miss Nancy
Democrats of
Minnesota
Viia
Nicaragua
Bluefields
Kansas City
Home In
West
Toledo Bee
Suar
Ysunder
Cincinnati Times-Star
United States
Havemeyer
Sugar Trust
Enduring Civil War Feuds and Veteran Reminiscences
A vivid compilation recounts Civil War glimpses from Murfreesboro and Shenandoah valley, detailing captures and rescues, a red-haired Confederate officer, and a quartermaster’s boots swiped in laughter. It includes veteran anecdotes on bravery, a long-standing feud ending at Atlantic City, and notes on the 2d Missouri regiment’s service and losses.
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Murfreesboro
Thomas
Franklin Road
Crockett
Sweet Hike and Lines From Moore Meet Tariff Debate
Poetic lines from Thomas Moore may be adapted for letters on Congress tariff actions. The Philadelphia Inquirer notes two lines could be used with minor changes. Critics question why President Cleveland lacks an army surgeon and physician, and how a private physician of Dr Bryant’s standing is funded amid costs for the president’s health.
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Texas
Thomas Moore
Cleveland
Congress
Youmar
Sucar
Bryant
Foot the mitts and the Dolphin sail in Newport harbor
A garbled report mentions a president plowing through sound and a secretary named Herbert dropping anchor on the Dolphin pleasure yacht in Newport harbor. The passage also references a figure called Uncle Som and a line about the Nunky.
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Rodgers
Herbert
Newport Harbor
Som
Swallowed His Smoke on Main Street Show Window Scene
A Buffalo Express report describes a Saturday Main Street crowd scene where a man puffed a cigar at showgoers including many well dressed women. A confrontation with a strong youth leads to a heated exchange and the stranger ends up choking and dropping the cigar before leaving.
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Clear
Main Street
Buffalo Express
Mihi
Tina
Min Hee Contin
Mail service aboard transatlantic steamships described
Harper's Young People recounts a system of aboard ship mail distribution begun under Mr. Wanamaker extending to steamships. German and American clerks staff ships with distinct uniforms and roles, handling vast mail loads as routes shift eastward, highlighting efficiency and discipline aboard transatlantic liners.
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Wanamaker
Reichs Post Secretaer
Xea
Fider
Ireland
Reichs Post Secreta
Harper's
The Campaign of 1888 and Odd Anecdotes
A mixed set of remarks on the 1888 presidential race with Georgian reactions and a satirical episode about cannon placards. It recounts a broad hint to deter a cannon vigil and a humorous quip about Sir Andrew Agnew. It includes a Paris bicycle anecdote contrasting wheelmen and horses with a siege example.
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Andrew Agnew
Lucknow
Sir Andrew
Little Dick and Dot Discuss Higher Ife Gossip
The children wonder about a phrase ladies discuss. Little Dot admits not understanding while Little Dick asks about the topic and its implications. Mam says she isn’t old enough to know, but suggests it involves many hired girls and idle talk.
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Dot
The Royal Baking Powder Hailed at Fairs
The Royal Baking Powder is praised as the highest award winner at Centennial Paris Vienna and state fairs for leavening strength purity and quality. Tests show Royal outperforming competitors with superior strength and leavening outcomes, reflected in public awards and consumer trust.
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Paris
Vienna
Cogne
Powement
Washington
St Coed
Naval Battle Report Conflicting Claims From Yalu River
Dispatches recount chaotic clashes on the Yalu River with ships sunk and heavy losses. Chinese and Japanese figures vary, with reports of hundreds killed or missing. Charles Denby notes the Chinese emperor faced punishment for mismanaging military operations. No details on decorations or timing are provided.
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Yalu River
Charles Denby
Peror
China
Sugar refining firm faces temporary injunction in state court
In Hosrox Mass on Sept 24 the Supreme Judicial Court denied temporary injunctions against the American Sugar Refining Company blocking its operations until the company files its official return of business for the prior year. The dispute centers on regulatory and financial conduct during that period.
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Sugar
Extradition Doubts Hover Over Gen Ezeta Return
Salvador dispatch notes high government concern over Americans and potential hardship as belief grows there was no plan to extradite Gen Antonio Ezeta amid ongoing tensions and displaced assurances.
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Sax
Salvador
Ief
Antonio Ezeta
Montrealion committee to probe police force
A September appointment mirrors the Lexow committee in New York, forming a panel to investigate the Montreal police force and examine alleged misconduct and governance concerns.
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Montreal
Lexow Committee
New York
Montre 1
Facts and Fancies: Austin for Hampshire and a Balloon Flight
In a curious mix of notes, the text discusses Austin for Hampshire with enclosed acres tied to timber and iron posts, claims a powerful animal could be restrained, then shifts to a balloon as a rapid vehicle. A Berlin balloon ascent by Revere reached six feet high? travels at speed for about twenty hours before landing unharmed.
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Austin
Hampshire
Berlin
Revere
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