Windom Urges Tariff Revision and Surplus Use
Secretary Windom delivers a report to Congress urging tariff reform and a planned use of surplus revenue. He argues for reduced internal taxes, stronger merchant marine support, and better foreign markets while warning against excessive public debt and overfunding. He highlights the need to revive shipyards and reduce dependence on foreign bottoms to boost national industry.
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Washington
Windom
Congress
United States
Ees
Mary
Bernie Rors
Ncenenel
Early talk on silver coinage and Treasury finances in 1880s notes
The fragment outlines a debate on resuming free silver deposits, with a fixed value of $1 per 4125 of standard silver and notes backed by Treasury gold holdings. It also presents the 1880 Treasury balance, surplus estimates, sinking fund needs, and bond purchases, placing the year in the context of high revenue and bond redemption through 1889.
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Isaac Trenaury
United States
Treasury
Donahoe Focuses on Alibi in Cronin Case
Attorney for Kanze and O Sullivan argues alibi and lack of conclusive evidence. He contends Kanze had no motive and O Sullivan could not have planned Cronin's murder. Deliberations reference contract with Cronin and potential witness outcomes. In a related note, railroad worker Thomas Winters died after an accident. inquest set for 11 AM.
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Curcaco
O'Sullivan
Mr. Donahoe
Cronin
Mr. Donance
Mr. Hynes
Thomas Winters
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Glenwood
Asy
Holiday Bazaar Showcases Bamboo Furniture Selection
UR Eighth Ave Holiday Bazaar reports strong patronage as buyers rush to secure decorative bamboo furniture. Highlights include a Punjab Table priced at 550 dollars and a Parlor Cabinet with oak shelves at 750 dollars, plus a circular piece at 375 dollars and a four shelved stand at 450 dollars. A bamboo center table offers light design with a lower shelf for 7 dollars, plus a 64 page Holiday Catalogue with price list and gift suggestions is available on request.
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UR Eighth Ave
Holiday Goods Expo Arrives With Rare Novelties
Morning imports announce the arrival of a holiday goods expo featuring rare and choice novelties, promising offerings beyond the usual products and attracting shoppers with special displays and express service.
Colby Pinson and Peloubet Reed Pipe Organs Showcased
Soher Fiasdsi Calby Pianea Colby Pinson Peloubet Reed Pipe Orgats praised for full rich tone and solid construction. Peloubet reed pipe o equals it. Call and examine this excellent trio of instruments at J. M. Hoffmann & Co.'s 537 Smithfield Street.
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J. M. Hoffmann & Co
Smithfield Street
Pittsburg Adverts and Notices Parade Holiday Goods and Rentals
The notice details a variety of items and sales from Mr. Rosenbaum Boston and Paris showing gowns for ladies in Pittsburgh and Allegheny, beginning December 5 for one week at Monongahela House parlors. Also advertised are horse stock from Arnheim Live Stock Company Limited, overcoats from Pitcairn's, gas appliances, and other holiday gifts. Obituaries and public notices for Bower, McCarthy, Painter, and related events are listed with service details.
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Pegain
Arnheim
Painter
Harry
E. C
Gadley Painter
Congress Street
Cloaks and Early Shopping Advice for Ladies
A brief note advises ladies to choose cloaks early in the day to avoid the afternoon crowd and ensure better selection of styles and sizes.
We Have Too Many Winter Overcoats
The store notes strong sales of Winter Overcoats this season and plans to test prices to boost demand. They claim the stock is as good as the window displays and argue there is no hindrance to selling twice as many as before.
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Great Britain
Europe
Grandest line of dolls and toys on display now
Now on view the grandest line of dolls, toys, books, games and rich holiday goods ever shown. This display highlights a wide range of Christmas gifts with an emphasis on quality and variety for shoppers.
Choice of Men’s Suits and Overcoats at 12 Only
The ad touts men’s suits and overcoats priced at 12. It claims quality rivaling $15 garments and highlights Cape overcoats and Ulsters. Buyers can save $3 to $5 versus other dealers and should buy now to keep the difference.
Men’s Suits and Overcoats Bargain Sale
$15 buys choice of about 1,500 men’s suits suitable for dress business or professional wear in Sacks Frocks and Cutaways. fit 34 to 42 inch chest. $15 also secures an elegant selection of Winter Overcoats in hundreds of styles colors and shapes worth $20 elsewhere in the city.
Overcoats and Suits at Unbeatable Gusky's Prices
18 and 20 dollar choices overshadow overcoats and suits dealers ask 25 and 28. Suits include Prince Alberts three and four button Cutaways and Chesterfields while overcoats offer smooth rough and semi rough goods in elegant trim. Stock promises real beauties and buyer value, all at Gusky's.
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Gusky
Suits for Little Chaps Offer at Bargain Prices
An ad advertises boys suits priced 250, 3, 350 and 4 with noting of Saturdays sale. It promises neat, genteel outfits in colors that resist dirt and claims you pay no more elsewhere.
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Tey
Punjab
Turespayt
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Pittsburg
Faille Francaises
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Colby Pinson
Hamilton
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Wood Street
Heim & Vilcack
N’s Toy Store
Strest
O’keefe Gas
Srux
James H. Arzen & Co
Eock—Ocoyle
F. Gibson
Sharpshure Presbyterian Church
Marmr Isa Belle
Robt. M. Coyle
Walter Eowanp Kock
Sharpspurg
Lsu
Sptlegs. Insurance Co
North America
William L Jones
Western Insurance
Pitteburg
Alexander Nimick
John Bjace
P. Herbert
Cara
San Penne
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Second Pacific Railway
Pullman
Avery Pores
Oregon
Denver
Joh
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Chicago
Piacaner Raont
Ie F. Zoeller
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Fifth Avenue
Rich Jowalry
P Precious
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Next Lander
Boggs & Buhl
Federal St
Paris
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Walker
London
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Sixth St. and
Penn Ave
Wanamaker
Brown
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