That Tariff Plank and the Watterson Stand in 1884
A retrospective piece recalls the fierce tariff plank debate at the 1884 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. It highlights William Henry Watterson’s push for explicit principles over evasive policy, the struggle over the word exclusively, and the ultimate reaffirmation of the 1884 tariff line as a turning point in Democratic strategy and party unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vilas
Watterson
Wisconsin
Democratic Party
Peter the Hermit
Pennsylvania
West
Henri
Chicago
Vienna
Garfield
National Committee
Indiana
New Albany
Butler
Louisville
Mengies
Hewitt
Youmans
Phelps
Missouri
Protection
St. Louis
Converse
Hay
Randall
Exposition Hall
Tilden
Barnum
New York
Nations
Perry
Morrison
General Butler
United States
Jacob
Angel
McPherson
New Jersey
Benjamin H. Butler
Atterson
Bowler
Ohio
Frank Hurd
Columbus
Messrs
Carlisle
Hurd
Wheeler
Bockwalter
Ben
Watterton
Palmer House
Growler
Henry Watterson
James W. Breen
Remarkable Gallstone Operation At Allegheny General
Mrs Marie Bess a 42 year old French mother of 18 underwent surgery at Allegheny General Hospital to remove 72 gallstones with the smallest hazelnut size. Dr R Sutton led the operation and the patient tolerated the shock with remarkable fortitude and is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny General Hospital
Marie Bess
R Sutton
Multiple Death Notices and Funeral Details From June 1892
A collection of obituaries and funeral notices lists names such as Segates Alston Bowler Collins Handreagan Lambie Lambie Reed Taggaert Thornton Walter Weber and Lena Ettzaners. Entries include ages from 19 to 91, residence addresses, and funeral times with church services and private interments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogg Segates
Alex. B. Alston
East Jefferson Street
Allerbeny
Bowler
Bespeet
Michael Bowlar
Hatfield Street
Wennesparate
St. Mary's Church
Forty-sixth Street
Collins
Jullia
Patrick
Ellen Collins
Second Avenue
St. Agnes’ BE
C. Church
Soho
Thomas HaworRenan
Pike Street
Wediesdat
Lambie
Alexander Hawitron
Joseph G
Kage
Locust Street
Allegheny City
Lewis
Beulah Street
Twenty-seventh Ward
Cranes Lewis
Josere Parse
Tuzspar
Coal Valley
Pittsburg
Wia
Robert R. Reed
Taggaert
Beavercou Pa
Boss Tacaart
Thornton
R. U
Thomas Toorstone
John Maria
Plumalley
Walteer
F. U
Lgoxano Wacres, Sr
North Canal Street
Brookville
Webe
Lena Ettzaners
J. W
Ann Miller
Allegheny
Turapar
Builders crowding in as Dress Goods Room clears
New ad copy notes the Builders crowding the store daily and states the Dress Goods and Silk Room must be cleared due to rebuilding, promising more fine selections as space is freed.
Silk Department Sparks Early India Silk Bargains
The store touts superior India Silk waists and dresses with new styles and daily arrivals. Special arrangements boosted sales as 50 pieces of assorted INDIAS were opened today, promising late buyers a chance at desirable styles and bargains. The section stresses quality, colorings, and timely selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Linen and woolen fabrics offered with coats and vests
The notice lists fabrics such as linens alpacas serges mohair lustres nun’s cloth cheviots flannels and drap detes and states we can serve you in all these goods with single coats or coats and vests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cain
Monday Tuesday Bargain on Fancy Striped Hose
Advertisement notes Fancy Striped French Balbriggan Half Hose offered at 25 cents for 1 item, with a limited Monday and Tuesday sale at 13 cents or 2 pairs for 25 cents. The deal highlights 500 dozen units discounted for a short time.
Genuine Bargains in Ladies' Silk Hose and Trimmings
Two genuine bargains offer ladies silk hose in black white and colors with new tan sky pink morocco red silver ay and more. Prices 2 50 for a regular 00 grade and 3 for a 3 grade. Also short lengths in fancy trimmings at reduced prices and black lace flouncings and drapery nets.
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Pittsburg Cricket Club
A’s
Ladies' silk handkerchief sale item on factory lot
A manufacturer’s line of 100 dozen ladies embroidered Japanese silk handkerchiefs offered at 34 cents on Monday and Tuesday, with many pieces valued up to 1.25 dollars. Buyers may choose from the lot at the sale.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Watterson-Vilas
Ben Butler
Bookwalters Free Trade Appeal
Bookwalter
England
Europe
Isbor
America
New York Free Trade Club
New England
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Eenlcolm Hay
Jayne
de Witt
NEW Advertisen
Henry Berger
Liberty Street
Sixth Ave
Tively
Pru
Stenten
Solomon
Stanovska
Joseph Vania
INS. CO
North America
Lassen Abettet
William Laby
William H. Wooop
Funral
Rooma
Forbes St
Oakland
Oaklandav
Tsu
Estern Insurance Coo., OF
Wood St. Alexander Nimice
John B. Jackson
Felestris WM
SILK
Andersons’ Ginghams
Horne & Ward
Fifth Avenue
Bicycle Outfit
Wood Street
W. Ahlees
Merchant Trailors
Smithfield St
Odds and
China
Ginniff & Steinert, Limited
Wood Street Carpet House
Wood ST
Marner Street
Boggs & Buhl
Madras
Market ST
Laird's
Oxford
Congress
W.m.laird
Imarket Street
Mary Laan
Oakland Square
George Frost Co
Boston
Jos. Horne & Co
Jel Ris
J. G. Bennett & CO
JAS. Wneil & Bro
Chehe
Mer Ranger Aga
Twenty-ninth Street and
Allegheny Valley Railroad
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