Cleveland letter repudiates platform but aids party?
The piece argues ex President Cleveland’s delayed letter rejects the Chicago platform while endorsing tariff reform and ignoring platform specifics. It contends his silence reveals rejection of party platform, exposing Democratic reactionary tendencies and risking Calhounism and inflationary currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Hill
Chicago
Committee On
Harrison
Biaine
Democratic Party
Floyd County Georgia Road System A Model For North
Ten years of convict labor supervised road work in Floyd County Georgia created nine routes totaling about fifty miles at roughly one thousand dollars per mile. The macadamized roads are sixteen feet wide with eight percent drainage grade, improving production value and cutting repair and hauling costs. The article argues the South’s approach deserves wider adoption in the North.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Floyd County
Rome
Penn Pennsylva
Reform through demonstration drives new road building plan
A reform movement urges practical action by building good roads to prove the benefits of improved infrastructure. Advocates argue real projects will persuade the public and authorities to adopt the program nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nia
Educational campaign proves value of constant sanitation
The piece lauds the sanitary campaign against cholera as a practical education in prevention. It argues ongoing state and local health work reduces death rates from diseases like typhoid and diphtheria, and urges permanent, well funded sanitation efforts to protect communities, cholera or not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
McKinley
Chicago Herald
Philadelphia
City delays underground wires by four year limit
Public hope for quick underground wires faded as ordinance extended work time from two to four years. Proponents cited insufficiency of two years, while critics warned the measure invites procrastination and postponement. The writer urges city officials to remember the issue in 1896 and avoid new delays.
Grady's Southern Tour Tests Cleveland in 1892 Campaign
The article critiques police justice Thomas F. Grady's travels through the South to bolster Cleveland. It traces Grady's push for Cleveland despite past disputes with Cleveland, including a political deal that created a $4,000 police court salary for Grady. It notes Grady's appeals to Southern fears of Republican victory and describes the 1892 candidate as different in principle from 1884.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Grady
New York
South
Cleveland
Grady
Benjamin F. Butler
Lynchburg
South Carolina
Tax the Street Cars Proposal for $100 Tax per Car
The ordinance presented to Councils yesterday would tax each street car $100 a year. Supporters argue common sense and equity require the traction companies to contribute their fair share to the municipal fund, and Councils should not hesitate to demand this tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tue Distatch
Cleveland Faces Free Trade Debate Across Platforms
The article argues that Cleveland leaders view free trade as incompatible with revenue aims yet accept practical free trade like England. It critiques political rhetoric as campaigning rather than principle, and questions Turse's alignment with Weaver on the platform.
Public Warnings on Labor Talks and Overhead Wires
The text criticizes intolerance that hinders labor unions and urges unions and employers to seek concessions when needed. It notes that overhead wires symbolically have many lives and that repeated postponements of their removal disappoint the public.
Grover on currency and Chicago plank clash
The speaker questions reconciling stable currency with the Chicago plank and warns Iron Hall victims to stop funding losses through costly litigation, arguing general principles over magniloquent platitudes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover
Chicago
Protection boosts US products abroad and domestic self sufficiency
The passage notes Caurrersta fruit gaining favor in England and cornmeals increasing popularity in Germany, while others grow more dependent on American products. It argues that the United States becomes more self contained and self satisfied under every year of Protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Germany
America
Hill and Cleveland Oppose Protection Policy Left by Predecessor
Both Hill and Cleveland object to protection as a policy, arguing it is the stance of the party they aim to replace and not their own. The remark frames protection as a legacy issue tied to the outgoing leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Cleveland
Democratic factions clash over corruption myths in New York
CircuMSTANCES alter cases wonderfully. Tammany ruling New York by political corruption was one thing, the same firm fight ing for Cleveland with the same means to quit another fellow, according to various Democratic organs of the Empire State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammany
New York
Cleveland
Empire State
World News Word Walling Leads to Assault Inquiry
Wallen the World begins to abuse a man prompting bystanders to search for any good qualities that might explain the attack. The incident triggers discussion about motives and public reaction in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallen
Tariffs vs Free Trade in Democratic Letter Debate
The piece argues that free trade harms record prosperity and fails to aid any American industry. It dismisses the Democratic letter of acceptance as political rhetoric lacking solid logic.
Reform rhetoric and public health notes in a 19th century column
A partisan column criticizes Cleveland's letter of acceptance, questions Watterson and World motives, and attacks reform rhetoric. It laments cholera fears, typhoid, and dirt, calls for burning garbage, and references Esker ballot law and Baker ballot sheets amid political debate.
Peck's Rashness and Gilmore death in riots report
The text argues that burning confidential documents by Peck would not invalidate the riots described in his report. It also notes Gilmore's death as a blow to the belief that joy never causes deaths, challenging the idea with this fatal incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peck
Gilmore
Cleveland Extends Elasticity Of Democrat Plank
The passage places Cleveland midway between Hill and the Chicago tariff stance, broadening the meaning of the term Democrat to fit broader political positioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Hill
Chicago
Notable Figures Highlight Columbian Celebration and World News
Duurtcey M. Orrew to give the oration in New York for the Columbian celebration. Emperor Wil'am presents Cronberg grounds to his mother after visiting Hamburg. King George of Greece adopts informal decorum in Athens. Lioyp Trevis, ex-president of Wells Fargo, born Shelbyville 19M, led SF operations since 1848. Emilio Castellar works on a Columbus life due October. Mascagni rose from Sicily to opera fame. Henny Packard of Rockland, Maine, awarded bronze medal for War of 1812 service. Related invitations and brief biographical notes on Barnano, Lick Observatory, and Columbus dedication in Chicago.
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Duurtcey M. Orrew
New York City
Hamburg
Wil'am
Cronberg
King George
Greece
Athens
Lioyp Trevis
Wells, Fargo & Co
San Francisco
Shelbyville
Plains
California
Emilio Casitelar
Senor Castelar
Pietro Mascacni
Cavalleria Rusticana
Sicily
Milan
Mascagni
Henny Packard
Rockland, Me
Bas
General Society of the War of Isle
Mr. Packard
Carpixal Grepons
Chicago
Immigrant Steamships to Be Built in England for Philadelphia Route
The International Navigation Company plans awarding contracts to English builders for two steel twin screw steam ships for Philadelphia to Liverpool and Antwerp service. Each 6,000 ton vessel will be steel throughout with triple expansion engines and Scotch boiler steam. Likely builders include Laird at Birkenhead or the Clyde’s Thompsons. ships named Southwark and Kensington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphi
International Navigation Company
Philadelphia
Liverpool
Antwerp
Southwark
Kensington
Scotch Bollera
Birkenhead
Thompsons
Clyde
City of Paris
City of New York
Friesland
Red Star Line
Prohibitionists Push Measures to Block Poll Tax Receipts
Campaign notes from Pennsylvania show Prohibitionists pressing to curb poll tax receipt sales to political committees. Ex Judge Amos Briggs warns Sec of Taxes Taylor of possible constitutional challenges, citing cases like Mark vs Park and Judge Fall. Articles discuss New York mayoral bids, civic tickets, and Republican outlook with messages from Harrity Dickinson and McComas amid a tense national race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Reeder-Hensel
Amos Briggs
Cold Water State
Taylor
Philadelphia
Briggs
Allison
Snyder
Trunkey
Mark Vs Park
Cross of Napoleon Found in Quaint Boston Shop
Boston Herald reports a rare Napoleon Legion of Honor cross among curiosities in a small Boston store. The piece features a gold medallion with Napoleon's head, green oak wreath, and the inscription Honneur et Patrie on the reverse. It is believed to be the sole specimen in the United States and may stay in private collections in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Boston Herald
Egypt
Sebastopol
Napoleon
Third Empire
Spirits Keep Her Abed In Spiritual Bed Spell
Mrs Anna Hallock of Wayne, Schuyler County, a prosperous farmer and spiritualist, spent ten years in bed at a spirit directive, refusing all washing and maintaining health while managing her farm from bed. After a lapse she arose briefly, then received a new message to return to bed until death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrato
Anna Hallock
Wayne
Schuyer County
Eaid
German Catholic Congress Draws Crowds to Newane
In Newane New Jersey the German Catholic Congress fills streets with hundreds of priests delegates. Decorations of flags and German colors adorn churches and St Benedicts College displays many state shields. A torchlit procession with 400 men, 35 bands, and a reception at Caledonia Park followed a public program with speeches by Bishop Wigger, Governor Abbott, Dr Faerber, and Mayor Jaynes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newane
N. J
St. Benedict's College
Iowa
Caledonia Park
Wigcer
Abbott
Faerber
Iaynes
Lutheran Synod Abandons General Synod Catechism Initiative
At Laxonsten Pa on September 26 the Lutheran Synod approved abandoning further attempts to develop the General Synod Catechism. The afternoon session completed and adopted the revised constitution after discarding the foreign resident requirement. The Advisory Board of Foreign Missions reported a total apportionment excess of $2,728,902, earning the banner Synod title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laxonsten Pa
Lutheran Synod
General Synod
William D. Baum
Philadelphia
Baum
Advisory Board of Foreign Missions
Banner Synod
Corbett Draws More Crowds Than Damroseli at Garden
Washington Post notes New York may admit Corbett can attract larger crowds to Madison Square Garden than young Mr. Damroseli and his Wagnerian fiddlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Corbett
Madison Square Garden
Mr. Damroseli
Weary General Weaver Abandons Southern Campaign
The report notes General James B. Weaver has halted his campaign in the South describing the effort as hopeless amid scarce rainbows this year and a generally dim outlook for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
James B. Weaver
Deaths Here and Elsewhere
Mrs Emma E Kelly aged 2 1/2 years dies at her parents home 92 Perriseville avenue Allegheny wife of J H Kelly Erie Daily Herald editor daughter of John J Renzins superintendent of a Pittsburg company funeral set for tomorrow Hattie McNair wife of James A McNair Pt Wayne road telegraph agent dies Saturday of typhoid fever funeral today at 2 PM at George's church
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Emma E. Kelly
Perriseville Avenue
Allegheny
J. H. Kelly
The
Erie Daily Herald
John J. Renzins
Superinestes Dent of
Erie
Hattie McNair
James A. McNair
Pt. Wayne Road
Ex-Judge A Pratt Adams Dies in Savannah
Ex judge A Pratt Adams, one of Georgia’s eminent jurists and public men, died in Savannah Sunday after a brief illness. He served as special counsel for the Georgia Central Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Pratt Adams
Georgia
Savannah
Georgia Central Railroad
Obituary Notes Kabob Fragment Roundup
The Comte De Trapant, son of King Francis of Naples, is listed among deceased. Sir WilliamM Johnston Erroniz, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, died aged 2 years. Judge Santin D Putterbach died at Peoria Illinois after a brief illness. veteran of the Civil War, he rose to Major. Elizabeth Clare of New Wilmington Pennsylvania died aged 70 after prolonged illness. she was mother to Captain Bee.
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Comte de Trapant
Francis
Naples
Williamm Johnston Erroniz
Supreme Court of Canada
Santin D. Puterbacgh
Peoria
Robert G. Ingersoll
Elizabeth Clare
New Wilmington
Change of gait and society weddings in Pittsburg life
Society notes from Pittsburg describe fashion and poise as Indies descend stairs gracefully, with tips on proper foot placement. The column highlights multiple upcoming weddings including Miss Jenni W. Dickson and Mr. William J. Reno at Walnut Street East End, and other nuptials in Mansfield and Wilkinsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Galt
Jennie W. Dickson
William J. Reno
Joan H. McElroy
Pittsburg Gas Company
Walnut Street
East End
George Hodges
Pestered Into Matrimony in Florence Blythe Case
Florence Blythe married suddenly to escape relentless marriage proposals from men with titles and wealth. Her lawyer General Hart said no other woman has received so many offers, describing the nuisance of requests and interviews from suitors both at home and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Florence Blythe
Florence
General Hart
Aged Hungarian Patriot Kossuth Glories in Turins Shadow
Observers discuss Louis Kossuth now aged and revered in Turin where he declines visits and aid while continuing to write. The tone mixes respect for his devotion with somber notes on exile and lingering patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Kossuth
New York Press
Kossuth
Turin
Himsalf
Work at Conneaut Harbor Deepening for Ore Boats
Special dispatch from Ashtabula notes deepening work at Conneaut Harbor to serve large ore boats from upper lake mines. Dredges reportedly struck rock in 13 feet of water, a report later deemed unfounded. By Oct 1, Lee will be ready to handle ore rapidly. Pittsburgh, Siano, and Lake Erie railroad tracks run beneath two hoists spaced 20 feet apart, with 200 foot long hoists loading directly into cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coxmngaer
Pittsb Iron Men
Lgke
Ashtaiula
Lee
Pittspory
Lake Erie
Leon Cohen Leaves Democratic Camp for Republican Vote
Leon Cohen of New York resigns from the Democratic organization in New York County and the Committee of Twenty Five. He says he will vote for Harrison and Reid and urges friends to do the same, arguing the party forfeited its principles by embracing Cleveland era free trade ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Cleveland
Tammany
Harrity
Navnene
Democratic National Campun
Don M. Dickinson
Theampaign
Democratic National Committees
Tiger
McComas
Republican National Committee
Carter
General Clarkson
National Committee
Harrison
New York
East
Peck
Wildcat Bank
People's Party
Alabama
Tennessee
North Carolina
Georgia
Carlisle
Washington
Kentucky Free Trader
Chicago
Leon Cohen
Haa
Jackson
New York County Democracy
Densa
Committee of Twenty Fenr
Harrison and
Reid
Witter Curren
Athor
Tilden
England
Telisir
J.J. Johnson
Germany
Scotland
St. Petersburg
Hamburg
London
Spitzbergen
Syracuse
Archimedes
Curious Condensations Item Highlights Odd Facts
A collection of brief curiosities and trivia from 19th century life. Topics include crafts and machinery, wages, historical anecdotes, science, diets, weather, travel plans, and demographics with various individuals and places named.
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Che Dispatch
Col. Smithfield and
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
New Dispatch
Fastern Advertising
Tribune Building
Dispatch
United States
Brentano's
Union Square
Avenue de Opera
Parla
France
Tostace Free
Tre
Dany Imspator
Tre Daiy
Fittleceg
Aux Trades Unions
Arthur
Brotherhood of Locomotivre Engineers
Iron Hall
Henry Watterson
Baker
E E. Barnano
Lick Observatory
Jupiter
Nashville
Tenn
Campaign News
Geyera
H. Hastines
Connecticut
Weaver
Erie-Crawford
Sibley
Democratic
Prohibition
People’s
J. D. Hicks
Congress
Washington, Pa
Fair
Cross
New York State
the Lutheran Synod
Eliot F. A
Elmer
Florence McEnalty
Charles McEnaity
Franklin Street
Wilkinsburg
Amelia
Spencer
Cypress Street
Shadyside
Lillian A Spencer
Joseph Simmons Myers
Miss Spencer
Edmond Watts
Mr. Myers
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
Southside Hospital
Guild House
Eighteenth Street
George S. Proctor
Omneida Club
Linden Club
Ouse
W. A. Hoobler
Misa Ada V. Reno
BeNev Us
Maria Belim Low
William Warren Morehead
George A. Low
Hamilton Avenue
Hungary
Lotis Rossuta
Heston Revald
Patatotiswig
St. Louis
Anghio Inquirer
Bodden Traveller
Conneaut Harbor
Maine
Carre
William Wordsworth
Agnus
Pertazza Srnobzizkowskelowski
Onida
Salvation Army
William Henry Harrison
Benjamin
Petersham
Massachusetts
Phune
Siay
Paris O
Hotel de Vile
Rouen
Paria
E T. Chaplin
Jimmo
Ireland
Birmingham
Spootees
University of Bucharest
Jassy
R. J. Crowley
Great Britain
Urs
Niigat Tsaes
Cleotsie
St. Peter's Cathedral
Java
Mississippi
Louisiana
Sue
Assiang Terme
Ahroatlyn Eagta
Atlanta
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