Prosperity and Protection Under Tariff Debate
The Albany Journal discusses the Democratic push to overhaul tariffs, arguing protection underpins prosperity. It warns that Grover Cleveland's faction seeks tariff reduction, threatening American industry and the nation’s economic health. It stresses cautious, principle-based changes and steadfast defense of protection.
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Grover Cleveland
Democratic Party
Germany
United States
Cleveland
the Evening Journal
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Indianapolis Journal
Political pendulum swings in 1904 elections
Des Moines Register notes Democratic governors and U S senators fading in Rocky Mountain states as silver prosperity boosts Republicans. St Louis Globe-Democrat says New York politics may shift, Kansas shows GOP strength with 42 000 plurality in 287 000 total votes and populist vote 655, illustrating party fortunes for 1904.
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United States
Rocky Mountains
Cleveland
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
New York
SFA
Socialist drift in Massachusetts shocks conservative Democrats
The Appeal of Reason reports a 490000 socialist vote nationwide with Massachusetts yielding the heaviest share. The Boston Journal warns that the Bay State democracy is transforming toward socialism, threatening a realignment away from republican conservatism as loyal Democrats and some Republicans shift. The piece cites coalitions with Populists as early signs and foresees a sharp political split.
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Massachusetts
Appeal of Reason
Kansas
United States
Boston Journal
Bay State
Gaston
Union
Commonwealth
Democratic Party
David B. Hill
Saratoga
Republican Party
Vermont Vote On Liquor Licensing Law Set For Jan Six
The Vermont legislature has passed a measure to submit a licensing referendum to voters on January six. It imposes annual licensing fees from 500 to 1200 dollars for general licenses and 250 dollars for selling fermented liquors, with a restraining clause and local option as in neighboring states.
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Republican Party of
Massachusetts
Ilinois
Oregon
South Dakota
Iowa
St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
Republican Party
Roosevelt's Message Appeals Across the Nation
Reactions from Des Moines to Chicago praise President Roosevelt for a vigorous, clear, and optimistic annual message. Editors call it candid on trusts and tariffs, crafted with simplicity, and aimed at steady reform without undermining prosperity. Journalists note its calm confidence and broad appeal to plain people.
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Des Moines Register
Congress
Dee Moines Lady Capital
Mmresige
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Roosevelt
Mitchief
N. Y. Commeredil
Convincing Proof Ends Kidney Pain With Pills
Captain Alfred G. Rigler of Hose Company No. 4 Canton Ohio describes long standing kidney pain and backache. After trying doctors and various remedies, Dean’s Kidney Pills eased symptoms and fully stopped the pain. He endorses the product and offers to refer others. A free trial by Foster Milburn Co. is available, price 50 cents per box.
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Hose Company No. 4
Canton
Ohio
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Rigler
United States
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo, N.Y
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Columba, Av
Heston
Mass
Democratic Party in Splendid Fighting Form Says Cleveland
A gleeful appraisal from Mr. Cleveland’s admirers claims the Democratic Party is in splendid fighting trim though the writer notes internal conflict. The piece surveys party divisions, past six years, and hints at shifting allegiances amid a volatile political climate.
Men Behind the Guns Spearhead Russian Rifle Clubs
A St Petersburg commission outlines plans to create rifle shooting clubs across Russia with periodic prizes for best military weapon use. The aim is to popularize marksmanship among all classes, inspired by lessons from South Africa and World War II era valor. General Miles recalls a Civil War scene where a young colonel led a regiment under heavy fire, urging troops to advance with the cry Do you want to live forever, a moment he calls utterly abandoned courage.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
South Africa
Miles
Calendar style jumbled dates and notes from 1903 miscellany
Fragmented January to December entries mix numbers, letters, and stray words. The readable bits show month headings and scattered date marks, with unclear events or observances amid garbled OCR. The piece resembles a calendar or almanac fragment lacking coherent narrative or identifiable people or organizations.
Only Derth Is Sure
A sick man asks his daughter if death will take him to heaven. The child quotes the doctor saying he does not think death will come soon, though it may someday. The quirky exchange reflects a grimly humorous exchange from a Philadelphia press clipping.
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Philadelphia
Meron
Enwil
Chieugy Inter Ocean
Dolly
Tommy
Willie Jones
Remedy St Jacobs Oil hailed for cures and sale surges
Doctors astonished, druggists impressed, and public excited by St Jacobs Oil claims to cure rheumatism long standing. Letters from publishers, doctors, and grocers tout rapid relief and rising sales across multiple states and towns. Ads feature testimonials and other remedies for context.
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St. Jacobs Oil
George Scleyer
Chilton
Wis
Volksbote
St. Jacobs
Fred Eberle
Bellaire
B. Pick
Rochester
N.Y
Louis Hinkel
East Poesten
Kill N. Y
Herman Rittner
Manchester
N. H
Geo
Geo. G. Eiffle
Palestine
Til
Otto Fuls
Reading
Working Girls Urged to Seek Free Medical Advice
A Mary Lydia E Pinkham ad invites working girls to write to Mrs Pinkham Lynn Massachusetts for free medical guidance. Testimonial from Miss Janet Pane of Newbury City credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relieving back pain poor appetite insomnia and painful menstruation after use. Original letter authenticity offered with $5000 reward for proof.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Janet Pane
West Gsrde Newbibs City
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