Republican State Convention set for Harrisburg in April
The Republicans of Pennsylvania call a state convention in Harrisburg on April 23 at 8 o clock am to nominate two at large congress representatives thirty two presidential electors select eight delegates at large for the Republican national convention and handle other business by order of the state committee M S Quay Chatman The note adds a charge about McKinley opposing reciprocity and acknowledges he may know better.
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Wall Street satire protests Cuba policy in Philadelphia Times
A letter from Wall Street in the Philadelphia Times attacks congress for aiding Cuba, arguing profits matter more than virtue or humanitarian concerns. It mocks jingoism, defends Spanish actions, and questions patriotism over revenue, noting Tom Reed’s independent speakership boosts.
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Decline of the Baltimore and Ohio under Garrett era
The piece recounts the B and O railroad once having a 44 million dollar surplus now unable to borrow 400 thousand, entering receivership and facing stock assessments. It blames mismanagement during Robert Garrett’s leadership and criticizes reckless spending and hidden bookkeeping.
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Public Robbery of Small Stockholders in Railroad Looting
The piece laments a railroad reorganization that shifts the burden to widows and orphans holding Baltimore and Obrostovich securities. It argues the heavy losses fall on the least able and compares looters to highway bandits. It urges justice through law and notes possible Olney resignation over a Cuban matter.
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Record Urges Growth of American Merchant Marine
The article highlights freight payments to foreign shipowners in 1895 totaling about 1.28 billion dollars for exports and imports, notes 88.8 percent of trade moved abroad, compares with Britain and Germany, and argues the remedy is expanding the U S merchant fleet. It then shifts to political notes mentioning David Martin and probable runs by Quay for the state senate.
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Defense needs and coast fortifications urged by Baltimore press
The Baltimore American argues for prompt federal funding of coast defenses and long lead times for weapons. It warns against budget cuts, noting wars can emerge unexpectedly and that delaying armament risks national safety.
Backbone Key in Choosing President Says Senator Cullen
The passage argues against defending the coast with public funds while citing a need for a strong backbone in leadership. Senator Cullen characterizes Allison as lacking backbone, noting Congress may heed appeals but voters must choose wisely, implying a suitable successor lacks this quality.
Senator Chandler Calls Senate Wasteful and Probes Costs
Senator Chandler argues that the senate budget has ballooned from 117041 in 18ST to 482000 for 333 staff plus 165000 other expenses, a nine year rise of 200908, urging an official inquiry and retrenchment as the nation faces hard times. He cites 90 senators at 460000 plus extra costs as unjustified.
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Why England Won't Fight
A Chicago Record piece argues Britain relies on commercial interests and global markets. It cites Britain's trade with the western hemisphere and potential routes through Central and South America, noting US food exports and colonial aims served by commerce. It contends war would jeopardize these markets and British ministers would resist policies harming trade.
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Handy Watterson to Write Lincoln Biography Abroad
Major Handy, praised as the best fellow, plans to travel to Europe after mid April. He will write a biography of Abraham Lincoln, drawing on his boyhood ties and Civil War era insights, believing the work will endure. He has accumulated a private bank balance and a $15,000 annual salary from his news operation.
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Call for permanent census bureau to improve federal counts
An editorial urges Congress to establish a permanent census office. The piece notes the long omission of a permanent bureau and criticizes past censuses as unreliable. It argues for prompt accurate counts in the 180th census with new legislation this session.
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Congress
Prospect of lively time at St Louis convention grows brighter
The Elmira Advertiser notes the Republican presidential field widens with four leading candidates—Morton McKinley Allison Rew—and a possible big Nosth Quay, plus thirteen minor hopefuls. The piece hints at shifting strategies as the race advances toward St Louis, with readers tracking the evolving lineup and potential twists.
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St. Louis
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McKinley
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Rew
Political conventions and key figures eyed for strategy
The article outlines a tense political scene with a candidate facing allied factions and a potential crowded convention. Governors Morton and McKinley and Speaker Colfax monitor strategy as party leaders weigh alliances, prices, and possible outcomes. Penney Lyons and M.3. Quay are named amid factional maneuvering.
Imports and exports under Harrison administration detailed
The article presents figures for United States trade from the first Harrison year onward, highlighting exports and imports totals. It notes a shift after tariff talks and reports agricultural product capture amounts, alongside several large annual trade sums in the cited period.
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Chicago
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United States
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Trade shifts after Wilson tariff lapse noted in reader letter
A Chicago Record reader cites U S customs data showing imports from Great Britain in the eleven months after the Wilson tariff fell to about 54 million pounds, up from 21 million pounds, while U S exports to Britain dropped from 345,007,089 dollars to 345,007,089 dollars, indicating a decline in U S sales since the tariff.
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Daily Horoscope for Tuesday March 10 From The Tribune
Astrolabe cast 148 a. om foresees a child born today noting frost on the viaduct project will melt in time. Lugurne citizens who hanged Mac Knight the missing merchant yesterday returned to compliment. Mrs Rover’s chill in taffy study questioned. Ajacebus advises not to cling to one idea.
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