Republican Speaking. Hon James T Johnson to address Sullivan crowd
Hon James T Johnson ex Congressmen from this district will speak at the Courthouse in Sullivan on Saturday Sept 3 1892 at 2 PM. All voters may attend for a full fair fearless discussion of today’s issues. By order of the Committee. R L Crowpen Chairman. The solid south is breaking up with Democrats split in Tennessee Texas Alabama and South Carolina.
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James T. Johson
Rockville
Courthlouse
Sullivan
R. TL. Crowpen
Democratic
Tennessee
Texas
Alabama
South Carolina
Chicago
CiLApstoxE Leads British Government Amid Ireland Debate
The article discusses CiLApstoxE at the head of the British government and the Ireland issue as a pivotal election topic. It questions accountability for political misinformation, debates tariff policy on tin plate, and asserts taxes are applied on goods beyond control of price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cilapstoxe
Ireland
Manufacturer profits slammed as libel in Democratic papers
The piece mocks claims that manufacturers charge dealers 18 for a breaking plow sold abroad for 9, calling the assertion a lie and noting the libel copied from the New York World whose proprietor resides in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y. World
London
English papers overstate mower cost and profits
The piece argues small London edited papers claim a mower costs dealers $65 while foreign buyers pay $40. It asserts dealers would charge at least $70 if paying $65, and that good mowers can be found under $45. The writer accuses English papers of lying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Cobden Club
Domestic tin plate benefit from home production
The piece argues that Paxton canning factory workers face no new hardships as US tin plate costs drop due to domestic production. It notes Democrats may raise tariffs on sugar and warns free traders would raise taxes, citing past sugar duties and treasury needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxton Canning Factory
Democratic lies in farmer slate attack on industry
A hostile anti Democrat screed accuses state papers of bias against farming and manufacturing, alleging false claims that locally made implements cost more than abroad. It rebuts by noting discounts and lower local prices for plows and mowers, and accuses the opposition of deception and foreign influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waren
Democratic State Central Committee
Proclamation Hits Canada Trade Tolls Over St Marys
President Harrison issues a proclamation imposing duties on Canadian vessels and freights via St Mary's canal to match Welland tolls. The move aims to level the field with Canada over lake trade routes between Michigan and Canadian ports. If Canada delays, retaliatory duties persist through the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Canada
Northwest
Seaboard
St. Mary’s Canal
Welland Canal
Lake Huron
Lake St. Clair
Michigan
Lakes Erie
Ontario
United States
Foster
Parity of Conditions Spurs New US Action
An editorial notes a retaliatory measure taken after a July 26 act granting the President expanded powers. The move demonstrates a strong stance to protect American interests and signals to Canadian authorities that the administration will act decisively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yye
Courts to test Indiana gerrymander in Supreme Court
Newspaper editors urge Indiana Republicans to file a test case challenging the state’s democratic gerrymander. They cite Michigan Wisconsin and New York rulings and call for the Supreme Court to declare the district map unconstitutional as a defense of republican government.
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Fowler
Brown County Expositor
Indiana
Supreme Court
Marion Chronicle
Indianapolis Journal
Michigan
Wisconsin
New York
Martinsville
Mishawaka
Republican Party
Richmond
Lafayette Courier
Convict Labor Causes Miners’ Rebellion in Tennessee
The piece defends insurgent miners amid a state dispute over convict labor. It condemns Tennessee for degrading labor and corrupt convicts, urging humane treatment and abolition of the convict system to restore law, order, and Union reputation. The New York Press is cited on the cancerous system of convict labor.
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Tennessee
South
Union
North
N. Y. Press
Union Subscription Notes and Local Visits
Wheat thrashing nearly complete and local residents travel to Illinois and Sullivan Carlisle. Geo Funk and wife visit Illinois while A D Gibong and wife stay with Mr Barclays. Eva Harbor visits Carlisle. Ham Walace and wife visit Indian Springs. Wm Alsop trips to Sullivan. John Brown of Sullivan passes through. Several join church last Sunday. O J Steffey Co moves back to Carlisle and builds a new house. Charley Lockhart surveys Mackey system on Sunday. Herry Dutton and wife visit sick pop Arnold last week. Niac Co remains mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Funk
Illinois
A. D. Gibong
Carlisle
Charley Lockhart
Mackey System
Herry Dutton
Pop Arnold
Niac & Co
Paxton Local Notes Highlight Social And Business Ties
Paxton residents report C. Y. Hoover's return to Greencastle from last Thursday. Pearl Ayers visits Evansville with her sister. Flora visits uncle in Robinson Illinois. A Friday rain blessed the area. Charley Dailey resumes his beef wagon. Babbitt couple plan to supervise Oaktown canning plant this week. Dr. Kinney of West Baden visits old friends. Jennie Bailey sudden illness but recovering. An East Chapel ice cream supper drew local youths Saturday night. J B McNeal and W W Bailey active in recent real estate trades. Patsy Ayers thanks for a prior article August 3 inquiry. Occasionally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Y. Hoover
Greencastle
Pearl Ayers
Evansville
Flora
Robinson
Charley Dailey
Babbitt
Oaktown
Dr. Kinney
West Baden
Ind
Jennie Bailey
East
Chappel
J.B. McNeal
W. W. Bailey
Patsy Ayers
Local News Briefs From Shelburn and Surrounding Areas
Reports note Shelburn to gain a Jeffersonville addition and a new mine boss to start September 1. Ike Patton Jr arrives from Shanedtown. Jas Lloyd, the missing carpenter, reappears in Terre Haute. The Ladies Aid plans an August 1 ice cream supper at the M E church aiding church improvements. Patsy Avis reports.
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Shelburn
Jeffersonville
Ike Patton, Jr
Shanedtown
Mark Headley
Florence Wheatley
W. A. Hawkins
Sullivan
Jas. Lloyd the
Terre Haute
Arthur Ladson
Farnsworth
Ind
Currysville
Ivis
John Barker
S. Connor
Farhersburg
O. K
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E
Patsy Avis
Protection's banner badge amid campaign rhetoric
A tin plate badge with the slogan Herrison Reid and Protection highlights anti England sentiment and protectionism. Norton Brothers of Chicago produced the badge at postage rates for readers five for 2 cents. The piece accompanies the era's debate on pricing and wages under protective policies.
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Herrison
Reid
Protection
England
Great Britain
Norton Brothers
Chicago
Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Local Property List
A series of conveyances lists transfers between individuals and entities across Fairbanks and surrounding subdivisions. Names include William Land Stephen Hiatt Hulda Badger Mattie Sutton Mary Wence Willis Benefield John Keen Zariah Jenkins Clara Jenkins Gaston Drake W I Thix tun Barnabas Johnson Letha Hunt Christian Church Rebecca Barnes W T Hayden Samuel Mason Hamilton Schoo Tp Jos S Walters W P Walters James H Clugage Keen Wolfenbarger Elizabeth Arnett Jonas Ladson Thos Risinger B R Jacobs C T Shulze Wm H Crowder John Davis Sons Michael Everly Caroline Neal W T Crawford and others. Amounts range from 75 to 5000 dollars with numerous lot and section references in Fairbanks and surrounding townships.
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Stephen Hiatt
EB. Harrison
Hulda L. Badger
Fairbanks
Mattie E. Sutton
Mary E. Wence
Cuppy
Shelburn
Willis Benefield
John Keen
Brodie’s
Sullivan
Zariah B. Jenkins
Clara B. Jenkins
Gaston Drake
Adurr
W. I. Thixtun
Barnabas Johnson
W. N. Thixtun
Letha Hunt
Christian Church
Rebecca Barnes
W.T. Hayden
Samuel Mason
Hamilton Schoo
Jos
Walters
W. P. Walters
John W. Mason
Elizabeth Arnett
Jonas Ladson
Thos
Risinger
B. R. Jacobs
Cc.t. Shulze
Samuel Evans
Wm. H. Crowder
John Davis’ Sons
Jottin W. & Arsadd
Michael Everly
Caroline Neal
Farmersburg
T. Crawford
Mary T
An Exalted Departure An Old Poem For Annie
A poetic tribute laments Annie's passing and honors her gentle care. The verse expresses sorrow at separation, longs for reunion beyond earth, and notes Annie rises to a region of sunshine and flowers free from sickness.
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Annie
New Discovery Aids Liver Nerve Regulation
Dr Miles Nerve and Liver Pills claim to speedily cure biliousness bad taste torpid liver piles and constipation. Marketed as unequaled for men women and children with 50 doses for 25 cents. Free samples at Crowder & Reeds.
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Miles
Crowder & Reeds
Walters' Metallic Roof Shingles From National Sheet Metal Works
Walters' Metallic shingles are advertised as made from galvanized tin plate and steel sheets, sold painted or unpainted. Painted shingles are durable and ornamental. galvanized versions claim rain and rust proof performance without painting. Contact National Sheet Metal Roofing Co. at 9 Cliff St New York for price list. LS Subscribe for the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Sheet Metal Roofing Co
Cliff St
New York
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