Veterans Return to Washington Reflect on Debt and Change
Special correspondence outlines how old soldiers see Washington after a quarter century. They compare wartime debts and taxes to current figures, note rising pensions and commerce, and contrast the era's democratic leadership with the current president, while finding a silver lining in bipartisan support from the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Pennsylvania
United
United States
Pennylvania Avenue
White House
Democratic Party
Congress of Grateful Nation
Congress
Republican Party
O. P. Austin
Tin plate industry and political loyalties discussed
A veteran critic in New York questions tin plate industry gains under the McKinley tariff and cites large production and employment. The text condemns G A R recognition votes by former Confederate officers and quotes a veteran Democrat noting President Cleveland’s perceived failure to support soldiers.
Tariff Kickers and British Free Trade Opps to US Policy
A Denver writer presents British newspaper and trade-journal clips showing strong opposition to the McKinley tariff and reciprocity from English manufacturers. The London Times and The Colliery Guardian urge Democrats to push free trade, while Britain laments U S trade advantages under reciprocity with Brazil Cuba and Puerto Rico. Rev G B Snedeker notes a mistaken belief about Stevenson’s Knights of the Golden Circle connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Bowen
Denver
England
London Times
Great Britain
The
Colliery Guardian
United States
New World
Brazil
Chambers of Commerce
Stevenson
Knights of the Golden Circle
Rev
G. B. Snedeker
Harrison Favored To Win In New York State Vote
George E. Hahner of New York city predicts Harrison will win and secure a New York state majority. He mentions a conversation with Senator Hill but refuses to reveal its content. He urges betting on Harrison. The National Republican league claims over a million members and 12 000 clubs with an educational aim. A Democratic official reports that the tariff benefits workers and the McKinley act has raised earnings while lowering living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Partnersaiz
Luis
Lossme
Ais New Gaaliery
DeVor
Ris Gallery
George E. Hahner
New York City
David B. Hill
Harrison
New York State
Hahner
Senator Hill
Mr. Hahner
National Republican League
New York Tribune
Indianapolis Address Echoes Unity and Public Service
President Harrison speaks in Indianapolis urging use of influence for the general good of all people. He emphasizes national unity and civic duty as guiding principles for governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Indianapolis
A Double Faced Ticket Debate and McKinley Era Notes
A critique warns against a double action presidential ticket Cleveland and Stevenson arguing they pull in different directions. The piece condemns substitutes and urges voting for firm leaders. It notes McKinley era tariff reform and warns against free silver while highlighting rising import taxes and growing customs revenue.
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Cleveland
Stevenson
New York Recorder
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the Centaur Company
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Mane Yoru
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New York
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Spanish West India Islands
Midlands
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I. N. Cashner
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