Tobacco Exposition Draws Wide Attention in New York
The Alma Record reports a large tobacco exposition in New York showing a newly invented cigarette without paste and with automatic features. A 100 year history of pipes will be exhibited, tracing from the stone Calumet to jeweled inlaid pieces, with various growths and leaf comparisons noted. The piece also discusses poet Whitman, public figures, and events linking to slavery, reform, and several political and social topics within the era.
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New York
Vienna
Protection Benefits Farmers and Mechanics Evidence From History
An extended antiquarian speech outlines how protection boosted American farming and labor. It cites 19th century prices, wage levels, and trades, arguing tariffs foster competition, reduce costs, and expand employment while refuting monopoly claims. It links farmer hardship pre tariff to improved conditions after protection.
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A. Hf
Wrenn
Mouttilead
Ohio
Domo
Lie Resulie
Fara
Bitos
Bendeloth
Great Falls
New Hampshire
Henry Wilton
United States
Duynett
Thomas Ewing
Ole
United States Senate
Walt
Evry
Tiingis
Wien
Docure
Galestong
Alnois
Francisco Nawe Lanter
Ineiesi
Herstel
Fragmentary Local Ledger Reflects Early Labor Market Struggles
The readable fragments depict wages and rents for laborers, front porch and water tax payments, and barter prices for land. Names like Tadlan and Ralf appear in scattered lines amid discussions of crops, rents, and market protections affecting workers. The tone hints at a period of economic strain and debates on fair rewards for labor.
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Bin
Ralf
Eran
Pawl Tireen
Rik Jardim Moyes
Ted
Cashion
Bertus
Rachel
Mons
Allewheny
Fartier & Goo Homme
Home Rule and Political Tensions in Dakota Territory
Opinion piece criticizing the Democratic administration for endorsing territorial rule and resisting carpetbagger influence. It lists federal officials in Deadwood as examples of ex-rebels and questions Cleveland’s policy toward Dakota statehood, portraying Dakota as a potential asylum for ex-rebel elements while opposing admission to the Union.
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Deadwood
Dakota
United States and District Court
Thomas
Kentucky
W. H. Jones
United States
W. HH. Jones
Felix Tagram
BP. Smith
Church
Huger Wilkinson
Lowks Avis
Cleveland
Prairies
South
Harrison sketches tariff gains for American workers
In a speech to visiting miners Gen Harrison offered simple, effective tariff views. He argued U S workers have better conditions than colleagues in other nations, citing statistics and the improving state of American industry as proof. The talk emphasized protecting domestic labor through tariff policy.
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Jever
Wature
Anit Thoms
England
Harrison
Biobe Meneris
Labour Vote Split in 1888 Campaign Sparks Sun Debate
A reader claims Newark factory workers, mostly Cleveland backers in 1884, now support Harrison for tariff protection. The Sun defends the Democrats, arguing labor support is secondary to keeping the party in power. The exchange questions what the “otherwise” issue really is and what lies behind the split.
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Newark
Sun
Sam
Cleveland
Brother Dans
the Sun
Congress
Harrison
Dore the Sar Koow
Free trade debate in a small town shop dialogue
An everyday illustration shows a forelner arguing with a shopkeeper over prices and wages. The English worker argues for free trade versus protection, noting wage differences and the risk of English sellers flooding the U S market. A separate item notes Mrs Garteld, widow of the present, has donated $10 000 to Garfield University and the superintendent of city schools in Portland will receive $3 000.
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Hill
New York
Urowkglen
Cole
Uniuxt
Enays & Thot
Mennsylvana Ral
Vennsylvania
Fyvery
Raiinaad
Tee O Cucumentanees
Palimans Pance
Nives
Ouravives
Atlasis Express Company
Monopely
Weatern Mioh Telegraph Company
Ts and
Lopely
Selie
Telleiephine Company
Percy Hegieda Jones
Nevatute Wits
Teich
West
Rae
Thor
Jon
Jeorrow
Washington
Reading
Coult Try
Ilekys
Powilia
Knights of Labor
Onioyna
Layaine
England
Haifen
United States
Amerwa
Suleemen
Mra. Garteld
Hay
Garfeld University of Ve Hell Saptare
Portland
Oregon
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