Debates on Mormonism and state debt reform
A compilation of opinions and notices from 1889 discussing the Louisiana Lottery offering to pay Louisiana state debt if the charter is renewed, criticism of Mormon immigration and Endowment House tests for citizenship, a Detroit grand jury's discharge with indictments against nine aldermen, and comments on prison discipline and escape attempts under Warden Hatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Detroit
Iain Why
Judge Anderson
Salt Lake City
Anderson
Hatch
First Congress Convenes Under Republican Control
The first Congress sits in session under Republican control with aims to avoid idle bickerings. It seeks provisions for a user suited railroad system, tariff reforms, anti trust and combinations legislation, a national election law ensuring every citizen can vote and be counted, and a fair settlement of Behring Sea and fishery issues.
Secretary Tracy Urges Big Navy Build Across Coasts
In a presidential briefing Tracy warns a navy is essential to protect property and trade. He argues wartime construction limits make rapid fleet expansion vital, recommending twenty battleships for the Pacific and twelve for the Atlantic, plus twenty harbor defense vessels, with immediate congressional authorization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracy
United States
Congress
Pacific
Atlantic
The Pecuniary Value of Alma College to Alma
The piece argues Alma College boosts local economy beyond direct manufacturing gains. It notes students and staff bring money to boarding houses and shops, spreading wealth quietly and steadily. The author predicts Alma’s future prosperity will hinge on the college’s presence rather than traditional industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsi
Harvard College
Harvard
Yale College
New Haven
Alma
Butas
Alma College
Balleome
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Brown & Everden
New York
Europe
Cleveland
Brickerholls
Alia Himes
State Agency
Bert Woodward
Jack Ford
EORSE
Laine Chomsbueint
Connie Anid
P. V.copp
Alma Insurance Agency
Moth
LN Derwite
Ley Pear Stad
Northw
Mason Aid Ass
Chicago, Il
Suciden
Pension Business Speciality
Ofline
Eilisen
A. Verineton
SMUT
AJORN
Champion and Atkin
Peeriess Axe
Smippil & Glass
Aries
Lockwoods
H. L
Wright, Schneider & Suitzs
Starling
Wright, Schneider & Stuttz
Lerd
J. W. Ewing
Sec
Y. Alma Michign
Alin Ale
Lenrue
Ota Wat
Stevens & Son's
Mich
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