Opinion on Anarchists and Tariffs in 1891 Editorials
The Detroit Journal contrasts Chicago anarchist violence with welcoming loyal immigrants and praises Major McKinley’s tariff policies. It cites the New York Sun on Republican advantages, quotes Congressman Walker on fortunes under free trade, and questions Democratic consistency in tariff debate.
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New York Sun
Congress
Hojse
McKinley
Reepublicans
Walker
Workingmen's Protective League
Boston
Detroit Journal
Why I defend protection as a policy for American industry
In a late speech, Hon. B. Metcalf argues for tariffs to raise American industry’s prosperity. He cites forty years as a businessman observer, claims protection raises every hour of honest toil, boosts material comfort, and fosters national self-independence essential to strong citizenship under a government of the people.
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B. Metcalf
Children’s Classroom Quips Echo Across Sunday School
A teacher probes a sharp boy with questions about Henry IV and the Red Sea, eliciting witty yet telling answers. Students define terms like fort, fortress, and conscience, while an examiner tests diminutive forms with playful mispronunciations and comic misunderstandings.
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Henry IV
France
Red Sea
Suena
vLambkin
Yomkin
Tom
Tibi
Lightning Arrester puzzle from electric wires explained
The article explains how a lightning arrester protects telegraph and Western Union wiring by routing surge through a board and spring mechanism called the plush magnet. It notes many wires enter buildings and how the device interrupts current to shield operators during storms.
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Big Western Union
New York City
United States
St. Louis Republic
Haitian Army Officers Outnumber Private Soldiers
A 1867 report cited by Harper's Weekly claims Haiti’s army of about 70,000 included 14,000 officers and staff, with 6,400 private soldiers, highlighting reforms that keep generals in place while muting discipline among troops amid political upheavals.
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Peenoh Vengar
Hippolite
New Slang Proposal Changes Chestnut to Outmey
A discussion notes Chestnut as overused and suggests replacing it with Outmey. Proponents claim Outmey carries clearer meaning and sharper tone while retaining local flavor, though supporters debate practicality and acceptance by authorities.
Alma Thanksgiving program and village council actions
Thanksgiving exercises were held by Alma schools with Superintendent Travis leading the program. A village council meeting in Alma, Michigan, discussed sidewalk and health rules, Cedar Avenue vacation petition hearing set for December 14, and bids for sewer. A fire department reduction was approved and notices sent to highway officials.
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Alma
Travis
Mich
Seasion
Young, Brown
Arnold
Montigel Hannah
Hall
Hamlin
Itet
John A. Siwell
Frank A. i
Tander Coy
Delius
Romer
Council
Cedar Ave
Superior Street
College Ave
Brown
Montigel
Common Council
Alma Record
Yeas
Young Hall Brown Montigel
Hannah
Yeasand
Superior and
Water Street
H.W. Tulner
Yeus
Young
John Sullivan
John Gludding
Otto Sanderhoff
Frank Clow
George Lane
Raymond Turck
Geo. White
John Cook
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Sumner, Mich
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Santa Claus
W. J. Mills
Riverdale, Mich
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Sue
American Boye
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Choss
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Hugene Tinker
Horace Hadeon
George Mnub Fall Einiennt
Sue Thankegiring
Pinner Unserced Y Milter
Leas Exercian
Heise
Beatons
Thanieighine
Ilaache
Finde Reeding
Howe Sweet
Howe
Macache
P.M. Sparur
Converl
Yousa
J. G. Enner
Pres. Proteu
McCullough & Button
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