Prince Alexander and Victoria Betrothal Rumors Abroad
A sprawling notice outlines possible betrothal links between Prince Alexander of Lattenberg and Princess Victoria amid tensions with Russia. It notes Alexander’s diplomacy, potential imperial ties, and a newspaper diary publication episode causing Berlin court friction. It also reports railroad inspector actions, Mexican syndicate schemes, prison parole shockers, and various social and political rumors from multiple regions.
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Alexander
Lattenberg
Victoria
Euperor William
Tan Jong
Jetera
Kolper
Frederick
Darmsia
Alexander Wos
Hesse
Snes
Berlin
Alesxan Lee
Kaiser Willan
Northern states favor Garfield and Harrison, observer claims
An observer reports northern states lean toward Garfield and Harrison in the presidential race, cites Indiana results and labor wage arguments. He recalls touring ports and towns, noting Democrats push reform while Republicans claim margins from prior elections. He argues tariffs and wages affect workingmen’s votes.
Koh Burdette Advises the Boys on Voting
A veteran lecturer urges a young man to vote thoughtfully in November, warning against voting with party loyalty alone. He insists on choosing the party with the purest, most progressive record and urges consideration of Civil War legacies, tariffs, and reform, citing disputes over Republican and Democratic stances.
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Ft. Sumter
Tve
Union
Seaa
Mont
Lincoln
PBT
Toy Making Showcases Tin Toy Factory Wonders
A vivid survey of early toy production describes a tin toy factory where machines cut and stamp, assemble, and paint figures from scraps. It notes the move from European to American supply, the craft of die sets, soldering, and multicolor finishing, and highlights ironic novelty items like a live looking duck figure and a butcher shop scene.
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Karnum
Germany
Biespark
Vicktor
Stesin Power
Puat
Mtn
Tefuro
Malier
Duck
Binine
Wilkes Walter Phelps
Lin Ip
Chicago
Denker
E & Police
How the People Are Robed in Wichita Speech
Congressman Peters mocked free trade orators in Wichita by demanding concrete tariff figures. He listed fake totals for various items and concluded the supposed sums cannot be divided among the people, ending with a dramatic, likely satirical total.
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Peters
Wichita
A Democratic View on Prohibition and Church Alliance
The piece attacks Prohibition as driven by religious voters and praises Col. John F. Gaynor for saying saloons could be behind politics. It argues liquor interests back the Democrats, churches lack unity, and temperance faces delayed victory due to fanatical supporters.
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Munem
New York
Democratic Party
Hill
Minnesota
HiIl
Grover Cleveland
Commonwealth
Empire State
Metropolis
United States
John F. Gaynor
Gov. Hill
Gaynor
Col Gaynor
Elo
Satan
Mills Bill and Pree Whisky Debate in Northern States
The Mills bill would relieve brewers distillers and wholesale and retail dealers from federal taxes and allow moonshiners to manufacture mountain dew up to five bushels a day with reduced penalties. Democratic papers omit these leniencies amid debates on free whisky and liquor taxes. In a separate exchange a teacher asks children about a famed English humanitarian.
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Mills
Philadelphia
Nuts For the President Critics Question Tariff Effects
In his letter of acceptance President Cleveland warned that duties and assessments add to prices, acting as a tax on consumers. Critics ask why under a free trade tariff steel rails drop from 147 to 82 per ton with a 17 duty, paper falls from 16 to 2, china tea sets rise from 8 to 42.50, and carpets shift from 140 to 0.5 per yard after a duty. They argue tariffs created industries yet show higher prices now, challenging the claim that tariffs are a heavy burden on the people.
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Cleveland
Aliea Herald
Treasury
United States
Hyatt
la Po
War Department
Endicot
Bis
Medical Department
Tactical Department
United States Army —N
Ir. Cleveland
McKinley
House of Representativ
Free Trade Debate Splits Party on Raw Materials Aid
New York Tribone reports Mr. Cleveland rejects the name free trader yet leans toward freeing imported raw materials to boost domestic industry. Republicans argue protective duties secure cheap supplies of wool ore and pig iron, citing Britain as a contrast, while President pledges to protect labor interests amid a heated exchange.
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New York Tribone
Cleveland
Lane
Great Britain
Reading Characters From Writing and Handwriting Traits
A handwritten note discusses how character is reflected in writing. It outlines calm, even hands versus flamboyant or erratic scripts and links traits like self control, orderliness, and caution to penmanship. It also notes that neat, regular writing may match exact, precise minds while erratic styles hint at overworked or distracted temperaments.
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Pepe
Emaiinm Jooklig
Pinape
Nicholas
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