Woolen Industry Optimism and Tariff Reform Support
Interview with John F. Plummer, Union Pacific director, argues tariff protection is essential for U S woolen mills. He asserts Britain competes with lower wools classification, calls for American wages and protection, and predicts Republican policy will favor domestic industry and labor, boosting production and profits. Published as Western independent commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha World-Herald
John F. Plummer
Omaha
Union Pacific Railway
Plummer
Treasury Department
Cleveland
England
Republican Party
America
Congress
N. Y. Mail and Express
Jefferson Davis a Failed Leader of the Lost Cause
The Chicago Inter Ocean editorial argues Jefferson Davis failed as a political force after the Civil War, clung to secession, and remained an enemy to the Union. It notes Northern distrust stemmed from his hostility to the national idea and his personal ambition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Lee
Alexander H. Stephens
Confederacy
Jefferson Davis
Davis
Mr. Davis
Union
Republic
Chicago
Spring Valley Coal Company
William L. Scott
Albany
N. Y
Harrison
N. Y. Tribune
CONFEDERATE SECRETS AND THE START OF REBELLION
Historian C. C. Coffin begins a Boston lecture series revealing hidden Confederate facts. He argues secession was preplanned by leaders who feigned loyalty and practiced treachery, undermining the rebellion's stated motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intrique
C. C. Coffin
Boston
Political comments from 1889 press clips
A compilation of remarks from newspapers including Chicago Tribune St. Louis Globe Democrat Philadelphia Press Syracuse Standard and N Y Tribune commenting on Congress post offices tariff free trade Blaine William Harrison and party strategies with varied views on democracy Republican stance and labor issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Iowa
Ohio
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Blaine
Syracuse
N. Y
Harrisburg
Congress
Starrisburg
Cronin Trial Draws Out Closing Arguments in Chicago
Chronology of weeklong proceedings as Forrest and Longnecker clash over evidence and alibi claims. Jurors receive judge’s charge on conspiracy and murder while crowds fill the Chicago courtroom awaiting a verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Schuettler
Cooney
Milwaukee
Cronin
Chief Hubbard
Forrest
Clan-na-Gael
Mr. Forrest
Kunze
O'Sullivan
Burke
Coughlin
Conklin
Mills
Winnipeg
Delaney
Carlson Cottage
Longnecker
McConnell
Beggs
Camp 20
Dr. Cronin
Dinan
O Sullivan
Lonnenecker
Lip. M
Davis and Confederacy Leaders Under Scrutiny in War Discussion
The St Louis Globe discusses Jeff Davis as the driving force behind Southern secession and war. The piece accuses him of duplicity and intrigue from before the war, asserting he manipulated others and aimed to hasten conflict while professing Union fidelity. It condemns Davis and conspirators as untrustworthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Coffin
Jeff Davis
United States
Union
Lincoln
Congress
Confederacy
Davis
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
New Name for Brownies at Euclid Avenue Window
A six year old boy and his mother pause before a window showing Palmer Cox style brownies. The boy, seeing a new scene, asks in wonder if the figures are mudwumps, highlighting a moment of children's curiosity and local humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euclid Avenue
Palmer Cox
St. Nicholas
Cleveland
Crooked horse sales trick traced from start to end
An article recounts a deliberate horse sale fraud illustrated by a brown trotter. A dealer and confederate lure a buyer with a favorable ad, claim to protect the horse from dealers, offer a $50 commission, and arrange a setup to skim profit while evading conviction. The tale underscores sly, near‑lawful deception in horse transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verdant Green
Chambers’ Journal
New Home Catarrh Treatment Promises Quick Cure
An Omaha article promotes a home remedy for catarrh hay fever and catarrhal deafness claiming cures in one to three applications every two weeks. It warns against snuff or ointment versions and offers a pamphlet by sending three cents to A H Dixon Son in Toronto. The note references other ads and quips from papers like N O Picayune and Boston Courier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Dixon & Son, Cor
John and King Street
Toronto
Canada
Christian Advocate
Circassian Tour to the East From Philadelphia
Geo May Powell acts as special manager for a tour starting February 19 from New York aboard the Magee 4 ton steamer. The route covers Egypt Jerusalem via the Azores Gibraltar Naples Rome with return through France England and Scotland arriving New York around June 7. Main tour under $300, add ons to Ephesus Constantinople Vienna by arrangement. Rollo Floyd oversees the rental section. Rev Dr C F Thomas directs on route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Jerusalem
Azores
Gibraltar
Naples
Rome
Geo
May Powell
Philadelphia
E East
Magee
New York
France
England
Scotland
Ephesus
Constantinople
Vienna
Rollo Floyd
Messrs. & Son
London
C. F. Thomas
P. O
Cures and Remedies Advertisements Mixed in Public Notices
An assortment of medical claims and commercial plugs appears, including letters offering cure attestations and free bottles, products like Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Brown’s Bronchial Troches, laundry soap remarks, and various quips about public figures and immigration. The collection reads as a late 19th century newspaper montage of sensational cures and miscellaneous ad riffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
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Statesman Mills
Texas
House
Chicago Tribune
Calvin S. Brice
National Democratic Committee
Hill
Campbell
Gray
Palmer
Longenecker
Crooked Horse Sales
Policeemen
N. O. Picayune
Carter
Boston Courier
Hate
Pike
Cincinnati
Butier
Cooiee
Western U
Baltimore
Cood Office
St. Jacobs
Sackett &J
Brooklyn
St. Jacobs Oil
Michael McGinn
Drvanists and Dealens
Charles A. Vogeler CO
Ely
Ely Clto
Warren
Hood
Charles Hannag
Christie, Clarke Co
Wis
Bradfield
ALL Druggs
Faveeveny
Epps
Bryant's College
Buffalo
Dr.Bull
Northern Pacific
Minnesota
North DaoOin
Ealeee
Teree
B. Lamborn
Express and Post-Office
G. Root
M. C
Pearl Street
New Yorks
A. E. Burkhardt & CO
Fourth St
Burnet Street
Buskir & Reppert
F Street
8.W
Washington, D
U.S
Atlanta, GA
M. Woolley
M. D
Whitehall St
Cranle & CO
Washington
P. H. Fitzgerald
Clats Agency
Indianapolis
Horaes
Brewster Surety Iexin Holder CO
Holly, Michs
Gratheny & Kash
Elie Street
Lanprar
Kay City
Nich
An.k,—E
Merville Journal
T. A. Stocum
Baltimore American
Eis
Ennee
Tam
N. UN
Oregon
Oregon Immigration Board
Portland
Binghamton Herald
Mercury
Binghamton
Tansill
Tur
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
WEW
York
W.Y
Tutt
F. R. Osgood
New
Ghaare
Lake Id
Balding, Cao, Tll
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