Tariff reform claims meet past results with data
The article argues against Mills and free traders asserting that tariff cuts do not shrink revenue. It cites 1880s cases: copper ore and tin-plates saw higher duties or higher revenue despite rate reductions, while some goods showed revenue gains or declines, concluding rate reductions generally boost import volumes and duties. It also touches on postmaster job security and calls for resignation when public servants fail to perform.
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Mr. Mills
Mills
Patrick Henry
Mail
Express
Wanamaker Talks on Post Office Reforms and Removals
The New York Mail and Express prints an interview with Postmaster General Wanamaker discussing why removals occur, citing city size and ongoing changes in urban postal service. He says criticism arises from rapid shifts but notes reforms are for the service.
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New York Mail and Express
Wanamaker
The Pension Question and the Civil War Soldier
The piece contrasts Democratic policy under General Black with a new administration. It argues the old approach stressed a large Treasury surplus and technical denials of pensions, while the new system favors widespread merit based pensions for disabled Union soldiers, requiring only sufficient evidence of entitlement. It asserts broad discretion should govern pension decisions and credits the new policy with public approval.
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General Black
Democratic Party
Harpers
Union
Black
Pension Department
Iowa State Register
Notable 19th Century Diplomatic Views and Political Reflections
The passage surveys opinions on Frederick Douglass as a potential minister to Haiti, Phelps as a Germany envoy, and Theodore Roosevelt’s Civil Service stance. It also honors Simon Cameron’s enduring influence, noting his distinctive character and lasting place in American history as a pivotal political figure.
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Fred Douglass
United States
Hayti
Harrison
Hartford Courant
Phelps
Germany
Berlin
Indianapolis
Theodore Roosevelt
Cleveland
Chicago Times
Simon Cameron
Saul
Boston Advertiser
Weems Electro-Automatic Transit Ride Promises Fast Rail
The Weems railway system in Baltimore claims three miles a minute on level tracks and two miles on grades. A cigar shaped red motor car two cars and a generating station power a train with internal wheels, air minimized, and telescoped cars for unbroken air surface. Laurel experiments report two miles per minute on a heavy curve and 180 miles an hour equivalent, as observers note quiet operation and upcoming electric rail possibilities.
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Weems Railway System
Electro-Automatic Transit Company
Baltimore
United States
Laurel
Weems
Baltimore Sun
Heroic Yardmaster Summers Saves Mother and Baby
Charles Summers, yard-master on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line, acted with swift heroism on Ewing street as a woman dropped a handkerchief and a baby carriage rolled toward an incoming 9 05 train. He seized the woman, rescued the child, and leaped onto the cowcatcher before the train passed, saving two lives at personal risk. The mother remained unconscious briefly, while Summers returned the babe to her.
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Charles Summers
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Road
Chicago Herald
Ewing Street
Burlington and Alton Roads
Alton Track
Bummera
Summers
Rattlesnake Hunting and Odd News Snippets
Rattlesnake oil fetches two dollars an ounce in Berkshire County. A New York lady aged ninety six remarks on injuries, and a farm sign prompts a pun about a prohibition town. Also notes on baseball chatter, health remedies, a grand mansion rumor, and Princeton Commencement honors for President Harrison.
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Berkshire County
Massachusetts
Hartford Times
Excursion to Niagara Falls by C. H. & D. Rail Lines
The annual excursion to Niagara Falls departs August 1 1889 with special trains from Cincinnati Indianapolis Dayton and Lima. Fares to Niagara Falls and Toronto vary by origin with through service from Cincinnati Indianapolis and Lima. Tickets valid on August 1 with return on Toledo trains. conducted by C H D agents. Dr Carver notes a buffalo kill record.
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Niagara Falls
Niagara Fells
H. & and
Mich
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Dayton
Toronto
Lima
Toledo
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Endorsed as Safer Remedy
The article argues benefits of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters over ordinary cathartics. It claims it aids natural action without weakening bowels, is botanically safe, and avoids internal shocks. For thirty five years it has been a household remedy for liver stomach kidney troubles malaria and rheumatism.
Carter's Little Liver Pills Prove Headache Remedy
Witt notes the pills as an excellent remedy for sick headache. Thousands of letters from users back the claim and urge readers to try them.
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Carter
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