Platform for a National Party on currency and labor reform
A platform argues for the exclusive government control of currency and legal tender, nationwide taxation and bonds reform, public lands protection, support for settler expansion, abolition of many offices, and expanded labor data bureaus. It endorses canal construction to connect the Great Lakes and oceans and calls for federal aid to speed the project.
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United Tases
United States
Comea
Opposition to government notes and lawlessness
A Will County National party convention pledges opposition to government non-interest notes and any unlawful action. It argues the ballot is the sole peaceful remedy for wrongs and condemns violence, demonstrations, and illegal organizing.
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National Party
Will County
Sincere Greenback Support and Party Realignments
An analysis of Alexander Campbell and the Greenback party shows the Greenbacks backing Campbell while Democrats and Nationals debate allegiance. The piece cites The New York Herald on independence movements, whistleblower rhetoric, and a push to unite or split parties amid a shifting political landscape.
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New York Herald
Vermont
Massachusetts
Butler
California
Wisconsin
Boss Keyes
Louisana
Arkansas
North Carolina
Georgia
Savannah News
Democrats rally behind Campbell amid nominating risk
The Democrats support Mr Campbell and could back him again but warn that nominating another candidate with the expectation of his withdrawal would leave someone badly depieyed.
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Campbell
National Greenbacks Rally Across Southern States
The article reports a broad Greenback surge beyond the North with strong growth across South Carolina Georgia North Carolina Tennessee Kentucky Missouri Arkansas Texas and Louisiana. It credits a National party wave rather than factional greenback sentiment and notes widespread newspaper coverage of the movement.
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South
North Carolina
Tennesee
Kentucky
Missouri
Arkansas
Texas
Louisana
Maine
Massachusetts
National Party
Joliet
Editorial Writer Shift At The Chicago News
The Chicago News appears to have altered its editorial voice with a new writer. The page now features sharper phrasing and bolder themes hinting the staff may imitate Gould's Tribune style.
Political quarrel over party labels and unity across states
The note mocks party labels from Labor to National and urges Republicans to rally by allying with minor parties. It claims disunity benefits opponents and warns that once the strongest faction weakens, party coalitions will form to defeat them, referencing several states and regions.
Notable entertainers Randall and Lorton tour the district
Randall and Lorton, famed for their tireless work for the cause in Joliet, now entertain eastern audiences with large enthusiastic crowds. Their services are in high demand, and the committee should bring them to this district soon. A copy of their catechism and song book was received containing many questions and answers and Mr Lurton's songs.
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Randall
Lorton
Joliet
Banked money scarce and misused in the view of Tribune
The Tribune argues that despite two billion dollars on deposit in banks the country lacks usable funds. It compares this to a dying man whose blood is drained yet told there is plenty of blood, implying monetary wealth is held up and ineffective rather than circulated for real needs.
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the Tribune
Subscriptions to Four Percent Loan Run Large Daily
The four per cent loan subscriptions average about 250000 dollars each day, yet critics claim a money shortage. The Philadelphia Ree notes 338 sheriff sales advertised in a single day, with a harsh antiwar Labor Advance quote.
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Philadelphia
Labor Advance
National party and Greenbackers labeled as leaders
A Joliet Signal comment states the National party Georgia militia regiment and Greenbackers are led by leaders. The speaker agrees with Mr Signal that every Greenbacker is a leader and the Nationals aim to labor until every man in America is a king, as Morris remarks.
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Alex. Campbell
Nationals
Campbell
Greenback Party
Alexander Campbell
National Party
Congress
Georgia Militia Regiment
Joliet Signal
Mr. Signal
Greenbackers
America
Morris
National banking system criticism voiced by Bob
An oblique critique argues the banking system is oppressive and untrustworthy, noting that even credible authorities would hesitate to endorse a full and faithful statement about it.
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Bob- Eek
National debt burden widens class gap
The statement argues that national debt is shouldered by the poor, increasing the distance between classes. It contends that policy makes the poor poorer while the rich grow richer.
Real Mass of the People Quoted on Creditors Provision
A fragment quotes An Jackson urging remembrance of the true mass of the people during provision for creditors, reflecting economic concerns and civic duty in the era.
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An~ Jackson
Murphy Favored in Sheriff Race Despite Cautionary Note
The record shows support for C. G. Murphy in the sheriff contest. A line notes that “character must be taken” as a guiding principle.
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C. G. Murphy
City Tax Levy Aims for Modest Increase, Highway Funds Scrutinized
The City Council committee on aspirations approved a tax plan raising the levy to about 1.5 percent plus county and state taxes, not exceeding 3.5 percent total. Last year’s levy was 43.4 percent. many will pay less this year, with some previously dodging the assessor now assisted. City property totals include $2,424,904. school purposes $2,430. highway and bridge outside the city $1,042,005 with a 40 cent cap. County officials seek to prevent city burdens on streets, hoping to limit the county’s share to under $4,168 this year. An Alton road property increase of $10,000 to the city is noted, while assessor Paige’s estimates differ from the state audit. Gen. Hayes suffered an eye injury from a sky-rocket in Joliet but is recovering.
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Sofui
Alton Road
Paige
Gen. Hayes
Joliet
Dr. Do All
Morris Herald
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R M. Springer
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National County Ticket
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WM. P. Thomson
David G. Murphy
Eugene Daly
Wit County National Party
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