Thanksgiving reflections and Texas division in the press
A historical piece discusses Thanksgiving origins in Plymouth 1621 and national observance under Presidents. It argues Texas statehood via division into five new states, detailing area comparisons with New York and population implications. The piece contemplates political motives and Federal structure amid claims of Republican interests.
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Divine
Plymouth Colony
New
Middle States
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Amer
Jean
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Texas
New York
Wyoming
Montana
Idaho
North Dakota
Republican Party
Senate
Congress
New York World
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Indiana
Ohio
Mlinois
House gains and party balance in 52d Congress
The piece reports projected party strengths in the 52d Congress, noting Democrats around 220 seats and Republicans about 150 with a small Populist/Independent group. It highlights key leaders like Reed and Cannon and discusses shifts since 1890, the senatorial outcome, and the impact on legislation and governance.
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Judge Holman
Ispringer
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Hemphill
South Carolina
South
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Tom Reed
Joe” Cannon
Ilinois
Cannon
Grosvenor
Ohio
Gear
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Hepburn
Harrison
Treasury
Beau Brummell
Henry Bingham
Pennsylvania
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Maine
Caliope
Kalamazoo
Julius Cesar Burrows
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R. R. Hitt
Oliver P. Morton
Paris
Blaine
Washington
James G. Blaine
Thomas B. Reed
Henry Cabot Lodge
Adams Morse
Canton
John Allen
Missippi
Bailey
Texas
Bryan
Nebraska
Samuel J. Randall
Campbell
New York
Judge Cobb
Alabama
Dunbarrow
Chicago
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Czar Reed
Green B. Baum
Gen. Hooker
Buck” Kilgore
McAleer
Philadelphia
Sam Randall
Varrity
John de Witt Warner
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Sherman Hoar
George Fred Williams
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State Bank Notes Tax Repeal Debated in Postwar Era
A correspondent reports Republicans criticized the State bank note tax as a proposed repeal to free 1 percent on notes issued by State banks. Proponents argue it would restore elastic currency, reduce reliance on national bonds, and allow notes backed by solid collateral to better meet local credit needs.
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