Volcanic Fire and Jordan Journey in Talmage Sermon
The preacher describes ancient cities destroyed by volcanic force and brimstone, likening modern urban profligacy to Sodom and Gomorrah. He then guides pilgrims to the Jordan, recounting baptisms, Elijah’s ascent, and reflections on faith, with vivid scenes from travel in Japan and notes on a Hindoo idol sale.
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Masada
Rey
Hood Buits
Steop
Eleazar
Seach
Tiine
Luzerne
Loxnrisnt
Atlantic Ocean
India
Jordan
Hos
Herod
Assyria
Sodom
Gomorrah
Sadaia
Zeboim
American Bible Society
Science
Desd Sea
David
Pluto
Humboldt
Indian Archipelago
America
Cere
Pompeli
Hérculeneum
Stabis
Adma
Gomorish
Yellowstone Park
Yosemite
Switzerland
Palestine
Mississippi
Ohio
Amazon
Hudson
Thames
Tiber
Tryssus
Nile
Elijah
Elisha
Jacob
Joshua
John
Jesus
Europe
Asia
The
Molineux
Lynch
Lebanon
Johnstown
Jeremiah
God
Sen
Heaven
Dead Sea
Latimer
Ridley
P. P. Bliss
Ashtabuls Bridge
Holy Land
Jordso
Tu Cannap
Earth
Moses
They Fight Honest Government in Cincinnati
A circulated anti Republican letter from 1890 argues the GOP trades honesty for patronage, rebuts tariff critiques, and claims Democrats favor home rule in Cincinnati. It accuses Republicans of fraud, patronage rents, and selling votes via pensions and high tariffs, urging Ohio voters to fund campaigns privately and end party taxation.
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Republican Party
Campbell
Ohio
B. P. Il
Republican
BP L
Cincinnati
Democratic Party of
United States
Democratic Party
People of
Democratic Party of Ohio
Public Office a Private Swap
A critical summary of census distrust and widespread price increases driven by industry consolidation. The piece links inflated costs in axes, saws, lead, tin, and hardware to a few dominant firms, arguing tariffs and policy favor such groups and hurt consumers. It cites American Axe and Tool Company, multiple hardware manufacturers, and predicts further price rises under McKinley tariff actions.
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United States
American Axe and Tool Company
Pittsburgh
Lass
Adams & Westlake Company
A. L Griggs
Sidney
Shepherd & Co
Palmer Manufacturing Company
H. Rendtorff & Co
Central Stamping Company
W. BH. Sweeney Manufacturing Company
American Stove Board Company
New York
Chicago
Fostee
Stevens & Co
Vermont
C. P. Hentington
McKinlay
Philadelphia
N. Y
Cameron
Pennsylvanis
Buffalo Express
Grand Rapids
Tariff Clash Hurts Europe and Boosts U.S. Labor Fears
A letter warns that the McKinley tariff closes European markets and forces Americans to rely on pricier domestic production. It predicts mass emigration, rising unemployment, and potential wage suppression as imported labor competes with protected U.S. workers. The writer accuses tariff backers of pliant policy toward monopolists and criticizes the political party behind the measures.
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Europe
Great Britain
Old World
America
Duty of Ohio Democrats to vote the entire ticket for Cromley
A front page appeals for every Democrat in Ohio to cast ballots for all Democratic candidates this fall. The text claims Republican actions disenfranchise voters, urges unity to defeat Republicans, and emphasizes a decisive push for Thad Cromley in November to secure statewide victory and long term influence for the Democratic party.
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Ohio
Senator Ingalls
Senator Hoar
Porter
States of
Union
Reed
Republican Congress
Kest
Thad Cromley
Buckeye
Ingalls Gould Clash and Census Controversy
The piece reports John J. Ingalls attacking Jay Gould and criticizing republican rhetoric while accusing him of early financial stinginess. It then summarizes Brertling’s charges against the New York census and Porter’s conduct, noting New York press allegations of fraud, manipulation of census returns, and calls for scrutiny by the public and Congress.
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New York
New York City
Porter
New York Tribune
the Tribune
Plaia
Noble
Europe
New York World
Washington
Republic
Explosive critique of federal control in elections
A heated reflection attacks the proposed force bill, arguing it would place Mississippi like districts under federal superintendence with returning boards and deputy marshals. The piece warns the House clerk would reject state returns, making elections decided by Washington partisans, threatening local sovereignty. It links the measure to northern corporate power and Wall Street influence, noting Belknap and Pryor era politics as context.
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Ushely Mena
United States Army
Staten
Mlimois
Imagy
Peils
House of Representatives
Returning Board
Ilinois
Washington
Falo
Econtral Congress
Electoral College
Wall Street
South Carolina
Mitacis
St Louis Republic
Congress
S Quay
United States
Senata
Republican Party
Cies
Oni
White House
Belknap
Chicago Times
Political Blasphemer in Senate Speech on Honesty and Prices
In the Senate the Kansas Republican leader John J. Ingalls attacks the Democracy party as ignorant and dishonest, praising Samuel J. Tilden and Gov. Campbell for integrity. He argues the McKinley Bill raises prices, biting working people as garments and wares grow costlier and the laboring man bears the burden.
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John J. Ingalls
Kansas
United States Senate
Democracy Party
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Galilee
Theological Seminary
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Japan
Osaka
John la Farge
Lingham
Spencer
London
Chicago News
Wilder D. Foster
Foster, Stevens
Granp Bartos
Mich
Supply and Demand
Thad. Cromley
Ingalls and Gould
Johnn J. Ingalls
Jay Gould
J. Gould
Wallstreet
Ingalls
Skylock
Meaas
W. W. Botknap
Cleveland
Republicas
Roger A. Pryor
Chauncey M
W. T Sherman
Tim Assis
Grover Cleveland
Buféley
Tadesyeell
Prevcaidato
Imdaciom
Autocrst
Harald
Wanamaker
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Samuel J. Tilden
Queensware
Blaine
Maine
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