McKinley Opens Tariff Debate With Forceful Defense
In Washington on May 7 Major McKinley led a House tariff debate with a wide reception. He argued the protective system had driven U.S. industrial growth, wages, and wealth over 29 years, urging revision in line with protection. He criticized free trade and described revenue effects, praising domestic markets and US prosperity under protection.
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House
Major McKinley
Ohio
United States
Mr. McKinley
Mills
McKinley
Republican Party
Congress
Committee On Ways and Means
Springer
Illinois
Canada
Treasury
Great West
New York
Chicago
Europe
Great Britain
Atlantic
A Veteran Gambler Known as Old Ludwig Passes in Monte Carlo
The Bersen Courier reports the death of a famed European gambler known as Old Ludwig of Monaco. He visited Wiesbaden, Hamburg, and Baden-Baden before German gambling ended, always at the rouge et noir table on a single system. He aged to eighty two, claimed no doctor visits for sixty years, and died at his favorite Monte Carlo rooms with his louis still in hand. His rooms were famed for cards dated with losses and gains.
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Europe
Bersen
Monte Carlo
Ludwig
Monaco
Wiesbaden
Homberg
Baden-Baden
Germany
Loler
Louis
Montearlo
OM @agh
London Globe
Three Voices Call for Federal Election Oversight In 1888
In a threefold national statement tied to Grant's birthday, President Harrison, Speaker Reed, and General Wager Swayne urge a national law to supervise elections, especially in the South, to protect Black suffrage and federal authority. The voices frame enforcement as essential to end fraud and intimidation in all states, with Sheridan’s looming absence noted and Maxi milian’s downfall cited as precedent.
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South
General Grant
Washington
United States
Florida
Ben Harrison
Pennsylvania
Allegheny
Monongahela
Ohio River
Mississippi
Gulf of Mexico
Stars and Stripes
Thomas B. Reed
House of Representatives
Harrison
Reed
Wager Swayne
Grant
Lee
Appomattox
Maximilian
Mexico
North America
General Swayne
Johnson
Philip Sheridan
Empire of
Phil Sheridan
Juarez
Diaz
Sheridan
Buchanan
Pittsburgh
New York
Sherman
Republic
N. Y
Mr Reed’s Remedy Address on the Southern Question
The item previews Speaker Reed’s Pittsburgh address as presenting the Southern question in an original way. It asserts the negro has no rights as a voter within Southern states, but warns that nationwide black dominance is unlikely to form, shaping Reed’s argument on federal versus state voter rights.
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South
Congress
Reed
United States
Pittsburgh
E. T. Hazeurry
Warren, Pa
Sugar on Free List Says Chicago Journal
The piece argues sugar duties are a consumer tax benefiting a shrinking privileged class. It notes domestic sugar production has fallen from one third to one tenth of consumption and urges immediate removal of duties. It contends duties ceased to protect and now harm general consumers amid population growth.
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Mississippi Valley
Missouri
Illinois
Ways and Means Committee
Chicago Journal
Agricultural hints barn plans by H M Schuyler Huntley
A detailed description of a barn project owned by H M Schuyler in Huntley. It covers dimensions 86 by 80 by 24 feet, stone foundation, and a framed plan with a truss of 6 by 8 inch timber. It notes braces and structural elements to prevent spreading and strengthen the hay door end.
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H. M. Schuyler
Huntley
Ground Plan and Kicking Cow In Rural Advice Column
Detailed barn and cowyard layout described with 6 stalls 53 feet wide, granaries above, hay chutes, and grain elevators. A separate note explains a rope restraint for kicking cows and a Ruhd New Yorker tip. The piece also contains various short ad-like items, anecdotes, and endorsements for medicines and products.
Drift of Opinion and Political Forecasts Across Newspapers
A collage of editorial opinions from various papers on political figures and issues. Highlights include warnings to Tom Reed about presidential luck, calls for a strong Democratic standard-bearer, critique of New Jersey frauds aiding Republican hopes, tariff reform rumors in South Dakota, and debates over veteran pensions and retirement provisions.
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Tom Reed
Des Moines
Samuel J. Randall
N. Y. Tribune
New Jersey
Cleveland
South Dakota
Detroit Tribune
Burlington
Hawkeye
Lane
Chicago Journal
Never Bets On His Own Horse In A Lesson On Confidence
A fable-like tale contrasts betting on a fast horse with trusting one’s own ability. It cites Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a proven remedy for female weakness, promising satisfaction or money back and detailing its tonic, restorative, and nervine benefits for overworked and anxious women.
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Hannah Jane
Pierce
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Kyndle
Ohio Statesman
Delaware
MR. Reed
Alove
New Yorker
Resstay
God Preserve the Czar
San Francisco
Alta
City of Toledo
Lucas County
Frank Joe
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Frank J. Cueney
A.D
UamAny A. W. Gueason
Burlington Free Press
Shallenberger
A. T. Shallenberger
Rochester
Wll
Fat
Binghamton
P. S Eustis
Gen’s
Ill
Rome
Ashland
Hartman Manufacturing Company
Beaver Falls
Hartman
Particuars
Liz
Cragin & Co
Philada
U.S
Terre Haute Express
Carter
Shad Roes
Shaddens
Berkshire News
Hale
Pike
Yonkers Gazette
Lil Ue
Pittsburgh Chronicle
Tansill
Pension
Senate
Boston Journal
Etait
Northwestern
Boks
WSO
ST. Louis
Omaha
Maywood
Kans
St. Jacobs
P. Lemmon
P.M
Carlisle
John U. Sheape
Green & Sons
Atlanta
Yellow Pine Extract Co
Levie
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
Mass
Ayer
Dr. J. Co. Ayer & Co
Lowell, Mass
Origina Kages
Chesebrough Mfg. Co
State St
T. M. CO
Planet Mills
Ira
W. Baker & CO v
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester
Paris
Dick” Wootton
Rockies
W.E. CO
Clark Street
Ome
Massillon
Amateu
R. P. Hakey & Co
deeSee
Wabash Avenue
Secret Service
Grannan Detective Bureau Co
Arcade
Cincinnati
Joseph
Hunter
Washingtorn
D. C
Ension Iori Vorars
Washington, D.C
U S. Pension Bureau
Fitzgerald
Washington, D. Q
Meirs
Desc
A.W. McCormick & Sons
John March
Dehorner
WP Stearns
Mourse
Wis
Circwlars Tree
Hartman Mfg. CO
Beaver Falla, Pa
A Caycer
Iola
Drewoter
Col
Molly
Mieke
Aurora
Kane Andid
Hookeen LD
Wauasulaye
Chicmio
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