Li Hung Chang Visits New York for Cleveland Greeting
Ti Hung Chang, premier and envoy of China, was greeted by President Cleveland at the Whitney residence. The formal ceremony included a Chinese imperial letter, translation by Li’s secretary, and a televised reception with Secretary Olney and Attorney General Harmon. Li toured Grant’s tomb before departing for Gray Gables.
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Circular to Railroad Workers Sparks Political Debates
A Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern memo sent to employees with their pay envelope caused a political uproar. The circular warns of silver versus gold money, price increases, and farm profits, urging readers to consider whether Bryan should become president and suggesting wage cuts to cover bond interest. Industrial workers’ groups and Republicans condemn it as ill timed and damaging in rural districts. Free coinage supporters print thousands of copies to spread the message.
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Weyler's Decrees Approved by Spanish Government
A Madrid dispatch reported by The London Standard says Spain backs General Weyler's decrees suspending coffee crop gathering in Cuba and forbidding Spaniards and foreigners to deal with insurgents. American consuls in Cuba protested the latter order, arguing it hinders seizure of property and could prompt indemnity demands, per Washington State Department guidance.
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Fdict Against Sugar Cane Prohibition Set by Woyler
General Woyler plans to bar sugar cane grinding in Cuba for the upcoming crop, signaling a government action likely to impact local mills and workers. The move, if enacted, could tighten sugar production and affect trade dynamics in the region.
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Billarps Letter on Household Duties and Independence
A letter from Bron Ann in Atlanta discusses coping without a full-time cook, sharing chores among family, and valuing self-reliance. The writer notes savings from doing work at home, the dependence of households on upstanding tradespeople, and the peace found in shared duties amid aging and changing fortunes. He laments fallen servants and limited help, yet emphasizes practical skill, family roles, and contentment in frugal daily life.
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Illinois Democratic State Convention Delegates Chosen in Chicago
The Illinois Democratic state convention met in Chicago with a large crowd and named delegates at large to the national convention including General John M. Palmer and General John O. Black. John C. Black was nominated for governor, with a slate including Lieutenant Governor Hoster A. Babcock and others. The platform pledges liberty under law, equal justice, economy, and firm support of honest money with a gold standard while endorsing limited silver coinage to remain at parity with gold.
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University of Illinois
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Champagne
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August Niehaus
Peoria
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Democratic Party
United States
Peach Brandy Revenue in Georgia Hits Low Note
Federal figures show Georgia peach brandy receipts may reach only about ten thousand dollars this year, far below last year’s fifty thousand, due to near total peach crop failure. Grapes are being redistilled into brandy as home wine stocks flood the market, with tax plans by federal officials aimed at offsetting peach revenue losses. No tax applies to wine manufacture.
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Georgia Tax Rate Kept At Four Mills For 1894
Governor Atkinson and Comptroller General Wright announce the 1894 state tax rate remains four mills and fifty six one-hundredths. The order specifies levying this rate on all taxable property for general purposes and adds fractions for school support and sinking fund. W. Y. Atkinson and Winthrop A. Wiente signed the proclamation.
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Bryan in Erie Promotes Sibley and Silver Victory
Presidential candidate Bryan spoke from the Reed House balcony in Erie Pa to about 2000 people, praising Hom Joseph O Bibley and urging a friendly congress and president to back free silver. Bryan, husky from campaigning, declined to comment on McKinley’s acceptance letter after a brief reception with Sibley.
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Hom Joseph O. Bibley
Red Book
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Buffalo
McKinley
Millions of Gold On The Way To New York
Nearly ten million dollars in gold is on European steamers bound for New York or engaged for importation. The list shows Lazard Peres with 5.5 million, Heidelbach Ickelheimer & Co. 2 million, Kuhn Loeb & Co. 1 million, Cadenburg Thalman & Co. 350000, L Von Hoffman 250000, J & W Seligman Co. 260000, Viirat National Bank of Chicago 100000. Total 9.45 million.
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Viirat National Bank of Chicago
Steel Plant to Shut Down in Hammond Indiana
Illinois Steel Company workers in Hammond Indiana are told furnaces will be drawn this Saturday and the mill will close for an indefinite period due to general business gloom.
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A Great Climber and The Family Banter
In Mercury's vignette A Great Climber a child recalls a supper after theater, marveling at its cost. Harold jokes that his climbing mirrors his father, the father climbs mountains and the son climbs over him, reflecting playful family dynamics.
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Modesty in Women and Lydia Pinkham’s Remedy
Advertisement rhetoric extols modesty in women and lauds Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a universal cure for womb related ailments. Claims of vast experience, woman to woman understanding, and relief from displacement and inflammation are presented to persuade readers to seek the product in Lynn Massachusetts.
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