Tillman law and tariff talk stir 19th century politics
A terse take on Tillman whiskey law and nerve, New Mexico and Nicaragua canal policy, South Carolina migrations, and the Senate tariff clash. It notes Cleveland’s veto rights, Democratic strength, and ongoing partisan maneuvering in Congress with sharp quips and commentary.
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Tillman
Tillman Board of Nerve
The Unemployed Army in a Time of Social Upheaval
A county editorial surveys growing unrest as thousands of unemployed workers from across the U S rally in major cities to Washington seeking relief. It notes depictions of strikes riots and hunger, questions causes and remedies, and endorses practical Christian justice over charity. It cites Wendling on love and justice and references Ignatius Donnelly.
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Coxey’s
Pittsburg
St Louis
Washington
Los Angeles
Cal
Kansas City
San Francisco
Pennsylvania
New York
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Texas
San Franécisco
Michigan
Warren County
United States
Cor Fron
Wendling
Galilee
Ignatius Donnely
Cesar
Crises Triumph Elevates Crisp in Democratic Rank
Speaker Crisp enjoys unprecedented popularity after refusing a senate seat to remain in the House. His decisive defeat of ex Speaker Reed in key parliamentary battles is hailed as a major achievement. Georgia Democrats reportedly back Crisp as a possible senator after March elections.
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Crisp
Senate
Congress
Washington
House
Reed
Whisker and Murder in a Drunken Tragedy
A newspaper column condemns alcohol fueled violence after a brutal city murder by drunken tramp associates. It urges Christians to wake from apathy, condemns the unknown victim as the senseless outcome of intemperance, and calls for moral duty to curb such crimes.
Prohibition Call After Warren Saloons Crime Debate
The Chron icle of Warren Pa urged criminal accountability for the saloon keeper who lured drunken men to murder, asking who licensed liquor and demanding legislative Prohibition. Citizens signed petitions for action, decrying the license system and urging lawmakers to act against alcohol and its ruinous social effects.
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Warren
the Chronicle
Warren, Pa
Tariff Debate Opens in Senate Over Wilson Bill
Senator Voorhees opens debate praising the amended Wilson bill as a revenue sufficient reform to aid producers. He urges prompt passage to fulfill campaign promises and reduce uncertainty for industries, arguing the McKinley duties were too high and the amended bill would restore prosperity. The call is to pass the measure and refer differences to a conference committee before summer.
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Senate
Harris
Post
Voorhees
Committee of Conference
Philadelphia Times
Breckinridge Case Reveals Public Taste for Sensational Divorce Details
Newspaper observers note that public appetite now seeks vivid coverage of high profile divorce cases. The Washington suit, filed for breach of promise, centers on a prominent political and religious figure and his social circles. The article argues the case serves to expose the actor while the parties fade from memory.
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Washington
Police Gazette
Breckinridge
Pennsylvania Syndicate Plans Largest Tin Plate Mill
A Pennsylvania syndicate announces plans to build the nation’s largest tin plate mill if the McKinley tariff on tin isn’t materially changed. The proposal appears nearly settled and likely to proceed regardless of formal consummation.
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Pennsylvania
Bicycle tires sold with Columbia Hose Pipe Tire guarantee
A description highlights wheels fitted with the Columbia Hose Pipe Tire or the Columbia Clincher Tire and asserts a full guarantee from the largest bicycle manufacturers in the world. The tone emphasizes quality and nationwide backing for these tires.
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Columbia
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