Edicts on Taxation and Labor Protection in 1888
Letter excerpts discuss taxation as extortion, Democratic soldiers in the Civil War, and Secretary Fairchilds plan to protect American labor. It notes two thirds of Union soldiers were Democrats, the need for authoritative records, and proposes sending Belgian laborers back to curb contract labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Ledger
Grand Valley
Cincinnati Encuiier
Congressmian
Cox
Washington, D. C
Democratic Party
Fairchild
Belgium
Tariff reform debate splits party currents
The St. Paul Pioneer Press argues tariff reform cannot be a party issue and warns against misrepresentation that could split voters, noting Western states may back Cleveland if tariff opposition becomes the race’s main line. It also reports a looming tariff speech, and outlines December government receipts, expenditures, and debt reductions for 1887.
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James G. Blaine
Warren Mail
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Northwest
Cleveland
Republican Pai
Wool and Woolens Tariff Opposed by New England Mills
Woolen manufacturers in New England oppose the tariff policy arguing free raw material is essential to produce fine goods. They claim domestic wools are too costly for coarse fabrics and that abolition of the wool tariff would revive mills, create jobs, and make good clothing affordable versus English French and German rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Bargain Clearance At Siegel And Son Warren Store
Notes discuss wage taxes and tariff debates then advertise A Siegel and Son annual red letter clearance sale in Warren Pennsylvania. The manager offers clothing and furnishing goods at deep markdowns with wide neckwear choices. Neckties collars cuffs and hats are highlighted as affordable and abundant.
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A. Siegel and Son
New York City
Warren
Warren Counts
Pennsylvania
Great Cash Plan Attracts Subscribers Despite Disliked Policy
A surface note reports rapid subscriber growth for a cash in advance plan after twelve days, with over fifteen new signups daily. It notes strict nonpayment removal, equal treatment, and mixed local reactions, alongside a humorous Jamestown marriage ad and a Great Overcoat Sale at Keystone Cloding Co.
Republican tariff critics urged to justify war taxes
The Chicago Tribune calls on Republican editors to explain why heavy war taxes on life’s necessities should continue or be reduced. It argues no valid reason exists to maintain $100,000,000 in taxes, noting contrary votes from workers and farmers and citing Henry George and Knights of Labor as signs against current policy.
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Chicago Tribune
Arthur
Tribune
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Henry George
New City
Cook County
Knights of Labor
Minneapolis
Great West
Wool Prices Under Tariffs Through the Years
The piece argues tariffs fail to govern wool prices, citing Boston averages from 1840 to 1883. It notes price peaks before the 1867 tariff and a drop to 26 cents in 1883, followed by some recovery after partial tariff removal, quoting the New York World.
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Boston
United States
New York World
Fee. Ee
Quite English We Know in a Question of Tariff and Justice
The writer critiques a standard argument on tariff reduction and anti American bias. He argues that asserting America supports justice for Ireland would imply hostility between England and the United States. He notes Anglo American ideals like jury trial and free press as English and urges Americans to be wary of British precedent in banking and monetary policy.
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Maeland
America
Ireland
Gladstone
Democratic Party
Tari Reform Wit Rouses Democrats in Speech Debate
Washington Cor. The speech by Cox will excite Democrats with wit and rapid retorts while Reed and supporters try to interrupt. Cox signals and gestures across the desk, drawing Republican ire, then joins the GOP side to mend fences before remaining a thorn to leading Republicans. The column notes the wool tariff argument and a humorous claim about sheep and tariffs.
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Cox
Reed
Washington Cor
Omaha World
AdopteD CITIZEN Inspires Thought on Society and Progress
A printed editoral fragment argues that humanity should advance toward a democratic ideal despite obstacles. It critiques misinterpreted liberty, rising materialism, and the education system shaping youth, urging fair effort and respect for others' rights to improve one's place in life.
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Fue
Ledger
Wandkind
Europe
Everdo
What Am I to Do Green's August Flower Recommendation
The text describes bilmwustess with appetite loss, tongue symptoms, digestive upset alternating diarrhea and constipation, possible hemorrhoids or blood, and giddiness with headache acidity or flatulence. It advocates Green's August Flower as a remedy costing little and claiming efficacy. The author notes the phrase 23-eow-ly.
A Candid Acknowledgment of Proprietary Medicines
Dr D W Atkinson of Siloam Springs Arkansas notes physicians bias against proprietary medicines yet admits merit where deserved. He says Summons Liver Regulator has undergone thorough tests in his five years of use and his patients highly praise it for good results wherever applied.
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D. W. Atkinson
Siloam Springs
Ark
Narrow Escape Near Irvine Mill Injury to Farmington Resident
John Burgett of Farmington escaped serious harm when his team bolted across the Denkirk railroad track as a Warren bound passenger train passed. The horses avoided the engine but the bolts were struck. Burgett was injured and carried to Warren by trainmen, later slowly regaining awareness of the incident.
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John Burgutt
Farmington
Irvine Mill
Irvineburg
North Warren
Russell
Denkirk
Warren
Burgett
Farmer Blakesley Injured Crossing P and E Railroad
A farmer named Blakesley attempting to cross the P and E at Garland and Pittsfield last Saturday near the fast mail from Warren at 2 p.m. was tossed from horse. the man was unhurt but the horse suffered a broken leg and severe bruising. A passenger on the train claims the whistle was heard. A response or action may follow. Clairvoyant advertising seeks readers for medical diagnosis and cure prospects. Also notes a marriage in Fentonville between Dimick and Garrington.
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Blakesley
Garland
Pittsfield
Warren
Through the Forest and the Call of Past Living Ways
A nostalgic examination of frontier log cabins and self-reliant ancestors. The piece contrasts rugged, healthy old timers who relied on forest herbs with modern medicine, arguing mineral drugs weaken the body and nature provides superior remedies. It laments urban migration reducing access to natural cures, noting recent business progress in reviving ancient remedies.
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Nature
West End Grocery Opens New Store on Water Street
New firm launches full line of groceries provisions and tobacco at Mo 1025 West Water Street. Free citywide delivery offered. Also notes overcoat sale by Keystone Clothing Co Beecher Copeland’s old stand with prices listed.
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Keystone Clothing Co
Beecher & Copeland
West End
West Water Street
Bargain Black Silks Sale Opens in Warren
Extraordinary sale starts today offering heavy gros grain, Ottoman, Tricotine, Rhadzimeh and Sarah black silks at deep discounts. Also 306 in Tricot, dress goods, kid gloves,Tidies and trims, furs and wraps. No remnants, heaps of cloaks, wrap sales with fresh stock.
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Warren
Rhadzimeh Black
Sarah Black
Mervelieux Black
Warren County
Dry Goods Prices Slashed Ahead of February 1
D Shear announces drastic reductions to clear stock. All items marked down to “hard time prices” with cloaks half price and carpets at 58c per yard, lace curtains 198 per pair, dress fabrics deeply discounted, including broad cloths and Tricot pin checks. Savings target general buyers amid “Times are Hard” message.
Bargain Stock of Gloves and Shades Offered
A local sale advertises 100 dozen 3 and 4 button kid gloves and Mousque take at 29 cents per pair, and 40 dozen opers shades in six sizes with 8 and 4 button styles, priced from 10 cents per pair.
Calicos and linens price cut sale for comforters
Local retailer advertises discounted fabrics and blankets amid a weather surge for extra bed clothing. Calicos, turkey red damask, and linens are offered at reduced prices with bold cuts and bulk deals. Large five pound wool blankets priced at 4.98. Various towels and table linens promoted to replenish stock.
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Shear
Job in Rubber Circulars Bargains Clear Space
Large clearance sale offers 500 Ladies circulars valued 1.50 to 3.00 at 0.39 each and 300 Children's and Misses circulars from 1.25 to 1.75 at 0.29 each. The ad promises many more bargains than space allows and directs readers to head bills for full details.
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the Ledger
W. Ees
Warren, PA
Grover Cleveland
Drounx Suerwan
Eaid
Buttone
Atliners
Blaine
Jamestown
Jamestown Chautauqua Oi
Sas
Republican Organ Kicks
New York
Chicago Times
E. F. Burrerrre
Syracute
Gallagher
Glade Run
Francis Bernard Gallagher
Patrick Gallagher
Lena TN
Greenlund
Embaelmer
Hickory Street
Nelson Greenland
Tricot
D. Shear
Water St
D.shear
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