Complex Victorian Era Clippings Reveal Debt, Politics, and Threats
The fragment cites U S debt reductions under different administrations, windfall adjustments by Windom and Fairchild, and mentions Corportal Tanner’s dinner recalling Andrew Jackson. It also references a Parnell divorce suit aimed at harming reputation and a London Times conspiracy, plus the Russian emperor facing threats after a dynamite death and poison plots with arrests among household and army officers.
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Mussia
Predictions and unrest color early 1890s politics and labor satire
The Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph notes Harrison’s non-mention in Republican circles and Cleveland’s potential popular-vote surge. It also cites Lisbon street upheaval signaling monarchies' decline, rising socialist ideas, and a government wage cookbook parody highlighting labor tensions and economic strain.
The Tariff Debate and Rural Hardship Reflected
A farmer in Nebraska reports low prices for corn wheat potatoes eggs butter and pork while armor under high tariffs keeps clothing and tools costly. The Ledger surveys political feuds between Mail and Mirror and criticizes tariff policy as harming workers, noting Ohio labor representatives and Washington testimony on duties.
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Nebraska
Senatorial Tariff Committee
Washington
Europe
Judge Hubbard’s Harvest of Quirks in Linn County Iowa
Des Moines Leader editor cites tariff protection board antics as Judge N M Hubbard of Linn County showcases a diverse life from law to farming. The piece describes his appearance in broad brimmed hat blue overalls and a calm reaction to political events after harvest as he contemplates court terms and a new pair of fashionable pantalons.
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Hiou Protection
Iowa
Des Moines
Tariff Protection
Linn County
N. M. Hubbard
Hubandry
Larratee
Judge Sees Rye Pay for Pantaloons in Local Tale
In a rural office a farmer sells fifty bushels of rye for eighteen dollars and pays a tailor bill of eighteen dollars with the check. The judge contemplates a possible tariff mischief, noting the odd exchange and questioning who profited as the farmer reflects on whether honest labor yields fair returns. The story ends with the judge wondering about hidden profits and tariff fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilien
Liverpool
Current Topics and Political Adjustments in 19th Century News
Kuntz granted new trial in Cronin case. Senate members’ wealth pegged at 78 million. Mayville’s Vandonan appointed judge in Chautauqua County to fill Lambert vacancy. Over 55,000 convicted in 1889, down from prior year. Alger touring states in his car.Philadelphia water project worth 7 million debated. Elk County editor Hall sells paper. D. R. Wilmarth to practice law. Iowa House struggles with party split. Allison likely to be reelected. Pension office shows 460,516 unadjudicated claims. Fiscal year shows $2 million revenue rise, $3.13 million higher expenditures. Governor Campbell’s inauguration urges home rule, Australian ballot reform, and state provision of textbooks.
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Ala
Vandonan, Esq
Mayville
Chautauqua County
John Lambert
Supreme Court
Russell A. Alger
Bonnett
Union
Philadelphia
Schuylkill
Harry Alvan Hall
Elk County Gazette
St. Mary’s
D. R. Wilmarth
Ridgway
Iowa
House of Representatives
Senate
Allison
Trial List from Warren Prothonotary January 10 1890
A catalog of civil cases listed for trial in February at Warren Pennsylvania. Names include Elizabeth Bimber vs Dunn, Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Co. administratrix, Gustafson vs Penn. R. Co. and others with numerous docketing details and parties. The list is signed D. A. ARIRD Prothonotary.
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Elizabeth Bimber Ys. Dunn
H.W. Pickett
Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Co
Sturdavent
E.O. Clark
National Transit Co
T. Staples
Jno
Galloway
Giegrich
Supke
D. I. Newbold
James Lechiy
Funk
Patten
PE. Appleby
Ww. R. Tiomer
W.W. Dalrymple
Lowe
P. Mead
D. Mead
Dalrymple
D. McGee
David Wright
Barlow Turney
Margaret Peckwalt
J. A. Whitner
TL. C. Greges
L. Cable
Elizabeth Ellis
J. A. Breckwalt
D. A. Arird
Warren
How the Japs Fish Cormorant Style At Gifu River
A Tokyo letter describes cormorant fishing on the Nagaragawa at Gifu from May to October. A master handles twelve birds per first boat while a second boat uses four birds. The seven boats work in a glowing nightly flotilla with pine-branch fires guiding the birds. The sport features trained birds, gear, and a master’s deft control as fish are pulled from the water.
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Gifu
Ted
Darardus
TLS
Kako
Owari Gulf
Japan
Tokio
London Times
Fae Breaky
Swayne's Ointment Promises Skin Healing Remedy
The advertisement touts Swayne's Ointment as a universal cure for tetter eczema itch and eruptions on the face hands and nose claiming it leaves skin clear white and healthy. It urges readers to ask their doctor for this ointment and apply it directly.
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Swayne
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Windom
Fairchild
Corporal Tanner
General Butler
Boston
Andrew Jackson
Butler
Ethel
Max
Civil Service Reform Commission
Mr. Parnell
Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph
Harrison
Kean
Alger
Alison
Blaine
United States
Lisbon
Portugal
Lewislavian
Journal of the Knights of Labor
Mail
Mirror
Reaudi Vo Ip
Congress
Arer
The
Alail
Ledger
Warren County
Love
Secasion
Hhereto
Ohio
Brusbard
Kuntz
Campbell
Riverside Tea House
Nagaragawa
Kowher
RowLane Street
Newark, N.J
Newark
A. K. Field
Fuldy i
Siegfried
Noyes
Nesmith and
Knupp Sto
BAYER
Grocers
Liberty Street
Mhat
Humpiurey & Nemoyer
Enis sCopal
Pitcher’s Castoria
Loisette
E. N. Wi ‘Bai
Luiselte
Showihat
Prof
Fifth Avenue
N.Y
DEA
Ato
D. Shear
Warren, Pa
Furniturd
Thysseee
Buffalo
Santa Claus
All Woods
de Oh
Ade
Ellicott St
Hersee & CO
Buffalo, N.Y
Main
Siegel
IEGEL
Agarment
A Sthgdt & Sons
Warren PA
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