Farmers Dismiss Tariff Reform in Election Returns
An analysis notes farmers rejected free trade and tariff reform as damaging to their costs and prices. The piece argues protectionism did not raise farm prices but lifted consumer costs, urging continued tariff education and political pressure. It cites urban manufacturing hubs like Philadelphia and New York as evidence of worker impact and predicts a Republican platform shift if public sentiment aligns with reform.
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Chicago
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Aib
Troy
Elmira
Rochester
Rhode
Ished
Connecticut
Newark
S.J
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Morrigan
Republican Party
Blame for Defeat Rested on Congress Not President
The Harrisburg Patriot argues Democrats who opposed tariff reform share the fault for the party's defeat. It cites repeated failed attempts to bring tariff questions to the table in 1884 and 1886, faulting high tariff Democrats who allied with Republicans to block enacting clauses. The piece says President Cleveland acted to curb a growing surplus and overtaxation, while congressional Democrats bore responsibility for the loss.
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Harrisburg
Congress
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Democratic Ways and Means Committee
House
Armel National Repute
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Fser
Son
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le Eny
Grover Cleveland
Bribery at Elections in Belford’s Magazine Tale
A Belford’s magazine excerpt critiques modern elections as money driven. It argues ballots empower millionaires, push poor families into hardship, and cites Edmunds Ingalls and Levi P. Morton as examples of how money influences politics and vice presidency discussions.
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Congress
Supreme Court of the United States
Ingails
Chicago
Wall Street
Levi P. Morton
Donn Pratt
Belford
Let's Have a Popular Vote in Electoral College Reform
A historical editorial argues for abolishing state by state electors and adopting a national popular vote. It criticizes the Electoral College as a flawed advisory body and supports combining votes across states to determine the president. It endorses the Australian voting system to reduce political influence and let the people govern.
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Individus Thera
Wee
Etoral
Rab
Iwa
Isi Svetem Ammajerit
RUN GROVER AGAIN The Chicago Herald says the corrupt element to be freed
The piece discusses Grover Cleveland as a reformer and nominee, predicting victory if democracy endures. It quotes General Ager advocating thorough tariff revision and a possible special congressional session, then laments ongoing tariff controversy and calls Americans easily fooled.
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Grover
Chicago Herald
Cleveland
Democratic Turf Reform Jewler
Democratic officeholders linked to president’s fortune
The piece rails at Democrats for national office, claims spoils are theirs, and cites Col Douglass as labor mayoral candidate who spent over $100,000 for just 8,059 votes, alleging a $0.41 per vote cost and offers of money to withdraw. It also reports a fatal mine explosion near Pittsburg Kansas with 160 men inside.
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Dou Gaux
New York
Hypocrisy and tariff talk stain election aftermath
In the wake of the recent election, critics accuse Governor Cleveland’s supporters of hypocrisy and flawed tariff views. Details note misstatements during the campaign and calls for tariff revision while praising protectionism in rhetoric. A larger pattern of party critique and potential extra sessions loom as political tensions persist.
Socialist clash over labor and Christianity in New York
In New York, K F Shepard, son-in-law of Vandertilt, addressed wage workers as a Christian socialist. He argued Christianity binds capital and labor and defended current social order. Debaters, including D De Leon, challenged his view, noting many who work least eat best while the hardest workers often fare worse, and criticized doctrinaire theology.
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K. F. Shepard
Vandertilt
New York City
Gallec
Althrough
Debote
D. de Leon
Fhitty
Col. Shepard
Ixbor
Capital
New York
Vaunted theology clashes with labor struggle in public debate
The dialogue features workers and reformers railing against religious sentiment used to justify poverty. Speakers accuse capital and labor of widening the chasm, while socialist critics insist Jesus sides with the masses. A Yankee speaker asserts common people share intelligence but lack opportunity, denouncing leaders as obstacles.
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Charles Southerun
Mr. Shepard
East Side
Shepard
Jesus
England
Yankee Land
Literary notes and Harper's November issues review
The November issue notices cover LITERARY NOTES praising Marinun Balestier and a long reader on One Magazine. Harper's Magazine November issue is praised for breadth of topics, illustrations, and religious thought, with mention of Drake, Nellie Talbot Kinkaid, and other contributors. An advertisement for Dr Bull's Cough Syrup and Laxador, plus Van Wert's Balsam, appears among the period content.
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GP Naga
Tigre
Century
T Cole
Qe Tibed
Tole
Mr Tree
Lotiisinuy
Esol Dollard
Trafalgar
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Dr. Robinson
Astralian
Calvary
Murat Uaistead
Drake
Edward Unarrigan
Furivan
Waddy Goorn
Nellie Talbot Kinkaid
Mr. Vippin
Prince
Edward Willett
Jupiter Zeus
Non
Hosti
Zenas Jane
Lfetow
A.W. Bellow
Ada Fisher
Laurac
Holloway
Sands
Spain
T. Jonason Evans
Smith
T. Clover
Selina Dolaro
Drake En York
Dr. Bull
Moss Point druggist praises Van W. Balsain cough remedy
From the Gulf Coast Moss Point Mississippi leading druggist J W Stewert endorses Van W Balsain as the best cough remedy he has sold and urges customers to use it. Trial size free and for sale by George Davis at Liberty and 2nd streets.
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van Wert
Geo. 5
Davis, Cor
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Seroud Streets
Gulf Coast
Moss Point
Miss
J. W. Stewert
George 3. Davis
Liberty
2Nd Streets
Republican Victory Dominate N Y as Congress Nears
Early returns show Harrison carrying most doubtful states. New York leads with about eleven thousand plurality, Indiana California and West Virginia report protection majorities. Connecticut New Jersey remain unsettled as Republicans claim solid gains and Cleveland allies flag chagrin.
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Uluranty
New York
California
Indiana
Desi
Harrison
Connecticut
New Jersey
West Virginia
Dolo
New State
Ign
Jones
Col. Cruger
Electoral Vote Tilt Seals GOP Gains in Two States
The Republicans win large majorities in North Carolina’s Second District and California’s Fifth District, bolstering their edge ahead of the next House session. Returns show a stronger GOP majority to come.
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North Carolina
Clifornia
Explosion in a mine at Frontenac Kansas kills many
In Frontenac near Pittsburg a mine disaster left 39 dead and about 20 injured as 100 men were inside shaft No 2 when a blast ignited coal dust. State mine officials blame the blast flame while miners fault the company for employing unsafe workers. Other item reports Emerson gets a temporary stay of execution as legal proceedings continue.
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Pittsburg
Kansas
Frontenac
Firtsrune
Kans
Coal Company
Revered follower faces arrest for harassing Miss Anderson
An unstable man from Salensted area trailed Mary Anderson across Europe then to New York and England. He sent notes and bouquets, claimed rivals plotted against him, and carried a big revolver. Anderson told Inspector Byrne she never encouraged him, prompting him to remain obsessed.
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Mary Anderson
James Mr. Dougherty
Salensted
Sistent Dougherty
New York
England
Miss Anderson
Dougherty
Lin
R Byrnes
Guy Threatens Extermination in Cherokee Campaign
The report details armed clashes near the capital as Governor Guy loses control. Harris and other Indians rally for a fray, while Guy orders surrounding and potential extermination of the Lord party unless surrender occurs. Non citizens back Gi against Chickasaws, raising fear of broad war.
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Satu
Tishomingo
Guy
Railroads Asked to Contribute to 1892 Exposition
A Willard’s Hotel conference with M M Parker George C Gorham Thomas J Luttrell Hallett Rilbaum John H Magruder and Secretary Anderson discussed financing the 1892 world’s exposition. The railroad trunk lines were urged to contribute 10000. managers met in secret to decide, with an answer expected soon.
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Washington
Willard’s
Messrs
M. M. Parker
George C. Gorham
Thomas J. Luttrell
Hallett Rilbaum
John H. Magruder
Anderson
Railroad
Patents Suit Dismissed by Limitation in U S Circuit Court
In Boston on November 15 the United States circuit court dismissed suits by Enibbs valve patent owners against Haverhill Salem Lawrence Fall River and other cities under the statute of limitations. Treasury says 1500 dollars cover the silver dollars stolen from New Orleans mint shipments. Ottawa issues extradition warrant for Debaun the New York forger. Bond offerings total 200000 with 35000 accepted and 446 at 1 085 cents and 75000 at 1 081 cents.
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United States
Haverhill
Salem
Lawrence
Fail River
Washington
Treasury Department
New Orleans
Department
Bebsun
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Ont
Debaun
New York
Department of Justice
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