Political Tax Debate Across the Nation
A collection of opinions on tariffs, prohibition, and party differences. The text references the Mormon church dissolution, wage arguments, free trade versus protection, and a Mills bill comparison between Democratic and Republican positions. It notes tariff effects on labor, manufacturers, and consumer goods, with commentary from various editorials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Senate
Presb
Milly Senat
New York World
Land restoration under Cleveland era sparks reform praise
Hon. H. S. Stockslager reports 3,158,990 acres restored to public domain and 520,688 acres recommended for restoration, credits Democratic reforms to Cleveland administration while denouncing Republican obstruction and alleged railroad land interests influencing Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. S. Stockslager
General Land Office
Secretary of the Interior
Cleveland
Erie Herald
Pennsylvania
Democratic Party
Senate
Ivlitest Foundation
Lsw Simp
Democratic House
House
House of Cong
Congress
Pennsylvania Democrats expect large turnout in Cleveland bid
The Harrisburg Patriot argues Pennsylvania voters could shift the electoral vote to Cleveland if Democratic turnout rises. It notes Blaine’s previous plurality, costs from Butler and St John, and suggests Irish-American and urban county shifts extend Democratic gains beyond Philadelphia Lancaster and Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Harrison
Harrisburg
Blaine
Hayes
Butler
Almos
Cleveland
St. John
Fisk
Philadelphia
Lancaster
Allegheny
Pat Boyle and Ward Bosses in Local Political Feud
The piece reports Pat Boyle, urged by a company, expelled from a conference and later slurring Mayor Cowell and Rankin. It claims Boyle, a Republican, edits a Democratic paper to protect his bread and butter, notes opposition to Rankin and Maloney, and accuses Standard Oil of opposing both nominees.
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Pat Boyle
Pat
Democratic Congressional Conference
Standard of
Cowell
OF City
Rankin
Warren Mail
Era
Reed
Neves
Brother Rankin
Watson
Boyle
Maloney
Beene
Standard Oil Company
Boyles
The People Money Farmed Out Sparks State Fund Debate
An editorial accuses Republicans of exploiting state funds and bank interests to finance campaigns. It cites the 1883 Hart circular asking bankers to donate interest on state deposits, warning that deposits could be withdrawn if funds are not contributed. The piece links Half & Eye failures to campaign finance and questions surplus policy.
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Peple
Blaine Harps
United States
Penns
Half & Eye
Bradford
Hart
National Republican Committee
Herrison
Morton
Sall
W.B. Hart
Rankin Nominated for Congress in Warren Venango District
A Carlisle Sentinel extract touts W A Rankin as a strong Democratic nominee from the Warren Venango district, praising his lineage and ability while urging unity across parties. The piece notes the St Louis Republic’s tax table for Mills bill voters and plugs Provident Fund Society insurance, Hoxsie Disks for lung ailments, and local agencies offering life and accident cover, plus Tull's Baby Syrup for sleep aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
W. A. Rankin
Warren- Venango
Cumberland
Dr. Rankin
Shippensburg
Pennsylvania
Rankin
Carlisle
Daily Sentinel
St. Louis
Democratic County Committee List and Chairmen Named
The Democratic County Committee selects members and chairmen for numerous townships and boroughs across Warren County. Notable entries include Brokenstraw John Cooney as chairman, Corydon Geo Tome, Conewango Samuel Mack, and several township leaders with detailed lines of appointees and alternates. The document lists multiple party officials across Deerfield Cherry Grove Columbus and beyond, with precise names for each local unit and positions.
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Democratic County Committee
Democratic County
Vigilance Committee
Brokenstraw
John Cooney
Conewango
S. L. Mack
Columbus
H. Mead
Cherry Grove
John Milles
Corydon
George Tome
Deerfield
Fred Bartseh
Eldred
Geo. M. Wilson
Elk— WS
McMatan
Freehold
M. VY
Irvine
Farmington
Lorenzo Preston
Glade
Wesley George
Kinzua
J. OC
Puller
Limestone
J. P. Houser, Jr. Mead
Roger Mooney
Pine Grove
J- al. Frey
Pinsfield
Pena Anderson
J. McMillan
N. Deiteh
Sheffield
Geo
Dickinson
South Y Enterprise
Geo. Wales
Sugar Grove
Wm. Dalton
Spring Creek
I. Mathews
C. D. Olney
Mead
Darius Mead
Geo. Tome
Sparks
J. W. Williams
A. Arthur
Conewanga
Samuel Mack
Henry Barteh
Fred Letts
Olver Hoag
Fred Honhart
J. A McLaughlin
Christian Frantz
Columburugh
W. Ki. Rhodez
Charles E. Brown
Stevens
Tatumabased
J. Mead
Thomas Sample
Janis Perkins
Nel Sam Briske
Leon Spencer
Ellis Dutton
John Miller
Watchinson
B.A. Snow
Amos Winnear
John Maguire
Lewisship
Sl Eldred
Robert Afelntyre
W. D. Pierce
J. P. Mericle
Wik Town
McMuhan
Chaimans
Wim
Gilfiman
Robert Pieny
Frank Hullister
Geo. Kinney
Jerome Knapp
J. A. Bennett
Lonsberry
A. V. Irvine
Chas. Wyan
Edward Sweetland
Will J. Wilcox
R.C. Gaiter
Archie Eldred
Fitch Burrows
G. D. Cummings
Three English Dialects and What Might Have Been Influences
Rev Dr Skeate argues language changes hinge on where London is founded and notes that spoken rather than written forms vary by region. He cites Anglo Saxon as the literary base before Norman conquest and warns that dialects worldwide will diverge as communities evolve.
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Skeate
England
North America
London
Thames
Midland
Alfred
Alaska
Australia
Tropics
South Pole
St. Louis Republic
Norwegians shown as honest and kind travelers recount
The Cor. San Francisco Chronicle notes Norwegians as intelligent, grave yet simple, with honesty and safety evident in daily life. Travelers observe friendly strangers offering help, open doors, and a unique hand touching custom seen from hotel clerks to roadside vendors, a practice Boedsker warns travelers about.
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Norwa
Norway
Sweden
Forbes
San Francisco Chronicle
The Doctor and His Patient Skepticism in Medical Symptom Study
A Boston Herald excerpt discusses medical diagnosis and the split between objective signs and patient described sensations. It explains how physicians rely on observable symptoms, how malingering occurs in wartime and civilian life, and how patients must be believed unless signs counter the claim.
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Ifamaz
Boston Herald
Exonomising Locomotive Fich and Rail Costs in 19th Century
Bradstrest's notes estimate 690 million train miles in the U S in 1857 and claim railways burned about 1 000 000 tons of coal in 1887. The brief argues that only 3 percent of energy stored in cells power trains, signaling a potential large economic study by motive power heads. A quip compares a man walking ten miles with carrying lead to eating cod slaw.
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Fich
Paiivoa di Gacette
United States
Ata i
Bradstrest
Dry Goods and Carpet Merchant Opens Fall Sale
The fall and winter trade begins with a large assortment of dry goods carpets and cloaks. Beginning Monday October 1 1888 the merchant offers to meet all demands in utility quantity and prices for the citizens of the vicinity.
Black and Colored Silks At Greatly Reduced Prices
A local merchant urges customers to inspect a new line of black and colored silks, Henriettas, striped and plaid dress goods. The goods are advertised as high quality with notably reduced prices to entice buyers to examine the selections.
Plushes In Plain and Fancies Velvets Line in Stock
The advertisement notes Velvets and plush items in stock with a large line available and emphasizes very low prices within reach of economical buyers. It presents the items as attractive and profitable to view and purchase.
Immense Stock of Blankets and Comforters
Our line is complete with heavy goods in all styles and grades at very low prices. Don’t get cold this season. we have blankets shawls and comforters to keep everyone warm and snug.
Flannels and Underwear Delights From Local Shop
Red Flannels offers home made channels and Jamestown flannels with a big assortment. Canton Annaels promises woolen flannels and a wide range of undergarments for ladies, misses, and children at low prices. Call and see quality and value.
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Jamestown
Canton
Shear’s
Woolen Stock Plentiful as Prices Hit Low Levels
Woolen goods ample this season as He buyer reports heavy purchase by Shear and others. Hoods Loggins highlight cold weather needs and say stock is complete with notably low prices.
Cloak Parlors Invite Ladies to Compare Stock
GLOAKS, PLUSH SACQUES, Plush Jackets, outside garments of every description for Ladies, Missee and Children. We always boast of our garment stock, this year we excel, a bewildering display, any style you want, any grade and any price. It will pay to examine our Cloak Parlors and compare our line with others. Every lady in this vicinity is requested to call. We know our stock can't be approached, the low prices will sell them.
Shears Carpet Shop Ad Promises Low Prices and New Patterns
GARPETS OIL CLOTHS AND CURTAINS all contained in our carpet room. We have always taken the lead in these goods. Our assortment is never equaled, our patterns always new, our prices always the lowest. If in search of carpets, oil cloths, rugs and curtains make it a point to call at Shears. Beginning
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Supreme Court
Mormon Cburc Corporation
Lynn
Sextor Surrox
Iowa
the Mail
Houston Echo
Boston
George
Cobden Club
Dayton Workman
Provident Fund Society
Broadway
New York
AL MS. Luekwood
Old Reliable Companies
Joan Sul& Son
Exchange Block
Water Street
Warren
Tull
Camond
Vigilance Co
Gulf Coast
Moss Foint
Miss. J. W. Stewart
van Wert
Davis, Cor
Liberty and
2Nd Streets
McLachlen, Latchelder & Co
F St
N. W
Washington, D.C
E P. Roweln Co
Prite S
Ube
Dyer Ltd
Ed E
Meri
Haréy
Alleghany County
A . West Bb
C. Hopkin Almond
N.Y
David Shear
Warren County
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