Intimidating Envelopes From Big Envelope Trust
The big envelope trust furnishes the Republican committee of New York with pay envelopes bearing warnings aimed at workmen and denouncing the Democratic party. Broadheads Gokey & Son and other Buffalo and upstate manufacturers are noted as users. The piece argues such tactics insult workers and recalls slavery as a past parallel to tyranny.
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Republican Committee
New York
Gokey & Son
Jamestown
Buffalo
New York State
Harrison Plurality Seen Narrowing in Key States
It notes intelligent politicians admit Harrison’s Pennsylvania plurality will fall at least 30 000 short of Blaine’s. Irish labor and prohibition votes are cited as reducing Harrison’s majority, with California Indiana Illinois Michigan Connecticut New Jersey and especially New York where Irish Americans won’t touch Harrison. Prohibition votes rise and labor organization strengthens, signaling a sweeping Cleveland victory and tariff reform.
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Harrison
Pennsylvania
Blaine
Union
California
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Connecticut
New Jersey
New York
A Low Trick in Campaign Rhetoric Decries GOP Lies
The piece accuses Republicans of spreading falsehoods while defending Democrats. It cites past claims about Cleveland, recalls wartime fears, and urges voters to distrust partisan distortions, praising Ellia's honesty and urging resilience against smear tactics.
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Mrr
Evs
Ellia
Warren County
Why Harrison and Morton should not be elected
The Republicans list seven reasons to back Harrison and Morton, arguing they defend protection and civil service reform while accusing Cleveland and Thursan of tax burdens. They claim Harrison favors corporations and Morton bankers, noting pensions rising under Democrats, and label the pair as unworthy despite public claims.
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Harrison
Morton
Leis
Cleveland
Garrison
Thursan
Eiliei
Europe
America
Bulldozing Envelopes in Labor Politics Stir Funders
Republican manufacturers Gokey & Son of Jamestown faced criticism for distributing pay envelopes urging workers to vote for Harrison on a protected trade platform while warning against Cleveland. The Every Saturday notes Jamestown mills and Shearman Brothers joined this tactic. Critics call it coercive and hostile to worker rights.
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Gokey & Son, Boot and Alias Makers
Jamestown
Knights of Labor
Jamestown Worated Mills
Shearman Brothers
Gokey & Son
Cleveland
Harrison
Protection
Free Trade Mille Bi
Waployer
Messrs
Grohex
Trey
Mas
Gokey
Illinois Democratic Claim on State Ticket
General G. W. Pavey, a Republican leader, says Tilino may be Democratic on the state ticket this year. He cites a secret Republican state central committee poll from about two weeks ago showing John M. Palmer, the Democratic governor nominee outside Cook County, leading by 3,500 to 4,000 votes.
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GC. W. Pavey
Tilino
Pavey
Republican State Central Committee
Cook County
John M. Palmer
Tariff Geometry and Campaign Capital Debate
The article outlines Tariff Geometry with propositions on how tariff levels affect wages and employment, arguing higher imports raise wages and lower imports depress labor markets. It also critiques campaign capital tactics by The Mail and the Boode Mirror and questions political narratives around Col Watson and Rankin.
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A. G. Bercurr
The
Mail
Boodie Mirror
Clarendon
Colonel Watson
Partizan
Rankin
Blaine Surplus and Political Attacks Cited
A fragmented report recounts Haligon Blaine Production Surplus amid Republican infighting. It notes congressman Dairell’s criticism of Scott denouncing a demagogue label and cites John Sherman’s 46th congress deposits figures as context for fiscal debate.
Mr Blaine On Wages In Cotton Goods Trade Report
Extract from James G Blaine Secretary of State report on the Cotton Goods Trade of the World dated June 25 1881 compares English and American wages for spinners and weavers in Lancashire and Massachusetts with returns showing weekly rates for men women and children. It notes hours 56 in Lancashire 60 in Massachusetts and argues English American wage inequities are offset by efficiency and longer hours, urging national reform and competitiveness. It also includes unrelated commentary on government corruption and other items in the issue.
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James G. Blaine
Department of State
Washington
Lancashire
Massachusetts
Shaw
New England
England
Exorann
James G. Biarne
Mills Bill Proposes Tariff Changes for Farm Goods
A reprint outlining Mills bill provisions and proposed reductions in tariffs across many farm products. It lists duties on beef, pork, cheese, butter, lard, grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and more with specific per unit or per pound rates and reductions. The piece urges farmers to study the changes for reference and contrasts protectionist claims with broader economic facts.
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Tus Sonneberger Tagetlatt
Germany
America
Pennsylvania
Sherman and Rankin in the tariff debate patchwork
A late 19th century political column argues over SHerman's tariff stance, Mills bill effects, and protectionism. It contrasts Cleveland's policy with Republican platforms, questions voter choices between Rankin and Watson, and notes local figures like Mr Smith backing protection for oil producers and labor. It cites Grants 1875 message remarking duties raise costs for consumers.
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John Sherman
Sherman
Cleveland
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Philip Beglar
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Thurman
Warren
Warren Ledger
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Mirror
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Col." Watson
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New York World
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