Congressman's Rhetoric in Favor of Chinese Labor Prohibition
Rep Cromer of Indiana delivers a strong speech urging total prohibition of Chinese labor immigration. He argues Chinese workers threaten American institutions and wages, praising assimilation of other nationalities while labeling Chinese as mercenary and unfit for citizenship, and pledges to protect American labor interests.
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Grammer
Kromer
Plymouth Fk
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America
Ouir
Celestial Empire
China
Wiltiretain
Orig
Ahey Anova
Africa
Appointment of Oliver W. Holmes to Supreme Court Vacancy
An editorial argues Oliver Weddell Holmes Jr. should be appointed associate justice of the U S Supreme Court to replace Justice Gray. The piece praises Holmes as a friend of labor, citing his pro union stance and belief that organized labor is a legitimate outgrowth of conditions. It links labor interests to national welfare and notes Republican discontent with officeholders.
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Oliver Weddell Holmes, Jr
Supremeourt
Massachusetts
Justice Gray
United States ‘Supreme Court
Holmes
Tariff Debate Reflects American Labor and Protection Goals
The speaker lauds protection for American industries and workers, arguing tariffs shield wage levels and jobs from cheap foreign labor and goods. He cautions against admitting cheap foods and low-wage workers, insisting on patriotism, free institutions, and a strong national economy.
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Thia
Republican Party
Republic
Welle
Atlantic
Pacific
Stronger partnership praised for labor and nation's progress
The passage extols a stronger labor partnership as essential to national growth, highlighting trade, industry, and education. It credits representatives Jesse Overs and Mark Hanna as real friends of labor, noting workers and their families benefit from shared prosperity and dignified work.
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Jesse Overs
American workers seek better pay and conditions
A fragment from a speech by Hon. George Romer discusses improving workers' wages and rights. It argues that Americans should earn enough to support themselves and families, with hope for a future where toil leads to better living conditions and reduced exploitation.
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Ted
Ibeen
Toll
Niah
Apsirae
TG Ip
George Romer
of Representatives
Conditioned Travel and Patent Remedies Highlight 1902 Notice
Disjointed excerpts report travel rate offers from Washington to Indianapolis with September dates, and promotions for Mrs. Austin's Pancake Flour and a cough remedy. Also noted are local druggists Clapp’s stores, Terre Haute trade ties, and Union Savings stock offerings with limited return deadlines.
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Washington
Indianapolis
Union Sazings and Loan’ Association
Terre Haute
Association E. & I
Travel Tickets From California Advertised At 32 85
An old notice from 1902 lists daily ticket sales along the Central Railroad route from Granaville to Cisco and San Diego at 32 85 dollars. It directs inquiries to F R WizEnen at 126 Main Street Evansville.
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Clingis Central R
Granaville
Tacisco
San Diego
California
F. R. WizEnen
Main Street
Evansville
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Tipton
Joe
Sumie
New “York
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Sapolio
Dick Gooldy
Kidds
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George Aa. Eught
B. Tampole
Watchmaker
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Awashington
Toeaty
Indiana
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Uma Netir
Mark Hanna
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Ilinois
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Dubuque
B.L. Bayjor
Bradford County
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Mat Board For Photo Moupty Gazette Office
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Evanaville
Ind
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Mont
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Utah
Pogatello
Spekgne
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Weratchee
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Huntington
Oregon
Portland
Vf . R
Josh Whetbafer
Laoggotee
Hid
Chamberlain
Spain
Clapp
Austin
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