Ingalls Letter Sparks Privately Harsh Reactions Across Parties
A private letter by Ingalls, criticizing candidates, provokes a public furor. The author notes such private opinions are common among voters and politicians, arguing the letter reflects typical Republican views in Kansas. He defends Ingalls as a plain Kansan, not a saint, and warns political enemies may seek to use it against him.
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Ingalls
Genebrake
Cleveland
Kansas
Ager
Greehai
Two Statesmen and the One Term Question Debate
A long column praises Bismarck as Europe’s greatest statesman and critiques tariff policy, wages, and political leadership. It argues for limits on governor terms, notes reactions to party platforms, and discusses union labor dynamics and tobacco tax policy in a broad, era-tinged tone.
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Bismarck
Europe
England
William
Reichstag
United States
Taber
Jones
Armorina
Gretauby
Clorlamt
Tila
America
Buffalo
Democratic tariff clash sparks heated state convention
The piece discusses how Democrats oppose free trade and favor tariffs to protect tobacco and farm goods, risking Republican gains in several states. It notes rumors of a fight over Judge Martin’s nomination and promises a sultry convention with blocs opposing him likely to press hard on nominating day.
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John A. Eaton
Judge Martin
Tieleka
Mayr Newly
Leavenworth
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Republican Party
Virginias
North Carolina
Tennessee
Kentucky
Ilinois
Indiana
Ohio
Leavenworth Times
Martin
Liquor Law & Terror
Medal and Cleveland critique appear in fragmented 19th century notes
A reader letter discusses a 1841 Harrison medal and its condition while critiquing Grover Cleveland with Buffalo and New York state results from the 1880s. The piece argues Cleveland proved untrustworthy and politically flawed, citing mayoral and gubernatorial races and national implications. It also mentions a Democratic convention in Fredonia and a proposed Union Labor alignment, dismissed by party insiders.
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Paxnasole City
Tex
Ealitoratio Enele
William Henry Harrison
Havene
Harrison
W. H. Harrison
Tippecanoe
New York
Cleveland
BARRISON ON THE TARP AND CHEAP GOODS
A fragment from a Chicago Marquetts club speech surveys tariff policy. The speaker argues for protecting American industry, cites wartime duties as foundations of prosperity, and warns against free trade as preached by Cleveland. References to Democratic rhetoric and historical figures frame a pro tariff stance.
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Maz Bonjamin Hewcsos
Marquetts Club
Chicago
Republican Party
Tsay Tal
Cleveland
Statesman
Texas
Mills
Bargain Bonanza at the White House Store
A chaotic sale ad touts 0 dozen Huckaheck towels at 15 cents and 200 dozen white bed spreads across six brands with prices like 48, 6fc, and 1.13. It promotes summer skirts, various discounted garments, and 250 dozen men’s vests marked down from 75 cents to 25 cents, ending with a plug for new carpets.
Fragmentary 19th century notes on law, fire safety, and public notices
A garbled OCR page reports scattered items from a 19th century context. It mentions registration for a levy, a prohibition on carriages after 6 PM, and firework safety rules. Other fragments reference a supreme court docket, warrants, a rail line, a university institute opening, and various local figures and events with uncertain details.
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Topeka
Florence
Newton
Mutotian
Kinsler
Gooldie
Harvey
Ties
Malian
Supreme Court
Augusta Towtehip
Butler
Houston
Fulton
Saliza
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Benjamin Harrison
Vici
Levi
Morton
Lew York
Samuel R. Psters
Harven County
Regina
Sue Rambtienne
Exion
Seeman
Kannav
Wesne Bhayiley
Cheirna
Republicas Party
Arthur
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Chi
Tanger
Moose
Henry Jeange
Tabor
John F. Phillips
Chowe- Tand
U.S
Missouri
Frank James
General Harrison
Martial
J. S. McKee
Indianapolis
Me. Russell Harrison
Dakota
Tinos
Sena
Tom McNeal
T. A. McNeal
Medicine Lodge
McN
Wichita Board of Trade
Tom
Barber
Philadelphia
Herr Most
New York City
Tho Tins
Ben Simpson
Miami County
Washington Annex
Ben
Pomeroy
Horace Greeley
Marsh Murdock
Osage City
Schoulmen
Marsitr
Hin
Sekious Bourbon
Salina Evening Herald
Herald
Union Labor Party
Fredonia
Unicon Labor
Congress
Thie
DearUily
USA Democratce
Grover Cleveland
Ami
Cassiaty
Jeveland
New York State
Reg
Daniel Manning
City of
State of
Executite
Sir Cleveland
Globe-Democrat
Ariannae Ry Dipach
Cowjer
Bors
Jin Coanor
Barrison
Tesatuine Woodaten
Moore
Tarrisun Cime
Pete
W. W. Wilhaumon
Des Moines
Isa Ucket
Harre Democratic
Jude Williamson
Thawsimis
Flarricun
Mortos
Harrson
Dinnton
Miso
Oregon
Tom Evers
Ole Men
Awn
Wen
Hansas Bollart Leavenworth
Michele
Arekansas
Argents
Susannah Slater
Ida M. Heeseles
Allonestisiy
Seventh Cavalry
Fritley
Parsons
Plowman
Wesworth
Mitchell
Cooper
Scoocucinas
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White House
Main Street
Pepys
Kawa
Monesles
Crumatrande
Zveetppoita
Tibet
Neorsuam
Gronzwl
Everett Duurane
Litther
Joe Warkerd
Muggin
Ted Waa Robbet
Atre Convalanid
Washington
Odie Lake Levy
Clewstead
Tve
Daves
Williaens Jarrieon
Ben Marreegs
Gull Weig
Perpege
Eliralis
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