Tariff debate fuels South Carolina farmer worries
Wade Stackhouse laments tariffs as a burden on farmers and consumers, arguing protectionist duties raise costs on tools, clothing, and food while urging support for a tariff bill. He recalls past debates and plans to press for party platform changes at the Democratic convention, urging readers to contact their representatives.
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Pat Vier
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South Carolina
Congress
South
Tam
Wade Stackhouse
Outsiders and Labor Campaigns Stir South Carolina
A lengthy discussion at the Southern Labor conference in Rock Hill pits outsiders and state federations over who controls textile campaign timing. Georgia official Louis P. Marquardt argues for state authority, while United Textile Workers leader Francis J. Gorman pushes national control, risking worker rights and local peace. The debate ends with a compromise granting both sides a say, but the court of last resort remains the individual worker resisting outside agitation.
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Greenville
Spartanburg
Antler
Horse Creek’ Valley
Federations of Labor
Georgia
Tennessee
Ruck
Jlabor
United Textile Workers of Amerca
American Federation of Labor Organization
Federation of Labor
Francis J. Gorman
United Textile Workers of America
New York
Alfred
Hoffman
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Sainceche Ita
Rock Hill
Gorman
Marquardt
Patterson
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