Mount Vernon Restoration Gifted by Mrs Cunningham
The Mount Vernon Ladies Association, led by regents from 30 states, restored and preserving George Washington's home after 1853 efforts sparked by Miss Ann Pamela Cunningham. Miss Tracy kept the estate safe during the Civil War. John A. Washington opposed private sale. today the group honors governance with the governor of Virginia and annual visits.
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George Washington
Mount Vernon
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Virginia
Corp of Virginia
Miss Cunningham
Justine van Rennselaer Townsend
New York
Ann Pamela Cunningham
South Carolina
Southland
Misa Tracy
The Tariff Problem in Congress
Speaker Cannon faces two fires as tariff revision looms in Congress. The piece contrasts academic tariff theory with the practical fear among lawmakers that schedules would cause six months of business stagnation, challenging efforts to revise the Dingley tariffs.
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Washington
Tariff revision debate pits free trade against protectionists
The article notes lawmakers debating tariff revision with Massachusetts and Illinois representatives offering simple low tariff schemes. Protectionists warn of unsettled business and possible panic, while revisionists join forces to challenge the status quo in Congress. The battle over reciprocity and tariff principles appears poised for winter contention.
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STEM INDUSTRIAL CRASH PROMPTS NATIONWIDE WORK PLAN
Standard Oil magnate predicts crisis and urges broad internal improvements. Ex premier Meline of France echoes warning and calls for rapid action to avert disaster.
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John D. Rockefeller
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Jules Meline
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