The Pocket Knife Tariff Fight and the McKinley Era
A critical examination of the pocket cutlery industry under McKinley tariffs argues protectionist policies favored foreign manufacturers over American workers. It claims imported workers from England and Germany dominate production, wages rose little for Americans, and price hikes from 10 to 60 percent benefited a few firms while the public bore higher costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield
England
Washington
Custom House
Ulster Knife Company
Ellenville
N. Y
Manufacturers’ Association
United States Cutlery Company
Ways and Means Committee
Southington Cutlery Company
Southington, Conn
Canastota Knife Company
New York Knife Company
Thomaston Knife Company
McKinley
Who Pays the Tariff A Street Car Driver’s Letter
A Washington Street Car driver named Doran, Irish by birth and a six year resident, questions tariff logic after a cousin is taxed for woolen socks at the New York customs. He writes to Governor McKinley asking which foreign government to contact to reclaim three dollars, illustrating how foreigners allegedly bear the tax. The episode is presented as a parable for readers studying tariff theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Doran
St. Louis Republic
Ireland
Mike
McKinley
Minneapolis
Custom House
Sim
House of Representatives
New York Custom House
Michal Doran
Getting Bedrock Prices and the Anti McKinley Exploit
An article describes a scheme by foreign agents to sell American goods at export prices to circumvent tariffs and undercut American duties. It cites sewing machines and typewriters as targets and notes a slipping profit model by manufacturers leveraging tariff protection. A American woman is persuaded to import a machine via a New York agent to evade duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
New York
New York House
Record of One Week Not a Pleasant Contemplation for the M'Kinley
A survey of tariff reform arguments cites protectionist claims that tariffs create monopolies, raise production costs, and reduce wages. The Iron Age notes eight iron and steel combines, coal price tactics, and a fur pool monopoly, with mills closed and wages cut while workers idle and construction stalls spread in major centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treaya
George W. Treadwell Trust
Alaska
Continental Tube
Frankstown
Pittsburg
Irom
Isabella Furnace Company
Isabella
Etna
Addyston Pipeworks
Dunbar Furnace Company
Dunbar
Keystone Horseshoe Company
Philadelphia
New York City
Why Patronize Hothouses
The St. Louis Courier argues against free trade as a source of evil, asserting that the Confederates favored it and that the devil himself began and still runs that business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devil
St. Louis Courier
McKinley Drives Tariff Debate Across Parties
The piece lauds William McKinley for persuading Republicans and pleasing Democrats with his tariff defense. It notes his crowd drawing power, calls for continued campaigning, and suggests both parties fund his speakings to advance tariff reform. It also criticizes his Ohio governorship as a possible misuse of talent.
Miss Fenton Defends School Flag in Columbia Corners
Miss Fenton, a young Columbia Corners teacher, leads a student fund to raise a school flag. After vandals steal the first flag, she organizes a second, stronger display protected by a rifle in her closet. Two intruders are deterred, boosting her local hero status and earning broad praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Corners
Butterworth
Loyal
Lotius
Ehanviter
Pete Johnson
Jack Welch
Jolson
Miss Fenton
Jehnsen
Rectless
Johnson
Dows
Jeys
Pele
Welsh
Coluabia
Aurora Literary Institute
Williams
Penton
Cory
District celebrates Cobulboas with old school pride
In the district folks gather to honor Cobulboas at a school celebration. The account recalls Miss Fenton starting a tradition, describing how a mild teacher confronted two ruffians, and ends with a proverb about judging a toad by its jump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlelen Penton
Colummbia Corners
Ross
Josh Billings
Miss Fenton
Sreckon
Columbus portraits debated amid public school celebration note
The article surveys diverse Columbus portraits, arguing no single likeness matches the explorer and urging reliance on deeds over appearances. It notes conflicting descriptions, stylistic distortions, and references Giovio and De Bry while stressing factual history. It also mentions U S school counts and Norwegian rail fares for married couples.
Dr Haines Golden Specific Promises Quick Cure
An advertisement touts Dr Haines Golden Specific as a harmless powder to cure drunkenness or liquor habit. It claims permanent results after administration with no knowledge of others, offering a 48 page book of particulars free from the Golden Specific Co. of Cincinnati Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Haines
Adress Golden Specific Co
Race St
Cinninonati
Ohio
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Washington Street
M'Kinley
Dolaters
M’kinley
Ann Arbor
Mich
Bryan
Beatrice
Lincoln
Neb
Columbia
Miss Penton
Motone
Columbus
America
Paolo Giovio
de Bry
Guy Inand
Fomard Publiche
Vicenza
Christophorus Cohmbus
Columbes
Jourard
Thas T
Seo
Plato
Obi Wo the Moor
Alaric
Julius Cavs
Richard TL
United States
Cosmulan Doe
Get. Oh
Norway
Consultee Ee
Cavins & Isenhower
Ballon
Ueters
Axtell, Pres
R. T. Burrell
Secy
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