Report on tariff debate and wage figures controversy
A controversial New York labor commission style report on McKinley era protectionism is criticized for faulty statistics and hidden sources. The piece attacks Mr Peck for biased data, cites Aldrich and The Economist, and argues wage rises do not prove higher real earnings while detailing steel rails protection and political maneuvering.
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Wanotastas
Certoney Chaies
Welch
Morris
Csitenin
Peck
York
Lurie Wilds
Chicago
McKinley
Ntice
Sea Blake
Savere Edoo
Gord
Uiese
Pece
Cireak
Economist
Reform Club
Aldrich
New York
Sorld
Eva
Senate Committee
Jinmaary
Ite
Seig
Adm
Alasheed
Massachu
J. Schoenhof
Pete Baria
Millionaire Fairbanks Seen as Threat in Indiana Senate Bid
The piece argues Indiana could elect Charles W. Fairbanks a millionaire railroad lawyer and investor if Republicans win the legislature. It claims Fairbanks, owner of the Indianapolis News and stake in Elwood tin plate works, would gain U.S. Senate representation aided by votes from the Peoples party and Democratic dissidents.
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Louisiana
United States
Sonajana
Odo
Denis
Damoc
Court of Claims
Cleveland
Theusar Bowl and
Farm Journal
Sugar Growers
Pab- Hishel
New Orleans
Woldly
Indiana
United States Senate
Charles W. Fairbanks
Indianapolis
Turpie
Fairbanks
Wall Street
Millionaires’ Club
People’s Party
Democratic Party
Indianapolis News
Supreme Court
Elwood Tin’ Play Works
Demerats
Millionaire Fairbanks
Asche Samia
Western voters shown ready to resist trade and taxes
The sources argue westerners are distant from foreign trade influence yet not insulated from tax and duty collectors. They note anti-Republican gains among western governors and congressmen, signaling readiness to kick when finances pinch. The critique cites shoddy woolen goods under McKinley era protection and contrasts foreign and domestic clothing.
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Chicago
Dst
Louis Courier
Purchasing Power the Test of Wages
The Saint Louis Courier argues that rising commodity costs shrink buying power. It states money wages reflect what workers can purchase and that tariffs raise prices, making goods dearer for the workingman.
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Workingman
St. Louis Courier
Congress Fas Escalating Tariff Debate on Tin Plate Industry
Congressman T. L. Ponting denounces tariff support for tin plate makers, arguing it props up a failing Welsh-backed industry. He cites high consumer costs, limited American production, and vast government outlays, urging balance between protection and worker wages amid global price swings.
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Tare Soi
Sipbat
Tare
Hiftiat
Cand Witet
Cronemeyer
Delates
Philadelphia
Cortes
Wits
Bos
Mir. Jarsison
Pita
Liicere
Videlr
Abr. Thurrison
Lion
Eyperoul
Woelsauiten
Harrison
T. L. Ponting
Reed- McKinley Congress
U S Marshals at the Polls Fuel Indiana Election Debate
A verbose Indiana editorial attacks federal election officers and the use of United States supervisors and deputy marshals at polls. It cites counties already applying for supervisors, questions impartiality in Brown and other counties, cost estimates, and alleged Republican intimidation under the force bill. It also attacks politicians and policies, including Governor Chase and Parson Shockney, linking labor costs and Republican party conduct to the election process.
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Pichott
Indianapolis Journal
Indianapolis News
C. W. Fairbanks
Candidee
United States
Feil
People's Party
Supreme Court
Judge Intt
Dectrnims
Faye Dn
Jude Ylliet
Jai
State Court
Jules
Republican Party
Dennison
Amon
Gowidy
Republican State Central Committee
Reora
Feven
United States Court
St. Mary
Eurar
Pitesti
Senate
Dillion Dolar Congress
Union
Indiana
United
van Buren
Indiaiapolis
Marion
Toury
Vermillion
Randolph
Floyd
Alton
Lawrence
Irown
Warren
Koscinske
Montgomery
Jay
Clay
Delaware
Lake
Dorant
Bartholomiow
Hamilton
Chirk
Knox
Owen
Well
Benton
Lenton
Iant
Brown
Thi
van Joren
Harge
United Mates
Indianapolis
Themlore Shockney
Shockney
Taciinopolis Journal
Shockrey
Chase
Parson Chace
Fort Wayne
Fune
Parson Chase
Shoeiney
Free trade fears pervade protectionist debate in Lonig Courier
The Lonig Courier laments a hypothetical rise of free trade across goods. It argues that removing duties would collapse work incentives and ruin domestic industries like shoe makers. The piece critiques the free trader stance and questions the political viability of opposing industrial policy.
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Acim
Adler
Bin
Mmil- Jenninin
Se. Lonig Courier
Partisanship Allegations Rise Over Indiana Supreme Court History
The article argues the Indiana Supreme Court was once nonpartisan but became partisan after 1886, citing party control shifts and a controversial Gerrymander. It asserts past judges acted without party bias, while later changes by political blocs compromised the court’s impartiality and public trust.
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Olds
Supreme Court
Nisiprius
Indiana
Bundy
Traianinquilin
Mel Jett
Xsupreme Court
Ue Tnditan Supreme Court
PSI
Tudley
Supreme Bench
Nho
Democratic State Committee
Coward Robertson
Stith
Sinesses
Taxing Prices and Protectionism in Tinware Debate
Reported debate argues tariffs lower consumer prices by shifting costs to producers and protecting domestic industries. Critics warn high duties distort trade and favor certain interests while taxing raw materials can reduce prices for buyers.
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Bunting
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Polic
U. S
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Tre
Thad Namind
Nan
Chas
Union City
Sue
Atinster
Hell
Union City Fagle
Repubdican Orsan
Randolph County
Bed
Inessiapalis Journal
Ghockney VS. Chase
Paetissa
Dadhana
Che Anetta
Taela
West Bows
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