Ad Valorem Tariffs and the McKinley Act Critique
William L. Wilson argues that ad valorem duties better reflect actual value than specific duties under the McKinley Act, citing examples on woolen pile fabrics and the burden on low-wage workers. He decries overvaluation under specific duties and supports tariffs tied to actual value. The piece also notes English and American trade commentary on competition and tariffs, and contrasts public petitions with voter majorities approving tariff reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay
William L. Wilgon
Forum
Hypnotizing Sermon Causes Sleep For Evanston Student
Frank Wilson, a Garrett Biblical Institute student, fell asleep during a Hemenway Methodist church service in Evanston and remained unconscious for about sixty hours. Doctors Palmer and Gray treated him through Sunday night, awakening briefly before slipping back into coma. he later recovered, with doctors unsure of the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson
Hemenway Methodist Church
Evanston
C. E. Wilkinson
Garrett Biblical Institute
Harry Boyes
Wilson
Boyes
Palmer
Gray
Dr. Palmer
Chicago Herald
Pioneer Major Downie Dies Enroute to 49er Camp
Major William Downie dies on the steamer City of Puebla on the way to the Midwinter Exposition fair at the 49er mining camp. He founded Downieville and was a renowned pioneer. His son W J Downie arranged for his San Francisco stay and the old cabin display. The piece also notes other briefs on Albany babies winning medals, a new paddle steamer for Boulogne, and cremation trends in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Downie
Puebla
W. J. Downie
Telegraph Avenue
Oakland
Major Downie
Downieville
Downaieville
Fair Grounds
Downie
San Francisco
Boulogne
Fairfield Shipbuilding Company
Govan
Arnold Williams
Palace Steamer Company
Ostend
London
Westminster Gazette
Devotion of a Husband Ends in Tragic Loss in Serbia
The New York Tribune reports the death of Dr. Dokitsch, president of King Alexander’s ministry, whose devotion to his consumptive wife led to his collapse. He resigned recently, his health failing, as Belgrade mourns a brilliant scholar and loyal husband who died after years of care and sacrifice.
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Dokitsch
Alexander
Servia
Dr. Dokitsch
Belgrade
Berlin
Robert Koch
Koch
Mme. Dokitsch
New York Tribune
Trolley speed hurts capitalists and Harvard elm removal
A New York Telegram piece argues trolley speed harms Brooklyn Elevated Railway profits, citing a drop in passengers and surplus. It notes Cambridge elms planned for removal to widen Harvard Street and mentions Harvard College land gifts. It also reports Spain wine glut with low prices and a London Tip-Bits quip about a wandering wine barrel. A California Midwinter fair aims to use atmospheric lighting for architecture.
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Brooklyn
Brooklyn Elevated Railway Company
Elevated Railway Company
Adolph Lacon Larg
Ladenburg
New York Telegram
Cambridge
Harvard College
Harvard Street
Boston Commonwealth
Spain
Lima
Valencia
Wanderer
London
Craigville Notes Mention Protracted Meetings and Local Gossip
In Craigville and nearby, health is generally good as protracted meetings at the Oakland church enter a third week. The piece records visits, speeches, schoolhouse debates, local romance, sale plans, and community chatter including election views and names like Rev. Payne, Rev. Abbott, Miss Lorinda Oaks, Ezra Beach, Myrtle Miller, and Dave Hartman among others.
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Oakland Church
Payne
Pleasant Mills
Adams County
Overhulser
D. W. Abbott
Paulding Co
Ohio
Grandma Crowser
Indianapolis
Lorinda Oak
Huntington
Craiguille
Frank Gilliland
Bluffton
Alf Abbott
Behr
Berne
Kibler
Mr. Cranes
Geneva
John Miller
Henry
Gertie
Myrtle Miller
Lorinda Oaks
Ezra Beach
Maggie Pierce
Near Tocsin
Myrtle Robenold
Craigville
J. M. Pyle
John
Dave Hartman
Salt River
Phil Breneman
Wm. Miller
Walter Reed
Foxy
Notice to creditors of late H Singer Sr
All persons having claims against or knowing themselves indebted to the late Mr H Singer Sr will please present claims or call and settle on or before March 1 1894 Wa H Singer Jr
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mm. H. Singer, Sr
H. Sinceer, Jn
M. Rowr
W.stes Pate County
Obituary Notice for Isaac Obr of Lancaster Township
Isaac Obr died yesterday morning at his home in Lancaster Township at age 7 years 11 months 14 days. Born February 2, 1820 in Lebanon County PA, he married Nallie Karn August 5, 1847. He moved to Wells County April 20, 1802 and resided there. survived by wife and children Edward Charles James. Amos died at nineteen. Funeral at his residence tomorrow at ten, Rev. G. H. Souder officiating. burial at Fair View.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Obr
Lancaster Township
Lobanon County
Ennsylvania
Nallie Karn
Wells County
Edward
Charles
James
Amos
G. H. Souder
Fairview
Early Risers Tithe Pills Promoted for Digestive Ailments
An advertisement promotes Early Risers pills from Co. Deam claiming relief for constipation stomach ache asthma acidity and nervousness. The copy markets the remedy as a famous tithe pill with no further context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rly
Co. Deam
Fig Boney Co
Thicago
Trvahottle
J.B. Sremats
Vaally
Notice of Sale of Rockcreek Ditch Bonds
The Treasurer of Indiana will receive sealed bids for Rockcreek Ditch bonds. Sealed bids must be delivered per official notice and schedule. Bidders should follow the terms set by the treasurer for the sale and allotment of the bonds.
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Anny Indiana
Sealen
Peloneke
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Lyman
Lowell Company
New York Times
New York World
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Foran
Joy
Albany
Jeremiah D. Robertson
Clinton Avenue
Bertha
Pennsylvania
Samuel Baker
Musband
California
United States
Hale & Markley
Deers Weet of Exchange Bank
Blufften, Ind
Bobby Bunting
Santa Claus
N.K. Fairbank & Co
Chicago
W. L. Douglas
Lonc W. Ie
Douglas
Brockton
Mass
G. F. McEfarrfn
Ty Sands
John V Doucherty
Witlofer
Ek. M. Kinnear
Liberty Center
Padtana
Hoaron
Anmainietgetor
Tex Eorror
P.O
Rowpact- Cally
T. A
Slocual M. C
Malinda Linn
Wells Circuit Court
John N. Neff
Jsoij
Said Wells Cironit Court
Indiana
A. Opfeninem
Health and Happiness
Sameeienyy Exchange National Bank of
New York City
WM. H. Ernst
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