Costs Less to Live Under the New Tariff
The article argues that the new Democratic tariff lowers costs of living, citing advertisements from Wanamaker and others in Philadelphia and Indianapolis. It notes reduced prices for fabrics, clothing, and goods, with Chicago papers also reporting cuts, and portrays tariff reform as proof of Democratic theory in action.
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Dominion
John Wanamaker
Harrison
Philadelphia
Daily Papers
Kahn Tailoring Company
Pettis Dry Goods Company
the Tribune
Schlesinger & Mayer
Il Line
Chicago
United States
Talen
Piergainr
Indianapolis
CanrecHoners
Wanamaker Ads Highlight Tariff Price Cuts Across Goods
The Wanamaker campaign touts steep tariff related price cuts across a wide range of items from wool dress goods to silks and shoes. Major reductions include wool fabrics from 1.50 to 0.50 per yard and silks discounted up to 50 percent, with mens and children's footwear also marked down.
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Indianapolis Journal
Ths
Philadelphia
John Wanamaker
Wanamaker
Wanaimaker
Oxford Ties Co
Story of the Pensions Shows Indiana Gains for Soldiers
United States Pension Agent Spencer for Indiana reports to H. C. Bell that since March 4, 1893, 3902 new names have been added to Indiana pension rolls, 165 reduced in rate, and 62 dropped. With over 68000 pensioners, only 247 were dropped or reduced across 72 counties, illustrating favorable treatment by the administration.
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United States Pension
Spencer
Indiana
H. C. Bell
Indianapolis
Democratic Party
Wanamaker Ad Credits Tariff for Blanket Deals
Wanamaker's testimony highlights a tariff reduction lowering blanket costs. An advertisement quotes four hundred pairs of all wool conch bed or wrapper blankets, previously five dollars, now priced at two dollars seventy five cents per pair.
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John Wanamaker
Harrison
Phila Qeuit Dantes
Democratic Times: Tariff Reform Sparks Prosperity Across Nation
The piece argues Democratic tariff legislation has revived industry and employment after Republican policies. It cites Depew’s forecast, Indiana’s improving factories and banks increasing loans, and notes renewed confidence in commerce, labor, and foreign trade, with Democrats credited for elimination of corruption and protectionist abuses.
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Depew
Chauncey Depew
Europe
United States
Telegraph
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Bloomin’ Blazes
Anderson
Organized Labor
Indiana
Senate
Benedict Arnold
Innocent Answers From Texas Children
A Texas boy answers how many siblings his parents have with a puzzled line claiming “Tom all the children they have got.” A second child responds by naming two girls and a boy and adds, “I’m the boy.”
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Texas
A Most Effective Way of Securing Democratic Success
The article urges vigorous expansion of Democratic club organization across the state. It argues clubs improve campaign methods, disseminate literature, build polls, and engage voters, with county chairs using club networks to reach wavering Republicans and recruit supporters for early, thorough, working organization to ensure results.
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Eatin Despcrate
Township Nominations Agreement on Filing Certificates
Chairmen Taggart and Gowdy of the Republican and Democratic states jointly agree on township officer nomination certificates. The county clerk must certify and present them to the county board, which will print township candidates on official ballots per 1892 statutes and general election laws. Filing deadlines mirror county office certificates.
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Taggart and Gowdy
Republican State Committee
County Board of Election Commissioners
Democratic voices weigh tariffs and money in opinion quotes
A collection of excerpts features Governor Matthews praising labor benefits from statutes and a tariff bill promise to lower living costs for workers. Congressman While argues for a universally accepted dollar and freer trade, while State Senator Stuart warns against silver policy harming bi metallist aims. Congressman Meagnay critiques Populist congress nominees tied to old party favors.
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Matthews
George W
R. F. Stuart
Congress
Campaign meetings push Shelby county drive
Judge Hord, chair of the Shelby county committee, leads vigorous campaigning with planned meetings in each township. A long list of speakers at every meeting and Shelby's Democratic majority expected to rise from this effort.
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Judge Hord
Shelby County Committee
Ev Township
Shelby
Free traders eyed as bargains lure housewives
A Marion Leader quotation notes housewives, after visiting stores with standard allowances, can buy stockings and underwear together for the price stockings formerly cost, signaling a shift toward free trade appreciation.
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Marion Leader
Will Gather at the River and Wool Tax Debates
The piece notes candidate Owen, Republican leader, ill and at Battle Creek sanitarium, with the party gathering November 7. It discusses Woolgrowers benefits and the McKinley tariff reducing wool demand and prices, plus a 4 cent rise since Wilson bill. It also mentions Hon. C W Fairbanks opposed to the new income tax.
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Owen
Battle Creek
Mich
Logansport
C. W. Fairbanks
Daviess County
Democrata
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Wilson
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OOHN
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Trusta
Rockwood Manufacturing Company
Hayti
West India Islands
Kentucky
Tennessee
Missouri
Pratt & Whitney Company
Hartford
Hoosier
Bennett
Indianapolis Stove Company
Knight & Jillson
Diamond Plate Glass
Elwood
Muncie
Brantford
Ont
Ita
Pittaburg Cpm
Auderme Tinplate
Anderson Iron and Bolt Works
Noblesville
American Carbon Works
Milwaukee Electric Company
Cicero
Modes Company Glass Works
South Jersey
Millville
Clayton
Williamstown
Glassboro
Malaga
Bridgeton
Woodbury
Evansville Courier
Courier
New York Clearing House Association
New York Clearing House
Administera
England
State Department
Republicos Party
Republican Party
George
Carnegie
Far West
Tom Reed
Maine
Jan Pullman
Innocents
Tome
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