Protective Tariff Debate On Cost and Benefit
An academic critique of high tariffs estimates the total annual cost to Americans at about 1.2 billion dollars, funded by citizens through taxes and duties. The piece argues most benefits flow to manufacturers, not workers, and that consumer prices rise while wage gains are limited, challenging Republican claims of broad wage boost from protectionism. It links tariff policy to political bribery of special interests and frames the choice as moderate protection versus expansive tariff power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
United States
Brunswick
Republican Party
Democratic Party
James P. Foster
Republican League of the United States
Foster
Ohio
Boston
Chicago
Blaine
Republican
Democratic Leaders Back Cleveland Thurman Vote Trend
A compact report notes the cordial approval of Democratic leaders toward Cleveland and Thurman. It states the party will likely cast a solid vote for them, favoring economy in expenditure and tariff reform amid current circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Thurman
Plastering of wine sparks health debate in France
Washington report details a long review before the Academy of Medicine on plastering wine with sulphate of lime to fix color and enhance value. The practice, tied to cheaper central French wines, raises health concerns as analyses show chemical changes and potential health risks, with opinions split but a trend toward moderation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasnincton
France
Department of State
Walter P. Griffin
Limoges
Bordeaux
Burgundy
Griffin
Academy of Medicine
Faris
Academy
M. Marty
M. Bussy
St. Affrique
Aveyron
M. Poggiale
Conseils Generaux
Roanne
Michel Levy
M. Bunguet
War Department
Minister of Commerce and Agriculture
Chambers of Commerce
M. Mart Fi
Blaine Homecoming Draws Crowd in Maine and New Hampshire
A Portland to Augusta run shows massive welcome for James G Blaine. People cheer as Blaine thanks spectators from Maine New Hampshire and Massachusetts delegations join festivity. Oregon? No Maine ties dominate as crowds line tracks in Portsmouth North Berwick Biddeford Portland Gardiner and Richmond. Blaine notes cold summer and fond memories of Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Blaine
New Hampshire
Blaine
W. H. Moore
Sam
Maine
Portsmouth
A. L. Prescott
M.S. Hurd
North Berwick
James G. Blaine
Statesman
Payson Tucker
Portland Club
Republican Party
Colonel Dow
Rubie
Robie
Portland
Europe
James G
Augusta
Brunswick
C. A. Boutelle
Bangor
J. L. Stevens
Board of Trade For
New Brunswick
Boutelle
Harrison
Morton
Harvards
Yarmouth Band
Richmond
Gardiner
Kennebec
Welcome Home Blaine in Augusta Delirium Parade
Augusta Me August 14 The train arrived at 8 45 pm to a wall of cheering crowds lighting the depot street and a grand arch of evergreens and flags near the Augusta House. A torchlit march to the Blaine home featured bands, a four white steed carriage, and a reception by officials including Mayor Macomber Judge Whitehouse and Dr George E Brickett.
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Augusta
Blaine
Tagus National Home
Harrison Pioneers of
Portland
Fortland Club
Mayor Macomber
Judge Whitehouse
George E. Brickett
Home
Whitehouse
J. Manchester Haynes
Macomber
Marble
G. L. Beale
Connor
W. P. Whitehouse
America
Kennebec
Leaureate
New England
Europe
Republic
Washington
United States
Lord Granville
England
Commonwealth
Maine
Brookline Democrats Rally Opens Campaign in Lyceum Hall
A Brookline Democratic gathering at Lyceum Hall drew about 2000 voters as the Brookline Progressive Club, formed this year with roughly 300 members, blasted Republicans over Irish votes and framed a pro Cleveland, pro Mills bill stance. Speakers pressed tariff reform, free raw materials, and industrial revival.
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Brookline Progressive Club
Lyceum Hall
Joseph O'Day
John F. Shea
Barrett
Cleveland
Thurman
O’loughlin
Republican Party
Blaine
Cork
Ireland
James G._ Blaine
America
Lappladse
Josiah Quincy
Democratic Party
England
France
Germany
Italy
Russia
United States
Philip J. Joherty
Nathan Matthews
Massachusetts Young Men’s Democratic Club
Fire destroys elevators and wholesale houses in Peoria
Peoria Illinois August 14 elevator A of the Peoria and Pekin Union railway and fifty box cars burned. Loss about 125000, insured. Fire also destroyed Martin and Co and Kingman and Co wholesale agricultural implement houses with stock losses totaling 140000 to 150000, insured. Building losses vary from 10000 to 28000, with partial or full insurance. In Winchester a Washington street dwelling owned by Samuel W McCall burned portions of furniture. An earlier Chelsea box 47 alarm at 855 occurred from an overheated stove at 214 Poplar street. no damage reported.
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Peoria
Ill
Peoria & Pekin Union Railway
Caey
Martin & Co
Kingman & Co
Herbert Collins
Chicago
Winchester
Washington Street
Samuel W. McCall
Box 47
Chelsea
Poplar Street
Henry W. Simmons
Robert White
S. R. Knights & Co
Boston
Martin Wilson Automatic Fire Alarm Company
United States
Ita
Six Boys Arrested in East Boston Jewelry Robbery
Jere Cohan 15 Michael Sheehan 15 James Grace 12 Daniel Shea 18 all East Boston were arrested for robbing E L Grueby jewelry store at 117 Meridian Street Monday at noon taking a dozen silver watches. They led police to the stolen property. A Manny Madden 16 and James OBrien 20 were later charged with receiving stolen goods and all watches were recovered. They were arraigned and held for trial next Wednesday.
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Jere Cohan
Michael Sheehan
James Grace
Daniel A. Shea
Boston
E. L. Grueby
Meridian Street
Uy Madden
James O'Brien
East Boston
Parachute Jump At Nantasket Attracts Large Crowd
John L. Gillock, aide to Ned Hathaway, leaped from a parachute from 1000 feet above Hotel Nantasket this afternoon. The descent was witnessed by an immense crowd and completed without incident in front of the hotel, marking a successful ascent.
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Nantasket Brach
John L. Gillock
Ned Hathaway
Nantasket
Henry the Second in English Law and Civilization
A review of Mrs J R Green's Henry the Second in the Twelve English Statesmen series. The work highlights Henry II's reforms of English law, creation of Royal Courts, and departure from feudal justice, while detailing his personality, wide dominion, and key episodes with Becket and Strongbow.
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Henry the
Green
Henry II
Henry
England
Alps
St. Thomas
Becket
Strongbow
Ireland
Thomas
Aduraity
Henry the Second
J. R. Green
London
Macmillan & Co
Julian the Emperor adds crucial Julian the Apostate translations
Bohn's Library gains a five piece contemporary view on Julian the Apostate translated by C W King. It includes Gregory Nazianzen's invective Libanius panegyric two of Julian's own tracts on the Mother of the Gods and the Sovereign Sun. The volume details ancient universities campaigns temple conversions and a pagan light on Christian stance.
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Bohn
C. W. King
Julian the
Gregory Nazianzen
Libanius
Sun
King
Julian
Pater
Humphrey Ward
Julian the Emperor
M.A
New York
Scribner & Welford
Boston
Estes & Lauriat
War Tariffs and Hosiery Mills Split Tilton Democrats
A Boston Journal article claimed Tilton New Hampshire hosiery mills lean Democratic and oppose Cleveland due to the Mills bill. A Tilton correspondent and Walter Aiken challenge these claims, noting only two mills operate there and all owners are Republicans, with Buell Mill expanding after a temporary shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Journal
Tilton
N. H
Sulloway
Franklin
Europe
Cleveland
Mr. Cleveland
Walter Aiken
Manchester Union
Jurnal
George S. Bue
Northfield
Arthur M. Dodge
J. G. Clark
Buell
Partnership Formed For New Hosiery Work In Tilton
Mr Dodge and Mr Clark recently formed a business partnership and are installing new machinery. They have received help during removal and expect to have the entire hosiery operation fully staffed within a week. Five men are engaged in hosiery manufacture in Tilton and all are Republicans.
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Dodge
Clark
Tilton
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Mr. Whitehouse
State of
Brookline Democrats
NEW Books
ROYAL
Kora Aking Powven Co
Wall Sl, N. Y
C. T. Walker
Walker’s
Morse and Carriage Bazaar
Lanecaster
A. Me
W. P. Balch
the Livestock Agency
Horatio Harris & Co
State Street
California
Do Granres
Albert Howe & CO
Brighton
Warren Avenue
Trustees’ Sale
Sanger
Ulaclulses Purporses
Chas. S. Pearl
Custom House
L. Saltonstall
Mortagee
William T. Smith
Wellfleet Savings Bank
Suffolk
County of
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Suffolk Glass Works
Lowland Street
Highland Street
John Mullay
Franknog
Henry Wilson
Lewis J. Lamb
Allua
Lime
Savinus Hank
tuomAs Kemp
C. Wiliamsey
Atorney
Vemercon Squa
Richards & CO
American Bell Telephone Company
Driver
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