American carpet makers seize world markets under McKinley tariff
American industry faces a pivotal chance to dominate global markets after a thirty year gap. Under McKinleyism the tariff system allowed carpet wool users to export with refunds, enabling U S manufacturers to outprice English rivals abroad. This summer Melbourne saw American carpets priced lower, signaling strong employment prospects for American workers.
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Melbourne
Australia
United States
Tax Burden of McKinley Tariff on Poor Clothing
The piece argues the McKinley tariff unfairly taxes inexpensive clothing for the poor, charging higher rates on cheaper shawls hats blankets and flannels while high cost goods pay more in absolute terms. It claims the poor benefit from McKinley’s death and the rich are less helped by the change.
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Germany
Republicans Fear to Oust Democrats in House Election
The article argues GOP organs push not overturning the Democratic House this fall, claiming prudence but noting voters will likely preserve Democratic strength. It rejects talk of a people’s revolt against Democrats as imagination, predicting surprising November results and continued Democratic dominance in the House.
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House of Representatives
The Unhappy Rich: Vanderbilt Family Sparks Candid Reflection
An analysis of William K. Vanderbilt’s affluent family reveals that wealth and luxury do not guarantee happiness. Despite immense fortune and global reach, infighting, jealousy, and public scrutiny fracture the clan, underscoring that riches do not buy contentment.
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William K. Vanderbilt
Wealth and happiness in wealth society
The passage warns that great wealth harms true happiness and cites leisure without purpose as a danger. It argues moderation brings contentment and notes the Van derbilt scandal as an example of riches corroding social well being.
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Vanderbilt
Push the Subway Engineer Appointed in Boston Aims to Move Fast
The appointment of Howard A. Cars on as engineer of the subway is praised for solid underground credentials with the metropolitan sewerage and Boston drainage systems. The piece urges prompt action after a lengthy board formation and calls for active progress rather than lengthy inaction.
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Howard A. Carson
Boston
Board of Subway Commissioners
Trade Awakening Signals Shifting Market Momentum
Reports from New York and other major centers show broad demand for western and southern housing, with Boston also indicating movement. The shift contrasts with last year, when trade was tight and supply limited, and now buyers anticipate rising demand and longer planning horizons.
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New York
Boston
Remarkable Boston canvass boosts Post circulation
A Boston canvass by Amos D. Albee for 20 leading advertisers shows the Boston Post leading local papers in daily sales and home circulation. The survey covers 1000 street car readers, 100 railroad trains, and 100 news dealers, with Post circulation at 11,865 versus Herald 6,648 and Globe 6,751, and notes strong female readership. The Post offers to pay advertiser testing expenses to verify results.
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Boston
Amos D. Albee
Exchange Building
Albee
Greenhalge
Matthews
F. B. Sears
Third National Bank
Wilkins
Hongra National Bank
Mary
Post
England
Herald
The
Globe
Newspaper Revolution Rolls On In Boston Canvasses
The text notes ongoing canvasses and the spread of a newspaper revolution in Boston, with mention of those who would like to organize canvasses along his lines and the continuing momentum of the movement.
Ode to Apple Pie and Cheese by Eugene Field
A humorous monologue defending apple pie and cheese against foreign fashions and modern temptations. A narrator vows loyalty to “true-blue milk” treats, praising pie and cheese as wholesome, patriotic comfort amid cultural change. Ends with a nightly prayer for blessing of the favorite foods.
Observant Citizen notes on liquor squad and city happenings
The Observant Citizen surveys Boston authorities with critiques of the new liquor squad at police headquarters and past license practices. It recalls rumors about the Brewers Association influencing transfers and laughs at a fat man tale. Also recounts a drunken cat episode near North Ferry, city officials taking on athleticism, and a farewell breakfast for Belle Grant Armstrong. Howard A. Carson is named Tremont street subway engineer.
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Tom
Brown
Brewers Association
South
Boston
Martin
North Ferry
Tremont Street
Pussycat
Parker House
Belle Grant Armstrong
Women’s Press Club
Howard A. Carson
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Shedd & Sawyer
Civil Engineers
Brady’n Bevel Iron
Notable Massachusetts sewer engineer profile update
The article chronicles the career of civil engineer Mr. Carson from 1871 to his current role with the Metropolitan Sewerage Commission of Massachusetts, detailing positions in Providence and Boston sewer systems, a study trip with Joseph P. Davis abroad, and membership in the American Society of Civil Engineers. It also notes Alderman John H. Lee’s return from Jefferson New Hampshire and plans to review the Labor Day parade.
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Carson-French Machine Company
Massachusetts State Board of Health
Metropolitan Sewerage Commission of
Massachusetts
Boston
Carson
American Society of Civil Engineers
John H. Lee
Jefferson, N. H
Matthews
Willard Drops Prohibition from Political Pitch
A1880s note brief outlines Frances Willard shelving political prohibition to focus on improving workers social conditions. Reports on English yachtswoman Mrs G A Schenley training, poet laureate debates, and various Boston theatre events including Tabasco Park opening and The Cotton King contract signing.
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Frances E. Willard
Fall River Business and Arbitrate Quotes in Brief
A collage of adages and quips on commerce and mood. Fragments include Fall River business activity, a arbitration remark, a patent extinguisher line, a burned building loss, a lovers chat, and a weather note with a pawn-ticket aside.
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Bilby
Chicago Tribune
Edith
Charley
Atlanta Constitution
Stoaks
Chanter
Oakes
Chicago Record
PEN TOMORROW NIGHT The Park and Hollis Street Theatres Open Seasons
The Hollis Street Theatre manager Isaac B. Rich returns from Lake Maranacook to open tomorrow with Peter F. Dailey in A Country Sport. Significant changes in the play and cast accompany the season launch. The Tremont hosts the 100th performance souvenir for the D Arvillie opera company.
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Isaac B. Rich
Hollis Street Theatre
Lake Maranacook
Playhouse
Peter F. Dailey
D’arvillie Opera Company
Tremont
Nova Scotian laborers praised by Boston painter
Henry L. D'Entremont of Peabody Mass asserts Nova Scotian tradesmen are skilled and fairly paid, arguing they work hard, rarely join unions, and are preferred by employers for quality. He cites $2.50 daily for a Nova Scotian painter and $1.50 to $2 for native workers, noting some bosses hire cheap labor but many employers recognize strong workmanship.
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Boston
Nova Scotia
United States
Nova
Print cloth prices rise amid steady market in Fall River
In Fall River on August 30 print cloth prices held firm at 278 cents for 64x64s. Indications point to another advance soon as 75,000 to 100,000 pieces have been sold this week. With demand light manufacturers remain reluctant to release stock until labor troubles ease.
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Fall River
Post boasts largest Morning Paper circulation in Boston
The Morning Paper notes that The Post has the largest circulation of any morning paper printed in Boston, claiming a bigger readership than all rivals. It emphasizes the Post’s dominance in the local market.
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Eee
Post
Bostom
A Voice From Roxbury on Police Reform
A Boston reader praises General Martin’s station transfers as wise and beneficial while condemning legislators for shifting control from the mayor and city council to the governor. The writer laments demoralization and urges restoring local oversight and discipline.
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Martin
Boston
Ireland
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