The Irish Woollen Trade and American Tariffs Debate
The article discusses eighteenth century Irish woollen restrictions and England’s control, then shifts to a 19th century Democratic rally in New York. It contrasts Ireland’s trade suppression under English policy with the modern American tariff debate, praising protection for labor and industry and criticizing free trade and British influence. It includes Samuel Shaw defending tariffs and arguing for open markets to benefit workers and manufacturers.
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England
Wales
Barnstable
Ireland
St. Patrick’s
Mitche
Europe
Republic
Concord Democrats Hear Tariff Debate at Town Hall
Concord Democrats pack the Town Hall as Sherman Hoar Josiah Quincy and Harvey Collison address tariff reform and Cleveland's pension vetoes. Speakers frame free trade and tax relief, praising Grover Cleveland and urging voters to back Democratic candidates in the 1888 campaign.
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Ceorcorp
SprectAr
Concord
Waltham City
Cleveland
Julius M. Smith
Josiah Quincy
Quincy
Harvey N. Collison
Boston
Sherman Hoar
Waltham
James S. Bush
Smith
Collison
Democratic Party
Nahant
Enya
Rom Cabot Lodge
Home Market Club
Tremont Temple
United States Senate
Kansas
Hier
Bo Adee
Ohio
Springfield
Republican Party
Aveleese
Grandfather
Lippecanoe
Tyler
Grospel
Hoar
Lexington
James G. Blaine
Grover Cleveland
Garfield
Arthur
Folger
McCulloch
National Treasury
Cabot Lodge
John Sherman
Vesus
Fall Garments at O. N. Carters Ladies Wear
Shoppers seeking fall garments should visit O. N. Carters for bargains on ladies wear. The establishment advertises excellent selections and affordable prices across assorted fall outfits for women.
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O. N. Carter
COMPETITION WITH CHEAP LABOR IN AMERICA
Letter to the editor discusses tariff reform and how free raw materials affect American industry. A reader questions reporters about a protected wage system and asks how US manufacturers can compete with French producers under different duties. The exchange hints at a tariff debate and livelihoods under free trade vs protectionism.
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E. D. Woodruff
Boston Post
France
America
Europe
Samuel Shaw
Senate Debates Tariff and Executive Department Bill
In OUT OF ITS POSSESSION Sept 20, Senate discussions cover a tariff bill debate with Mitchell arguing for protection, plans to refer the President’s annual message, and notices to consider the Northern Pacific grant forfeiture and Louisiana election inquiry. The weather bureau transfer to agriculture is debated as part of the executive department bill. Adjournment at 5:25 follows.
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Committee On Indian Affairs
Dawes
Sherman
Hawley
Committee On Agriculture
Agricultural Department
Mitchell
Senate
House
Plumb
Northern Pacific Railroad
Chandler
Louisiana
Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Sealskin Sacques Re-dyed and Trimmed by Kakas & Sons
Edward Kakas & Sons announce their fall fur collection with sealskin sacques. They offer re-dyeing and re trimming services in a reliable manner at reasonable prices.
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Edward Kakas & Sons
House Rejects Sundry Civil Bill Transmission Effort
In Washington the House refused to agree to the conference report on the sundry civil appropriation bill after a heated dispute over a Morrow resolution directing immediate transmission of the Chinese bills to the President. The Speaker pro tem sustained the point of order that it requested a privilege question, and the measure was not received before adjournment at 3:15.
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Washington
Barnes
Missouri
House
Morrow
California
McMillin
Tennessee
Herbert
Alabama
Kilgore
Cambridge School Board Meets After Vacation Nominates Teachers
The Cambridge school board resumed sessions with Judge Orcutt presiding. Bills totaling 17 575 were approved. Multiple teacher resignations were read and accepted including Rand Holt Woodman Harrod Balch and Stone. Nominations for dozens of teaching positions were listed with salaries. The secretary W W Wellington resigned and Sanford Hubbard was chosen as successor. City council planned two new ward 4 aids and evening school space improvements.
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Cambridge School Board
Louise M. Britton
Felton
Webster
Elizabeth D. Watson
Sepenr
Susan M. Adams
Allston Ool
Minnie B. Reed Cushing
Tyra Kalberg
Sargent School
Winifred L. Kingsley
Alice Prey
Washington School
Parmenter
Mary L. Bullard
Holmes School
Luvia Goodnow Rae
Otis School
W. W. Wellington
Sanford H. Hubbard
Carrie Mingman
Shepard
Gas Fixtures Offer by Hollins Co. in Crystal and Bronze
Gas fixtures buyers visit R Hollins Co to view a refined line of crystal, ae and bronze gas fittings for new homes or refits. The ad highlights variety and quality as the best option for modern gas installations.
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R. Hollins & Co
Boot and Shoe Buyers in Town
Baltimore and other cities list boot and shoe buyers and firms visiting, naming Stevenson, Alexander & Cator. Frank & Adler. J Edwards Ann. Childs, Groff & Co. Meinhard Bros & Co. Noyes Norman & Co. and others from Chicago, Charleston, Detroit, Nashville, New York, Philadelphia, Portsmouth, Richmond, San Francisco, St Louis, Toledo, and Yazoo City as agents or dealers visiting Baltimore. The item catalogs firms and representatives in ad form.
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Baltimore
D H Stevenson
R W Cator, Jr
Stevenson, Alexander & Cator
C Adler
Frank & Adler
Cumberland
Edwards Ann
Cleveland
Childs of
Childs, Groff & Co
Charleston
Chicago
J M Schnadig
Schnadig Bros & Co
Hetroit
Mich
C E Smith
H . Robinson & Burtenshaw
Aitle Hornellaville
W Richardson
Richardson & Co
Nashville
Norfolk
M L Hofheimer
Atlantic Coast
Halifax
Yarmouth
N. S
Montreal
Eastport
Northfield
Portland
Secerss
Boston
Mass
Wantucket
Kleck Lalan
Albany
New York City
Philadelphia
Penn
Light
Washington City
Lynchburg
Norfolk, Va
Eeeeres
Hatteras
N. C
Wilmington
Jacksonville
Fia
Gulf
Shreveport
Fort Smith
Age
Galveston
Tex
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
Memphis
Tenn
Rockville
Ont
Saugeen
Oswego
N. Eeeveer
Buffalo
Marquette
Green Bay
Wis
Grand Haven
Lhe
Duluth
Minn
Mississippi
Paul
Mina
Sandy
Des Moines
St. Louis Missouri Valley
Leavenworth
Kan
Omaha
N.D
Huron, Dak
St. Vincent
Bismarck Oak
Rocky Mountain Slopes
Helena
Mont
Fort Custer, Mont
Coa
Salt Lake City
Utah
Home Market Club Averts Questioned Claims On Pettifer Case
The Post reports on Herbert Radclyffe secretary of the Home Market Club refusing to answer questions about Joseph H Walker’s letters and forged quotations. It notes Pettifer’s possible contract labor issue under the 1885 immigration act and cites customs officials calling for action and a Knights of Labor interest.
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Post
Herbert Radclyffe
Home Market Club
Joseph H. Walker
Worcester
Radclyffe
Joseph H. Walker Bogarde
London Spectator
Mr. Radclyffe
H. J. Pettifer
America
JE. Walpole Warren
England
Trinity Church
New York
Bgome Market Club
United States
District of Columbia
Herald of
Custom House
Pettifer
Tremont Temple
Knights of Labor
Germany
Washington Weather Report for New England and East
For twenty four hours light showers in New England then clearing Friday afternoon or evening. Cooler in the western portion with stationary temperatures in the east. Southerly winds shifting to westerly.
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Washington
New England
Smokys Whitewashed by Chicagos in damp Pittsburgh game
In Pittsburgh on September 20 the grounds were poor and the Chicago team defeated the Pittsburghs 5 to 0 after a listless start. Boston scored three first-inning runs on Ray’s three-base drive, while the rest of the game showed little notable offense. The Detroit Giants beat the New Yorks 5 to 4 as White homered, and Philadelphia edged Indianapolis 6 to 0 in the opening game with strong pitching by O Day and Shreve.
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Ray
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Eae Ie Ae
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Way
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Kuehne
Morrill
Mesh’n’e
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Millen
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Giants
White
Bennett
Rowe
Benne
Hans Lon
New Yorks
Detroits
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LiMyers
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Shreve
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Indianapolis
Denny
Andrews
Seery
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Gss
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Sete Ee
Ryan
Duffy
Anson
Williamson
Pfeffer
van Hauren
Washingtons
Daly
Arundel
Wilmot
O'Day
Hoy
O’brien
Lynch
Hanlon
O' Kelly
Sanders
Philadelphia
R. Bhp O
R. BU
OjSeery
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Q Glasscock
Cureago
Western Association
Gumbert
Washington
Keefe
E. Fogarty
Hines
R. Belpo
Myers
Arnandel
Willim'nss
O Wilmot, If
Wool Trade Nines Play At YMCA Reception
The wool trade staged a post noon baseball game on YMCA grounds between Federal Streets and Atlantic Avenues. Notable attendees included Lapham of Mowry Lapham & Co and Butler of Butler & Robinson. The Federal Streets won 12 to 5 as E A Adams received a commemorative watch after his first inning at bat.
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Young Men’s Christian Association
Federal Streets
Atlantic
Lapham
Mowry, Lapham & Co
Butler
Butler & Robinson, Lowell
Eaton
Redliff & Eaton
H. Gardner
E. A. Adams
Federa Street Nine
Federal Street
Early Baseball Scores Across Cities
In Cincinnati the first game ended with Cincinnatis two Athletics one, and the second game saw Cincinnatis twenty three Athletics one. Louisville yielded a 1 0 win for Louisvilles over the Brooklyns. Kansas Citys defeated Cleve lands five four. St Louis swept Baltimore in two games, six to zero and three to two.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnatis
Athletics
Louisville
Louisvilles
Brooklyns
Kansas City
Kansas Citys
Clevelands
St. Louis
Baltimores
Indurated fibre ware ad touted by New England agent
An advertisement in another column promotes Theodore Pinkham, New England agent, selling indurated fibre ware. The goods replace wood and metal items with a durable moisture proof, single piece construction that resists shrinking and swelling, won’t leak water, and lacks paint or varnish that wears off.
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Theodore Pinkham
New England
Southern Pacific Excursions Offer Cheap Trips
The Southern Pacific railroad offers inexpensive and enjoyable tours to California Texas and Mexico with Boston departures twice monthly. The Revere House provides ease and comfort so guests feel at home during their stay.
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Southern Pacific
Southern Pacific Railroad
California
Texas
Mexico
Boston
Revere House
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