Trade and Tariff Outlook on McKinley Act Effects
K G Dunn & Co reports trade slowly enlarging despite dulness in some sectors. Western demand for manufactured goods rises, Eastern consumption remains strong, and Southern overproduction of cotton slows gains. Boston wool and boot and shoe industries show activity while recent business failures total 273 in U S and 46 in Canada.
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New York
K. G. Dunn & Co
Review of Trade
Boston
R. G. Dun & Co
E. Rusii
Mercantile Agency
United States
Consee
Dominion of Canada
Foreign Wools Dominate Carpet Trade Amid Tariff Turmoil
Boston importers report 11 months to November 1891 showing 86,480,619 lbs of carpet wools valued at 8,692,618 dollars, up from 1890. Henry C. Thacher notes unsatisfactory conditions for importers and manufacturers despite the McKinley tariff, with no price relief expected before next summer. Stocks are light in Boston, with donskoi and China wools in New York, and demand strong for camel’s hair.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Henry C. Thacher
Thacher
United States
Supreme Court
Washington
Kes & Co
Circuit Court
New York
China
U. Thacher
French tariff dangers voiced by M Lockroy
Paris minister of commerce criticizes protectionist duties as harming the poor. He warns tariffs raise prices for bread beer wine and cheese, shrink food intake and export trade, and benefit monopolists and rich manufacturers while isolating France from Switzerland Spain and Belgium. He links the policy to McKinley era protectionism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paris
The
Herald
M. Lockroy
Tse
Elgium
Switzerland
Spain
Belgium
France
Democratic Republic
Farm implements on free list proposed in House
Washington February 5 Representative Fithian of Illinois introduced a resolution in the House urging the Ways and Means Committee to draft a bill placing agricultural implements on the free list. He argues U S manufacturers sell abroad and to exporters for less than prices charged to domestic farms, creating unjust discrimination against American farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fithian
Illinois
United States
Committee On
Tariff in the House moves toward winter bill action
Democratic members of the ways and means committee expect near universal agreement on separate tariff bills by March. The wool bill is set for sub committee review with Springer McMillin Montgomery Stevens and Cochran among its members, and strong support exists for greater woollen duty reductions than currently proposed.
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Washineton
Ways and Means Committee
Messrs. Springer
McMillin
Montgomery
Stevens
Cochran
Lawmaker Springer Bill Sparks Debate Over Mills Proposal
The discussion centers on the bill introduced by Mr Springer and whether it may extend as far as the Mills bill in scope and impact. The dialogue evaluates potential reach and legislative trajectory.
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Springer
Grain Exports From New York Fueled by Steam Power
William E. Ferguson reports a dramatic shift in grain movements from New York in 1891. Of 1238 cargoes, 1223 were steamers and 15 sailing ships, totaling 68,223,528 bushels to Europe, with Britain carrying 792 shiploads, the largest share. Only four American steamers remain in transatlantic service, making 25 voyages.
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New York
William E. Ferguson
New York Produce Exchange
Ferguson
Newark
Amerca Ocean
Europe
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Great Britain
Germany
Holland
Belgium
France
Norway
Denmark
Italy
Portugal
Spain
Austria
Germany's Turn Tariff Concessions Under Reciprocity
President Harrison issues a proclamation listing German tariff concessions on imports from the United States in exchange for McKinley act reciprocity. The document includes duty rates per 100 kilograms for grains, seeds, lumber, meats, fruits, dairy, and live animals, with the author noting these as satisfactory reciprocal measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Germany
United States
Dutale
Congress
Canadian ministers to visit for reciprocity talks here
Wasinatoy Feb 6 The Canadian ministers invited to negotiate a reciprocity treaty with the United States will be treated courteously by Secretary Blaine. If serious in seeking better commercial ties and act in good faith, the President and Blaine will respond. past provincial authorities often blocked such efforts. Politics favor reciprocal trade with Canada.
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Wasninatoy
United States
Blaine
Congress
Gettysburg High Water Mark Monument Set for June Dedication
The date for the Gettysburg high water mark monument dedication is fixed for June 2. The President and cabinet have accepted invites, along with governors of contributing states, Army of the Potomac veterans, state monument committees, and Congress members. Col Batchelder oversees plans, securing plenary round-trip rates for trunk-line travelers east of Pittsburgh and Erie, with two extra return days and arrangements with other rail lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gettysburg
Army of the Potomac
Congress
Col. Batchelder
Trunk Lines Committee
Pittsburg
Erie
Bribery Probe Leads to Dismissals in New York Customs
Acting Secretary Spaulding endorses major changes at New York customs after a survey exposes bribe requests and misconduct among inspectors. A list of 25 names was recommended for removal, with six already published and others to follow as the service dictates. The department will not release the full list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Spaulding
Customs Service
New York
Surveyor of Customs
Political Muddle in New York Democrats Clash Over Hill Move
A lively field trial among Democrats in New York shows Cleveland allies gaining momentum while Hill supporters face a rallying opposition. A 25-member committee led by FE Ellery Anderson promotes a February 11 mass meeting to denounce the State committee's early convention date and press for discussion of Hill's presidential candidacy amid tariff and silver debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cleveland
State Committee
Ellery Anderson
Oswald Ottendorfer
Charles 8. Fairchild
Stephen A. Walker
Peter B. Olney
C. Baldwin
Robert G. Monroe
Edward B. Kitney
E. Norton
W. McFarlane
James Byrnes
P. G. Anderson
George T. Harrison
Henry Def. Baldwin
Anderson
Senator Hill
United States
Edward Murphy
Murphy
Hill's Task and Hill’s Albany Maneuvers Seen
The World lists 51 Democratic and Independent newspapers from 20 states urging a change of the Democratic convention date in New York. The report details David B. Hill in Albany, where nightly snowbound footprints track his constant lobbying of Democratic leaders, a political council operating from Van Vichten Hall, and Hill’s visible pushing of party aims in a national-faction contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the World Today
the World
Hill
Albany
State St
No. 123
David B. Hall
van Vichten
David B. Hill
Republicans Wing Back Down On 6 O'Clock Vote Bill
In Providence R I on February 2 the Republican leader Ellery Wilson moved to indefinitely postpone the 6 o clock election bill and the House killed the measure amid gallery cheers. Democrats Jubilant as Republicans yielded to state sentiment and retreated on limiting voting hours. Heffernan said the party was forced to back down while insisting a Democratic Legislature advanced remedial bills for workers.
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Providence
R. IL
Ellery Wilson
House
Wilson
Heffernan
Independent Democrats push for state convention protest
New York reports indicate a split within the Democratic Party as independent Democrats urge an extra convention to contest the Chicago delegation. At a Feb 11 mass meeting in New York, more than 800 prominent Democrats sign the call protesting machine politics and the early Feb 22 convention date.
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New York
Democratic State Committee
E. Ellery Anderson
Wall St
Anderson
Chicago
State Committee
Moore
Edgar L. Ridgeney i
Blaine Declines Run Next to Harrison at Minneapolis
Columpus Ohio Feb 7 The letter from Secretary Blaine declining a presidential bid sparked political talk. Gov McKinley noted Blaine's withdrawal. He predicted Republicans will unite on President Harrison with no opposition at the Minneapolis convention.
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Columpus
Blaine
McKinley
Harrison
Minneapolis
Representatives Issue an Address to the Public
Washington Feb 4 Nine regular representatives of the People's party issued an address denying any split within the group. They affirm unity and insist independent political action remains necessary. They report harmonious conferences at the session’s start, noting dissension only among Alliance members who cooperated with old party lines.
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Washington
People’s Party
Congress
Alliance
Cleveland Backed by Minnesota Democrats in 1892 Delegation Fight
North Star Democratic Club aims to win Minnesota’s delegation for David B. Hill but faces opposition from veteran Democrats who rally for Cleveland. The Globe endorses Cleveland with interviews from party leaders, praising his honesty, duty, and leadership. Daniel Doran calls him the natural logical candidate and essential for tariff reform. Campbell notes Cleveland’s influence draws honest voters and links tariff policy to his name, arguing his nomination would settle party clarity on key issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pau
North Star Democratic Club
Minnesota
David B. Hill
Cleveland
Globe Today
Michael Doran
Democratic National Committee
William M. Campbell
Democratic State Committee
Democratic Party
Grover Cleveland
Indiana Democrats favor Gray for president in convention
New Albany Ind Feb 8 ex Gov Gray is favored for the Democratic presidential nomination though some officers who served under Cleveland oppose him for allying with Senator Hill. Indiana’s delegation may back Hill at the national convention after Gray’s initial votes. The governor race in Indiana grows lively with Col C E Matson Greencastle advocating Gray as rightful nominee amid other potential candidates Meyers and Hank lid among former state officials.
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New Albany
Ind
Gray
Indiana
Cleveland
Senator Hill
Hill
Hendricks
Col. C. E. Matson
Greencastle
Alvin P. Hovey
Cree
Hanklid
Evansville
Meyers
Georgia Democrats warn of third party threat to solid South
Washington dispatch reports Atlanta's Chairman Atkinson calling a March 2 meeting of Georgia's Democratic State executive committee to form a state convention and speed campaign prep. He argues the People's party aims to draw Republicans into a coalition, risking a return to Reconstruction era divisions and undermining Democratic control in Georgia.
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Washington, D. C
Atlanta
Atkinson
Democratic State Executive Committee
People’s Party
Republican Party
Georgia
Reconstruction
Democratic Party
Owever
South
Tate
Democrats in Saratoga District Plan February Convention
Saratoga New York February 6. Democrats of the district will hold a convention at Holloran’s Hotel Hadley on February 20 to choose delegates to the State Convention. Hadley Democrats have already elected their delegates. the caucus recorded presidential preferences with one exception favoring Cleveland.
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Saratoga
N.Y
Hadley
Hadley Democrats
Leveland
Constantine the 4 year old bay stallion tops Brasfield sale
Lexingtons great sale opened with Constantine the 4 year old bay stallion selling for 27000 to Graham Conley Brar Hill farm. Axminster fetched 8800, Sea Girl 5600, Sea Lion 2060, Miss Wilton 2600. First five head totaled 40860. Buyers included J J Conley I McCue A Connolly Richfield Leathers. Breeder Mambrino Patchen lineage noted.
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Lexigoron
Brasfield & Co
Constantine
Wilkes Boy
Kincorn
Mawbrino Patchen
Brar Hill
Kenucky
Axminster
Wilton
Sootxe Wilkes Brough
A. Connolly
Argus Walls
Munn
Mambrino Atchen
Buard Tarleton
Lexington
Sea Lion
Gea Girl
Captured by Mexicans on Frontier Near San Antonio
G D Baker of Wichita recounts a deadly escape from a band of drunk Mexicans said to be Garza’s men in Duval county. Bound to a tree with leather thong, he spent a terror filled night until the rope loosened and he fled to a San Antonio house, returning home with his left arm nearly paralyzed but recoverable per doctors.
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Wichita
Kansas City
G. D. Baker
San Antonio
Tex
Garza
Mr. Baker
Wong
Baker
Akter
New York
Richard Meares
Meares
Harry
Notable Lowell Doctor Dr. Charles A Savory Dies
Dr. Charles A Savory, born December 25 1813 in Beverly and long time Lowell physician, died at his Kirk Street home. He studied in Hanover and earned an 1835 MD, received an honorary AM from Dartmouth in 1842, practiced in Lowell since 1848, and held leadership roles in medical societies and local institutions. survived by his wife Mary Stark Savory and daughter Mrs Soion W Stevens.
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Dartmouth College
Savory
Lowell
New Hampshire
American Medical Association
Mindiesex North Medical Society
St. John’s Hospital
Lowell Institution For Savings
Mary
James Stark
Hopkinton
Soion W. Stevens
Death by own action in Lewiston man found frozen
Jeremiah Donohue aged 26 attempted self harm by cutting his throat on Saturday night and then leaped from a window. No kin were found until morning when he was discovered dead on the river ice a quarter mile downstream.
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Lewiston
Jeremiah Donohue
Out of Date Mrs Bangup in Fashion Gossip
Fragmentary text references Mrs Bangup and Mrs Motherhood in fashion gossip style. Mentions Mr Bangup and a daily ride, with scattered phrases about outdated attire and last trends. No clear event, date, or full names to establish a concrete news item.
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Puck
Blaine Withdraws From Presidential Nomination
James G Blaine declares he is not a candidate for the presidency and will not seek the Republican national convention nomination. He thanks supporters and urges strenuous backing of the party nominee, citing industrial and financial policy stakes and far reaching consequences. Washington February 6 1892.
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Washington
J. Clarkson
Republican National Committee
Blaine Withdraws From 1884 Nomination Fight Amid Health Fears
Washington February seventh Blaine ends doubt over bid by withdrawing letter to National Republican Committee chairman Clarkson. He declines clear support for Harrison, provoking a renewed scramble among would be nominees including Cullom Alger Allison and possibly McKinley. Health concerns and prior sunstroke cited as driving forces behind the withdrawal.
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Washington
Blaine
Clarkson
National Republican Committee
Harrison
Cullom
Alger
Alison
McKinley
Maine
Minneapolis
Elking
Mr. Blaine
Gen. Alger
Senator Cullom
Cincinnati
Bar Harbor
Blaine withdraws from presidential bid amid mood shifts
The article reports Blaine's fluctuating moods and signals that he will not pursue the presidency, noting Secretary Elkins played a key role in issuing his withdrawal. Washington telegrams spread guidance to supporters as rivals move to adapt to the new political landscape.
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Tts
Blaine
Elkins
Harrison
Washington
Besse
Bold Robber Jailed After Fight in Indiana House
Bert Stump robbed the Hutts near Crawfordsville Indiana beating the old man and locking Mrs Hutts in a closet. A posse pursued him and after a gun battle near Jackville he was shot twice and captured. About 100 dollars recovered. Stump had been out of prison only two months.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Bert Stump
Gus Hutta
Here
Stump
Press Vindicated as Flower Signs Electrocution Law
Albany reporters gain access at executions after Governor Flower signs the amended electrocution act allowing press presence and publication of details.
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Albany
N. Y
Flower
Chicago Directors Decline to Seek Local Congress Funds
The Chicago directors of the World’s fair will not ask Congress for a local loan or appropriation. All funds to finish buildings and grounds are arranged. Congress will be asked to appropriate about 4 million dollars to be managed by the national commission.
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Chicago
Congress
National Commission
Uneasy on the border with Mexican frontier tensions
Washington reports unrest along the Mexican frontier as Garza's revolutionic threats persist. Acting War Secretary Grant and General Schofield met with the President to discuss probable military steps. Talks suggest possible cross border pursuit of raiders and outlaws by U.S. troops.
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Washington
Garza
United States
Grant
War Department
Schofield
Romero
Emma Abbott monument rises in Oak Grove cemetery
Groundwork progresses on the Emma Abbott monument in Oak Grove cemetery GrouncestErR Mass. The 45 foot structure will rise further to be sealed with a granite slab inscribed In Loving Memory of Eugene Wetherell He Giveth His Beloved Sleep The total cost is reported as 60000 dollars with about 40 workers employed for a year to finish the project.
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Grouncesterr
Mass
Emma Abbott
Oak Grove Cemetery
Tae Grove
Eugene * Wetherell
Qu Ney
Waren
Grzee
Waterbury Kidnapping Suspect Arrested in Conn Case
Waterbury Charles E. Waterbury was arrested after Ward Waterbury, eight, was held two days in East Stanwich. McCann and Sutherland, accused accomplices, allegedly confessed. A false beard found in Waterbury’s house links him to the crime as authorities plan further identifications and trials.
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Greenwich
Conn
Charles E. Waterbury
Ward Waterbury
East Stanwich
Selleck
Waterbury
McCann and Sutherland
Charles FE
Ward
Sogay
McCann
God Sutherland
Justice
Charlies E. Waterbury A
Sutherland
Charlese Wetervary
US Army strength report to Senate dated February
The secretary of war transmitted to the Senate a statement detailing the United States military force. The summary lists 101,321 enlisted men under 8,879 commissioned officers plus 12 staff officers, totaling 111,948 militia. Unorganized men available for duty total 8,567,250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of War
Senate
United States
Adjutant-General of the Army
Eastman Named Governor and Council Nominee in New Hampshire
Concorp New Hampshire February 2 at a meeting of the Governor and council today Edward G Eastman of Exeter was nominated as onore general vice Daniel Barnard of Franklin deceased
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concorp
N. H
Edward G. Eastman
Exeter
Daniel Barnard
Ofranklin
Hotel Royal Fire Tragedy Kills and Traps Dozens
New York reports the Hotel Royal blaze at 40th Street and Sixth Avenue killed at least eight confirmed dead and left sixty-nine missing with many injured. Ambulatory rescue, dramatic escapes, and heroics followed as families frantically searched for loved ones amid the burning 124–room establishment.
Walking Delegates Arrested in New York Strike
More than 150 workers across carpentry, plastering, steam fitting and electrical trades halted work at seven houses on 79th Street and Riverside Drive over non union subletting. Union leaders pressed for 8 hour days and 3.50 dollar wages, while several strikes at other sites were settled by discharging non union labor and pledging no further sub letting.
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New York
79Th St
Riverside Drive
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
Union No. 7
Sonnelor
James McKim
United Brotherhood of Arbantare
Iac
Avid Callanan
Proessive Painters’ Union
No. 1
Thomas Dwyer
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Jamus G
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