Truths of the Tariff Essays on rates and prosperity
The piece argues for a lower tariff with a broader free list and cites 1846 to 1860 as prosperity under low duties. It contrasts high Mills bill protection with past prosperity, noting gains in wages and production, and condemns high tariffs as enriching the few while harming the many, urging voters to favor tariff reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
England
Ingland
United States
New England
Union
Massachusetts
N. P. Banks
James G. Blaine
Congress
Blate
TayLor
Barner
Blaunt
Andrew Jackson
Grover Cleveland
Experiences of the Country During a Period of Reduced Taxation
The narrative surveys 1846 to 1860 in American history, noting lessons for tariff alarmists. It cites an average duty around 26 percent and examines economic effects and policy implications of reduced taxation in that era.
Tariff tolls and the American pocketbook debated
The article argues tariff taxes drain about 200 million dollars annually from American consumers, with estimates suggesting up to 1.2 billion could be misdirected to protected manufacturers and mine owners. It compares views by Wil.ram D. Kelley and Grover F. Epmunds, notes a monopoly exception in foreign monopoly cases, then shifts to Don Dickinson's eulogy praising President Cleveland as an honest, wise leader who stands for the right while facing partisan backlash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Treasury
Tuhurman
Ate Samarr J
Wil.ram D. Kelley
Grover F. Epmunds
Mr. Keary
Mr. EpMunps
China
Derrorr
Mich
Dickinson
Cleveland
Senate
House of Lords
Common Council of
Buffalo
Commonsense
Washington
Republic
Grover Cleveland
Political Matters and Pension Reform Debate in 1888
Washington reports on pension office reform under General Black denying favoritism to attorneys. A circulating letter from Charles E Farman attacks the current administration for blocking pension approvals. The piece notes veteran sentiment and stalled Senate action on arrears reform despite Republican control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dudley
Black
Charles E. Farman
Pension and Patent
Gunton
Thak
Roisin
Clarixs E. FameMan
Joseph Rogers
Bridgeton
N. J
Senate
Voorhees
Ingalls
Congress
Matson
Committee On Pensions of
House
Longest Congressional Session Forecast as 1900s Record
Washington reports that when Congress opens at noon tomorrow it will mark the longest session in U.S. history by about one day. The previous record set in 1850 faces competition from 1868 in a sense, with recesses and limited business affecting actual work. Senators plan to discuss the tariff bill and the Northern Pacific land grant issues, while chambers debate impeachment era politics and Louisiana politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WasHington
Congress
Johnson
House of Representatives
Senate
Berry
Plumb
Dolph
Chandler
Louisiaa
Errawal Fom Hon Bipere
Gepate
Kely Owever
Gione
Aldrich
M Norty
Harris
Once
Heck
Fortress Monroe
Enate
Senate ignores programs as trust bill lingers in limbo
The Senate has disregarded its programs for weeks and nothing firm has emerged. Daily House sessions will be short with little notable business this week. The general deficiency appropriation bill remains in conference and could reach the House by Tuesday or Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House of Representatives
Secret circular on partisan hiring at arsenals shocks Senate
Perry Heath, Indianapolis Journal correspondent, delivers a confidential circular from General Benet, chief of ordnance, to Senator Hale. The 1888 directive orders bias in hiring for Democrats over Republicans across arsenals and armories, affecting women and children, and prompts an official Senate inquiry request. Benet confirms authenticity to General Endicott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
the Post
Perry
Heath
Indianapolis Journal
Hale
Select
General Benet
Ordnance
Senate
Springfield
Roe Island
United States
New York
West Troy
Philadelphia
Boston
Benicia
Benet
Not Admit Utah to Union Until Polygamy Ended
Washington reports the Utah commission urges denial of statehood until the Mormon practice of polygamy ends in good faith and a constitutional amendment banning polygamy is enacted. The panel criticizes the Utah constitution, notes church control of schools, and calls for stronger law enforcement and continued political disabilities. The eight indictments and four convictions for polygamy, plus 304 for unlawful cohabitation, are cited as context for delayed admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Utah Commission
G. J. Godfrey
A. B. Williams
Arthur L. Thomas
Secretary of the Interior
Utah
United States
Congress
Senate Committee
House Committee
Rgit
Church
Salt Lake City
Mormon Church
Indiana Campaign Rallies Shape Indiana Campaign in Lafayette
In Lafayette Indiana on Sept 28 political organizers prepare for the major Democratic rally Oct 1 and Republican events Oct 17 and 18. Speakers include Allen Thurman John Palmer and Governor Gray with hopes for large crowds, rail excursion fares, and relics from 1840 Tippecanoe campaign. An Anna Dickinson speaking tour is discussed for Indiana.
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Lafayette
Ind
Aampaign
Indiana
Huston
Republican State Central Committee
Ony
Lorger Ciies
Hill
New York
Allen G. Thurman
John M. Palmer
Gray
Tippeanos
Harrison
Tyler
Goernor
Joe Lifer
Joe
Illinois
Oglesby
Wser
Political rallies and clashes mark early campaign in Indiana and beyond
The report notes Miss Dickinson drawing large crowds in northern Indiana and stoking Democratic turnout while Cleveland's supporters hold rallies in Newport. Ohio and Indiana Democrats plan gains, with Norfolk and Fort Wayne events, and Republicans anticipate Harrison's success in Indiana. Violence erupts at San Francisco headquarters during primary vote counting, leaving several injured and one dead. A national pro Republican address urges Black voters to stay with the party, contrasting Democratic ties to the old South with Republican defense of Black rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Miss Dickinson
Cleveland
Ohio
Judge Thurman
Fort Wayne
Ind
Peru
Kenwicky
A. M. Swope
W. C. P. Breckinridge
Congress
Warrison
Pennsylvania
Blaine
Volo
New York City
Michigan
Harrison
Pennsylvania Avenue
Republican League
Dolph
Perkins
Kansas
Johnson
G. W. Pearce
Maryland
West Virginia
New York
Hill
Republican County Committee
San Francisco
W. J. Harrington
Harrington
Martin J. Kelly
David Donohue
A. Christensen
Will
Kelly
Harringwn
Fred Dougass
Sipphington
Robert Smalls
South Carolina
Isaac S. Mullen
Massachusets
P. B.S. Pinchback
Louisiana
Lynch
Mississippi
Republican Party
North
South
Democratic Party
Republians
Disastrous Valparaiso Week Bights Drownings and Reservoir Collapse
Valparaiso reports a week ending Sept 15 marked by shipwrecks and drownings near the port. The French bark Etoile du Sud and the British Cambrian sank with most crew lost. A landslide caused the Mena reservoir’s breach Aug 11, killing over 50 and triggering widespread destruction. Estimated damages near $1 million, with emergency aid and subscriptions aiding displaced residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Valparaiso
Panama
Etoile du Sud
Cambrian
Armstrong
Mena
Prairie fires devastate wide Jamestown to Lamoure belt
Reports from Jamestown to Lamoure describe vast prairie fire losses across a 60 mile wide strip. Large figures include 2000 bushels of wheat and 400 acres of wheat in shock, with many farmers losing 100 to 1000 dollars. Hay and wheat in Barnes county are almost destroyed. A dozen nearby wheat fields escaped August frost only to burn in September.
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Jamestown
Dak
Lamoure
W. B&b
Trinnell
Warren
Ypsilanti
Barnes County
Montpelier
Murderous Maniac Michael Whalen Kills Wife Then Himself
In Danville Pennsylvania on September 30 Michael Whalen described as in poor health and showing signs of insanity fatally cut his wife’s throat and then ended his own life. The bodies were found on the bed amid a scene of apparent domestic tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Whalen
Danville
Penn
Allison tariff bill shows sugar cut and whisky spared
Washington reads of a sealed tariff bill read briefly by committee and kept secret. Sugar is cut 50 percent while alcohol remains taxed, and lumber protections stay. The plan aims to boost the surplus, not relief, and faces opposition from Republicans and mixed reviews from Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washigton
Allison
Financ
Senate
Harry
Beck
Fortress Monroe
Plumb
Kansas
Treasury
McMillin
Starvation Across Athalaska and Peace River Country
A petition to Canada's interior minister, signed by Anglican bishop, six clergymen, missionaries, and several justices of the peace, details widespread starvation among Cree, Kea ver, and Chippewa Indians in the Athabasca and Peace River regions. It cites winter and summer destitution, cannibalism cases, and deaths from starvation in Mackenzie River and Fort Chipewyan areas, urging aid before more die.
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Wignirre
Man
Athalaska
Peace River Country
Minister of the Interior
Canada
Mackenzie River District
Fort Chippewyan
Sheen
Death in Mid Air at Ottawa Balloon Ascension
A balloon inflating at the Ottawa Industrial Exhibition broke free and rose with spectator bystanders watching as Thomas Wensley clung to a rope. At about 1000 feet he slipped and fell to his death, his body contorting in a final dying struggle while his father watched in despair.
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Ottawa
Berms
Wensley
Mormons Move Into Mexico Amid Quiet Colonization
El Paso reports a growing Mormon migration into Mexico with large land purchases in North Chihuahua along the Caras Grande river valley. Several thriving villages already form, led by a principal settlement named Porfiro Diaz, as colonists prepare for larger communities while remaining quiet and unobtrusive.
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el Paso
Tex
Mexico
Chihuahua
Caras Grande River
Porfiro Diaz
Carnegie not in a combine rail pool claims rebuttal
A Pittsburg source denies Mr Carnegie joined an international steel rail pool formed in England. Carnegie, Phipps & Co. say he opposes such pools and sees no need for manufacturers to pool. Rails sell for 30 dollars a ton, keeping foreign rails out and Carnegie will sail home aboard the Umbria from Liverpool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tribune
Pittsburg
Carnegie
England
Carnegie, Phipps’ & Co
Ingland
Press
Umbria
Liverpool
Better Than Striking Oil A Buffalo Professor Patent
Buffalo Sept 26 Professor N H Pitt chemistry instructor at Buffalo High School has refined low grade oil from Ohio sources with waste content into a usable fuel and secured a patent. He partnered with George Van Vleck of Buffalo a Standard Oil magnate to form a refining company capitalized at 250000 dollars. Pitt receivess 50000 dollars in stock options and a royalty of 50000 dollars for his patent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H. Pitt
Buffalo High School
Ohio
Standard Oil Company
George van Vleck
Buffalo
Standard
Indiana
Hen in the Oven at New Durnay New Jersey
Mrs Jenni Treacy’s broken oven door allows a hen to enter the hot oven and lay an egg on a griddle. In trying to heat the oven the cook stove was neglected, leading to a dangerous incident and a humorous misadventure reported from New Durnay New Jersey on September 30.
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New Durnay
N. J
Jennie Treacy
Jere
Overcoats In Demand As Frost Threat Looms In Florida
Jacksonville Fla Oct 1 Overcoats were in demand as frost fears spread and convalescents faced continued fires. Yellow fever cases rise with 71 new infections and six deaths. Fernandina isolates, but relief on quarantine rules may allow recovered patients to travel north. Authorities report 2626 cases, 256 deaths, and seek funds to aid telegraph work amid naval fever crisis.
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Jacksonvilto
Fla
Kenworthy
Lavilla
Brooklyn
Riverside
Porter
Hamilton
Camp Perry
Fernandina
Baldwin
R. CG. Couley
Jacksonville
Olan
Neetee
Doval County
Cooley
Bank of
Darksonville
Charles 5. Greensood
Charles Ningve
James Campell
Busnessmen
Still Suffering at Cainesville in Yellow Fever Panic
GAINESVILLE Florida October 1 There is great distress due to the yellow fever panic. Supplies are nearly exhausted and the City Council will be asked at the next meeting to arrange aid for the suffering poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cainesville
Gainesville
Fla
No Sickness at Tallahassee
Tallahassee Florida October 1 reports of frost expected soon. There is no sickness here and reports from all yellow fever points are more encouraging and hopeful.
Freight train wreck after collision with cow in Tennessee
A southbound Cincinnati Southern freight train struck a cow six miles south of Spring City Tennessee. Brakeman William Lannon of Cincinnati was killed and Engineer Quigley fatally injured. The fireman suffered an arm fracture and others on the crew had minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Lenn
Cincinnati Southern Road
Spring City
William Lannon
Cincinnati
Quigley
St John’s Shibboleth Prohibitionists for Church Members
Ex Governor John P St John of Kansas told the American Temperance Union in New York that a church should admit only those violently opposed to liquor. He mocked Republican support for high license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John P. St. John
Kansas
American Temperance Union
Toadstools Mistaken for Mushrooms Kill Woman in Bayport
Mrs John Grady died after eating gathered toadstools mistaken for mushrooms near Oakdale. Her husband narrowly escaped. Eldest daughter Mrs Siegler and mother Mrs Fuller are very ill at Crescent Hall. Mr Grady warned others and saved the children. The two other patients show to improve. fight for recovery continues.
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Grady
Mr. Grady
Bayport
John Grady
Crescent Half House
Sayville
L. L
William K. Vanderbilt
Oakdale
Mrs. Siegler
Wittatian
Chicago Socialists in Politics
Chicago readers face a tentative Socialist stance in the forthcoming elections. Socialists show lukewarm backing for both Union and United Labor tickets, while United Labor representatives claim Socialists may align. The piece notes a sensational case involving Fielden and Sinfe from penitentiary amid an alleged escape attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chcago
Union
United Labor
Salomon
Aornert
Fielden
Sin Fe
Make Democratic Voters Scatter Free Copies The Weekly Globe
A call to distribute The Weekly Globe free or at a reduced price to promote Democratic doctrine in town. The offer runs until November 15 with prices listed for quantities and durations, including ten copies for one dollar and annual or half year options.
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Globe
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Utah Commission Report
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Edgerton L. Winthrop
James VP. Kernochan
Thomas Dunn
J.J. van Alen
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Captain McMarin
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C. M. Qelrichs
W. Hunter
Powell, Jr
M. O. Wilson
William Astor
Lorillard Spencer
John Bolt
Edmund Tweedy
William Brewt
G. G. King
Leroy King
Colonel Honey
J. Bell
George T. Downing
C. A. Ives
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T. O. Hague
Ways and Means
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