Tariff Truths and Boston Shipping Decline Under Protection
A critical essay argues tariffs harmed Boston commerce by forcing ships to rely on foreign fleets. It cites 1859 and 1885 vessel counts, a drop in American trade share, dilapidated docks, and the high raw-material duties that burden poor wearers while sparing the rich. The piece references Col. William Pitt Kellogg and compares costs of woollens to expose tariff injustice.
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Great Britain
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Congress
Diamonds and Blankets Tariff Discrimination Debate
The article argues that tariff taxes impose unequal burdens on the poor and rich and claims dress goods duties are a clear example. It cites United States labor commissioner D Winaur and his 1886 report on industrial depressions to show how woollen imports are taxed, disadvantaging the poor and limiting domestic production.
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United States Labor
United States
Silk and Stockings Tariff Debate Highlights Poor Tax Burden
A reform argument contends that the current tariff burdens the poor with taxes on necessities while sparing luxury goods for the wealthy. The Mills bill is praised for removing wool and lumber from taxation, arguing indirect taxes fall hardest on consumption. The piece contrasts old war tariffs with the proposed policy, noting the need to address inequality in indirect taxation.
Emperor William in Rome draws German cheers and papal remarks
From Berwin Oct 13. The North German Gazette reports a superb royal reception for Emperor William in Rome with King Humbert and Italian princes, amid enthusiastic crowds. A Rome despatch notes the Emperor's pledge of a conservative policy and the Pope urging security of Catholic church independence. The Times correspondent says the visit signals mood rather than territorial aims, while the Pantheon visit and wreath at Victor Emmanuel’s tomb heighten William’s popularity.
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North German Gazette
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London Chronicle
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London Times
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Cardinal Rampalla
Herbert
Italy
Pantheon
Victor Emmanuel
Lnsperor
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Urrinal
Illumina
French Reform Bill Outlines Premier Floquet Plan
Pari, Oct. 14. The Temps outlines Floquet’s reform bill. Senate and Chamber of Deputies would renew by thirds biennially. State Council widened with elected members. Senate veto limited to suspensive for two years. for financial bills only remonstrance. President could dissolve the Chamber. Ministers resign only after a solemn declaration of loss of confidence.
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German Doctors and Mackenzie in Imperial News
London reports on Oct 15 note Dr Bergmann and German doctors dismissing Mackenzie charges as refuted in the official report on Emperor Frederick. Also: French painter M Fegen-Perrin dies, Shakespeare statue in Paris, a Cheshire Hay petroleum find, and fears of anti monarchist activity in Vienna. Several incidents across Europe include a Madras explosion, cremation condemnations, Irish evictions, and political unrest in Paris and Montreal.
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Queen of the Nation steamer hits Madelaine in collision
Off the Banks on Oct 5 the steamer Queen of the Nation struck the French fishing schooner Madelaine. The schooner sank quickly with 21 crew lost. Captain D Roulet First Mate G Jackett Second Mate G Nemyer and Solomon the cook were saved. The Queen took to New York and a full report is awaited.
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Attempt to Kidnap In Elizabethport Shocking Night Incident
A man attempted to abduct the four year old son of blacksmith David Scott in Elizabethport. The child played with others when the kidnapper offered money and led them toward candy before guiding the boy toward the river. A group of boys heard groans from lumber piles and found the man smothering the child. they attacked him and he fled. Police were alerted and pursued without capture.
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Interstate Commerce Law Demoralizes Railroads Says Adams
President Adams of the Union Pacific, visiting Chiago, argues the interstate law erodes railroad integrity. He cites inability to lower rates between big centers and locals, warns it drives traffic to large points and fosters consolidations. He notes penalties for pooling shippers wipe out smaller lines, letting strong lines absorb them.
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Poisoning at Smith's Hotel in Johnson City
In Johnson City Tennessee on October 13, fourteen guests at Smith's Hotel are reported poisoned after supper on the East Tennessee railroad route. Three have died and others are feared unable to recover. Authorities believe the poisoning was intentional by a person hostile to the hotel keeper.
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It Was the New Foreman
A Shefield weekly report tells of a reverend preacher who bursts with power during a sermon while an agile reporter notes his zeal. He storms the pulpit, muttering about a column on “Feed my sheep” that vanishes from the issue, prompting a comical editor’s weary correction and discovery of the missing sermon titled Feed my lambs.
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Shefield Weekly Telegraph
Agricultural Notes Recast as Hints on Care of Sheep
A fragment from a historic newspaper describes a parson collapsing in a fit and later recovering with difficulty as the editor notes a tense atmosphere filled with oaths and crude language. The foreman signals a script rewrite to fit the page.
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Pension Granted to Longview Inmate Harwood
George O C Harwood, an inmate at Longview Insane Asylum for 23 years, receives a pension of 72 dollars monthly and 12 thousand dollars back pay dating from 1865. He served in Company K Eighty third Ohio and is 50 years old with no relatives, requiring a guardian to manage funds. Friends noted his insanity stemmed from exposure and helped secure the pension.
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George OC. Harwood
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Bed Men Sweep West to Sell Land at 1 25 Per Acre
The Cheyenne river delegation of Indian chiefs reaches Pierre and heads to Washington to demand 1.25 dollars per acre. Members White Swan Charger Little No Heart Swift Bird Spotted Hagia Crow Eagle and Spotted travel with 50 strong, meeting in Chicago and arriving in Washington Saturday. Agents Anderson and Crow Creek workrule agencies are in Chamberlain as they prepare for the journey.
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Port au Prince clashes leave 100 dead in assault on palace
In Port au Prince on Sept 29, about 4000 supporters of rival candidate General Seide Thelamaque attacked the Palais National over the Assemble Constituents vote. General Thelamaque and 100 of his men were killed as provincial troops and Port au Prince militia defended the palace. Public order collapsed and fears of a northern revolt grew.
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Died at the Ace of 109 Chesley Heal dies in Maine
Searsmont correspondent reports the death of Chesley Heal a Westport native who spent most of his life in Lincolnville Searsmont and has many descendants He stopped working over 40 years ago and spent his last 12 years largely at home with his third wife He credited his long life to strong lungs and a renowned voice He was a pensioner of the Civil War.
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Heal
Annette Stillman Dies After Inhaling Red Fire Smoke
Miss Annette Stillman 28 daughter of UC L Stillman of Westerly died after inhaling smoke from a red fire during a political procession. She felt an uncontrollable urge to cough, suppressed it, grew faint, was carried home, and died the next day from congestion of the ae.
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Train Robbers Ditch a Train on Dakota Line
Barrp Crry Dak Oct 15 An unsuccessful attempt to rob the pay car on the Black Hills Fort Pierre railroad near Lead City occurred as the engine plunged into a rail gap. Three masked men attacked the pay car with two wounded shot. John Wilson captured and mortally wounded, John Clark likely dead, Johnson escaped. Rail workers and Way master W A Reemer fired back.
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Johnson
Baltimore Conspiracy Baffles City Police
Baltimore police unravel a conspiracy case involving lawyer William A. Taffee clerk Hamilton Delahy and Annie Herbert keeper of a prostitution house. A mail letter offered a $50 hit on a named victim with sulphuric acid. A decoy letter led to the arrest of George McLaughlin. Delahy and Taffee deny knowledge or motive, leaving investigators puzzled.
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William A. Taffee
Hamilton Delahy
Annie Herbert
Marshal Frew
Pontier
H. D
Lexington Street
George
National business failures rise across United States and Canada
New York reports that failures in the past seven days total 227, with 193 in the United States and 34 in Canada, per R G Dan and EF Russell Mercantile Agencies. This compares to 211 last week and 220 the prior week, and 202 for the same week last year, including 152 U S and 20 Canada.
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Political Prophets and Democratic optimism in key states
The piece traces Democratic fortunes in several states including Indiana New York California Connecticut New Jersey West Virginia and Illinois. It cites Thurman’s acceptance letter praising Cleveland’s administration opposes monopolistic taxes and urges tariff reform while reporting on campaign efforts and local expectations across multiple regions. It notes Thurman’s appeal in California and the broad hope for Democratic gains, with projections for electoral votes and state outcomes.
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Battle for Presidency Heats in Six Doubtful States
In a stirring preview, Indiana Connecticut New Jersey West Virginia California and New York are labeled as doubtful battlegrounds. Both major parties push hard with confident rhetoric while forecasts lean toward Grover Cleveland’s likely re election on November sixth.
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Grover Cleveland
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Governor Hill Entreats Tariff Reform During Indiana Tour
Governor Hill of New York spoke to large crowds in Mitchell and Clark's Grove Indiana praising tariff modification to curb surpluses and guard jobs. He recalled President Cleveland's plea for relief, defended Mills bill as relief from unnecessary taxation, and urged opponents to propose a better measure. Continued on the Fifth Page.
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Disaster on Lehigh Valley train at Mud Run claims many lives
A catastrophic derailment on the Lehigh Valley line near Mud Run Pennsylvania kills eighty seven cars worth of passengers and injures many. Police and priests assist grieving families as officials estimate costs near one million dollars for the wreck.
Flung Over a Cliff Battle on Prince Edward Island
In Souris P E I a drunken brawl between Americans from the Orient and local residents ended with Joseph M Streple of Boylston Mass killed after being thrown over a cliff. Four members of the Orient fined 50 each. captain released two men. other two jailed four months. Unclear who threw Strople.
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Amos Robbins Dead Founder of Fulton Market Dies at 131 Remsen Street
Amos Robbins a Fulton market founder who moved from Boston to New York died at his Brooklyn home after a stroke. Born December 1817 in West Cambridge Massachusetts he and his brother Eli built a vast poultry and game business supplying the Union Army during the Civil War and European markets. The Robbinses amassed a large fortune with ties to Delmonico’s and the Astor House era.
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Delmonico’s
Whitney Brooklyn
Close Call from a Copperhead in Hartrorp
John M. Foote of Northford was bitten by a copperhead snake while in his barn. A doctor opened the finger and treated the bite with carbolic acid and whiskey. Foote recovered, suffering only severe soreness as the bite healed.
Widow weighs love versus poverty in pensionent dialogue
A widow and a suitor discuss marriage with money on the line. He admits limited income and pension support, while she hesitates, fearing insecurity. The exchange centers on whether his pension provides a stable future or if love alone suffices.
Make Democratic Voters Targeted Campaign Flyer
Scattered distribution request urges residents to spread The Weekly Globe weekly until November fifteen to influence town politics. Promotes sale of ten copies for one dollar through November five and offers annual and half year subscriptions with prices listed.
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