Republicans near a panic over Porto Rican tariff muddle
The Washington debate on Porto Rico free trade versus tariff rekindles factional fighting in the Senate and White House circles. Sugar and tobacco interests pressure for duties, with Oxnard and tariff reform groups cited as shaping the bill. A Republican caucus is deemed indispensable to prevent House-style break, as Indiana politics mirror national tensions. Foremen note high wire and barb wire prices, warning farmers against trusts while urging skepticism of McKinley. Ballard's Snow Liniment advert closes.
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March
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Root
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Hawaii
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House
Tariff Reform League
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Crumpacker
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Steel and Wire Trust and Tariff Debate
The piece attacks the protective tariff claiming it makes U S articles costlier for Americans than imported goods sold abroad. It argues tariffs enrich trusts and impoverish consumers, citing steel and wire as examples and noting John DeWitt Warner published a letter on the matter.
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Europe
John DeWitt Warner
National banks without end in start up rush
National banks nationwide prepare to issue charters under a new system once currency reform passes. An ambitious Western inquirer aims to start eight banks with $25,000 each, while officials predict up to 2,000 charters after restrictions tilt. The plan hinges on $3,000 cash capital and $25,000 in 2 percent bonds, with deposits allowed after formation. Concerns linger over safeguards, but bankers watch closely.
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New York, March
New York
New York Evening Post
Washington
McKinley in danger as Bryan gains favor in Washington
A Washington Post editorial argues McKinley’s reelection chances have dimmed while Bryan rises. It cites silver policy shifts, Hay-Pauncefote fallout, Cuba and Porto Rico missteps, and Republican credibility erosion as evidence of growing Bryan strength and waning McKinley support.
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Philippines
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Harrison Steps to the Front in Washington March 7
Ex President Harrison emerges as a presidential candidate amid a breach over Porto Rico policy. He opposes McKinley and criticizes administration deference to Britain, while showing sympathy for the Boers. Missouri’s Ed Crow is praised by Democrats for reelection, with no opposition likely. Warrensburg Star reports from Washington and state headlines.
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Ed C. Crow
Missouri
Commonwealth
Ed Crow
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Warrensburg Star
Rise in Wagon Prices Discussed by National Association
Chicago March meeting of the National Wagonmakers Association at the Auditorium Annex concluded that ongoing price increases are likely. Attendees from South Bend Moline Racine Kenosha Louisville Chattanooga Florence Atlanta St Louis Troy and Fort Wayne represented various regional concerns amid rising material costs.
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National
Wagonutmaker’s Association
Auditorium Annex
South Bend
Ind
Moline
St. Racine
Kenosha
Wis
Louisville
Chattanooga
Fort Wayne, Ind
Finish Financial Bill in Senate Sees Little Interest
Washington March 7 The senate showed scant interest in the final vote on the conference report on the financial bill. Only four speeches were delivered, including Aldrich's explanation of changes. The conference report passed 44 to 26, a slim margin with a majority of 1.
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Senate
Aldrich
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Casualties in Ladysmith Relief Dispatch Reach 1850 Men
London reports General Buller lost 1,859 enlisted men in the final relief effort for Ladysmith. The February 14 to 27 casualties totaled 123 killed 573 wounded 54 missing, with regimental breakdowns for Dublin Fusiliers Connaught Rangers Royal Irish Fusiliers Scots Fusiliers and others. The total rank and file loss in the relief effort rises to about 1,850 men.
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Ladyemith
Buller
Tulega
Spion Kop
Bullee
Onis
Dublin Fusileers
Connaught Rangers
Royal Irish Fusileers
Scots Fusileers
Ladysmith
Probably Miss Gould's Gift
New York reports that Miss Helen Gould donated 1140000 for a Hall of Fame at the University of New York. The donor’s identity remains undisclosed under the gift terms as attempts to confirm the report drew guarded replies from Miss Gould and Chancellor Merracken.
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