Tariff Debates Polarize Prices and Reciproc ity Prospects
A House Ways and Means panel weighs duties on wool and woolens with an eye to a golden mean between wool growers and manufacturers. Reciproc ity faces sugar exclusions, while sugar duties aim to protect beet and cane growers. The bill’s path home is March 15, with strong Republican support and cautious Democratic opposition expected in the Senate.
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Bryan Speechmaker and McKinley Victory Across States
The New York Sun assesses Bryan's defeat as tied to his free silver platform noting the eighteen decisive McKinley states produced overwhelming majorities. The piece argues that even with slight vote changes the result would not reverse, highlighting flawless counting and broad East to West support for McKinley.
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New York Sun
Fifty Millions of Gold Adds to U S Money Supply
The Sioux City Telegraph notes that in six months US gold mines produced at least $21 million in metal, with 18 million added to the money supply. Imports amount to another 20 million, totaling about 50 million in new money from these sources.
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United States
Sioux City
Free Trade At Home The Great Domestic Market
A historical note argues that while export figures show growth in American manufactured goods the domestic market remains overwhelmingly dominant. It cites 1897 estimates of $260 million in exports against nearly $8.74 billion in total manufactured output and frames the United States as pursuing internal commerce across 45 states and five territories.
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William McKinley
More Work and Better Wages Advocated by Labor Reports
The Massachusetts labor bureau report compares 2,427 identical manufacturing establishments from 1885 to 1905, showing employment rising from 1,195,447 to 1,218,352 and average yearly earnings increasing from 361.62 to 418.09 dollars. Wages and total wage outlay grew by 34.05 percent.
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Massachusetts Bureau of Labor Statistics
Populism and Silver in Topeka Convention Speech
Ex Senator John Martin argues free silver is surface issue masking deeper political aims and supports government railroads and socialist ideas. George Washburn cites Populist views aligning with silver forces for broader monetary reform while warning against moving away from stable legal tender. Kansas City Journal notes Republican claims implicating the Populist party in undermining silver support.
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Topeka
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Boston
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Kansas City Journal
Gradual Recovery Seen Across U S Business Sectors
The article notes slow but steady improvement in manufacturing and merchandising nationwide, with growing raw material orders signaling a likely spring market upswing. Observers compare the revival to post 1870 specie payments, predicting a strong, sudden rise in prosperity without speculation.
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Chicago Times- Herald
Lynching Topic Sparks National Debate in Southern Press
The South sees strong editorial engagement after the Chicago Tribune lists lynching incidents by state and year. The piece notes many cases in Southern states and suggests efforts to explain causes and effects, while critics warn against sowing discord and undermining social harmony.
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