Blaine Advocates Reciprocal Trade Expansion in Speech
In Wakeville Maine a mass meeting features President Small of Colby University and Governor Burleigh as James G Blaine argues for expanding foreign trade through a reciprocal system. He cites protective tariffs, balances of trade, and losses abroad highlighting Cuba Brazil and Mexico to justify expansion.
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Burleigh
Small
Colby University
James G. Blaine
Blaine
United States
New Jersey
Union
Asia
Africa
Australia
Canada
Hawaii
Cuba
Republic of Brazil
Brazil
Mexico
United
War tariffs and reciprocity shift spark political debate
A lengthy speech critiques war duties and calls for negotiated reciprocity with trading partners. It stresses that repealing duties benefited exporting nations and urges careful, selective trade agreements. Hon. Wm. E. Mason and Henry Cabot Lodge support reciprocal trade and federal election protections.
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Euie
Eure Frost
Ann
Wall Street
Wm. E. Mason
Illinois
Henry Cabot Lodge
Silver Rise Seen Pouring Cash to Cotton and Wheat
The New York Sun argues silver legislation will lift cotton prices by about two cents per pound and wheat similarly, yielding roughly $100,000,000 annually to American producers. The piece contends demonetization harmed prices, while gold advocates’ forecasts failed as silver advocates gain influence ahead of the 1888 elections.
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San Francisco
New York Sun
Oliver
Refutation of Allegations Against Engineer Brotherhood Leaders
Circular from August 27, 1890 denies charges of recruiting engineers for Burlington during the 1888 strike. The author asserts no involvement with the Burlington troubles, clarifies freight dealings with Union Pacific, and defends the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen. He emphasizes loyalty and accurate accounting of freight and livestock business.
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Cuevesne
B. A. Downen
Rewlins
Wyo
Sie
Uiness
Union Pacific Railway
Burlington Road
Sngle
Burlington
Mercantile Company
The
Union Pacific
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Association of
Firemen
J. M. Barr
Pinkerton
Ohio
E. An
Overcrowded Cheyenne Shops Show City Growth
In Cheyenne the Union Pacific shops house mechanics in substandard shacks on the south side. They must endure harsh living conditions for now while awaiting better housing, a sign of the city’s growth and prosperity despite the discomfort.
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Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Political clash over Chinese labor in Rawlins
In a Friday speech Mr Baxter claimed Democrats oppose Chinese labor. Judge Carey rebutted noting Republicans also oppose it. He warned that Democratic policy would allow cheaper Chinese goods due to freer import duties, forcing American workers out of business.
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Rawlins
Baxter
Democratic Party
Judge Carey
Republican Party
America
Tariff Lesson in Laramie by Dr Hayford
A Tariff Lesson notes a town scene led by Dr Hayford who cites a pack laden stranger avoiding taxes rent and school support. The figure undersells goods while paying nothing, with revenue diverted to public food and gate costs, highlighting rational expenditure. The report mentions about 40000 Oregon sheep driven down the Sweetwater cattle range.
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Laramie
Hayford
Gates E P. Sfublic
Union Pacific Relaying Wyoming Track With Steel Rails
Busy activity at the Union Pacific burnettizing works as Wyoming division is relayed with steel rails from here to Ogden. Twenty men arrive under resident engineer H. B. Patten to curve and lay new rails while old rails serve sidings. Burnettizing plants cost about 50000 and aim to preserve ties through a drying process.
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Laramie
Union Pacific Burnettising Works
Wyoming Division
Bight
Ogden
Sram
Srde
H. B. Patten
Cheyenne
United States
Weta Expert Deliberates as Odds Go Up
A fragmentary report notes a betting scene forming around an event with bookmakers setting odds and a surge of bets. Mentions Bergen and McMullen figures, with expectations of good results despite uncertain public knowledge.
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Deliberatin
Sus Head Bay
Brooklsm
Bergen
Alvator Favorit
Market advance cited amid speculation and price outlook
A cautious note describes a large advance in Low iy and a slight rise in The price, with expectations of continued doubt and upward movement. Speculation is blamed for the uncertain outlook, but the expert warns that meat buys may reach 129 percent as prices trend upward.
Will Size Up Our City
Prominent real estate leaders met at Theodore Menges office to plan hosting National Farmers Congress delegates in Cheyenne. Governor Warren delegated Henry G. Hay and local leaders to welcome visitors, with four committees set for conveyances, welcome address, and finance. They seek citizen support and transportation to ensure a successful reception.
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Opera House
Warren
Cabin Gearekry
Congress
Council Blea
Lows
Pat
Denver
Henry G. Hay
Board of Trade
Menges
Cheyenne
Mary Clayton
Th Gates
Miners Reach New Gold Diggings In Sheridan County
Fifty miners from Colorado and Black Hills work near the Toogue river head in Sheridan county. A prospector reported four ounces of dust, with four partners taking out about an ounce daily each. They moved from hauling dirt to a sluice using live method and expect quick riches.
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Black Hills
Toogue River
Sheridan County
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