Tariffs and labor costs spark debate on fair competition
The letter argues that American labor costs average 21 percent of product value while tariff protections average 47 percent for domestic producers, claiming a 26 percent gap if foreign labor is cheaper. It cites Gar rison and questions juror selection practices amid alleged federal conspiracy to pack juries. A National Democrat critique notes requests to the Attorney General about federal officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lloyd Garrison
U.S. Errick
DeLand
Fla
Bielby
United States Court
P. Walter
John R. Mizewr
United States
Senate
Jones
Narrow Escapes At Hulderman's Cafe Fire
Al Parker, chief cook at Hulderman's Cafe, escaped a gasoline fire after a leak splashed fuel and a lit match set a blaze near a ten gallon can. He smothered the flames with a gunny sack, saving the building. his hands and eyebrows were singed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al. Parker
Halderman’s Cafe
Parker
Shilohs Cure Sale By Swetland & Co
Croup whooping cough and bronchitis relief advertised with Shilohs Cure for sale by N J Swetland & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
N. J Swetland & CO
Carpenter & Starkey offer boys and children suits in city
The advertisement touts a wide line of boys and children's suits at Carpenter & Starkey's. It also promotes flour with a price comparison arguing home manufacture is cheaper than imported flour. Superior Fancy Pat. flour is priced per sack at 1.25, with other brands like City Mills 1.15 and Eagle at 1.10 to 1.15. Merchants urge grocers to stock it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter & Starkey’s
Nature's Own True Laxative Claim by California Fig Syrup
The description promotes a laxative claimed as the easiest and most effective remedy to cleanse the system for biliousness costiveness headaches colds fevers indigestion and habitual constipation. Manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Company and sold in 50 cent and one dollar bottles by N J Sweatland & Co. dly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Company
N J Sweatland & Co. Dly
Supreme Court Centennial Address by Cleveland and Field
Ex-President Cleveland calls for enduring national unity and warns that the tribunal must be able to ease its heavy docket. Justice Field echoes the modest, essential character of the Supreme Court and urges legislative relief to prevent delays in delivering justice to suitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice and Law
Fathers of the Republic
United States
Supreme Court of the
Congress
Supreme Court
Christendom
England
Local Tailor Offers Remaining Overcoats at Bargain Prices
A small shop advertises remaining overcoats at greatly reduced prices. Carpenter and StarKey promote limited stock with emphasis on substantial discounts and value for buyers seeking winter outerwear.
Secretary Improving and Funeral Plans for Mrs Tracy
Secretary Tracy improves slowly at the White House as son Frank Tracy arrives by special train. Funeral services for Mrs Tracy and Miss Tracy will be held in the east room with Rev Douglass conducting. The fire that caused Mrs Tracy’s death started in the parlor near the open fireplace, with investigators unsure if the grate or heating pipes sparked the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tracy
Frank Tracy
Boisterous North Atlantic Delays Ferocious Winter Storms
Gloucester reports unprecedented January gales and six weeks of hurricane force winds offshore from Newfoundland. The schooner Alice M Strept is overdue after last contact January 5 and is presumed lost with fourteen crew members. George Armstrong, Drift editor, fled his Centerville office with his family after abruptly resigning.
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Gloucester
Mass
North Atlantic
Newfoundland
Cape Sable
Cape Hatteras
Alice M. Strept
Wille M. Stevens
Gladstone
George Armstrong
The
Drift
Centerville, Mo
Hibbard’s Rheumatic and Liver Pills Endorsements
Hibbard’s Rheumatic and Liver Pills are promoted as scientifically compounded and safe for adults and children. The ad claims relief for sick headache, rheumatic pain, and digestive issues, with a testimonial from John F. Cochran of Sigourney Iowa and a pharmacist endorsement from Joann W. Etus of Sigourney Iowa. Prepared by Rheumatic Syrup Co Jackson Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Cochran
Sigourney
Iowa
Hibbard
Joann W.eutis
Sigourney, Iowa
Rheumatic Syrup Co
Jackson, Mich
Partnership Dissolution Notice
The co partnership between Oscar L Smita and A G Brown is dissolved by mutual consent as of February 1, 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar L Smita
A G. G. Brown
Democratic Protest Over House Rules Crisis
Ex-Speaker Carlisle drafts a Democratic statement detailing party concerns about Speaker Reed's refusal to adopt rules in the 1889 House. The document argues that counting nonvoting members as present subverts constitutional quorum standards and risks despotism by a dominant majority.
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Washington
House
Carlisle
House of Representatives
Legislative Assembly
Committee On Elections
United States
Senate
Yeas
Reed
Treasury
Legislative Department
Presbyterian Revision Vote Marks Presbytery Debate
New York presbytery sees a large attendance as it votes on revision sections. The body adopts section two on infants dying in infancy and heathen damnation, while rejecting Dr Hall's amendment. In Washington, a convention of about sixty colored men from most states meets to back Blair Educational bill and civil rights protections.
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New York
Washington
Federal Judiciary
Metropolitan Opera House
United States Supreme Court
Fuller
Grover Cleveland
William Strong
Evarts
T. J. J. Semmes
New Orleans
William T. Sherman
Noah Davis
Chauncey M. Depew
W. W. Astor
Charles P. Davis
David Dudley Field
Grand Symphony Orchestra
Mr. Cleveland
McCracken
Hoadley
God
Jesus
Paxton
Shearer
Hall
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Crosby
Dr. Hall
Presbytery
Charles Robinson
WasninaTron
Union
New Hampshire
Vermont
Wyoming
New Mexico
Arizona
Perry H. Carson
Republican National Committee
South
Poisoned Cakes Incident Hits St. Louis Bakery
In St Louis on February 4, George Shieta, a North Sixth street baker, laid poison on broken cakes after rat problems. Eleven year old Minnie Brock and her six year old sister Annie stole the cakes that evening and are believed to be near death. The community reacts with indignation over the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
George Shieta
North Sixth Street
Minnie Brock
Annie
Minnie
Hibbard's Throat and Lung Balsam Promises Cure
Advert says Hibbard's Throat and Lung Balsam treats throat lung chest ailments and claims to cure consumption in early stages and relieve coughing even in advanced disease. It targets coughs colds croup whooping cough hoarseness spitting blood and pulmonary diseases. Sold by N. J. Swetland & Co in Jackson Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibbard
Rheumatic Syrup Co
Jackson, Mich
N. J. Swetland & Co
Eight Room House for Rent in Two-Family Living
House with eight rooms available for one or two families. Apply to Samuel Shook. 262dtf.
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Samuel Shook
Wilson Bros. Still In Business After Browning House Fire
Wilson Bros. announce they remain operating and will promptly run trains for orders left at their stable or at the Union House. The Browning House fire prompted the public notice of ongoing services and accessibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Bros
Browning
Union
Wortey’s Dental Rooms offer painless teeth extraction
First class dental work guaranteed as represented using nitrous oxide or vitalized air. Wortey’s Dental Rooms on the north side of Square in Chillicothe promises safe extractions and painless service. The notice also mentions Wat Sumerville relocating to the old stand Southside Square and adopting a cash system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wortey
Square
Edmundson & Co Groceries Advertises Low Prices
Edmundson & Co offers flour at 50 lbs for 1.00 and 56 lbs Wagie flour for 1.00 Fresh butter 60c per lb potatoes 30c per bushel oranges bananas lemons and candies in stock Cash needed for delivery available to all city regions and asks customers to bring a car for goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmundson & Co
Notice from J. B. Worry and Blankinship on Webster Street
Strict cash terms for all bills. Unpaid accounts will be placed with Squire Perrin for collection. J B Worry surgeon dentist of Chillicothe Missouri dated January 25 1890 and J P Blankinship manager announces opening a butcher shop on Webster Street first door east of Abshire Blick’s grocery store with address 260dtf.
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Squire Perrin
J. B. Worry
Chillicothe
Webster Street
Abshire & Blick’s
J. P. Blankinship
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Mi38s
Tom Anderson
Cleveland
Justice Field
Supreme Court of the United States
Carpentier & StarKey
Garfield
Blaine
Conger
Robeson
Carters
Carter
Carter Medicine CO
Norville News Notes
Orless Kester
Callie Carlyle
Moses McBride
Frank Kelly
Henry Lair
Lish Root
Bedford
Thomas Chamberlain
Lula McVey
Norville
Hannibal
Carrollton
Kidd’s
Fleming Bros
Pitt Nurgh, PA
Hornback’s
South Locust Street
Hirsh
Summerville
Old Stand
Southside Square
Chillicathe
Pd& 1M
Hamburg
West Side Square
Ceca
Mre. Schmidt
Chillicothe Steam Laundry
Ag’t
Kraft & Chase’s Dyeing and Printing Co
W. R. Doyle
Dealerlin
Watches & Clocks
Yrrie S
Cox “Star
Marr & Shelton’s Grocery
South Side Square
R. L. Anderson
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