Homestead Strike Voices: Tariff, Protection and Wages
W W Bookwalter discusses filmation at Homestead and the tariff debate. He says Democratic protectionist rhetoric benefits Carnegie while workers face wages and material costs. A carpenter named M S Powers recounts an accident and a wrist injury linked to work conditions.
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Carnegie Tariff Debates and Homestead Strife
A strongly worded column rails at Carnegie and Frick for wage cuts at the Homestead works near Pittsburgh, accusing them of exploiting workers under tariff policy. It cites political party loyalties, labor resistance, and calls for philanthropy to balance wealth with workers’ rights.
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Political Commentary on Protection and Labor from 1888 Debates
A compilation of editorial snippets from Chicago and St Louis papers critiquing Harrison, the force bill, and McKinley era tariffs. It notes Carnegie’s stance on protection, labor unrest at Homestead, and Republican strategy, with reactions from New York and Boston papers.
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The Force Bill Issue in Southern Politics
The Charleston News and Courier discusses the force bill, arguing it dominates southern elections and unity for Democrats hinges on opposing federal intervention. It cites Georgia and South Carolina sentiments, plus a Bibb county Democratic resolution urging unity to defend regional freedoms and oppose Republican marshals and federal power.
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The Tariff Not a Tax Claims Spark Sugar Debate
Chicago Herald reports on a New York American Protective Tariff League argument that the tariff is a tax paid by American consumers on both imported and domestic sugar products. It cites revenue figures, McKinley era duties, and refiners' price behavior to claim the tariff transfers money from taxpayers to sugar growers and producers.
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Untraceable Smell Haunts Home and Family
The New York Times notes a persistent odor in a home causes anxiety for a mother and homekeeper. Sewage odors, with accompanying whiffs, suggest hidden animal matter in walls. The piece emphasizes detective work to locate the source and restore peace of mind.
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