Tariff Trusts and Protecting Walls of Steel and Paper
The Union and H. C. Havemeyer rail at tariffs as the mother of trusts arguing protective duties shield manufacturers from foreign competition. They cite paper and tin plate price hikes, export surpluses, and the See Trust as evidence that protection hurts consumers while enriching big monopolies and gamblers in mill profits.
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Union
H. C. Havemeyer
Tuion
Printing Paper Trust
Tinplate Trust
Cleveland
McKinley
Dingley
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippine Islands
Wellington Supports Bryan In Cumberland Speech
United States Senator George L Wellington announced his opposition to President McKinley and left the Republican party. He argued the party’s foreign policy violated the constitution and traditions, and cited the Porto Rico tariff law as undermining protection for citizens on the island.
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Cumberland
United States
George L. Wellington
McKinley
Political speech denounces militarism and party allegiance
The speaker warns the nation against free trade limits and subjugation of weaker peoples. He argues the money question is settled, cannot be unsettled without cross‑branch agreement, and condemns Republican control in the Senate. He criticizes militarism as a threat and plans more speeches in the northwest.
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United States
Senate
Republican Party
Wellington
Northwest
Payne linked to Milwaukee electric trust, Record argues
The Philadelphia Record questions Republican sincerity on antitrust vows and flags Henry C. Payne as Hanna’s top aide and a leading figure in Milwaukee’s electric railway trust. It suggests Payne’s loyalty to the party aligns with his business interests, implying no risk to his pursuits or committee role.
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Philadelphia Record
Hanna
Leutenant
Chicago
Western
Republican National Committee
Henry C. Payne
Payne
Electric Railways and Light Plant
Milwaukee
Electric Trust
Badger
Wisconsin Traction, Light, Boat and Power Company
Mr. Payne
New
Maryland Democrats eye four congressmen this year
Chairman Murray Vandiver of the Democratic State Central Committee predicts Maryland will elect four Democratic Congressmen in the First, Second, Third and Fourth districts. He notes Republican majorities in the Fifth and Sixth districts may shrink, and with a strong candidate a Democrat could win in the Sixth. He will convene the city committee to gauge support for moving the convention date and asserts he can alter the dates.
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Murray Vandiver
Democratic State Central Committee
Richardson
Democratic Congressional Committee
Washington
Maryland
Vandiver
State Committee
Disposes Of A Republican Cry By Col Baughman
Col L Victor Baughman argued in a recent interview against the Republican campaign cry of business gloom if Bryan wins. He challenged the idea that Democrats oppose industry, noting many Democrats own stocks and serve patriotically. He called the insinuation a false campaign dodge.
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Col. L. Victor Baughman
Bryan
Philippines
Cuba
China
Manila
Ex Gov Stone Warns Democrats on GOP Voter Strategy
Ex Governor Stone of Missouri warns Democrats that Republicans plan to steal the Presidency by colonizing voters in close states. He urges organization and watchfulness to head off the scheme, calling the warning timely and necessary.
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Stone
Missouri
Olney Declares for Democrats in Bryan Vote
Former Secretary Olney of Boston writes a letter urging voters to back Bryan. Once seen as an expansionist he was a strong gold standard advocate and supported McKinley over Palmer four years ago.
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Olney
Boston
Bryan
McKinley
Palmer
Old California giant trees and a unique prayer plan
Editorial notes describe California big trees as ancient living relics from a former era, some 2500 years old, surviving under the Sierras. It also reports on Indiana temperance activists’ "Presidential prayer chain pledges" to campaign against McKinley, plus politics, census, and local notices including Bryan’s property rise and a health remedy endorsement from a Mississippi man.
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The
Agricultural Department
California
Sierras
Christ
Indiana
United States
McKinley
LeGore Combination Lime Promises Better Grass and Wheat
Farmers are urged to apply LeGore Combination Lime on fall wheat to improve grass stands and boost wheat yields by about one third. The lime allegedly unites ammonia, phosphoric acid and potash in soil and pulls nitrogen from air, delivering extra growth in grass, corn and wheat. For prices and testimonials write LeGore Dospination Lime Co. LeGore Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le- Gore Dospination Lime Co
le- Gore, Mo
Deafness Cure Fund Donation for Free Ear Drums
A wealthy woman cured of deafness by Dr Nicholson’s Artificial Ear Drums donated $10,000 to The Nicholson Institute in New York to provide free Ear Drums for deaf people unable to afford them. Also note a stomach aid ad for Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets priced 26 cents, available from local pharmacists.
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Chamberlain
BR. J. Colston
Denton
Hugh Duffey
Hillsboro
T. W. Smith
Ridgely
J. E. Nichols offers wide glass can stock and summer sale
Hundreds of glass can options including pints quarts and half gallons with tops and jelly glasses. Sugar sells at 6 1 2 cents a pound while summer goods see about a fifty percent clearance. Lawns ginghams piques and fancy fabrics join waists and tucking as men rush to grab straw hats and cassimere pants at bargain prices.
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J. E. Nichols
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William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Adlai E. Stevenson
Edwin H. Brown
Queeen Anne’s County
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Worcester County
Carl Schurz
Mr. Bryan
Democrats
Lancaster County
Tommy—Paw
Statesman
Mr. Figg
Indianapolis Press
the Sun
Gorman
Caroline
Uncle Saint
Wilmington
Easton
Talbot
John 8
Halloway
R. J. Colston
Hugo Duffey
Hartley
N. Pacast
Baltimore
W. J. D. Lucas
Oscar Clark
Denton, MD
Mortgagee
Mary V. Morgan
J. Ahon Morin
Isabelle Connelly
Annie PB. Moore
Mortense
Horry
Liberty
Carolina County
Stiddent Clark
Tecot House
Caroline Counte
Siath
Hillethorpe
Jumptown
New London
Leager
Noel Black
Jump
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Annie KE. Moore
WNH
Circuit Court
James L. Payne
John W. Foster
Bethlehem
Caroline County
Dover Bridge
Julia A. Foster
Elisa W. Williamson
R. Liewir
J. Ho
R.E. Smith
Clalz
Ridgely, Maryland
TRIE
New York
Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Maryland
New York Clothing House
John K. Calloway
Denton Grain and Flour Exchange
Denton, Maryland
T. Fred. Garey
J. H. Medford
Denton Academy
Crouse
Examiner
Ira L. Butler
Stewart Bldg
Best & Most
Pliny Fisher
Attorney-At-Elaw
Dextox, Mo
Percy Dunning
Sig. Lautelle
Langer
Grander
Flenton
Zolo
Grand Street
Main Street
Jast, Mullin & Sons
General Assembly of
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Greensboro
American Corners
Federalsburg
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Ber Houns
Chas. H. Whitby
John W. Clark, JR
Benton
Chica V. S.A
Klima
Main ST
Mattings
White Star
Burbank
William G. Horsey
Horsey Avenue
M. Louisa Horsey
Henry R. Lewis
Equitable Life Insurance Society of New York
Sibley & Steiner
Del
Ford
H. Shields
R J. Coleton
Frrank P. Covey
Faring
Larvey L. Cooper
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