The Republican Tariff Policy Critique
The piece argues against tariff protection as harmful to American consumers and manufacturers. It asserts tariffs raise prices for home buyers, boost foreign competition, drive production abroad, and provoke retaliatory tariffs. It cites foreign branch factories expanding to exploit cheaper inputs and notes supporting articles in trade press and North’s Census study.
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Annals of
The
American Academy of Political and Social Science
Janaary
S. N. D. North
Administration Militia Stance on Deficit and War Costs
The New York World accuses the administration of being military mad as it notes a July August deficit of 24 million dollars, driven by a seven million revenue drop and sixteen million in higher spending. It argues thrift through reduced customs and internal revenue cuts, but warns only bond sales, higher taxes, or reduced military outlays can restore the Treasury.
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War Department
Navy
New York World
Judge Parker Opposes Wage Regulation in Rodgers v Coler
In Rodgers v Coler Judge Parker dissenting from New York Court of Appeals holds that a statute mandating prevailing wages risks encroaching on legislative prerogative and would be unconstitutional if it tries to regulate wage terms between citizens. He argues the decision would be sound only if the statute did not infringe constitutional limits.
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Parker
New York Court of Appeals
Rodgers Vs. Coler
Stability of Nation Cited in Parker Endorsement
The New York Herald on September 2 lauds Judge Parker as the eminently safe and conservative candidate for the era, appealing to business leaders amid concerns about imperialistic tendencies and bold reforms from the current party threatening constitutional stability.
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Judge Parker
New York Herald
Who Owns Prosperity and Its Hidden Burden
The piece compares clerical wages with rising living costs, noting that in 1897 railway clerks earned about $2.18 per day while 1903 wages rose to $2.21, a meager gain against a broad price surge. It highlights how food prices jumped while bread and sugar lagged, forcing clerks to cut food quality or increase annual food spending by about $43.01, despite salary growth.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Bureau of Labor
Bureau
Will Coddle Them Longer A Republican Organ Rhetoric
A New York World critique questions why U S manufacturers export nearly 500 million worth of goods annually yet need a fifty percent tariff to shield them from cheaper foreign competition. It argues tariffs raise costs on raw materials and urges voters to scrutinize monopolies coddled by protectionist policy.
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New York World
McKinley’s Last Appeal and Tariff Debate
The New York Herald quotes McKinley urging a judicious tariff reduction at Buffalo, arguing protectionist forces in New England must unite to advance manufactured goods exports. The piece frames tariff policy as central to revitalizing merchant interests and curbing the Dingley tariff’s burdens on industry.
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New England
McKinley
Buffalo
New York Herald
Heavenly Harmony Roars At Roosevelt Fairbanks Rally
The New York Sun mocks political cheer as Roosevelt and Fairbanks gain praise in rallies across states. It lampoons candidates Warren Fairbanks Hanly Beveridge Penfield Herrick Boss Cox Dick Foraker and La Follette with satirical verses and comic bands.
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Ife
New York
Benny Boodle
Town
Hiall
Indiana
Charles Warren Fairbanks
J. Frank Hanly
Bertie Beveridge
William Lawrence Penfield
Charlie
Ohio
Myron T. Herrick
George Boss Cokt
Charles Dick
Joseph Benson Foraker
Joey Darling
Tnllmois
Yates
Louden
Wisconsin
la Follette
M. G. Payne
Senator Spooner
Joe Babcock
Necedah
Guin
Bob la Follette
West
White House
Attek
Theodore
National City Bank Warns on Treasury Deficit
A National City Bank monthly circular cites a rapidly growing Treasury deficit. It predicts Secretary Shaw will need to call in funds from depository banks to meet expenses, noting declines in customs and internal revenue. The report warns of heavy October disbursements and a reduced Treasury balance.
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National City Bank of New York
Treasury
Shaw
Imiry
Ems
Secretary of the Treasury
Convict Made Goods Clarified by New York Court
In People v Hawkins Judge Alton B Parker of the New York Court of Appeals stated convict made goods may be branded to inform buyers of origin. He affirmed state power to regulate under police powers without violating the federal commerce clause and rejected broader prohibitions on prison made items.
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the People
Remarkable Vision and the Trusts Debate in Campaign Texts
The passage argues protection blinds observers to major domestic trusts while highlighting small Anglo American trusts as visible only to those wearing protection spectacles. It critiques a Republican campaign book for exaggerating foreign trusts and underestimating large United States steel power.
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England
Europe
Steel ‘Trust
Roosevelt P Rests Restless Ambition
The New York Herald on September 2 cautions that domestic stability is essential for trade with foreign nations. It argues a president’s push to build a world power risks inciting agitation and war, threatening business prosperity and market stability.
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Howe
New York Herald
Presidential candidate pictures clash in reform pamphlet
A pamphlet from the National Democratic Committee contrasts two vivid portraits of the 1904 candidates. It quotes ex-Governor Bineh and Martin W. Littleton, then cites Roosevelt and Parker endorsements to frame a debate over peace, war readiness, and constitutional restraint.
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National Democratic Committee
Conservatism emphasized in Lake Semonhopac address
Hon Ellet Danforth spoke on Abraham Lincoln at Lake Semonhopac urging conservatism. Brooklyn elevator operator Al B R Lee, long a Republican voter, announced he would vote for Judge Barker, deeming him safer than Roosevelt and favoring a careful judicial approach.
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Ellet Danforth
Abraham Lincoln
Lake Smenhopac
AL BR. Lee
Brooklyn
Judge Barker
Parker
Roosevelt
Perilous Policies of Expansion Debate
A New York Herald critique from September 8 questions the perilous expansion policies pressed by the President since 1902. It argues these policies threaten national business interests and could bring great disturbance and disaster if endorsed in November and pursued by an extended Senate over the next four years.
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Senate
New York Herald
Defeat Roosevelt First Says Williams College Professor
The most important goal in the election is defeating Theodore Roosevelt, followed by electing a Democratic majority in the House of Representatives, according to Professor Heary L. Nelson of Williams College in New York World.
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Theodore Roosevelt
House of Representatives
Heary L. Nelson
Williams College
New York World
Burden Upon Our Homes
Wage earners have seen little wage growth while living costs rise. The text cites rising food, clothing, and basic goods costs since 1897, with food alone up $0.39 per dollar and family annual expenses increasing significantly. It blames tariffs, tax funded monopolies, and trusts for shifting the burden onto American households.
A Republican View of Roose velt
Smiley M. Chambers, US District Attorney under Benjamin Harrison and a leading Tidiana Republican, announces opposition to Roosevelt and support for Alton B. Parker. He argues Roosevelt’s personality alienates business interests and likens the moment to Blaine’s 1881 campaign, noting Parker’s appeal to diverse voters.
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Roosevelt
Smiley M. Chambers
United States
Benjamin Harrison
Tidiana
Alton B. Parker
Chambers
Parker
Taribe Fleeces The People
The McWinles tari and the Dingley tary are robbers enacted to fleece the many for the benefit of the few. They are bargains to enrich a few enormous rich while politicians push them for campaign gain, with no one unaware of the scheme.
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McWinles
WILY REPUBLICANS STAND PAIN AND TRUST PROTECTION
Prof John B Clark argues in the Political Science Quarterly September 1904 that the trust seeks its duty and profits from monopoly. He states the protection duties create a powerful trust making part with certain effects and asserts certainty about its impact.
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John B. Clark
the Political Science Quarterly
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Iso
Atante Arereteretelerese
Ugur
Heavenly Harmony
New York Sun
Roosevelt and
Fairbanka
Bineh
Jaume
New York Times
Washington
Root
Martin W. Littleton
Beal
Parkers
Auetust
Wwe
Dun
Dus
Seinss
Tarif
Canada
Taribe
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