New York's Industrial Might Tied to Protective Tariffs
A 1890s era advocate argues that Greater New York leads in manufacturing and commerce under a protective tariff. The piece claims New York city is the nation’s money and trade hub with 35,960 factories, $587.8 million capital, 460,583 workers, and $1.01 billion in products in 1890, warning German tariff bills threaten jobs, wages, and real estate values.
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New York
Atlantic
United States
Wall Street
Brookyn
Costa
Philadelphia
Jersey City
Republican Party
Ocean
New York City
Liverpool
Manchester
Great Britain
France
Germany
Buffalo
Greater
Greater New York
Aor
New York Sty
Washington
Congress
Conditions for Extending Purchases and Trade in a Slump
The piece argues that low prices for cotton and wheat threaten southern planters and western farmers, with underconsumption harming both producers and wage earners. It links national prosperity to broad employment and strong purchasing power, warning against reliance on free trade versus protection and urging policies that sustain full industrial activity.
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Americas
Railroad Extensions in 1894 Growth Report
The Railroad Gazette surveys 1894, noting railroad building progress as the nation expands its network. It reports a surge in new mile points and outlines the pace of railroad construction across the United States during that year.
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the Railroad Gazette
Canadian Lumber Tariff Shifts Benefit Foreign Dealers
A Stonington Mirror report notes the 1894 tariff retains a $2 per 1 000 feet duty on Canadian lumber. Despite the new law, the consumer gains nothing as a cargo arriving for Randolph, Bentley & Co. of Westerly is charged only $2 more per 1 000 feet than under the previous law, benefiting foreign dealers instead of American buyers.
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Randolph, Bently & Co
Westerly
Stonington
Conn
Mirror
New Year Critique of Democracy Gifts to Rich Firms
The piece argues that under the German tariff system manufacturers receive free wool while poor laborers endure starvation wages. It claims these are the so called New Year gifts of the dishonest democracy benefiting wealthy corporations at the expense of workers’ misery.
The Late Mrs. Astor in Exile and Away From Home
Cholly Knickerbocker writes in the New York Recorder on Mrs. William Waldorf Astor who died in England. He laments the loss to New York and England, praises Manita Paul as simple and graceful, notes her four children and devoted motherhood, and calls the Astor fortune a target of recent criticism.
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William Waldorf Astor
New York
Cliveden
Astor
Channing
Willie Astor
Cholly Knickerbocker
New York Recorder
Women Leaders Face Three Cornered Campaign For Premiership
London letters describe a three way struggle among rival female backers for England s premiership. The Duchess of Devonshire the Marchioness of Salisbury and Miss Balfour lead campaigns supporting their brothers as Conservative leaders rise in British politics.
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England
Great Britain
Duchess of Devonshire
Miss Balfour
Marchioness of Salisbury
Mr. Balfour
Lord Salisbury
London
Perfect House Unearthed Near Pompeii
Archaeologists report a startling discovery at Pianella Settermini near Pompeii on Vincent de Prosco’s property. A buried city house is unearthed in exceptional condition with large suites three bathrooms marble basins and bronze faucets.
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Pompeii
Pianella-Settermini
Vincent de Prosco
Alia
Postage Stamp Recall Sparks Light on Mail Volumes
Postmaster Remeval orders destruction of 200 million three cent stamps reported as worthless. Although large, the total is tiny beside yearly national stamp use, about 4.38 billion, requiring 12 million stamps daily for correspondence. The Indianapolis Sentinel notes mail weight as a barometer of business.
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Indianapolis Sentinel
Montgomery County Bridges Repair Bill Maintains Itemized Request
A nine foot long bill was presented to Montgomery County commissioners for 3288.86 dollars covering repairs to a county bridge in Skippack. A prior lump sum bill prompted a request for an itemized statement, which was noted during the meeting.
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Montgomery
Skippack
Trains Arrive and Depart From Montana Union Depot
Time schedule notes No 7 arriving daily from St Paul Chicago and Yartern points at Northern Pacific Depot and No 8 arriving from Spokane Tacoma Seattle Portland Coast points at Montana Union Depot. No 7 departures to Spokane Tacoma Seattle Portland Coast California leave daily from Montana Union Depot. Includes Pullman sleeping cars and upholstered tourist sleepers with dining car service. For information time cards maps and tickets contact W. M. Tuohy general agent 23 E Broadway Butte Montana.
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St. Paul
Chicago
All Yartern Points
Northern Pacific
Spokane
Tacoma
Beattle
Portland
All Coast Points
Montana Union Depot
Seattle
All Coast
California
Cicago
Pollman
Batta
Bt. Paul
W. M. Tuohy
E. Broadway
Butte
Montana
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NEW York Supreme
Railroads and Democracy
Besouh
Mrs. Astor
Women IN British Politics
Tobaggo
Keystone Remedy Company
la Salle Street
Yon
Hinmm
Hamilton
Illnois
T.N. McCauley
Sec Ty & Treas
Boston
Overman Wheel Co
Victor
Detroit
Denver
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Los Angeles
Thos. F. Caxes
Henry C. Payne
Henry C.rouse
Orthern
Minneapolis
Duluth
Fargo
Grand Forks
Helena
Charles & Fef
General Pass
Paul. Minn
Thompson & Reynolds
Montana ST
Dillon, Mont
C. Fatlnday
Ealer
VAL Blatz
Milwaukee Beer
Jar
ALC
Bannack St
Dillion, Montana
Percheron-Norman
Poindexter & Orr
Mali
Bend
Tia Ware Co
Cal
M. Warre
Dillon
Charleston
Coles Co
Mars
Wasurearor
D. C
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