Women Say McKinley Tariff Lowers Domestic Fashion Prices
A woman columnist argues the McKinley bill has lowered prices on American made apparel while imports stay high. She notes reductions in hosiery, tights, calicoes, cottons, and woolens, with American corsets and garments now cheaper than two years ago.
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Ray Manley
Protective tariff urged by factory owner in campaign appeal
La Lance and Grosjean Manufacturing of Woodhaven Long Island employs 1400 workers. Owner says protection and reciprocity boost business, add 600 jobs, and prevent closure amid free trade threats. He supports Harrison and Reid, citing increased South American trade and English concern over free trade.
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Lete
Piersen Grosjean
Grover Cleveland
Harrison
la Lance & Grosjean Manufacturing Company
Woodhaven
Long Island
Cleveland
France
Germany
England
Great Britain
Harrison and
Reid
Senator Hiscock Defends Cost of Living Under McKinley Tariff
In a potent senate speech Senator Hiscock rebuts Carlisle on cost of living under the McKinley law. He argues price rises come from farm product demand and food costs, while daily-use goods show overall reductions. Democrats in the South denounce fusion proposals. Western Democrats back cooperation with the People’s party.
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Hiscock
Senate
Carlisle
Senate Finance Committee
South
Farmers’ Alliance
West
Kansas
Nebraska
People’s Party
Peck Report Reports Wage Increases Under McKinley Tariff
The New York Sun notes Charles F. Peck the New York labor statistics commissioner reports higher wages under the McKinley tariff fewer strikes and general prosperity among workers. It questions the truth but expresses optimism about improvement and happiness rising with the times.
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Charles F. Peck
Labor Statistics
New York
Brother Peck
Peck
New York Sun
Chairman Murphy Foresees NY Dems Nominating a Local Candidate
Chairman Murphy of the New York Democratic State Committee warns against nominating a state resident unlikely to win. He cites potential national humiliation if Democrats fail to unite. The report also notes William G. Steel moving a Bradford worsted mill to the United States due to McKinley era import duties.
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Murphy
New York
New York Democratic State Committee
Grover Cleveland
William G. Steel
Bradford
England
Philadelphia
Edward T. Steel & Co
United States
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