Free Wool Facts Raise Alarm Over Foreign Imports
An English correspondent reports on the impact of free wool on American woolen mills, noting higher labor costs in the United States versus Bradford. The piece cites Bradford worsted prices and warns that without tariff protection, machinery disruption may rise. Exports to the U S show a sharp increase, urging readers to consider long term effects.
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Franklin
Mass
Grover
Bradford
Turer
United States
England
Yorkshire
Cccescesesarees
Giabzow
Cssseses Esseeveee
Leheds
Manchester
Out of Their Reckoning in 1895 Trade Figures
The New York World notes fiscal year 1895 ended July 1 with a poor export trade due to a deficient corn crop and lower meat output, yet U S exports show large increases in canned beef bacon ham and lard compared with 1894. Guess again Ananias.
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New York World
Ananias
Army of the unemployed disappears from debate
A fragment from the New York World notes that congressional free traders have silenced talk of the army of the unemployed, suggesting the subject has faded from discussion as debates shift toward other issues.
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Army of
New York World
Congressional Free Traders
Opp
Free Trade in England and Its Costs to British Exports
The piece argues against free trade by citing UK export data over twelve years. It notes exports fell from £6 17s 2d per capita in 1882 to £5 18s 6d in 1893 and claims a yearly decline of about £1 8s 8d per person. The author urges protectionists to highlight these figures.
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Vada Bales Ratsenss
United Kingdom
Policy of True Democracy and 1828 Tariff Debate
The House Manufacturers Committee argued for duties on grain spirits and on molasses to protect domestic farmers and distillers. Silas Wright and Mr. Benton supported higher duties, concluding that tariffs protected agricultural interests, not just revenue. The piece condemns tariff for revenue only as an upstart idea.
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House Committee On Manufactures
Congress
Silas Wright
New York
Benton
Free Coinage of Silver Boosts Circulation and Prosperity
A Guthrie reader asks how unlimited silver coinage raises money in circulation. The reply argues free coinage increases the money supply, lowers measured value of dollars, spurs investment, and expands demand for American goods, benefiting farmers and industry, with bullion holders exchanging for dollars then reinvesting domestically. The piece concludes free coinage would not drain gold or harm finance.
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Guthrie
United States
India
World-Herald
Omaha World-Herald
Cleveland's Court Jester and the Gold Standard Debate
Simon W. Hanauur in New York Mercury argues that Secretary Morton’s pay-in-gold stunt mocks currency understanding and exposes the gold standard lobby as relying on gimmicks. He contrasts US antics with European seriousness about currency and likens silver advocates to marching against economic oppression.
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Morton
Bime
Europe
Tomtom
United States
John Brown
Simon W. Hanauur
New York Mercury
Debate Over Tariff Act Of 1824 On Wheat Duty
In the House debate on the 1824 tariff, Mr Taylor explains the 1816 15 percent duty on wheat, matching 2234 cents a bushel, and notes it failed to curb imports from the Black Sea but did not stop Upper Canada arrivals. He cites the proposed 246 cent per bushel rise to protect American farmers. Mr Tracy reports foreign wheat selling at 70 to 75 cents in Rochester while domestic wheat runs about $1. Support from Buchanan Ingham Vance and Mr McLane of Delaware for higher duties. McLane questions policy of funding a rival state and foreign competition over domestic agriculture. The motion to strike the increased wheat duty of 21 percent was defeated 118 to 71.
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Aylor
Black Sea
Upper Canada
Tracy
Rochester
N.Y
Annals of Congress
Messrs. Buchanan
Ingham, Vance
McLane
Delaware
Cotton Planters' Troubles Beyond Free Bagging
The piece argues cotton planters face trouble from overproduction and poor crop rotation rather than bagging costs. It contends free bagging benefits come at neighbors’ expense and notes widespread price reductions affecting farmers and manufacturers alike.
Wages Rise Without Strikes Mark New Epoch in U S Industry
The New York Herald notes wage increases occurring without strikes as a new era in American manufacturing. It recalls the Morrill tariff era when wages rose without open labor conflict, suggesting workers could influence terms to some extent.
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New York Herald
Indiana Silver League urges rapid Democratic ward organization
A provisional committee of editors in the Indiana Silver League issues a circular urging immediate organization across wards townships and counties to support independent bimetallism and elect delegates to nominating conventions. The note calls for aggressive persistent action within the Democratic party while avoiding internal conflict unless minority efforts threaten majority will.
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Indiana Silver League
Friends of
Indiana
Pier
Debate on silver price and cotton impact sparks farmer concerns
The argument links silver coinage to crop prices, arguing that reopening Indian mints to free silver could raise the value of silver and staple crops. Advocates contend that monetary policy affects wheat and cotton, while critics warn of reduced exports and domestic hardship for American farmers.
Secretary Smith Faces Georgia Defense of Republican Doctrines
Secretary Smith must persuade Georgia Democrats to accept Republican ideas now tied to Mr. Cleveland, as the speaker urges locals to fight for their gains and rejects passive support. The message frames the battle as a political confrontation over doctrine and leadership.
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Smith
Georgia
Cleveland
Cart
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