Tariff for Revenue and Tax Reduction Debate
Speech by Hon. Wm. M. Springer of Illinois delivered in Philadelphia condemns Harrison’s plan to reduce the surplus by bond purchases. He argues for tax cuts funded by removing taxes on whisky and cigars while preserving essentials, endorsing Mills bill ideas to place raw materials like lumber on the free list to aid workers and manufacturers.
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Harrison
Wm. M. Springer
Illinois
Philadelphia
United States
General Harrison
Democratic Party
Republian
Blaine
Maine
Michigan
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Jay Gould
Vanderbilts
National Tin-Plate Association
Europe
Cleveland
America
England
France
Russia
Mexico
China
Carnegie
Col. Phocion Howard
Chicago
Danville
Col. Bush
Phocion
Howard
Bush
Boyd
Shawneetown
George W. Milleken
Equality
Tariff Debate Highlights Free List and Wage Impacts
The discussion centers on tariff policy with figures for internal revenue from spirits tobacco and beer. Proponents urge lowering customs duties to relieve consumers and boost wages, while opponents insist on preserving protection and criticize free trade, citing salt tin plates and the policy's effect on domestic industry and workers.
Albert Durer Prophecy on Rare Wood Engraving 1527
A remark from 1527 credits Albert Durer with a prophecy about rare wood engraving. The statement links Durer to visionary insight into this art form and signals historical interest in his influence.
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Albert Durer
Chicago Fire Recall and Worldly Nightmares of 1871
Long survey of the Chicago fire of October 1871 with details of recovery efforts and morgue work. Notes include bodies found in wreckage, the large public grave interment, and the ongoing search led by Dr. Ben Miller and local officials.
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Chicago
Eastern
Ben Miller
Milwaukee Avenue
Washington Street
Clark and
Dearborn
Erie Street
Martin Lunt
Grant Street
LaSalle
Jackson Street
Clinton
Mary Dangler
Dearborn Avenue
Indiana
Ohio
Clark Street
Madison
Monroe
Kingsbury Street
Erie
State
Walnut Streets
North Division
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Congressman Springer
Moss Eng
Hey
Affairs IN
John Fisher
Bloomington
John Collier
Fairmount
Collier
James Smith
Sparta
St. Peter's
Second Presbyterian Church
Freeport
William B. Irwin
John C. Irwin
Albert Lea
Minn
Herrick Johnson
Chicago and Alton Railroad Company
Samuel Williams
State Street
State Board of Live Stock Commissioners
George W. Milliken
Poland
Charles Chapek
Anna Bechyne
St. Wenceslaus
Joseph Molitor
Evenin
Mr. Chapek
Winnetka
Peter Rouse
Mat Kouse
Henry Matson
Peter Mersch
Mike Clifford
Peter Krouse
Mersch
Nicholas Mersch
South Evanston
Rouse
Grosse Point
Mat Clifford
Lloyd's Woods
Mat
Kenwood
Forty-seventh Street
Greenwood Avenue
Hattie B. Tattersall
Loomis Street
George and
Edward Leaming
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