Export of U. S. Manufactures Shown Rising to 1902
Walter Wellman reports data on the distribution of U S manufactured exports. Europe receives about half, with $197,000,000 sent there in 1902. Britain and colonies take about $200,000,000 of the total $400,000,000. Iron and steel lead exports, minerals oil and copper also rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wellman
Washington
United States
Europe
North America
British North America
United Kingdom
America
Municipal ownership urged to curb utilities costs in Elkhart
An opinion argues for city control of utilities to lower electric and water rates in Elkhart. It cites 20 percent electric rate hikes, criticizes a perpetual electric franchise and a Van Fleet law barrier, and calls for revoking questionable deals to restore public rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Old Water Company
van Fleet
Rest and recreation essential to health and happiness
The piece warns against a whirlwind, nonstop approach to work and wealth. It cites constant nervous strain as harmful to health and longevity, urging calm reasoning and deliberate effort over obsessive busyness, with a note on dangers of overuse of mental energy.
Labor rights and fair wages noted in public discourse
A reflective piece argues workers are human and deserve fair wages and treatment. It criticizes merciless price increases by organized capital and urges sensible public support for labor concerns without endorsing violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tal
Goshen Towns Shows Profits in Municipal Plants
Goshen and Columbia City stand out as successes in municipal ownership with water and light plants reporting good profit margins. The Goshen reports show steady profits, while Columbia City runs a small plant with a modest profit, both needing capacity doubling to meet rising demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Columbia City
Goshen News-Times
Thoughts for Sunday on soul power and brain-cell development
A moral self-improvement essay argues that mind building is essential for happiness and immortality. It links soul power to brain-cell growth, prayer, and disciplined conduct, stating that divine guidance follows sustained mental upbuilding and sincere, self-directed prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Chicago mayoral race shifts to Harrison vs Lorimer backing
A bitter Chicago mayoral contest pits Harrison misrule against Lorimer bossism as Stewart falters. Traction policy, once seen as key, now hinges on streetcar franchises and possible municipal ownership. Republican leaders generally oppose municipal ownership and back trusts and corporations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Harrison
Lorimer
Stewart
Organized Labor Urged To Resist Efforts To Improve Wages
Comment in a historic article dismisses union organization as useless and criticizes labor campaigns to press employers for wage increases and better working conditions, arguing against organized labor’s methods.
Monroe Doctrine Critics Warn Against Enforcing Policy
The speaker argues the Monroe doctrine risks war with Central and South American nations and calls for a large navy and new armaments. They warn of European alliances and advise caution in enforcing the doctrine to avoid costly entanglements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
England
France
Germany
United States
Bryan attacks reorganizers at Des Moines Democratic meet
About three hundred Democrats in Des Moines hear William Jennings Bryan defend Chicago and Kansas City platforms. He rejects retreat on money and trust questions, hails tariff reform, and denounces efforts to revive the dead silver issue and disrupt the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Bryan
Kansas City
Chicago
Cleveland
Kansdas
Christendom
Democratic Party
Let the Song Birds Alone
Lovers of nature unite with Truth to denounce those who destroy song birds. They are as valuable to woods and fields as flowers, and a sunny land without their carols is plain. A man who shoots birds lacks gentleness and sympathy. Let the song birds alone.
Settlement of the Wabash labor troubles praised
A cautious settlement of the Wabash railway labor troubles is hailed as an excellent object lesson in managing controversy without strikes. Judge Adam endorses calm, clear headed action and similar future conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Adam
Address preaches against labor unions at New Orleans meeting
The speaker charges unions as a despotism within liberty and cites a bloodstained history. He argues arbitration and wage hours talks are artificial and unworkable and proposes forming a national council of employers to address organized labor demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion
New Orleans
Parry
National Council of Employers
National’ Council of Employers
Bee A
All Buncombe Talk on Tariff Remarks by Root
In a speech quoted here Secretary Root argues against derision of the tariff to curb trust power and price setting. He warns that duty reductions would wipe out American manufacture, a fate he says both free trade and protectionists fear in today’s foreign policy climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Root
Sobeliante the
Also Mentioned on This Page
Canada
Goshen IS
P.S
Faton’s Millinery
Green Trading Stamps
Eaton’s Millinery
Xin
Kelly
Stanhope
Surrey
Elkhart Carriage: & Harness Mfg, “Co
Ind
Buncombe
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!