Nobility Across Nations and Illusions of Titles
A survey of aristocratic titles and marriage patterns across Britain France Russia and beyond notes American heiresses forging links to noble houses. It discusses peerage values dowry influence in Britain and the spread of titles in Europe with examples from Monaco Spain and Turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolgoruki
Galatzin
Russia
Germany
Hatzfeldt
Alfred
Branca
Prince Francis
Collis PP
Huntington
Gte
Orin Hatzfeldt
Helen Moulwon
Albany
Bismarck
di Aldone
di Burgio
di Contessa
di Trapetto
Pistoia
Venice
Genoa
Spain
Charles V
Grandezza
Duke de Arcos
Tariff Surgery Offers No Clear Cure for American Trade
The New York Times argues lower tariffs could boost imports and exports but warns against cutting off either leg of policy. The piece cautions wage and price impacts in the United States and abroad, asserting the nation currently enjoys healthy labor and production. It likens tariff reform to a risky surgical experiment and urges letting the market run its course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Pnce de Ding
Elizabeth Curtis
New York
Cmd
Iles of la Bete
New York Times
United States
Not Quite Killed by Domestic Trade Versus Foreign Growth
The piece argues domestic commerce has not killed foreign trade. It cites 1866 and 1904 figures showing exports rising from 758 million to 1.798 billion and imports from 435 million to 1.322 billion, with Porto Rico and Hawaii excluded. It notes Americans grew wealthier per capita and in total from strong internal trade. It quotes Andrew Carnegie calling foreign trade a brag and domestic trade the true king.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y. Evening Post
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Andrew Carnegie
Root and Canada tariff proposal analyzed
The article outlines Secretary Root's suggestion to adopt the American tariff schedules in full for Canada as a basis for free trade. It notes such a move would force Canada out of the British empire, end its industrial ambitions, and require a U S Canada political merger, making the proposal impractical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Potitier Campuire
United Kingdom
United States
Canada
Root
Great Britain
British Empire
Wages and Tariff Debate On Immigration Trends
Salt Lake City Telegram notes a congress speech by John Sharp Williams arguing immigration rose with wage gaps since colonial times and that tariff changes do not deter arrivals. It cites 1894 to 1895 wage declines for skilled and common laborers and warns free trade would cause mass unemployment and reduced immigration in weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
John Sharp Wiliams
Williams
Mississippi
Northeasy
Salt Lake City
Just Stand Pat Says Salem Statesman Editorial
The editorial argues current tariff policy fulfills national prosperity with large exports and imports. It warns against admitting tariff policy errors, urging Republicans to campaign confidently without apologizing for principles. It cautions that concession could empower Democrats and damage Republican standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Salem (Ore
Editor and Tailor Clash Over Advertising Rates
In a satirical tale the editor refuses a tailor’s doubled clothing prices and refuses to advertise at the new rate. The tailor offers a 50 percent cut if advertising drops 50 percent, but the editor argues this still shrinks his earnings. He vows to take his business elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marinus
Portia
Perhaw
London
Casadais
America
Mirried
Soi- Aieon
Duchesse Decazes
Prinlesses
Dugnesas
England
Zyinoenerman
Fehinn
Guri
Renes
Turkey
Europe
Almansech de Gotha
Michael Cantacuzene
Julia Dent Graft
Kropotkine
Duchesse de Dino
Taileyrand-Perigford
Valencay
Sagan
Ies
Italy
Vatican
Parvenus
Rdinand Colonna
Evan Bryvant Mackay
Don
Donna
Respigliosi
Ruspolin
Lona
Joan Smith
Don Francesco Rospigliosi
Giuseppe Francesco Maria Filippo di Rospigliosi-Gioeni
Duca di Zagario
Principe di Castiglione
Marchese di Giuliana
Conte di Chiusa
Barone di Valcorrente
Barone Della Miraglia
Signor
Virginia
Avery
Washington
Monaco
Monte Carlo
Alice Heine
New Orleans
Reched Bey Czaykowski
Edith Cellins
Boston
Countess
Edla
Portugal
Ferdinand
Elsie Hensler
Movr
Playfair
Edith Russell
Mme. Jusserand
George Richards
Pasion
Monroe & Co
Paris
Gilbert Carter
Barbados
Gertrude Parker
Poston
Baron Willoughby d'Eresby
Aliss Elroise Breese
Earl of
Ancaster
Duchess of Marlborough
Marquis of
Branford
Fest
Gertrude Violet Twining
Halifax
Marquis of Donegall
Marquis
Scotland
House of Lords
Ireland
Lords
Commons
Duke of Fife
Mrs
All Kulean
Marlborouch
Mr. Root
Plymouth Rock
Pat
Polly
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