Steel Beam Tariff Debate Underscores Industry Claims
A New York Times interview with A. Yeager of Pittsburgh challenges tariff rhetoric, arguing that McKinley duties did not quickly lower steel beam prices. He links price stability to a long‑standing, unlawful combination and its breakup, which later allowed competition to reemerge and prices to fall.
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New-York
Thiune
A. Yeager
Pittyburg
Democratic Party
United States
Pittsburg
Iron Age
ac+ ouracy
Congress
New York Times
Tariff plan frames favored industry protection
Fragmented prose discusses creating a protective tariff to revive key industries, arguing it would lift burdens, open markets, and reduce dependence on Congressmen and political pressure. The text emphasizes domestic growth and fiscal independence amid chaotic phrasing.
Curse of Cheapness and Protection Debate Retold
Byron W. Hour argues that free trade would bring cheap goods at the cost of wages and prosperity, urging a return to protection with high prices. He cites 1800 rhetoric and 1890s panic, claims tariff policy benefits workers and industry, and proposes duties on tropical fruits to spur domestic growth and job gains.
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Pnoh
New York
Sve
Manufacturara
New ‘York
England
United States
Cleveland
McKinley
Kinley
Free Trade Democrata
Byron W. Hour
Tariff Reform Inevitable Amid Monopoly Tax Protests
The text argues the McKinley tariff faces overwhelming national opposition due to oppressive taxes on business and life costs. It cites 1893 district results, Populist votes, and a broader verdict against monopoly taxes, warning attempts to delay reform amid panic and deception.
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Uhe
Jaane
Atatea
Clausland
Harrigan
Debated Protection and Labor Wages in the Nation
A fragmented dialogue debates protectionist policy, wages, and labor. Believer argues manufacturers support tariffs to keep wages high and prevent European pauper labor competition, while Skeptic and others question motives and effects.
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Torora
Surops
Bolidver
Walker
Maasachisetts
Europe
Byrow
Commissioner's Frank Stand on Pension Revisions
New Frislon rules prompt Commissioner Lochren to outline his stance on pension list revisions. He intends to review cases of suspected fraud only when charges arise, while actively investigating pensions granted under the 1800 act due to Raum's order. The aim is to remove unlawful pensions and uphold duties at the pension bureau.
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Frislon
Lochren
Cage
BOM
Ader Raum
Pension Bureau
Loohren
New York World
Cobden Club Influence and Tariff Conflicts
A London dispatch from The Tribune argues the Cobden Club weakens republican steadiness and could fund corruption in U S elections. It cites Smolley on longstanding accusations of sending millions in "Initial gold" for Britain’s free trade. The Philadelphia Record discusses Germany Russia tariff warfare, urging Congress tariff reform to free raw materials and boost American manufacturers amid global conflicts.
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Cobden Club
Equire Fiuplley
London
the Tribune
Gobden Club
Felther
United States
J Tir Smolley
Egdal
Atiany
Ydara
Pertoil
Beem
Brittah
New York Evening Post
Germany
Russia
Anapia
Russa
Congress
Ayasta
Philadelphia Record
Do Dore Neighborly Trade With Mexico
A fragmented note discusses three year old trade statistics with Mexico. It observes that Mexican reports of imports are not promptly published and hints at delays in official disclosures.
Good Roads At The Fair And Onward Toward Better Travel
A Chicago fair display lauds National League For Good Roads and three road styles. Highlights show macadam and Telford stone methods with cost ranges from 6000 to 8000 dollars per mile. Exhibit promotes better rural roads despite higher taxes, backed by Senator Manderson and figures from Studebaker, Armour, and Chicago leaders.
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Oynton
Eoryice
Nore
Jackson'park
National League For Good
Senator Manderson
Telford
Fsco
Chicago
Three Good Things and Highways Policy
The piece links Christine and Washington's birthday with good roads and argues for government revenue policy to expand highway paving from Helena to Baston. It suggests a rising generation of cyclists will favor the Democratic ticket in response to a large highway surplus.
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Christine
Washington
Aly
Helena
Baston
Democrate
Tou Mani — Nobragkn Bryte Journad
Early American Roads and the Cumberland Road Legacy
A fragmented historical overview describes the rise of federal and state roadbuilding in the United States, the Cumberland road's expansion from Maryland to Missouri, and the vast costs of early highways. It cites 8.5 million dollars spent and notes improvements under the War Department, plus the shift to charcoal roads and disciplined local supervision through county highway commissioners and township road district supervisors.
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Hatendive Ayetei
United States
Ongreda
ditabUuh
Pontatides
Namit
Altmayne
Wheeling
Washington
Cuomberland
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
Zanesville
Ohto
Indiana
Iles
St. Louis
Baltinora
War Department
Union
Jackson
New York Recorder
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Jomun Kangly
Castoria
Mullens
Dr. UC. Grnoan, Lawall, Mane
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Ayrup
Lana Well
Pany
Red Chat
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Mass
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Aten
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Gunter
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