Democratic Victory in Iowa House Speaks for Majority Rule
The Democratic caucus claims a triumphant victory in Iowa for John L. P. Hamilton as permanent speaker after 31 days and 157 ballots. They defend majority rule against opponents who resisted recognition of the voters and denounce offers of spoils, praising the principled stand and fidelity to constituents.
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House of Representatives
John LP
Hamilton
Iowa
Reed
National House of Representatives
Democratic Party
Des Moines
Reciprocity with South America debated in Pan American talk
A republication argues Blaine's plan to admit South American sugar duty free while they cut duties on flour provisions refined petroleum and lumber would largely aid consumers but not expand U S manufactured goods markets The piece notes U S sugar duties fund government revenue and Brazilian imports form about 825 million pounds of the total 3 0 billion pounds with Central American sources under 10 million pounds.
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Pacific Coast
Brazil
Central America
Congress
Spain
Blaine
New York Evening Post
South America
Indianapolis Journal
United States
Europe
Globe
West Indies
East Indies
Edward Atkinson
Australia
Republican Congress
Chicago
Atkinson
Republican Party
West
St. Louis Republic
Tariff Debate Roars Over Raw Material and Iron Prices
Edward Atkinson weighs the impact of high tariffs on wool hides and raw materials, arguing protection harms Western producers and raises costs for consumers. The piece criticizes U.S. duties on pig iron and steel rails, calculating decades of elevated prices and calling tariff policy a costly plunder.
Origin of the Tariff and War Revenue Effects
The essay argues that during the Civil War taxes funded the war by taxing domestics and incomes, with the tariff chiefly benefiting rich manufacturers. It contends the tariff was designed to reimburse those who paid internal revenue taxes by raising foreign prices and recouping costs, benefiting capital at workers’ expense. It notes the tariff persisted, returning taxes to payers many times over as protection grew.
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Congress
Truth About Tron and Steel
The piece argues that tariff supporters claim pig iron prices in the United States match or beat European levels, framing the tariff as non tax and claiming it lowers prices. It labels such claims as superficial and misleading, suggesting a broader critique of tariff impacts on industry and consumers.
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TRON
United States
England
Tariff Debate Shapes Iron and Steel Markets
The piece argues that U S iron and steel can be produced cheaply at home, contradicts tariff necessity, and warns tariffs would raise prices. It notes wage and price dynamics in protection industries, predicts pressure from domestic monopolists, and references political implications for farmers and the Republican party in Iowa.
Benefits to Foreign Labor from the Tariff
The tariff is praised as a shield for native workers yet it fuels foreign labor in major industries. The essay notes Poles and Bohemians in clothing shops, Canadians in New England factories, and Hungarians in Pennsylvania mines. It argues protected industries employ many foreigners but do not ensure higher wages, while unprotected sectors show greater native prosperity.
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New England
Pennsylvania
Lead Trust Trustees Claim Legal and Proper Enterprise
The president reports trustees of the Lead trust believe their activities are perfectly legal and proper. The trust is protected by a duty of two and three cents a pound on lead, producing about 65 percent ad valorem.
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Lead Trust
New York City Forms Secret Cracker Baking Trust
The match trust now controls all cracker baking shops in New York City and nearby towns, creating a trust within a trust that concentrates power in a single group over the local baking industry.
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New York City
Match Trust
Spooner Comedy Company to Perform at Opera House
The Spooner Comedy Company opens an engagement at the opera house Monday March 8 and performs throughout the week. Tickets are on sale at Morris'. Reverend W de Thorn learns of his mother's death in Pasadena California after a three month illness. Uncalled for letters list for Fairfield post office dated February 25 1890 includes Bickford Mrs 8 A Fumulener Mrs Ellen Howard Addie Lissherner NW Kenzie Wm M MAA Kernell Dollie Mehergy Wm Roers Mrs Dora Ross 8 M Snook Miss Mary Dean Jame
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Spooner Comedy Company
Opera House
Morris
Fairfield
Bickford
A. Fumulener
Ellen Howard
Addie Lissherner
Kenzie
Wm M.maa
Kernell
Dollie Mehergy
Wm Roers
Dora Ross
M. Snook
Mary Dean
Jame
Court Verdict Opens Last Term Before Motion for New Trial
The court closed Saturday noon after a jury verdict in Hall against the O R L and Poror awarding the plaintiff 11000. The trial taxed the jury, which granted time for a new trial motion. Other matters disposed include guardianship, estates, and numerous chancy and property matters with multiple deeds and partition judgments.
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Hall
O.R. L.& Poror
Transfers of Farm Property and Warrantee Deeds
A damaged record notes property transfers by warrantee deeds. Michael Mesner and wife deed 40 acres to Peter She aneta MM for 500 on January 15, 1800. Michael A. Moyer and wife transfer 80 acres to Addison Lyon for 2,100 on February 19, 1890. An entry for February 7, 1890 references John and another deed.
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Michael Aes
Frank Drych
William Alston
John Heald
Owl
Mary S. Binck
Satnel al
John Castell
John Bright
Frank Drysh
Peter Shemianshi
Daniel Fiedler
John M. Dunktevy
Maeres
Jim S
Jonasthan Harris
Jason Harris
Swt
Geo. Hanson
John Sodergren
Wacres
F. J Demarsh
John August
Pauirfields
Michael Mesner
Peter She
Michael A. Moyer
Addison Lyon
N'Y Sey
Manski
John
Silk Duty Debate Echoes From Silk Merchants
The Dry Goods Chronicle interviews silk merchants about a proposed duty on raw silk to aid American silk worms against imports. Stocker of Stocker and Gwalter warns the plan harms domestic silk by killing current industry for future materials, arguing the bill will not pass. News from Washington cites lobby influence as decisive, with the New York Evening Post echoing skepticism about the silk lobby’s strength.
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The
Dry Goods Chronicle
Italy
China
Stocker
Stocker & Gwalter
State Board For Silk Culture
California
Mr. Stocker
Washington City
New York Evening Post
Belle and Nell Duel in a Boston Love Exchange
A short humorous exchange reveals Belle declaring George loves her beyond measure and better than beans, with Nell asking for certainty and Belle affirming his true affection as reported by the Yankee Blade.
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Belle
Boston
George
Nell
Beans
Yankee Blade
It Never Fails Cold Snap Warning
A playful note from the New York Sun quotes a line about an upcoming cold snap and a humorous remark about going out to have an ail cut.
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New York Sun
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Herald
James M Swank
American Tron and Steel Association
New York
Mr. Swank
Jefferson
Register
Towa
Eben E. Rexford
Illustrat
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Ournal
Walter Scott
A. D. T. Whitney
Maud Howe
Kate Tannatt Woods
Curtis Publishing CO
Philadelphia
James Cotter
Own
Eugenia M. Workman
Guardian
RK. C. Sands
Geo. W McClain
Chum
Jas. H. Tait
Nancy A. Tait
Charles FE. Powell
H.M. Henderson
Nathaniel Crawford
John Crawford
Eunice M. Davidson
Lucy James
Theodosia Leppo
William Reech
Nancy G. Hammans
J. W. Hammans
F.M. Wireman
SeDora A
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