Ship subsidy lobbyists push bill amid fraud claims
The Hanna Frye Payne ship subsidy bill faces heavy lobbying by leaders of the International Navigation Company Pennsylvania Railroad and Standard Oil with figures like Clement A Griscom George Edmunds and John D Archbold cited. Critics warn the measure robs the public treasury and favors a select syndicate, urging a veto if advanced.
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Pacific Mail
International Navigation Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Standard Oil Company
Lewis Nixon
B. P. Wilson
Manufacturers’ Association
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Clement A. Griscom
W. H. Barnes
Alexander J. Cassatt
W. E. Elkins
Cassatt
Griscom
John D. Archbold
Henry H. Rogers
Archbold
Rogers
National Transit Company
Congress
Hanna-Frye- Payne
Joseph
Ship subsidy favored by passenger lines over farms
The Fitzgerald minority report concludes the subsidy bill mostly benefits swift passenger steamers, which carry little farm cargo. Passenger lines receive more than half the subsidies despite handling only a fraction of exports, while freight rates for farm shipments show no clear relief.
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Fitzgerald
House Committee On Merchant Marine
Subsidies to Foreign Built Ships Provokes Debate
The author denounces subsidies for foreign built ships as contrary to the aim of the measure. He argues that even a universal 20 year policy would not reflect the intended American shipbuilding incentive and questions why prior to 1900 built or contracted ships receive privileges.
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America
Congress
Republicans Denounce Ship Subsidy Bill In Open Fight
The piece reports Republican opposition to Hanna's ship subsidy bill and quotes leading papers arguing subsidies benefit only rich ship owners. It notes no public demand for subsidies, a pre-November platform omission, and that major shipyards are at full capacity with high contract values as the nation builds more ships.
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Hanna
Voice of the people over ship subsidy lobby in 1896 platform
The Indianapolis Journal argues that the mood in Washington should reflect national sentiment rather than a few ship builders and owners pushing for a money subsidy. It urges Republicans to return to the 1896 platform advocating merchant marine and carrying trade development by methods other than subsidies.
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Washington
Indianapolis Journal
Ship subsidy bill sparks debate over costs and aims
The article contrasts opposition to ship subsidies with arguments for funding from the treasury and criticizes the term subsidy. It notes industry conflicts, potential impact on the campaign, and cites comparisons between American and German shipbuilding and port flags in Portland, Oregon.
Editorial notes on McKinley vote and hill prophecy
The Chicago Tribune editorial discusses President James J. Hill and prophecies about the merchant marine. It notes voters in the northwest were urged to support McKinley and hints at early items on the senator’s agenda, with emphasis on subsidy schemes not yet voted on in November.
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James J. Hill
The
Chicago Tribune
Northwest
McKinley
The Ship Subsidy Bill Critique
The Dry Goods Economist argues against a 9 million dollar yearly ship subsidy bill for 20 years to fund a merchant marine. It urges Congress to resist war-time tax relief measures and cautions the scheme benefits a few shipowners and builders at public expense.
Bill would grant subsidies to foreign built ships
The measure would allow foreign built vessels with 51 percent American ownership to receive half subsidies if owners agree to build equal tonnage in U S yards. The New York Merchants' Association opposes, saying the bill conflicts with public interest by admitting foreign tonnage to registry and subsidies.
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America
Merchants’ Association of New York
Congress
Ship subsidy bill blasted as hollow giveaway to rich interests
The New York Times derides the ship subsidy bill as a hollow plan unlikely to build an American merchant marine. It argues subsidies mainly aid foreign built ships and foreign owned crews, offering little freight and benefiting a few wealthy individuals at taxpayer expense.
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Congress
Hardihood
Treasury
New York Times
Portland
Great Britain
Germany
Portland (Or
Oregonian
America
Abrupt Proposal Shapes Dr Abernethys Courtship Tale
The famous Dr Abernethy wooed and won a lady by an abrupt proposal. He announced his plan to marry her daughter, offering his hand and fortune and noting his busy professional life. The match proved felicitous in every respect.
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Li Hung Chang Demonstrates Sewing Machine Skill Abroad
At an Edinburgh exhibition Li Hung Chang, visiting Britain years ago, showed unusual curiosity about sewing machines. He asked how long a machine would take to cover a distance then began stitching a seam with apparent ease, drawing amusement and wonder from onlookers.
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Ab Sin
Li Hung Chang
Edinburgh
Great Britain
Twice Hanged: A Sergeant Recounts a Family Tragedy
A former city police sergeant recalls a tale of a man who hanged himself twice. The father first used a rope to self reflect, was cut down, and later his sons set him free in the same position with a second rope. The story ends with the sergeant learning of the double strangulation and questioning the confession.
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Baltimore Sun
Ely's Cream Balm Advertisement Claims Quick Nasal Cure
An ad describes Ely's Cream Balm as a remedy for chronic nasal catarrh and colds. It promises immediate relief, cleansing and healing of inflamed nasal surfaces. Sold by all druggists or mailed for 50 cents from Ely Brothers in New York.
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Ely Brothers
Warren St
New York
Distressing Stomach Disease Cured by South American Nervine
A medical advertisement claims a tonic called the South American Nervine cures stomach weakness and indigestion. It promises relief from the first dose and assures a certain cure with continued use. Sold by Bradshaw & Thomey Druggists in Fairfield.
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Bradshaw & Thomey Druggists
Fairfield
Stops the Cold with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
Ad claims a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. States no cure, no pay policy and a price of 25 cents. Claims include stopping coughs and curing colds quickly.
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