Iowa House Organizes Temporarily as Democrats and Republicans Agree
The Iowa House, temporarily organized by election of Hotchkiss Democrat as speaker and Wilcox as clerk, reflects the Democrats initial demand. No permanent leadership agreement yet, deadlock may persist. Democrats nominate John T. Hamilton of Linn County for permanent speaker, Republicans nominate Silas Wilson.
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Supreme Court rules duty on hat trim ribbons at 20 percent
The Edelhoff customs case settles that silk and cotton ribbons used only as hat trimmings are dutiable at twenty percent under hats trim provisions, not forty percent. The decision will force refunds totaling about $6 million to importers in Philadelphia New York Boston and other cities.
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Census and Politics Stir Southern Growth Projections
The National Democrat argues the 1890 census will show strong Southern population growth, white supremacy intact, and center of population near Indiana, with Arkansas and Florida rising fastest. It claims Southern gains offset Republican fears, and warns migration incentives favor the region.
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Inauguration Plans and Rates Amid Uncertain Date
A detailed report from the Inauguration committee explains that the governor and lieutenant governor will be sworn in after permanent legislative organization. Plans include a state militia escort, oath in the rotunda, inaugural address, and a reception, with rail excursion rates set for attendees.
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L. M. Martin
German Industrial Combinations Transform Breweries and Firms
The article notes Germany follows the United States in forming stock companies and trusts aimed at cutting costs and expanding control. It highlights Krupp and Siemens facing pressure, and shows brewing shifting from sole proprietorship to stock breweries, rising from 56 to 106 with growing capital between 1874 and 1883.
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Iowa Democrats Triumph In Contested State House Move
The Chicago Herald salutes Iowa Democrats for mastering the temporary organization of the lower house with a three party coalition. It credits their restraint in not contesting seats and warns that past Republican gerrymandering will haunt the party in the next campaign, predicting strong Republican backlash statewide.
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Need More Protection for Farmers and Tariffs
A writer cites a Dakota mortgage crisis with a firm foreclosing on 500 farms and Minnesota farmers facing mass foreclosures. The piece argues tariffs should protect western farmers, proposing a one dollar wheat tariff and higher vegetable tariffs to shield domestic prices.
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Iowa Representative Attacks Crank Reputation Bill Debate
Iowa's junior representative retains aim to protect state image as home of cranks as he pursues a bill in Congress. The measure draws attention to national legislative prep for reputational issues.
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Iowa
What the Farmer Wants
A farmer lists aims including large cuts to state institute appropriations and legislature expenses, a 7 percent usury cap, government provision of school books, mortgage and land taxation, ballot protection, tariff cuts on essentials, direct election of U S senators, newspapers publishing legislative news, fair freight and passenger rates, no excess funds for professional education, and salary reductions to private-sector parity.
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The Cobden Club in London and Its American Perception
The Cobden club of London was founded in 1866 to propagate Richard Cobden’s free trade ideas. Its annual income rarely exceeds 15000 dollars except 1881 when a special fund financed land tenure works. Notable members include Garfield Sumner Beecher Bancroft Atkipama and McCulloch.
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E. P. Whipple
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Wool Protection Debate Shapes U S Sheep Industry
The article argues that Australia and other regions produce superior wool for fine dress goods, while U S wool is mostly mid grade. It examines how tariff policy favors domestic carpets wool and limits exports, urging free imports for fine wools to boost prices and breeding.
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The Farmer and the Pressure of Trusts
John G. Carlisle argues that despite fertile land and patient effort farmers face debt and heavy taxes. He laments paternal government supporting favored industries, now rich and powerful, forming trusts that control prices and access to necessities.
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John Gi. Carlisle
Wool Dealers Failures Show Varied Yearly Losses
In the ISSS year fifty seven wool dealers and manufacturers failed with liabilities of 3 637 000 and assets of 1 976 000. In 1889 seventy two failed with liabilities 10 442 000 and assets 7 082 000. The piece notes protectionist policy and a milder winter affecting wool mills and suggests less protection and more brains.
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