Manufacturing in the West Speech by Thomas B Reed
Hon. Thomas B Reed addresses a Massachusetts Republican dinner at Music Hall Boston on October 25, 1893. A Herald report notes his praise of western manufacturing potential and warns Massachusetts factories must stay strong or risk losing national production to the West.
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West
Thomas B. Reed
Maine
Republican Club
Massachusetts
Music Hall
Boston
Boston Iereld
Herald
Republicans wavering on predicted House majority
Republicans hedge on confidence about winning a majority in the next House as early forecasts face doubt. The shift signals caution amid uneven polling and internal debate over strategies and timing.
Real Mass Deserves Free Trade Policy
A policy argument favoring free trade over protectionism as the more logical just and equitable approach for the many. The stance asserts protection harms the majority while free trade benefits broader society.
Senate Tariff Bill Inches Toward Vote Amid Rising Pressure
Citizens weary of delays back democratic senators who vow any method to force a vote on the tariff bill, signaling intensified tactics possibly including radical measures to secure action.
No believer in fiat money in Democratic creed
The speaker argues that fiat money has no place in the Democratic Party, asserting the party stands for honest money. They claim fiat currency is incompatible with the party’s creed and accuse proponents of fiat money of lacking legitimacy within the party.
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Democratic Party
Coxey Army in Washington Amid Political Turmoil
The piece notes Coxey's large but diminished march reaching Washington, with the government intact and Congress still in session, while predicting the spring crop of fools may be smaller than anticipated.
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Coxey
Washington
Congress
Railroad officials weigh free transport for tramps
Officials argue that giving free rides to bands of unemployed men is dangerous and impractical, as mass transit of desperate workers could lead to disorder and abuse of the system.
Republican congressional convention set for Mt Pleasant
The district party will convene in Mt Pleasant on Wednesday June 27. The meeting will select 91 delegates with 11 for this county. Nominees discussed include R. B. Vale of Van Buren and Sam Clark of Keokuk.
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Mt. Pleasant
R. B. Vale
van Buren
Sam Clark
Keokuk
Dems Target House Majority Through Budget Cuts
The text argues that Democratic reductions in a regular appropriation bill boost the odds of a Democratic majority in the next House. It claims broad support for economy and expects Congress to extend fiscal restraint across the government.
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Congress
Governor Waite Attacks Senator Walcott In Senate Critique
Colorado Governor Waite questions Walcott’s breadth as a statesman and accuses him of serving as a paid attorney for a railroad corporation while seated in the United States Senate. The remarks frame a partisan clash over railroad interests and national leadership.
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Waite
Colorado
Walcott
United States Senate
Breckenridge Seeks Kentucky Congress Nomination
Editorial commentary hopes W P C Breckenridge will not win the Democratic nomination in Kentucky criticizing his reputation and heavy campaigning as unbecoming for a congressman.
London monetary conference eyes silver ratio agreement
The document discusses a silver standard supported by international consent. It warns against a cheap money version and notes Americans watch London as it nears an early accord among major powers to establish a silver ratio.
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London
Democrats Score Big Victory in St Paul Municipal Election
The Tuesday election produced a strong win for the Democrats with Robert A. Smith elected mayor by a large majority. Democrats also captured seven of nine assembly seats and seven of eleven alderman positions, shifting the common council to fourteen members.
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St. Paul
Robert A. Smith
Common Council
City Council Party Split Shifts Control Margin Tight
Democrats push to six Republicans while council sits seventeen Republicans and three Democrats. Republicans won by 3800 votes in the last municipal election. Result seen as a rebuke to the American Protective Association.
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American Protective Association
Contest for Democratic nomination in second district
Scott county delegates favor John C. Bills while Iowa county directs delegates to state senator M. J. Kelly. Other counties likely back incumbent Walter I. Hayes, making his nomination practically certain.
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Scott County
John C. Bills
Iowa County
M. J. Kelly
Walter I. Hayes
Political descent from Republicanism to Coxeyism warning
The Johnstown Democrat traces a path from Republicanism to Protectionism to Socialism Coxeyism and Anarchism, declaring the line of paternalist party evolution. It warns that the road to evil is easy as it labels future trends with a critical tone.
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Philadelphia
Johnstown Democrat
Hail Storm Harms Iowa City Buildings and Goods
A severe hail and rain storm hit Iowa City last Saturday afternoon causing about 100000 dollars in damage. Glass panes on the west sides of most buildings were broken and tin roofs perforated, letting water in and ruining stock.
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Iowa City
Democratic faith endures as reforms drive in Congress
The speaker argues no earnest Democrat has lost faith in the party. Temporary reverses occur, but the Democratic Party remains the masses' main vehicle for lasting reforms. He notes Congress fights for lower duties as a harder, long battle requiring skill, patience, and courage.
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Democratic Party
Congress
Secretary Carlisle on tariff reforms and prosperity
Secretary Carlisle favors repeal of the McKinley act and adoption of a more just tariff measure. He argues prosperity depends on concessions between tariff reformers to achieve tax reductions and grow the nation's economy.
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Carlisle
European silver revival in wake of American policy
The Chicago Herald lauds President Cleveland and confirms that bipartisan support for international action on bimetallism grows in Europe. It argues the United States must stop buying silver to persuade Britain and other nations to stabilize the gold silver ratio, while noting Britain’s cautious inertia and the long road ahead.
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Chicago Herald
Cleveland
Europe
Herald
Great Britain
John Bull
Ladies and Misses Low Shoes at Hunt's
All sizes and widths in ladies and misses low shoes are available at Hunt's on the north side.
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Hunt's
North Side
Labor Costs and World Manufacturing Efficiency Debate
Senator Mills argues the United States combines high productivity with low relative labor costs. He cites international tables showing output per worker, compares Britain France Germany Russia and the US, and discusses tariffs and imports to protect domestic workers. He notes Britain dominates cotton yarns due to climate affecting finer yarn production and questions climate-based limits for the US.
U S Labor Costs vs Foreign Pay in Trade Tax Debate
The text argues that the United States pays workers more or less than foreign workers for similar goods. It compares labor costs on $1,880 worth of imports—cotton yarns from England, kid gloves from France, woolen goods from Germany, and Russian cables—showing foreign labor costs higher or lower than U S costs and contrasting tariffs meant to protect domestic workers. It cites England $485 vs $347 in the U S, France $604 vs $447, Germany $535 vs $347, and Russia $593 vs $347, with substantial tariff figures attached.
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Austria
United States
Italy
Spain
Belgium
Switzerland
Aldrich
Great Britain
Mills
Germany
France
New England
Mr. Aldrich
India
Mr. Mills
England
Russia
Debate on Protection and Labor Costs Across Nations
A speaker argues that cheaper labor abroad does not benefit workers in the United States as duties paid to manufacturers stay with employers. Citing figures for labor costs per 100 worth of products, the speaker contrasts Britain 25.82, France 32.11, Germany 28.44, Russia 31.49, Austria 36.63, Italy 49.05, Spain 32.96, Belgium 80.27, Switzerland 34.64, and the United States 18.45, questioning who has the cheapest labor.
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Great Britain
Senate
Wayge
Milhall
Varuers
Russia
United States
France
Germany
Congress
Austria
Italy
Spain
Belgium
Switzerland
Coxey and the Ohio activist in Washington
Washington correspondent notes Coxey as a reasonable figure off roads and finance but restless on those topics. He describes Coxey as not dangerous, ambitious for notice, and trembling when ascending the Capitol steps last Tuesday despite knowing no real danger. He faces a nominal fine and possible short jail time.
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O'Brien Moore
Washington
St. Louis Republic
Coxey
West
Capitol Steps
German Democrat: Sorg Victory Sparks Telegraphs and Debate
A report from Lee Des Moines County highlights strong German Democratic backing for Paul J. Sorg after his Middletown victory and a wave of congratulations. Analysts link his win to tariff issues and rising prosperity, while critics urge restraint on populist money proposals and cautious currency policies.
Sorg Triumph in Ohio Third District Race
Democratic candidate Paul J. Sorg of Middletown wins the Ohio third district with a large majority near 3000, defeating E G Rathbone. The note adds that McKinley carried the counties in the district by about 200 last fall.
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Sorg
Middletown
Hamilton
United States
Chicago
Ifrrald
Reed
Harrison
McKinley
Iss
New York
Paul J. Sorg
Wheeling
W. Va
Cincinnati
Ohio
E.G. Rathbone
Rheumatism sufferer praises Pain Balm in Kansas City
D E Carr of 1235 Harrison street Kansas City a long time rheumatism patient reports a new attack after a Wisconsin trip. He used Chamberlain's Pain Balm at his mother in law's urging and found swelling and pain reduced after three bottles. Bradshaw and Thoma druggists sell it.
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D. E. Carr
Harrison Street
Kansas City
Wisconsin
Chamberlain
Bradshaw & Thoma
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