Republican Record Emphasizes Party Leaders and Legislation
A Nebraska representative lauds ten years of Republican federal laws. He highlights the railroad rate act, meat and pure food laws, employers liability, child labor measures, and an emergency currency bill, praising leaders from Seward to Roosevelt and asserting enduring faith in the party.
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Hinshaw
Nebraska
House of Representatives
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Speaker
District of Columbia
Fifty-ninth Congress
Republican Party
William H. Seward
John the Baptist
Lincoln
Sumner
New England
Thaddeus Stevens
Chase
Morton
Logan
Blaine
John Sherman
Hamilton
Grant
Hannibal
Caesar
Napoleon
McKinley
Republic
Theodore Roosevelt
The Dumping Practice and Tariff Perspectives
A Textile World Record excerpt discusses global dumping where foreign goods are sold below domestic prices. It cites English firm Sutcliffe Ventilating and Drying Company on discount exports and argues dumping challenges but does not invalidate protective tariffs. It calls for remedies beyond tariff destruction.
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United States
Canada
Manchester Guardian
England
Manchester
Sir
J. D. Sutcliffe
Sutcliffe
Republican tariff revision outlined in five points
The New York World argues Republicans seek revision to preserve the protective system, adjust import duties to current conditions, raise or lower duties as needed, and proceed quickly after gathering necessary information. It contrasts with Democrats who call protection robbery and focus on revenue. The Rochester Chronicle supports the World’s view.
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Republican Party
New York World
McKinley
Democratic Party
Rochester Chronicle
False Pretense in Tariff Debate
A editorial excerpt from the Indianapolis Star criticizes tariff revision foes who allegedly hide a desire for free trade. It argues that defending a fair 1900 tariff strengthens American capital and labor, while opponents would destroy the system to tear it out roots.
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Indianapolis Star
Stop Progress Warns of Protection Backlash in November
The Pittsburg Gazette Times argues that a unfavorable verdict at the polls on protection in November would be deeply destabilizing. It claims the nation is slowly regaining ground lost last fall and warns that a pro protection defeat could erase those gains and collapse industry and commerce.
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Pittsburg
No Wall High Enough
A Philadelphia Inquirer reader letter argues tariffs should not block ideas yet opposes some imports. It cites government ownership of railways as an idea worthwhile to prohibit, contrasting it with the right to free exchange.
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Bryan
William J
Europe
Philadelphia Inquirer
Let Him Explain on Tariffs and Beef Cattle Trade
The writer criticizes free traders for opposing tariffs while noting widespread unrest in London and the use of open air machines to counter a beef trust. The column questions who beef and beef cattle are and claims the issue has persisted on the free list for forty years.
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London
Dallas
Tex
American
Rural Free Delivery Growth Gains for Farmers, Bates Says
Representative Bates of Pennsylvania praised rural free delivery in a May 26 speech, citing routes rising from 8,000 to about 40,000 and project benefits to land values, farm prices, mail speed, and road building under Republican administrations. He contrasted with Democratic years 1894 and Cleveland, asserting the program's permanence and value to citizens nationwide.
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Republican Party
Representative Bates
Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
Bates
New York
Indiana
Ohio
Illinois
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
Cleveland
Committee On Post Offices
Work of Congress Shapes Republican Rise in Sixtieth Session
The Sixtieth Congress closed amid partisan filibusters yet produced notable laws led by a disciplined Republican majority. The flagship finance bill offers stability against monetary stringency while the national monetary commission promises broader reform. Senate action on international conventions earns praise for legislative craftsmanship, per the New York Tribune.
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National Monetary Commission
Senate
New York Tribune
Wages and Subsistence of American vs British Workers
The Mosely commission reports American iron founders earning about $20 weekly versus about $10 in Britain, bookbinders $20 versus under $9, with other trades showing roughly double American wages. English delegates note Americans can save more, while cost of living shows food costs similar, rent higher in the U S, leaving Americans about 25 percent better off overall.
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Mosely Commission
England
America
London
New York Mall
A Proud Record From the Sixtieth Congress
Congressman Tawney commends the first session of the Sixtieth Congress for courageous acts of commission and omission. He argues future historians will note its unmatched effort and resistance to unconstitutional demands on federal powers and the treasury.
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Tawney
Pennsylvania Democrats Call For Equitable Protection in Tariffs
The Pennsylvania Democratic platform endorses tariff revision with equitable protection of American labor when competing with foreign manufacturers. The piece argues that a nationwide recognition of this policy could depoliticize tariffs, but notes Pennsylvania Democrats cannot dictate national platforms.
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Pennsylvania
Motive of the Republican Majority Cited by Sherman
Congressman Sherman argues the Republican majority seeks to inform the country that both actions and inactions are guided by a desire to serve the greatest number of people. He emphasizes accountability for what is done and what is not done in policy.
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Speaker
Congressman Sherman
Elmer Allen Plans Texas Relocation
Elmer Allen prepares to move to Texas and will depart within a few days. The Cen tenary M. E. Church Ladies Aid Society will host an ice cream festival tomorrow evening in the room south of the K of P Building.
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Elmer Allen
Texas
Lone Star State
Ladies Aid Society
M. E. Church
K. of P
Sore Nipples Offer Relief with Salve Use
A notice says Chamberlains Salve may cure sore nipples after nursing. Apply at once, wipe off before next feeding. Widely used by trained nurses. Available at Batterston's drug store. ml
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Batterton’s
A Lesson in Health and Kidney Cure Claims
An advertisement asserts healthy kidneys filter impurities and cites Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney and bladder diseases. The testimonial from J. H. Batterton says it strengthens the whole system and will positively cure ailments related to kidneys.
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Foley
J. H. Batterton
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