Economic and political notes from the era 1902
Franklin Sansom surveys potential trade retaliation with Germany over meat imports and discusses policy shifts. He notes Tom Johnson's public works triumphs in Cleveland, wartime budgeting disputes, census staff reforms, and the looming Nicaragua Canal bill as the Senate weighs a choice between Nicaragua and Panama routes. The piece reflects a wide range of national concerns and political personalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
Secretary of Agriculture
William
Wall Papering Time Brings Spring Offers at J P Bouchers
With spring comes wallpapering season and readers are urged to visit J P Bouchers for the largest and best lines. The ad highlights a spring sale and promotes the store as the place to find suitable patterns and supplies for home decoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Boucher’s
Washington Letter on Suffrage Debate and Subisdy Bill Impacts
From Washington March 24 1902 a report on the House Rules Committee favoring a Crumpacker resolution to appoint a select committee to study suffrage in relation to Congressional representation in the southern armies. Democrats including Richardson Bailey Sulzer and others warn it risks partisan bias and reopens North South tensions. The note covers ship subsidy passage with limited vetoes, oleomargarine, and forthcoming bills as Republicans seek to steer the session toward early adjournment.
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House
Panama Company
Senate
Morgan
Nicaragua
Wtake
Panama
Wasruxnton
Committee On Rules
House of Representatives
Crumpacker
Congress
Richardson
Flouse
South
Bailey
Texas
Lold
Bettef
North
Sulzer
Democracy of
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Pettus
Alabama
Uged
Ita
Bacon
Georgia
Great Britain
Philippines
Cuba
Altgeld Deaths Echo Public Orators Dying On Stage
The piece notes John P. Altgeld dying after an eloquent address for the Boers, likening his end to famed public speakers who collapsed during or after powerful speeches. It catalogues Chatham, John Quincy Adams, William Windom, and Henry George as similar on scene deaths, framing Altgeld among notable orators who perished soon after notable public moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Altgeld
Chatham
House of Lords
John Quincy Adams
Congress
William Windom
the Treasury
New York Board of Trade
Henry George
Altgeld
Governor Soone Declares Arbor Days In Pennsylvania
Governor Soone designates April 4 and 18 as Arbor Days urging all to plant trees. The state’s forests have been stripped by industry and restoration depends on planting on the two designated days.
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Soone
Pennsylvania
Advertising Pays and Wanamaker Ad Spending
The Lichlor and Publisher claim John Wanamaker spends over $1,000 daily on Philadelphia store advertising. Five city papers list yearly outlays totaling $112,500 via Lit Brothers for a Page, plus additional regional ads. Wanamaker also markets in surrounding towns and possibly New York, with broader coverage. J T Boucher offers latest wallpaper styles and prices to boost sales this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lichlor
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Uees
Press
Fedger
North American
Moening Telegraph
Wanawaker
Wanamaker
Lit Brothers
New York
New York City
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Demooratia
Dmmoorat Publishing Company
Indiana County
Indiana
Democrat
Franklin Sansom
Ofice
Tom dJonnson
Cleveland
Cleveland Council
Tom Johnson
Washington
Census Bureau
Elause
Altgelds
J. T Boucher’s
J.T. Boucher
Edison Phonograph
Edison
Washburn Trandolins
Apollo
H.kleber & Bro
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg
Chicago
Ludson Ute
Judson- Alton
California
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Anderson
New England
Excursion Co
Anant Hidis
Tremont St. Boster
Mass
Pacific Coast
Langeage
Aid 1
Hetle
OUR
Steving & Sutton
Indiana, PA
S.&s
Leggett
RA A. Myers
Real Estate Trust Co
Pittsburgh
Fourth Avenue
the Democrat Free
Bryian
Democratt
Democat
Bryan
Commonear
Democrats Publishing Co
Church Street
Sapolio
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