Tariffs on Anthracite and Petroleum Debated in 1902 Letter
William J. Gibson argues the Dingley tariff protects coal and oil trusts by misapplied rules. He cites 92 percent fixed carbon threshold for anthracite and a Russia England duty loop for crude petroleum, claiming a 46 percent tariff impact benefiting Standard Oil. President Gompers urges labor union support for striking miners.
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Chicago Record
Herald
William J. Gibson
Treasury Department
New York Times
Board of General Appraisers
Gibson
Russia
England
United States
Standard Oil Trust
Candidate Borkin Challenges Scott to Joint Debates
Hon J D Borkin our candidate for congress man at large has through Secretaries Curran and McCrum challenged Chas F Scott Republican nominee for the same office to a joint debate or a series of debates on campaign issues. It is expected the challenge will not be accepted.
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J. D. Borkin
Curran
McCrum
Chas
F. Scott
Doughnu
Coal famine grips Minnesota and northern regions
Minnesota and the entire north and northeast confront a coal shortage as winter nears, threatening heating supplies and daily life across the region. Stormy weather and disrupted mines intensify concerns for households, businesses, and public utilities dependent on steady coal deliveries.
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Minnesota
Hoch der Baer song satire on coal barons
A satirical poem by Ann Thracite mocks profiteering coal magnates who claim divine right to wealth. The speaker Baer proclaims ownership of coal, vows to bleed the public, and predicts continued control as the firm remains a two person partnership. The verse highlights exploitation of miners and public indifference to suffering.
Knowledge versus ignorance in McDill’s musings on hell
JO McDILL argues that ignorance is a constant foe across family church and state. He contrasts orthodox hell with a capitalist hell where coal barons starve and oppress workers, painting a grim picture of hunger poverty and systemic cruelty.
Coal barons and the hells of laborers in America
A narrator laments industrial oppression and slave-like labor conditions. He draws parallels between slave punishment and capitalist exploitation, arguing ignorance shields workers from justice. He decries Uncle Sam's stance on industry and calls for mass knowledge and humanity to overcome oppression.
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John
Pullman Car Company
Chicago
Hells
The
Red River
Texas
Uncle Sam
Earth
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Kansas
Marnes
Publinmed Weekly
Champr
Anna Champe
J. M. Alexander Ate Ruiter
Anderson County
Gurnets Kis
Gomprrs
American Federation of Labor
Hoch der Baer
Ann Thracite
Baer
Lord
Hully Gee
Him
JO McDill
Hell
Coal Combine
Vaughn
Furniture Store
Ysters
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