Trusts and protection in tariff policy debate
A San Francisco Chronicle reprint discusses whether protective duties curb trusts or backfire. It cites Representative Tawney of Minnesota and argues repeal would not crush trusts, stressing that protection revived prosperity after 1892 and that free trade harmed workers. It links tariff policy to national wealth and urges continued protection.
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Havemeyer
Representative Yy
Minnesota
Tawney
Iys and Means
Dingley
Esson
McKinley
San Francisco Chronicle
Return of Confidence Through Protection Policy
A fragmentary editorial argues confidence in protection rests on belief it would boost industry. It notes no new monetary laws since McKinley’s election and claims protection raised the stock of the United States by reducing imports and boosting exports. It credits protection with stabilizing gold flows and limiting foreign pressure, contending the system remains unchanged.
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McKinley
United States
Legis
Mary
The Dodge Will Not Work In Tariff Debate
The Freeport Illinois Journal argues against Democratic attacks on protectionism, calling the tariff a credit to the nation while labeling populist schemes as futile. It asserts voters favor prosperity, open shops, 100 cent dollars, and patriotic pride, and rejects free silver and anti tariff rhetoric as weak.
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Havemeyer
Democratic Party
What He Needs and the Sugar Trust Debate
A Tacoma Ledger editorial praises competition as consumer protection and argues that without the major sugar producers there would be no cheap sugar. It questions Mr Havemeyer and suggests a law prohibiting others from manufacturing or selling sugar to shield the Havemeyer combination.
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Sugar Trust
Havemeyer
Congress
Tacoma
Wash
One of the Evils Says Martinez on Tariff Policy
Martinez of Cal says Denver steam whistles and factory chaos illustrate the evils of a Republican protective tariff. He asserts that when Republicans govern, industries stay active with whistles blowing, chimneys smoking, and misery for the people.
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Denver
Martinez
Cal
Contra Costa Gazette
Tariff repeal would not smash trusts says Hansbrough
The Minneapolis Tribune argues that even with all protective duties removed, trusts would not fear foreign competition. They could meet external rivals by lowering production costs and wages, thereby wrecking the American standard of living and wages rather than the trusts.
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Hansbrough
North Dakota
Congress
England
Minneapolis Tribune
Great Britain
United States
No Satisfying Them Says Indianapolis Journal
The Indianapolis Journal notes that New York figures show prices for fifty or sixty articles up 28 percent since January 1, 1897. It argues protectionism and trusts fail to justify price increases in iron goods tin plates beef and lumber, blaming scarce cattle demand and rising lumber costs instead. It recalls Bryan’s earlier gold standard stance and mocks those now opposing trusts and tariffs for higher prices.
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Bryan
New York
United States
Great Britain
Indianapolis Journal
Wages and Prices in Industry Policy Debate
The Minneapolis Progress notes that price rises average about 15 percent while wages have advanced 25 percent, and unemployment has fallen to low levels, arguing this reflects the nation’s working industrial policy and its wise principles in action.
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Minneapolis
Utility of Trusts as Political Tool
A Democrat quote notes trusts are useful for platform building, while urging Congress to enact strong anti trust laws to annihilate them, arguing Republicans should support such measures. The port [Indiana] Republican columnist frames trusts as a convenient political device for Democrats.
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Congress
Williamsport
Ind
Trusts control party and back McKinley, says Norwalk Reflector
The Norwalk Reflector accuses the trusts of owning the Republican party and creating McKinley as its leader, and argues the party will never be attacked by the trusts. It questions whether that brief paragraph publicly touted a series of abominable falsehoods.
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Republican Party
McKinley
Norwalk
Norwalk (O
Farmers Prosperity Worries Billy Bryan’s Gang
Pomona Kansas Republican notes farmers show happiness despite the crime of ’73 and the robber tariff under the present Republican administration. The piece implies Billy Bryan and his pessimistic followers view this prosperity with alarm.
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Billy Bryan
Pomona
Kan
Surround Ladysmith under siege as Boers mass for attack
Ladysmith reports indicate Boer forces are closing in and mounting two large guns at Tintwa Ingoni, 4,500 yards from British lines. Civilians are being ordered to evacuate under arrest. Reports from Durban and Pietermaritzburg describe four large Boer camps within ten miles and a strategy of pressure from multiple directions. Weather delays and rail security persist as rains flood the Tugela river and bridges remain guarded.
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Ladysmith
Tintwa Ingoni
Durban
Natal Mercury
Dundee
London
the Mail
Pietermaritzburg
Jouberts
Red Cross
Colenso
Transvaal
Tugele
Mafeking Water Works Captured News Update
Cape Town reports Mafeking is under Boer control with water works seized. Tanks and wells supply the town. A sortie north led to British skirmish. Commander Sidney Webb wounded and rescued. Boer losses not confirmed. Earlier bombardment by three Krupp guns began at 7:40 am with shells. one enemy gun disabled. Baden-Powell refused surrender. shelling paused after envoy visit.
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Mafeking
Cape Town
Sidney Webb
Stevens
Boes
Baden-Powell
Mexicans Take Yaqui Prisoners After Sahuaripa Skirmish
Austin reports from Ortiz Sonora that twenty five Yaqui Indian prisoners have arrived in custody of Mexican troops en route to Guaymas to await prison. The capture follows a skirmish near Sahuaripa where Mexican soldiers were wounded, two killed, and Indians reportedly took prisoners. The main Yaqui force withdrew to remote mountains, with fighting likely paused for now.
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Austin
Texas
Ortiz
Sonora
Mexico
Guaymas
Sahuaripa
Friars Ordered Out of Guam
New York reporting from Washington says Captain Leary the naval governor of Guam has ordered the friars to quit the island and not return. He accuses them of nearly controlling the government and notes natives rely on friars for education. Locals reportedly welcome American rule and Leary’s administration amid planned Marine reinforcement.
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Guam
New York
Washington
Manila
Leary
Captain Leary
Navy Department
Predicting Earthquakes Remains Elusive Worldwide
Scientists report that earthquakes cannot be reliably forecast by weather or instruments. Despite long observation, no method has proven capable of predicting seismic disturbances. Earthquakes stem from movements of the earth's crust and may occur anywhere at any time.
Engineers solve Panama Canal challenge promise great benefit
The article discusses Panama's canal project and compares its promised benefits to Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. It recounts Civil War exploits at Martinsburg involving Baltimore and Ohio engines, Col. Thomas Sharp’s across-country removal of engines, and notes about locomotives and parts. It closes with advertisements for Allen's Foot-Ease and Laxative Bromo Quinine.
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Isthmus
Panama
Hostetter
Baltimore and Ohio
Martinsburg
W. Va
Thomas Sharp
Ohio
Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road
L Stonewall Jackson
Col. Sharp
Staunton
Winchester
Strasburg
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