Reciprocity and tariff talk in late 19th century debate
A fragmented discussion on protectionism and reciprocity in American trade policy. The author critiques McKinley duties, questions reciprocity for manufactured goods, and weighs potential benefits against European competition. Mentions European tariffs, labor costs, and the need for reliable concessions to boost exports. Includes references to naming figures and regions in context of the era's tariff debate.
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Enea
Europe
Congress
Euroesans
Suzar
Sdlore
RTE
Relative growth of industries in the United States noted
An eminent statistician Michael G nihall estimates the growth of different lines of industry in the United States over thirty eight five years from 1850 to 18SS. The analysis covers railroads banking commerce and agriculture, with claims of protective measures and farming impacts discussed.
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United
Commerce
Agricul
Niniatas
Restriction on Purchases Sparks Debate Over Liberty
Fragmentary remarks claim Americans retain liberty while purchase limits are defended to serve the public. The text argues the goal of restriction is unclear and questions who benefits from limiting access to goods. Local context and speakers are not identified.
Democratic tariff reform dominates 1892 outlook
The article argues that the 1892 Democratic platform will center on reforming the taxing power and tariff issues, stressing opposition to monopoly control and the McKinley bill. It criticizes Harrison’s administration as corrupt and wasteful, forecasts a coming fiscal crisis, and predicts the next Democratic leaders will oppose the party’s abuses in government spending.
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Northeast
Congress
Reed Congress
West
Republic
Democratic Party
House
Ways and Means Committee
Directl
Dt. Louis
Alvany Argus Commentary on Free Institutions
A fragment from the Alvany Argus denounces free institutions as a cesspool of corruption and a byword of shame. It laments that only half of its career of infamy has run, framing the subject as a deep national regret.
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Alvany Argus
Blaine Described as Great Yet Not a Statesman
The Chicago Times derides James G Blaine, arguing he surpasses ordinary ministers but fails as a true statesman. It accuses him of political devices, corruption links, and opportunism, citing his role in the Pacific railroad ring and other scandals.
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Ohio Blaine
Blaine
Republican Party
Pacific Railroad
Mr. Edmunds
Congressional
Pern
Republic
Mulligan
Chicago Times
Reed portrayed as reformer and honest-money ally
Ex Speaker Reed is depicted as a civil service reformer and friend of honest money. Newspapers critique his recent farewell, noting his words on self praise and the likely fate of the Fifty-first Congress. The Louisville Courier-Journal and others call out postmaster nominations in Vicksburg and warn of potential national financial strain if Congress repeats large spending.
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Reed
Louisville Courier-Journal
Republican Senate
Harrison
Vicksburg
B. Harrison
St. Louis Republic
Toledo Bee
New York Tribune
Congress
Alb. Argus
Vom. Reed
Great Money Question Drives Peffer’s Farmers Party Call
W A Peffer claims money is the era defining issue and a national farmer-led reform will unite the country. He argues debt relief, protection of homesteads, and ending moneyed influence in politics, urging partisan sacrifice and a People’s party coalition to emancipate labor and restore popular sovereignty.
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Ff Counts, Just As They Now Do With Pester Slips. Wits Court
Rome
Ulers
Imine
Snevess
MICAS
Supreme Council of the Alliance
I Ocata
Pin
National Alliance of Colored Farmers
State Alliance
Kansas Alliance
Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Kansas
People’s Party
Farmers’ Alliance
W. A. Peffer
Cosmopolitan
Southern Alliance rallies set for spring across states
The state Alliances of the south plan grand rallies in three to four months with Texas holding events April 21 22 23 at Waco featuring Colonel Livingston. Georgia targets early May around May 5 or 6 with similar events.
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South
Texas
Waco
Livingston
Georgia
Alliance
Department store previews spring dress goods line
A sales notes announces new silk wool and wash dress goods line and broader selections in carpet curtain and shade departments. Managers expect strong spring trade and sizable business growth driven by the expanded offerings.
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Khouse
New Departure of Free Frac tion in The Gazette
The Gazette announces April supplement features The Duchess a popular author and a new novel by John Strange Winter in the Meg feature. It highlights subscriber appreciation and the plan to offer a complete monthly novel to each subscriber at no extra charge, stating the value exceeds the subscription price.
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the Gazette
the Duchess
Lawrence
Longlas County
Inness Dry Goods Promises Large Trade Rush
Weather turns sunny and dry goods trade grows in Kansas as shoppers await a record crowd. Inness offers carpets curtains and more, claiming the best stock and prices with quality over trash.
Pic torial History of the Great Civil War Ad Offered
Geo Innes agency secures county rights to John Laird Wilson's pictorial Civil War history. Features steel engravings of officers, fortifications, battle diagrams, and depictions of Lee and Johnson surrender, and the Alabama sinking. 976 pages, binding prices cut to attract orders by mail from Henry Webber Alford Douglas Co.
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John Laird Wilson
Lee and Johnson
Alabama
Kearsarge
Lee
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