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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1890
Page
4
The piece notes farmers opposing Tisals and backing a Democratic governor candidate Charles Robinson while alliances form against the party, with a July 12 convention in Ottawa. It criticizes prohibitionists and links liquor trends to beer versus whisky consumption, citing Brewer's Handbook figures and debate over Kansas policy.
Hon Roger Q Mills argues in the June Forum that McKinley’s tariff bill endangers New England manufacturers. He decries Congressional hostility as a pestilent attack that could force New England industry to quit. He contrasts New England’s waning manufacturing influence with western growth and rising freight protections.
The piece argues New England must rely on manufacturing and face high costs from tariffs. It notes limited local resources, transportation barriers, and dependence on western and southern markets for food and raw materials. The McKinley tariff, it says, shifts goods from free to taxed lists, raises living costs, and risks export declines harming farmers and mills. It warns that western and southern farming prosperity drives Yankee industry.
A critical examination of President McKinley’s stance on foreign trade. The article argues his view would throttle foreign commerce by discouraging buying abroad, which would trigger a loss of sales and upset the barter balance between goods and money.
A historical voice argues over US foreign trade balances, noting exports of gold and bullion, rising total exports to 827 million, and the impact of tariffs on farmers versus manufacturers. It questions McKinley’s tariff policy and warns of harm if Europe and foreign investments are shut out.
The article discusses three cornered shipping between the United States, the West Indies and South America, and Europe, noting cargo imbalances and exchange costs. It critiques indirect trade routes while highlighting tariff policy as the witness. Ollie Akers, son of Jonathan Akers, had a leg badly crushed in a coupling accident in U. P. yards Saturday.
A Philadelphia Press editorial argues the McKinley tariff raises costs for all workers by shifting taxation onto labor and reducing wages. It contends farmers, workers, and manufacturers all suffer as prices rise and production slows, urging opposition to tariff-induced wage cuts.
From our exchanges a chorus of party commentary touches on Quay, Harrison, and tariff loyalties. The piece notes reactions to Blaine, Clarkson, and distrust of the Republican press, ending with a Topeka contract bid by Geo Innes for textiles and apparel supplies.
Considerable increase in county debts noted over the decade with some counties paying off entirely, others showing decreases, and yet others experiencing sharp jumps as fiscal pressures mount.
Undated civil notes show available resources section listing sinking ranks and cays in Dank to meet county indebtedness.
Dr Wheeler at 829 Massachusetts Street Lawrence Kansas offers artificial teeth at half price and reduced charges. He advertises best gold filings and full sets with frequent hours from 7 AM to 9 PM. Norton endorses the service noting large family savings and satisfactory work.
Two weeks of bargains for buyers of dry goods and carpets began Monday advertised as the best and cleanest coal offered by C. Bruce & Son at the lowest market prices. Innes urges customers to leave orders.
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