Shoddy Trade Debates Persist in Tariff Clash
The New York press cites Democrats in Congress removing the word shoddy from reports. It argues tariffs under McKinley showed high rates, while free traders reclassify adulterants as other goods to hide shoddy imports. The piece links rising wool adulterants to foreign rag use and notes a two year rebound in theater business as the true trade party takes charge.
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Democrata
Congress
Treasury Department
California
Texas
Suis
Tno
Lareré
Yorkshire
Benataral
Uhlig
N. Y. Harald
Frey
Iund
Thix
Gutut Isaac
Sotors
Toapagers
Huerald
Bad Bielnesa
Dai Busimeas
Eee Trade Administration
New Tariff Bill Aimed at Correcting Democratic Delusions
A reform measure passed by the House seeks temporary tariff changes to bolster federal revenue by 40 to 60 million yearly. It targets protectionist aims, extends over two and a half years, and may face presidential decision amid political shifts. The piece compares proposed rules to McKinley and Wilson laws, notes prior deficits, and cites effects on wool imports and structural duties.
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Senate
Tie
Matai Hy
Nathleg
Vlas
McKitvey
Honest Free Traders Clash in Senate Debate
The Chicago Inter Ocean reports tension between protectionist wool producers and free traders in Congress. Senators Aly Voorhees and others argue over a tariff bill, while Democrats push for quick action to aid business interests. Mills and southern free traders threaten to delay and defeat.
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Gerad
Ape Xerivag
Chava
Uae Ley
Elles Pra- Yeots
Aly Voorhees
Senate
Mills
Chicago Inter Ovean
Political Drift and Republican Cash Handling Debate
A collection of quotes from the era critiques mismanagement and calls for reform. The St. Louis Globe Democrat questions treasury practices used to conceal embezzlement while accusing the administration of not steering Congress away from deeper financial trouble. The State Register notes farmer and business opinion on emergency tariff measures, and the Albany Journal cites Republican efforts to provide government revenue amid crisis.
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Clevekind
Recorder
Treasury
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
State Register
Congress
Albany Journal
Imports Show How Tariffs Hurt American Industry
Report analyzes ten months of imports under the Wilson tariff comparing with last year under the McKinley tariff. Data show higher imports and greater harm to American hosiery, woolen goods, and chemicals from European competition, with broad concern over rising foreign influence and calls for protective measures.
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Ignres
McKinsey
Tiporta
Morghan
Ryda
Ten Mootha
Yaolue
Huss
Tia Pbc
Bern
Amelva Aloss Minufuetuverd
Anffer
Workington
Cleveland
Industey
Mona Frordrey
Democratic Obstruction and Revenue Policy Debate
The article argues that Democrats oppose emergency tariff and revenue measures, accusing them of obstruction and lacking vision. It claims Republicans support a revenue increase to restore fiscal health, while Democrats obstruct reform and weakly oppose policies for national prosperity, citing past deficits and political prudence.
Britain Invited to Present Evidence to the Vere suel
The Venec ately commission asks Great Britain and Venezuela to submit all advocacy in their concessions for the inquiry. Representations may be made by attorneys without abandoning prior positions. Secretary Olney received the invitation by letter dated January 13. The commission hopes for cooperative responses from both nations.
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Veresuel
Washington
Venecately Commission
Great Britain
Veneszuela
Squretary Olney
Munday
Coleers
Mihhete
Whitmoore
Deane
Walter Manthrop
District of Columbia
Wil
Phark
Fire Rips Through City Theater Winasfarty Warned
Dense smoke and a blazing fire wrecked the theater in Petersburg Inn as a performance drew to a close. Panic scattered patrons toward exits while staff scrambled to rescue those trapped. Many were injured or dead as flames surged, delaying evacuation and causing a frantic mass withdrawal. Fire crews struggled to reach the burning structure and recover bodies amid collapsing sections and heat.
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Petersburg
Inn
Bkarovinasiuy
Thacnampett
lYusaia
Seonah Wits
Tortysnine
Tha Foumel
Wreckage and Boundary Dispute Touch US Britain
Fragmentary text describes a coastal wreck and contested boundary involving US and Britain, noting a voyage path, damaged sighting near Ashinke Deno and a plan to appoint commissioners to fix the boundary. The passage asserts a portion of the wreck’s value or toll and references Beitia government authority.
Millionaire Will Leaves Four Million To Philadelphia Hospital
A Pittsburgh widow who died in Edinburgh last December left a will directing that a substantial estate worth about four million dollars go to a hospital of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Philadelphia. The hospital is to benefit white female convalescents and orphans, with preference to children who have lost both parents.
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Eeventeie and Weateliy
Metsburgh
Pittsburgh
Heinburgh
Episeoyth Church
Philadelphia
Reelected Allison Returns to Seipie From Low Heson
In Frankfort Kentucky on Tan 22 the legislature voted to reelect United States Senator Allison. Joint sessions will certify the result and the president will declare Allison elected in the assembly. Minor party votes and scattered ballots noted amid a tight race.
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Allison
Lowe
Dex Mofnom
Jon
United Status
Allison Wie
Babb
Hovne
Hnabb
Stuart
Alliion
Bebb
Porter
Jr Jolit Xenon
Allinon
Assembly
Frankfort
Tan
Otwith
United States
Thintur
Gotes
Usin
Regitipe
Printe
Cannon
Arto Brown
Fll
Hauves
Tudyrea Bonnets
Goodwin Enn
Thin Dove
J. T. Rawling
Masoy Thetcher
George L. Willingtoan
Alegheny
Vovsty
Jechiel Mie
Lon Tted Sunen
Gibson
Hiys
Inauguration of New Jersey Governor Griggs in 1882
John W. Griggs of Paterson was inaugurated as New Jersey’s governor at noon Tuesday. The ceremony occurred in the Capitol with Chief Justice Cooper administering the oath in the House of Representatives. A crowd witnessed the event as the address of welcome was delivered by Mayor Clifton and the new governor spoke from the platform outside the Capitol.
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Sowdersey
Miastanipph Mrewton
John W.W. Griggs
Paterson
New Jersey
Ames
Tuy
Wadkson
Miss
Dan
Diav. McLaugin
Misviseippi National Yard
Tin Ling
Clifton
Avulunde
Capitol
Cooper
House of Representatives
Longest Bridge Opened Over Missouri River at Sioux City
The new bridge spanning the Missouri River near Sioux City was celebrated as one of the nation’s longest tied-arch structures. It features elevated approaches, dual river spans, and a hefty 4,500,000 pounds of steel used in its construction, marking a major regional engineering achievement.
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Sioux City
Fiony City
Dun
Missouri River
Oda
Viabwas
Ratverh
Not Guilty In Myriadar Coup Case In Seaal Just Getaber
Yokohama court frees Gen. Mivea and all co defendants in the Seaal Just Getaber coup murder of the queen of Coren. The jury finds insufficient evidence to convict anyone of direct or indirect responsibility for the queen’s death.
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Uspanewy
Myridar
Yokohama
Dun
He Tri
Mivea
Jugwiede
Corun
Seaal
Conventions Urge Immediate Action to Aid U S Industry
Two major gatherings opened in Chicago with leaders from the National Association of Manufacturers and the textile sector denouncing tariff and policy failures. They pressed Congress to curb imports, protect home industry, and consider broader measures including a practical international bank and canal policy. Delegates from Georgia, New York, Michigan, California, and other states proclaimed support for swift legislative action amid economic unrest.
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Chicago
Central
Muatehal
Association of
Jawt Congress
National Association of Manufacturers
Galifornia
Georgia
New York
Milligan
Missouri
Indiana
Doan
Thomas Doan
Philadelpia
Seoren
Thoms McDeupel
Clicinnath Ang
Orpantantion
Chanten Teber Chirk
Philadelphia
America
United Action
United States
Nicaragua Canal
Aoaderny
Wid Wiel
George S. Vowen
Olney Split Over Miss Barton’s Crow Expedition
Washington reports deep state department anxiety over Chan Barton’s Red Crow expedition to Arujanni. Barton denied special passports and recognition by American representatives in Constantinople, with Olney torn between approval, protest, and potential Turkish government clash.
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Washington, Dun
State Department
Chan Barton
Arujanni
Ube
Buble Parte
Mab Barton
Constantinople
Olney
Miss Barton
Homestead Sill Opposed and Costs Cited
The house committee on public hulks hits rece Trem Sue Vy Bniith & etry adverue repord apAgist the free Hoenig Lid Whe bill whsolves as perhaps completing dive quare residence on the finds thiten and occupied under the homestead luywa from making farther pay munv to secure heir ttle other than fees incident to fling and obtainiig prove. The mews writk a aeerping one unsound of fee of kinds estimate itepsa wand involve of wast $7,000,000 OC cost to the government and $15,090,000 in Okle homa alone. This it the amotast paid to the Indians for the relinqulatment of thule lands there.
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Bington
Oklehoma
Explorer Dead Remains of Peary Aide Found in Arctic
In Trenduy, Eyvind Astrup, Arctic explorer and Peary companion, was found dead near the Jatielvedul valley after leaving Je Kio during a prior expedition. A rescue party of 250 men began search last Sunday, with the recall just underway to haunted regions.
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Peary
Christiawin
Dun
Eyvind Astrup
Trenduy
Jatielvedul
Je Kio
Five Indicted in Ohio Bribery Case Shake Legislature
A grand jury report from an Ohio county accuses three state senators of bribery and attempted influence involving payments to vote on bills. Named defendants include L. Dhl of Youngstown, W. C. Geer of Upper Sandusky, and John L. Geyer, recently moved to Columbia. Geyer allegedly sought $850 to influence a bill and $700 for university funding, with further charges involving other lawmakers and a trust company bid.
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W. C. Geer
Upper Sandusky
John L. Geyer
Thin City
Paulding
Theasnate
Bet
Columbia
Iden
Newark
Hla
Geyer
Gear
Youngatown
Obl
Avery
Repub- Senns
Gaumer
Worst wreck on the Pan Handle injures many
A huge wreck occurred on the Pan Handle when a New York to St Louis train derailed two miles from here. A boiler crown sheet blew, derailing cars and injuring multiple passengers and crew including engineer Clark Wrimbla and others from Ohio Indiana and Pennsylvania.
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Pao-landtessnanger Teale
New York
St. Louis
Nany Yards
Theas
Clark Wrimbla
Columban
O Georgy Watery
Ireman
Colunbux
Charlex
S'Ylir
WD. Wallace
Indianapolty
Bond
Dakle
JP. Spiers
Pearrixburg
John Torrence
Agadot
Ndisuapold
Lari
Lere
Mary Abia
Rumeey
Houltstead
Miss Wodhvun
Jared
WELLINGTON ELECTED SENATOR FOR MARYLAND
George Wellington was formally elected United States senator by a Maryland joint convention receiving 63 of 64 votes. He will succeed Charles H. Gilson for a six year term starting March 4, 1807, marking a shift as Maryland remains without a western shore representative in the Senate.
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Maryland
Ayxapolis
Jam
George Wellington
United States
Y Wellington
House of Congress
Charles H. Gilson
Col
John W. Smith
John R. Pattison
Joel B. Elligood
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Detroit Tribune
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Ute Monthly
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St. Lowe Globe-Democrat
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