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Newspaper
Lorain County Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1893
Page
7
The piece argues against tariff reform, citing harmed industries and rising unemployment. It cites economists and political figures, including Governor candidates, linking free trade to wage declines and higher living costs while asserting protection shields American workers. Multi-sourced quotes contrast U S wage conditions with London workers and critique free trade.
Editorial condemns free trade policies and calls on American wage workers to oppose the bridge of imported competition. It argues the Democratic stance endangers homes and wages and urges a McKinley vote to protect American workers.
At the Syracuse state convention Chaunens Mo Depew laments Democratic incapacity and urges a special session of Congress. He argues the party’s policies favor free trade, harming American workers and industry, urging voters to back pro tariff positions and a McKinley ticket.
Prominent Democrats testify before the Ways and Means Committee in Washington urging retention of tariffs. Bridgeport Plash Co. chief Kip cites wages and risk of moving to England. iron, woolen, and other industries warn tariff removal would devastate employment and output. Representatives claim broad economic stakes, while opponents attack protection as wasteful and harmful to workers.
The piece argues Democratic Free Trade by Lawrence Neal harms wage workers by forcing prices down while wages stay high. It claims only the wealthy benefit, urging workers to vote for protective tariff to preserve wages and domestic production. It denounces free trade as a fraud and links it to Democratic leaders Neal and Hurdy.
A commentary on free trade and monopoly power argues for American workers to defend home markets against European monopolists. It questions income tax as a tool for cheap-labor imports and warns of corruption. The piece also notes voter registration info from Ohio and urges first-time voters to register this year.
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