Pig Iron Production and Tariff Debate in 1887
The article discusses fund-raising sums of about $400 for a local cause and criticizes carpet and wool traders. It cites Edward Atkinson and Spofford on pig iron production in 1863–1886, compares US and Britain steel output, notes long-lasting UK rails, and condemns foreign iron and steel imports and tariffs. It quotes McKinley on domestic production and urges protection for American workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Atkinson
Century Magazine
United States
Spofford
McKinley
House of Representatives
Carpets to Rise in Price Across Nation
New York reports an impending carpet price hike for the coming season. Philadelphia manufacturers led a 2 cent per yard increase for spring, with broader moves anticipated by major mills in Hartford and Lowell. The plan signals at least a 10 cent rise on carpets above the fair grade, amid concerns over tariffs and potential trusts forming to promote higher costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Hartford
Lowell
Harrison
Carpet Trust
Tanck
Trust
Starch Trust
Tariff Taxes Hit Steel Industry Acknowledged
The report notes duties on ore and pig iron valued at over 10 million dollars and a duty of 10 million two hundred eighty two thousand seven hundred forty four. It argues tariffs raise raw material costs, hindering U S production and aiding foreign competition. It cites New Jersey Connecticut Rhode Island New Hampshire and Philadelphia votes as signs Eastern manufacturers oppose protective tariffs.
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Vatry
Imate
Isbor
McKinley
New Jersey
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Philadelphia
Pen Picture Of The Republican Party
The Louisville Courier Journal portrays the Republican party as a war party driven by domination and robbery, with no fixed ideas, a mix of sentimentality and fraud, leading toward plutocracy. It urges Democrats across the nation to oppose it with remonstrance and resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville ‘Courier-Journal
Republican Party
Randolph
Attention of Patriotic Americans in Election Call
The New York Evening Post urges readers to recognize the huge sums spent to influence the next U S presidential choice. It warns that money funds campaigns by men reputed for unscrupulous acts aiming to sway voters.
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New York Evening Post
Mies
United States
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United
S. Maeatine
Solaire
Express of Hanrze & Borges
Harper & Brothers
Harper's Weekly
Hasten
William Daan
Coasies Kina
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Arper’s Bazar
Harper’s Young People
Calledanada
Mexico
Jeveses
Haxter
West
Hamras & Vaca
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Sianeaa
Sione
Ain
Ita
Lee
Saad
Adyaceen
Earnessei
Francis
Hopesox Berexert
Mae. Alazander
William Black
Thomas Harpy
Harper’s Periodicals
Larome
MAC
Harpew’s
Arper
Canada, Or
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East Main Street
Illustrated Weekly
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