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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1892
Page
6
Grover Cleveland argues that tariffs raise prices on most manufactured goods, eroding wages as workers pay higher costs for necessities produced by their own labor. He emphasizes the disconnect between tariff aims and the real burden on workers and families.
The Herald notes Republican reaction to Cleveland's letter and discusses the U S vs Harrison case. It cites Grover Cleveland on currency value and equal use of gold and silver, plus Iron Trade Review on domestic pig iron demand and government taxes. Bourne Cochran praises Cleveland’s perceived steadfast citizenship.
The London Times investigation links Hamburg cholera to two decades of sewage dumping into the river and reusing water from house tops for drinking. A college graduate compares McKinley bill taxes to multiple payments, calling Republican protection wasteful and a successful sly theft.
A critique asserts that in protected nations the whole people cannot share benefits, as taxation cannot enrich all. It notes inherent inequalities and recalls a poker anecdote where one’s gain implies another’s loss, illustrating distribution limits.
Carl Schurz praises Grover Cleveland highlighting conscience will patriotism clear head and strong sense of right. He notes Cleveland’s knowledge, party loyalty without servitude and broad public respect even from opponents during a campaign.
The article accuses Commissioner Peck of producing a biased McKinley tariff wage report favoring protected manufacturers. It cites unions and the New York World as evidence the increases in wages arose from union action and strikes, not the tariff. It notes that Peck did not name employers and suggests the report was a campaign document. Beck would be rewarded if Harrison is re elected.
A Republican attack on McKinley law cites England's price drop from Feb 1890 to Aug 1892 for iron, steel, copper, textiles and foods to argue tariffs did not cause lower U.S. prices. The piece notes England’s decline occurred without tariffs while U.S. gains claimed by tariff supporters are questioned. Monopolists allegedly import cheaper wearables duty free.
A free trial offer promises relief for coughs colds throat chest and lung troubles with a money back guarantee. La Grippe sufferers report speedy recovery and a full size bottle is offered at 60 cents or one dollar with samples available at the local drug store.
A committee to study rapid mail delivery via pneumatic tubes submitted a report endorsing a plan from the Pneumatic Transit Company of New Jersey. The proposal would lay tubes in Philadelphia between the main post office and East Chestnut branch, at no cost to the government for one year and with no future liability. The postmaster general accepted the report and orders construction for a test of service.
The post office department will sell new return postal cards early in October approved by Postmaster General Wanamaker. Two designs exist for domestic and international service with printed wording and a vignette of General Grant. The cards are folded together as one unit with the message and reply sections.
The burial rites for General Husted were held in Peekskill New York after a delayed train arrival. Prominent mourners included Cornelius Vanderbilt and W K Vanderbilt, with hundreds gathered as schools and businesses closed for the funeral procession. The service ended with interment in a brick vault on the Husted plot.
W H Richards president of Fidelity and Casualty Insurance died suddenly on a ferry to Jersey City. He was seventy four, lived at mm Hicks up Rogan, and left a widow and ten children.
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