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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1892
Page
6
A historical critique argues that high tariffs intended to raise wages also sharply raise the cost of most manufactured goods. The worker, paid by the employer, must then spend his earnings on necessities priced by tariff protections, effectively transferring his hard-earned wages into higher prices for his family.
In Madison Indiana our editor surveys tariffs and labor wages. He notes Tennessee politics and mentions pension matters, Speaker comments, and reactions to the People's party. He recalls 1846 free trade and compares wage levels in England and Germany, arguing wages depend on demand and opportunities.
The Alabama political scene moves toward peace as Governor Jones urges lawmakers to wait for a supreme tribunal in the dispute over the Governorship. He accepts a legislative inquiry and vows to face a formal trial, calling for an end to fraud charges while stressing the money market’s impact on workers.
A public notice extols President Cleveland for reforming the pension system, boosting the rolls to honor veterans. It cites comparisons of three year periods under Republican and Democratic administrations, noting higher costs and more soldiers benefiting under Cleveland and arguing against claims of anti veteran policy.
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