Dingley Support Speech Critics Free Trade Claims
Gov. Dingley of Maine delivered a comprehensive defense of the McKinley tariff bill, arguing duties fall to about 27 percent and that the measure expands the free list. He contrasted it with Mills’ proposal, highlighted sugar bounty ideas, and cited tables on farm products, wool, tin plate, and domestic production to claim tariff protection benefits workers, industry, and national wealth.
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Congress
Nelson Dingley
Maine
Mills
Texas
Dingley
Free Trade Party
Texan
Dingrey
Germany
France
Sugar Trust
England
Gov
Jant
Prices Under Protection and Home Industry Gain
The piece argues that tariffs foster home manufacture by protecting hardware and cutlery, noting Britain’s challenge and American superiority in finish and durability. It cites a parliamentary finding on American gains and urges voters to value domestic markets, fair wages, and competitive pricing for American buyers.
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United States
Drutah
Lmited
Strange Monster Lays Claim To Padre Island Legend
Two Mexican fishermen killed a four foot long anolis of the Hzard species on Padre Island after a hard battle. The creature measured four feet long with thirteen inch girth and tigerlike claws, housed twenty four eggs, and is said to be native to West India islands. It changed color from green to brown during combat. The monster is reportedly the first seen on the island with several theories about its arrival.
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Padre Island
West India Islands
Speech Returns to Man After Ansonia Accident
Fred Couch, who suffered an accident in Ansonia Connecticut that left him speechless, has reportedly regained his power to speak while riding a train to Great Barrington Massachusetts. Ansonia officials and medical observers note the recovery as surprising and unexplained.
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Fred Couch
Ansonia
Conn
Great’ Barrington
Awit Sa
Free Raw Materials and National Economic Policy
The text argues free raw materials harm the U S by boosting ocean transport and aiding England's merchant marine, while protection secures diversified growth. It contends free trade leads to specialization favoring stronger nations, and urges balanced industrial policy to maximize employment and wage levels for American workers.
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R. E. Thompson
England
United States
South
Cunningham
Europe
India
Continent
Australasia
South American
Tariff Debate Frames American Farmer’s Plight
Robert P. Porter argues in The National Tribune that farmers face hard times from low prices and mortgage pressure. He contends tariff benefits are real, notes import values in farm products rivaling manufactured goods, and defends McKinley tariff against Gladstone’s free trade ideals while urging continued protection to balance farmer and maker interests.
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Ruren
Trotantinn
Robert P. Porter
The
National Tribune
Oure
Abusa
Riba
Hin
Gladstone
America
Great Britain
Germany's protective system and US trade debate
The article discusses German tariffs and export data, citing figures from a Free Traders Almanac for 1884. It notes increases in imports and exports, compares Germany's protection to other nations, and reflects on potential prosperity under tariff policies. It also touches Presidents' wives in Washington, a home for widows, and various cultural notes from the era.
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Her
Pattifer
N Learam
Enieies
Btn
Nhl
Vot
Srt
Germany
Wet
Ladgy
United Kinigilimiy
Ec Piorigy
UuTy AG
Imr
Aker
Herman
Washington
Dimies Aliartellta
Mir
Stanley Ee
Maosachuseth Avenue
Mra
Tlireisen
Marton
John Shertan
Wanda
Grant Rnckes
Alan
Hares
James Ko
Tural
Eane Burl
Bayard
Harriet Lame
Burhanan
Liesdy
Eden
Hug
Philadelpuisa Press
Prices In 1360 And 1888 Show Tariff Impact On Goods
Willian R. Moore of Memphis presents ledger extracts comparing the cost of a bill of goods sold to William White of Fernando Mississippi on May 9 1860 under a low tariff with the same items priced in 1888 under a higher tariff. The comparison highlights southern benefit from protection through tariff policy.
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Willian R. Moore
Memphis
Moore
William White
Fernando, Miss
Great Belfalo Hypocrisy Not Britain
Fragmentary Amsterdam style note misreads. mentions Free-trade sermons and hypocrisy, reference to Senator Stewart and a record fragment. Contains unclear names and dates. cannot determine full story from provided text.
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Belfalo
Britain
Tom
Stewart
Aie
Tan Lero
Frederick mother of Kaula or Wilhelm attends Berlin charity meeting
The Express notes Kaula or Wilhelm's mother, a patron of charities, at a major Berlin gathering organized to send weak and sick children of the poor for change of air to the country. The society, started ten years ago at the crown prince and princess's suggestion, aims to provide fresh air and healing baths to more than four children recently.
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Kaula
Wilhelm
Frederick
Berlin
Ania
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Shirley Dare
San Francisco Bulletin
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Cal
Centa Conte
Mississippi
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