Wool Tariffs and Currency Debate Highlight 1896
The piece surveys global standard countries and presents a state department table of weekly wages for mechanics and laborers. It discusses the impact of McKinley and Wilson tariffs on wool imports, prices, and production, with quotes from McKinley and reflections on economic policy and party platforms in the 1896 campaign. It cites figures on wool import origins, United Kingdom and South American shares, and sheep counts, noting shifts under the Wilson tariff. It contrasts Bryan-Sewall and McKinley-Savart platforms regarding wool protection.
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The Teriff and the Farmer
The piece discusses Democratic views on Blaine’s reciprocity treaties, noting their abolition during Cleveland’s early years and the perceived trade impact. It cites data from the American Protective Tariff League on exports and imports, highlighting the 1892 fiscal year as the last full year of the McKinley tariff era.
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American Protective Tariff League
The McKinley Tariff and Agriculture Exports
A discussion of how the McKinley tariff and reciprocity treaties boosted exports of barley and other farm goods from 1890 to 1894, contrasted with declines after the Wilson tariff. It notes shifts in beans, peas, bacon, cheese, cattle, corn, butter, eggs, and potatoes, plus price changes and calls for a return to protective tariffs.
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Judge Denies Naturalization to Two Italians in DC Court
Judge Cale of the District of Columbia Supreme Court rejects naturalization for two young Italians on grounds of ignorance of the U.S. Constitution. The opinion notes lifelong service and veteran status, with the claimant citing Burdock Blood Bitters as life-changing. Local reader B. Knapp of Litchfield, Hillsdale County Michigan shares a testimonial.
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District of Columbia Supreme Court
United States
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Litchfield, Hillsdale Co
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Devastation of New Jersey Coast by 1896 Ocean Storm
A lengthy report from New York describes the 1896 hurricane and flood along Long Island and New Jersey coasts. Coney Island suffered the worst damage with Seidlitz’s hall destroyed, and many beachfront structures torn away. Rail lines paused, towns isolated, and tides reached unprecedented highs, sweeping over safety lines and leaving widespread destruction from Brighton Beach to Asbury Park.
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New York
Long Island
Highlands
Brighton Beach
Manhattan
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Far Rockaway
Brunswick
Sale City
Rome
Jersey City
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New Jersey
Coney Island
Asbury Park
Long
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Seidlitz
Brighton
Geo. J. Marsh
Cure of Salt Rheum and Rheumatism by Pink Pills Prominent Boston Case
The Herald reports on Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People aiding James Freeman a Boston brakeman troubled by salt rheum since infancy and muscular rheumatism due to exposure. After using the pills Freeman gained vigor, appetite, clearer hair, and reduced symptoms. He endorses the remedy to fellow railroad workers, noting a personal affidavit from his notary and widespread positive effect among men unfamiliar with medicine.
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Schenectady
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