Wisconsin Lumbermen Split Over Free Trade Tariff Debate
A December 8 1818 article surveys Northern Wisconsin lumbermen and loggers on the Wilson free trade tariff proposal. Capt J Leahy of Wausau and several mills warn that tariff removal would slash log prices, cut wages, and cause mass layoffs, while other companies doubt immediate impact but foresee lower stumpage values and market disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemberman
Norther Winconsie
Inter-Ocean
Wisconsin
J. ©. Leahy
Wausau
Bays
Minnesota
Michigan
Rib River Lubber Company
WY. Manson & Co
Alexander Stewart Lumyer Company
Canada
Barker & Stewart Lumber Company
J. J. Ross Lumber Company
Mortenson de Stone Lumber Company
Republicans and tariff clash deepen silver debate
The editorial voice lauds Republicans for maintaining decency and order during the silver debate and their restraint in seeking political advantage. It notes their quorum leadership and votes for repeal, while contrasting Democratic arguments. Also details Van Alen declining Italy post amid a campaign fund controversy and Cleveland's urging.
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Republian
Sunate
Prosa
Will of Gen Rusk Clarified Estate At 100000
Two weeks earlier Tue Tings published a will for the late Gen Rusk listing a 100000 estate. Provisions include 11000 to the widow and household effects, 16000 to Charity Rusk Craig, 10000 to L J Rusk, 10000 to Mary E Rusk, 1500 to Mary E Rusk for services, and 1000 to Henry Cusson. Farm and stock held in gold, stock kept intact at Viroqua, residue to widow and children. Executors to invest 45000 for widow, 10000 to be kept safe for her benefit.
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Gen. Rusk
Charity Rusk Craig
L. 3. Rusk
Mary E Rusk
Mary EB. Rusk
Waukesha Mineral Water Company
Vasued
Blaine D. Rusk
Henry Cusson
Svov Ie
Viroqua Renin Ag
Suckers Bite Also Year Road
An OCR fragment from a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper features garbled text with references to BYU, Fall Rivers, and Pilot Review. It mentions political figures like Grover Cleveland and Congressional commentary, and notes public discourse on reforms and government conduct.
Revolt Against Ward McAllister Rumors Shake City
Fragmented notices claim Ward McAllister faces revolt over alleged manuscript peddling to press syndicates. Speechless leaders, including city officials, weigh resignation as a sprawling scheme alleged by critics unfolds. Miscellaneous local notices and endorsements fill a chaotic page as readers seek truth amid disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward McAllister
McAllister
McaAllister
Appointment notes and scattered references in terse text
The fragment mentions Adj Gen Doe named by the president for assistant secretary of war and hints at a roster job. It alludes to a broader political scene with Grover and a Haw busiouss era, while court, Congress and the country appear unsettled.
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Cleveland
Congress
House Ways and Means Committee
Mde Publici
Adj
Doe
See
Grover
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