Exports and Protection Debate Highlight 1890s Trade
The piece surveys American export totals for May and the year ending May, noting a billion-dollar export level, rising in textiles, broad goods, provisions, and live cattle. It discusses protection versus free trade, wage effects, and how U S clothing costs compare with Europe, emphasizing domestic industries and wage structures.
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Barb wire price shifts cited in McKinley tariff debate
The text argues that free traders overstate barb wire costs, citing Iron Age figures from April and earlier years to show galvanized wire rose from 8.80 to 3.60 per hundred pounds and painted wire from 8.20 to 2.10, illustrating tariff impact with dated examples.
Clothing prices abroad compared to home
The writer asks if a statement by Byron Aserman, an economist neighbor, is true that a suit costing 8 19 in England costs 50 locally. The note mentions a free trader and requests confirmation of the price comparison.
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Fidelity to the Republic Party Speech at Public Auction
A bantam wall of quotation marks and garbled text delivers a 19th century political speech. The speaker praises the Republican party, duty, and liberty, citing prosperity and the nation’s future. Applause interrupts a pledge to support the party and its ideals.
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New Apportionment Law Sets Senate and Assembly Districts
A long, detailed apportionment bill outlines Senate districts by county groupings and Milwaukee wards, plus Assembly districts across Wisconsin. It assigns each county and city wards to specific districts, naming Brown Oconto Racine Kenosha Rock Milwaukee Racine and other counties, with wards of Milwaukee city creating several senate and assembly districts. The act, once passed and published, becomes effective to reallocate representatives at the next general election.
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Tariff Debate Over Beer Kegs and Tariff Effect
In an old commerce article the McKinley tariff is described as raising costs for beer kegs. Figures show keg values dropping from 280 to 200 dollars in April 1800 and 1.95 to 2 dollars in April 1892. The text notes a duty on each keg and questions whether tariffs act as a tax.
Oldest seaworthy ship tied to Hudson in 1812
The vessel once used as a Hudson River packet is now owned by John Beattie of New Haven. It remains active carrying granite to the breakwater off the mouth of New York harbor, preserving a historic maritime link.
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Gresham and party circle discuss unopposed nomination in Indiana
Panplo y Party Fvstern leaders in Gresham’s area push for a smooth path to the nomination. They claim assurances come directly from Gresham but refuse to disclose specifics. A free silver platform is expected and Weaver may be named if Gresham declines. Observers note Chicago's visit swayed some backers.
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