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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1897
Page
8
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Tama Jim Wilson The Farmer Who Became Secretary
The article profiles James Wilson known as Tama Jim, longtime Iowa farmer and head of the U S Department of Agriculture. It describes his rugged appearance, Scotch roots, and drive to advance American farming, including plans to boost sugar beet and dairy industries and to tour farming regions from the Northwest to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
Tama Jim
Iowa
Tama County
James Wilson
The
Washington Star
Wilson
Congress
Dungarees
Mr. Wilson
Heaven
Peter
Eagland
United States
Denmark
Great Britain
California
Recall of Cleveland's Record Over Tariff Delays
The piece recalls ex President Cleveland and warns readers of the Democratic delays on tariff legislation during his 1893 to 1894 period. It cites bank failures, rail receiverships, wage losses, strikes, riots, and extensive economic turmoil across New York, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and other states as the price of inaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
United States
New York
Michigan
Chicago
Illinois
Ohio
West
Kansas
Alabama
Lehigh Valley
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Massachusetts
New Jerinol
Department of Agriculture and Its Capitol Grounds
A descriptive look at the U S Department of Agriculture housed in a brick building on the mall between the Smithsonian and the Washington Monument. It notes Tama Jim Wilson as Secretary, the department’s plant tests, seed testing, disease research, foreign seed exchanges, and a vast display of over 1500 native shade tree varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tama Jim’ Wilson
Patents
H. L. Ellsworth
Congress
Patent Office
Bureau of Agriculture
Harrison
Commissioner of Agriculture
Secretary
Secretary of Agriculture
United States
Washington
Agricultural Department
Strikes and Troop Action Across States Through August 189
The report lists widespread strikes in March through August across Ohio Pennsylvania South Carolina Alabama and the Pacific coast with riots suppressed by state troops. April footage notes bloodshed in Pennsylvania May sees riots in Maryland Montana Ohio Alabama Wisconsin Pennsylvania and Michigan quelled only by troops. June and July bring strikes in Chicago Indianapolis and other areas with further troop deployment as tariff law enacts August 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sey
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Ohio
South Carolina
Alabama
Pacific Coast
Maryland
Montana
Wisconsin
Michigan
Chicago
Indianapolis
New York
Massachusetts
Western States
Why Business Moves Slowly
The piece argues Cleveland’s election and a free trade Congress slowed business as merchants awaited cheap imports, while McKinley’s protectionist victory would not show immediate impact since imports remained heavy. It notes a year’s supply of goods bought abroad and tied-up manufacturing activity until tariff changes take effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
Free Trade Congress
McKinley
Congress
Cleveland
The Farmer and the Senate Trade Bill Changes
The Senate Finance Committee reports a tariff bill adding 144 cents per pound on hides, raising third class wool, and removing Hawaiian sugar exemption from duties. The changes aim to boost reciprocity treaties benefiting farmers, with hopes that House wool rates will be restored by a conference committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
United States Senate
Finance Committee
Conference Committee
A Chilly Year for Silver Standard Changes
The article notes a sharp shift away from silver with 180 million people in Bolivia Costa Rica Chile Peru Japan and Russia abandoning silver in the past year, compared with 50 million in Egypt Roumania Austria Hungary and Santo Domingo adopting gold between 1885 and 1895, plus China moving toward gold with about 400 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Roumania
Austria-Hungary
Santo Domingo
Bolivia
Costa Rica
Chile
Peru
Japan
Russia
China
Cleveland's Humble Toiler Joke Stirs Political Debate
In a New York speech President Cleveland claimed his party defends the humble toiler against oppressive exactions and invites him to enjoy the fruits of industry. Critics note the four year record cast doubt on that claim and question the sincerity of the statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Mr. Cleveland
New York
Pooling Law Support Urged by Railroad President
Railroad President advocates absolute need for a pooling law to ensure railways prosper and continue to employ about 800,000 workers. He argues railways are major buyers of supplies, sustaining vast wages and investments, and warns against legislation that harms the industry and wider economy.
Railways and Rates Dialog Promotes Uniform Management
A defense of national rail policy argues for lawful pooling to set fair uniform rates. It cites economic reach and safety while opposing statewide rate control by a distant commission. The piece condemns radical changes and urges Congress to purchase rails only as a last resort for stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Supreme Court
United States
Senate
Senator Foraker
Ohio
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Republic
Farmers and Prosperity: Sensible Suggestions from the East
The piece argues farmers seek higher income and warns of political shifts if aid is not provided. It notes global wheat production and cheap power reduce costs, then advocates domestic industry and diversified home markets to compensate farmers. It concludes with a remark linking Greece and Corbett as similarly grouped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MelXinley
Democratic Party
Farmers of
America
Argentina
India
Russia
Hungary
Dakotas
Australia
New York Press
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Iowa Agricultural College
National Agricultural Institution
Department OF Agriculture
B. Thomas
Washington Post
Erie
Legislative Branch
United States Post Office Department
Greece
Corbett
Boston
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