Trusts Oppose Tariff Reduction Affects Prosperous Industry
The text argues against tariff cuts, claiming removing tariffs would undermine the trusts and destroy the trust business, asserting the industry is currently prospering.
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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1901
Page
4
The text argues against tariff cuts, claiming removing tariffs would undermine the trusts and destroy the trust business, asserting the industry is currently prospering.
A fragmented political note argues that Washington dismissed imperial ambitions while McKinley seeks revival. It contends America is more endangered by imperialism than the colonies taken from Spain, reflecting anti imperialist sentiment of the era.
The speaker argues against using warriors as role models for youth citing war as barbarous, and warns that the United States spends too much on war with limited beneficial outcomes. The statement emphasizes ethical concerns and fiscal impact of warfare.
The power of European monarchs is limited next to President McKinley’s rule over the Spanish colonies. Monroe City welcomes the MDs attending the North Missouri Medical Association, shaping the city’s future.
A compact historical reflection contrasts America’s early patriotism with a later period under Mark Hanna where liberty faces pressure. The piece suggests a decline or fall in liberal ideals as political forces constrain freedom.
A local advocate argues Monroe City should pursue labor employing institutions and attract daily factory locations. He says a live Business Men's Association would greatly aid the effort.
A call to mobilize the plain people to oppose Imperialism and the Trusts, arguing they harm America and must be swept away by a strong movement for Democracy. The piece urges collective action to elevate the common good and reclaim national interests.
The article argues that American manufacturers are unlikely to ship products to Europe at a loss or at cost and that there is no good reason for such pricing, suggesting market realities and competitive pressures prevent dumping or subsidized exports.
The piece argues that protective tariffs raise prices for essentials and mainly benefit trusts and money lenders. It criticizes Republican policy and urges voting for Democracy, claiming the Missouri Supreme Court ruling on the third amendment undermines state constitution practicality. The article also notes mortgage tax issues worsening borrowing costs for borrowers.
Miss Minnie Yarbrough daughter of farmer William Yarbrough near Emerson Missouri committed suicide by jumping into a deep well. Her head struck a rock during descent and she was likely unconscious upon reaching the water. She left a note for her mother stating intent and location of her body. She was of fine character with no provided motive. Miss Anna Martin attends the North League Conference in Lewis Town as league representative.
The Ladies Social Club and friends held a daytime picnic from three to eight thirty PM at Reel House, with Thomas Proctor and many named guests including W B A McNutt H M Clark H C Bakie B G Moss A Jaeger C S Robertshaw D R Davenport Carl Jaeger C E Purnell J H MecClintic J M Johnson Jr O R Rhodes D D Melson B O Wood and Mrs J C Guve and daughter Marian of Kansas City. The event featured songs on the home trip and a merry mood. Additional attendees included W W Handley family J T S Hickman family W G Williamson family J Porter Patton family C O Mayes family Miss Pearl Jones of St Louis Miss Quinn Melson of Canton MO. A second picnic at H W Woods place included W W Handley, J T S Hickman, Williamson, Patton, Mayes, Pearl Jones, and Miss Quinn Melson for a pleasant grassy supper and drive home.
Myrtie Hawker of Hunnewell married A C Puller on February 1st. Later, on November 28, 1900, she wed John C Enwart without a divorce. Now Puller sues for divorce naming Enwart as correspondent. Mrs Fuller and her husband face a troubled path as a P E Q Society meeting is set for Dora Hallock’s home at 2 30 p m Saturday.
Monroe City visitors include Mrs. Howe with son H. J. Lear and Sol Bono’s family in Hunnewell, with many local movements from Bucklin to Warren. A Monroe area carnival planning, Spalding Springs trip, and Quarantine news mix with brief notes on farms, cattle purchases, and personal visits.
Shipments for the week ending at noon yesterday were light with 17 cars. Hog lars by Barger and McOClintic, lambs by Sharp and Gray, poultry and eggs by Jasper Henderson, ties by Boulware and Finks, junk by J A Sweatman.
Remaining anclaimed letters at Monroe City Missouri post office as of June 18 1901 include William Baker A Brown Mr O W Elded John Dud ding Mr Levi Sunderland Miss Pansy Lear Petey Mos keys Mrs Sarah Robins Mrs Emma Robinson B Rag land Mr L A Smith To obtain any letter the person must say advertised Patton p m
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