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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1888
Page
2
The article traces the copper duty’s impact after the war on woolens and copper demand, noting price rises, layoffs, and shifting profits. It discusses Lake Superior mines, worker hardship, and the shift in production costs and employment, highlighting stunted wages and industrial strain across communities.
The writer condemns tariffs as enriching mill owners at the expense of farmers and workers. They argue protection primarily benefits capitalists and monopolies, raising freight costs and harming bread costs for families. The piece cites Morrill and Morrill era duties on marble flax and nickel, noting inflated prices during and after wartime and criticizing political support for protectionist policies.
A long letter from Mr. Ridesur addressed to Mr. Ridenour is discussed, with claims that Ridenour published the essential facts of the dispute between Ridenour, Baker, and Bentley verbatim. The author defends his own responses and condemns Ridenour for alleged vindictive attacks, while noting a broader election year context and various political commentary.
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