Carpets in Amsterdam Prove Tariff Benefits
Amsterdam New York analysis shows Sanford & Sons carpet mills employ about 2,500 workers with annual wages totaling $750,000 as McKinley tariff boosts factory expansion and reduces carpet prices. Sanford notes price cuts on velvet and tapestry Brussels while arguing tariff maintains jobs and foresees 1,000 extra hires. locals credit high wages and home ownership to the protectionist policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asterdam
N. Y
Sanford & Sons
Amsterdam
Gene Harrison
Sanford
Harrison
Cleveland
Benjamin Harrison
Ocean Commerce Leads Mexico Trade in 1891 Figures
Minister Ryan reports to Washington that in 1891 American ships dominated Mexican ports. More American steamers entered Mexican ports than all other nations combined, and American sailing vessels exceeded those of any country except Mexico itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
State Department
Mexico
United States
Chile to settle unadjusted citizen claims with Chile
Washington reports Minister Egan has agreed with the Chilean government on a convention creating a claims commission to settle all unadjusted American claims against Chile. The commission will meet in Washington to finalize long pending negotiations dating back over fifty years. The State Department notes the Chilean government’s cooperative spirit throughout talks and welcomes the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Egan
United States
Chile
Department of State
Messiah Schweinfurth Plans Iowa Church Colony Near Keokuk
Rockorp Inn Aug 11 George Jacob Schweinfurth the Messiah says he will abandon Illinois and found a new religious colony near Keokuk Iowa on the Missouri line. He claims 4500 followers and 25000 acres for the land holding. The plan calls for separate living, a communistic board led by Schweinfurth and Angelica Weldon supervising women's work, provoking Keokuk locals.
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Rockorp
Inn
George Jacob Schweinfurth
Illinois
Iowa
Keokuk
Missouri
Schweinfurth
Ilinois
Rockford
Schweinfarth
Angelica Weldon
Model of the Kearsarge to Be Built for G A R Event
A 240 foot wooden model of the Kearsarge will be erected near the White House for the G A R veterans reunion. The ship, famed for defeating the Alabama, will feature four small arms and a canvas deck, with the berth deck set with hammocks for Postmasters visiting neighbors.
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Washington
Kearsarge
Alabama
White House
Flavoring Extract Ad Promotes Dr Price Delights
The ad extols Dr Price's Delicious Flavors as pure strong and flavorful. It claims perfect combination of purity flavor and strength for cakes puddings and creams and assures customers that vanilla lemon and orange flavors are as natural as the fruit.
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Dr. Price
Obituary notices list numerous 1892 1893 death and funeral details
A collage of death notices and funeral announcements from a Pittsburgh area paper lists names such as Bantna Fortune Kestlermyer Kitchen McCullough McIntosh McPherson Norton Ostern Alder Purucker Rauch Raymond Shannon Sellberger Swallow Thompson Wilkinson and relatives. Entries give last ages, residences, and funeral arrangements or notices for future services.
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Eakins
U. Roneat M. Bantna
Broad Street
E. E
Fortune
Agust
Grorver
Fantasy
Henry
Kestlermyer
Frank Kestienwyen
Madison Avenue
Allegheny
Farmar Marxima
St. Boniface Chapel
Grass Valley
California
Hanmer Errowex
Denny's Art
Fort Touden
Arlington Avenue
Twenty-seventh Street
Southside
Augusta
R. W
Janes “Alexayper Ronecer
A. Wilson
Easter Virginia McCance
McEwen
McCullough
Franklin Township
Michael
Oe Norton
Farrar
Smaillman Street
Washington
D.C
Alexandris
Ostern
Episcopal Church
Penn and
Fortieth Street
Marr OsTenna Logn
Averst
F. m. Purucker
Bayne
Katherine Puruckeer
George Purncker
J. Loeffler
Averer
Rauch
Levi Raven
London Street
Raymond
Carr
Point Breeze
William EarlMann
Franklin
Shannon
Peilman
W. BR. Wilbide
Satan
Jacob Spsilmann
Swallow
Sanaz F
Joseph Swallow
Thompson
J. Thompson
Elysian Avenue
Twenty-second Ward
Wilkoinson
Tarentum Samy Ground
Man
Garet Wilkinson
John Wilkinson
Anthony Dravo
J. J. Bender
Main Street
Fama
Dpm
Running Risks in Shoes in Clearance Sale
An old style advertisement urges shoppers to act fast buying shoes. It touts 400 pairs including Ladies Street Oxfords reduced from 5 to 3 50 and Boys Button Shoes reduced from 3 50 to 2 50. It promises comfort with Verner's Foot-Form Shoes and warns regret if not purchased.
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Oxford
Verner
Wash Goods Closeout At Silk and Dress Goods Room
SEW ADVERTISER reports a late purchase of Wash Goods including 50 pieces and 2,500 yards of fine Pongee Cloths and Battistes in dark colors. The Silk and Dress Goods Room features closeout prices on fine Wash Goods Ginghams and Challis, plus an Ivory White India Silk lot at 21 ½ inches wide offering surprising quality.
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Blaser Sau
Pittsburgh Cricket Club
Printed India Silks Attract Women Shoppers
In a bustling market scene, merchants tout printed India silks described as extra good. The appeal focuses on their desirability for women seeking versatile, fashionable textiles and uses. The note emphasizes strong product quality and shopper interest.
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India
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America
McKinley
Congress
Horsford
Conneaut Lake
Vis
de Witt Little Earl Risers
Uncle Sam
Claims Commission
Messiah Schweinfurth
Wasmisdon
Post Office Department
Waserberen
Ryder
Artment
Ensana
Kirks
Vna
James Drayman
Castro
Pittabargies
Pittsborg
Eee - Braddock Henry Township
Sarah E. Valentine
F. Potter
Zenntteburg
cKeesport
Tasts
McKeesport
Jeannetis Annetta Bunting
Pitteburg
Lewis A
Maggie M
Westmoreland County
William Luther
Jennie Lincoln
Pittsburg
Withem H
Kate Gilmore
Pittsburt
John Thuer
Louise Wiss
Allegheny Branch
Blanche F. Fairmen
Beltzhoor - Alleghen
Frank
Afnthont Meyer
Meyer
Arnold 4 Co
Tam
Jundeetaker and Embalmee
Omee
Penn Avenua
James M. Fullerton
Eighth Street Chapel
Wreo
A. M
J. B. Murdoch
Uwr
Bermuda
OHN E. & A. Murdoch
Smithfield Street
OPER
Pittsburg Wall Paper Co
Penn Avenue
Westinghouse Office Bull
Bicycle Outfit
Wood Street
Gor
Marks St
OH Feet
Navy
Horne & Ward
Fifth Avenue
Aula
Himmelrichs
Russia
Oxfords
Market ST
Braddock
Braddock Avenue
SEW Advertiser
N. B
J. G. Bennett &Co
Wood ST
Fifth Ave
Heiskell
Johnston, Holloway & CO
Commerce Street
Philadelphia
GEO. ER. Stevenson & CO
Sixth Avenue
Pittsburg LN
INS. CO
North America
Ci — A
G. G. O’brien
Court House
C. D. Lewis
Wsixth Street
the Mercantile Agency
R. G. Dun & Co
Westinghouse
Bufl
Corner Penn
Bleshman & CO
Arket ST
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