Foreign View of Tariff and Roads Proposal in 1888 Letter
A Manchester Courier letter argues protection favors American industry and national wealth, countering free-trade talk after Harrison’s 1888 election. It discusses tariffs, competition, and domestic production as drivers of prosperity, with further notes on road funding and highway improvement costs in Pennsylvania counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Manchester
England
Harrison
Ohio
Manchester Courier
Sun
America
Bawilton
Congness
Br Dexrens
Europe
Birmington
Marshal Treo
Sll
Eome
Amerion
Eoener
America Fetle
Evwis Buross
Pennsylvania
Blue Ridge Mountains
Lawrence County
Macadass
Road MacAdam Costs and Farm Freight Burdens
A historical critique argues farmers pay hidden taxes through poor roads. It cites rail versus wagon costs, North American transport contrasts, and the impact on livestock and farm revenue. The piece advocates nationwide macadam road improvements to cut freight expenses and boost agricultural profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
New York
Windlees
United States
America
France
Industrial education as crime prevention and unions
The writer argues that teaching trades to youth prevents crime and urges industrial education be freely accessible. He faults trades unions for restricting apprenticeships, causing idleness and a shift to criminal activity, and credits Rev Beecher’s leaders versus followers claim to union culpability. Whitehead cites Allegheny address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Councress
Thomas K. Beecher
Tey. Beecher
Whitehead
Western Avenue
Allegheny
Otis Money Proposal Sparks Reader Controversy
A reader counters a Dispatch paragraph on Congressman Otis of Maine proposing 2 billion dollars in money saying per capita impact would not exceed 45 dollars, recalling 56 dollars at peak prosperity. He cites St Louis agreement and Ocala platform urging 50 dollars per person. The letter concludes with a note on Bull's Cough Syrup and audience impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis
Huineas
St. Louis
Ee Isa
Ons
Nquieer
Prrissune
Sharpsburg
Fred Hatin
Allegheny County
Pennsylvania
Eiw &. A
Durant
Youngstor
Columbus
Chicago
Axerve
Washington
Aiham
Wheeling
Gia
Seeaeek
LI Pith Avene
Union Station
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Lines
W.tteburghs
Gentes
Tex
Joseph Wood
E. A. Ford
Itseru
Minager
Geom Pausager Igeal
Rags Life Insurance Company Surplus Tops Field
The firm reports a surplus over 23 million dollars, about 8 million more than any rival. Eowanp A. Woons serves as manager at 17th Street, Pittsburg. Mex's walking clothes and new shades from James H. Aiken & Co. at 100 Fifth Avenue are noted.
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Eowanp A. Woons
Pittsburg
Mex
James H. Aiken & Co
McDonald field surges as 45500 barrels set a new peak
Report covers McDonald field production reaching a record 45 500 barrels with no other field matching its scale. Notes many wells in various neighboring sites with fifth sand hits and rising outputs, while Forscome and Clark farms show dry or low yields. Mentions Mathews gusher and multiple rigs being prepared for further development.
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McDonald Field
Bradford
McDonald
McCurdy
Washington
Allegheny
Allegheny County
Devonian Oil Company
Fayall
Royal Gas Company
Mary Robb
Elliott
No. 4
Fayall Farm
Liggett & Haymaker
W. P. Rends
Laurel Hill
Mercy Farms
Read
Guckert & Steele
Mevcy
Anch
Mevey
Gordon Sand
Hays & Gariland Ex
Miller Farm
Miller
Guffey, Murphy & Co
Sturgeon Heirs
Mre
Clark & Bannister
Colonel Read
W. P. Black & Co
Oakdale
William Clark
Woodland Oil Company
Gamble
John Ewing
Ewing
Clark
Forest Oil Company
J. N
Mertz
Gardiner & Co
W. P. Black
Phillips
Nooblestown
Herron Farm
Baldwin
Mathews
Guffey, Murphy, Jennings & Co
Mathews No. 1
Bell Nos
Herron No
Herron No. 8
Mathews No
Mathews No.3
Herron
Bell No. L
Bell No. 4
Bell No. 5
Pro ducers' Protective Association Names Officers
Franklin reports the Producers' Protective Association held a long meeting with officers elected but the results remain private. New officers include J. W. Lee as president and Rufus Scott as vice president. other posts filled by A. D. Wood J. BR. Goldsborough Jerome B. Akin Roger Sherman Titusville David Dale Michael Murphy Lewis Emery Jr. Bearish trading noted and prices in the oil market quoted.
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Franklin
Producers’ Protective Association General Assembly
Esident
J. W. Lee
Rufus Scott
Wellsville
N. Y
A. D. Wood
Warren
J. BR. Goldsborough
Bradford
Jerome B. Akin
Washington, Pa
Roger Sherman
Titusville
David Dale
Butler
Michael Murphy
Pittsburg
Lewis Emery, Jr
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the People's Column
Barrison
Herron Well
Noblestown
Clark Well
Guffey, Murphy & Gailey
Sam Sturgeon
Forst & Greenlee
Guffey, Murphy and Oakdale Company
Filiott No. 3
Gordon
Reenlee & Forst
Mercy Farm
Nos. 3
Sol Hays & Gartland
Toom
Bowman, Dibert & Co
Johns
Greenlee & Forst
Matthews
Bell
M. Robb
Gooklet
Sauters & Co
Patterson & Co
Chartiers Oil Company
Chartiers
Fayall No
Sturgeon Keire
The
Andrew's Oil Company
Mt. Ewett
McKean County
F. D. Wood
L. W. Young
Mt. Jewett
Andrews Oil Company
Frank W. Andrews
Cyrus Andrews
L. E. Hamsher
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London
Antwerp
W. W. Hamilton
Tresu
Lock Haven, Pa
Wolff
Dieson
Wolff & Randolph
Philadoin
Vss
Quick and the Dead
Tra
Woods
Nood
J. W. M’farland
Fourth Avenue
M. V. Taylor
Fidelity Building
Hays & Trees
Ireland & Hughes
A.V.B.R
OIL Well Supply CO
Water Street
Corry
James M. Lambing
Corry, PA
Standard Oil Co
Pittsburg, PA
Standard Oi) Co
Wheeling, W. Va
Standard Off Co
Ee “Ma
Mgeter Stan Capital City Oil Co
Harrisburg, Pa
Standard Oil Company
Cor
Duquesne Way
Eighth Street
Myrl
É. Fowler
Moodua, Co
Mr. Hahn
Penn Ave
Pitta
Fred Hahn
Fraep
Penn Avenue
Fourth Street
Exposition
Grubbs
Whittier
Pag Ty
Stern
Perm
Ittier
Wai Penn Avenue
Madrid
Dearborn Street
Ill
Fleming & Son
Market St
Quesne P
Smithfield St. A
Knercher
Federal St
Alleghany City
Ioe
OME
Gene
Ganic
Peru Ae Co
Lass
Pittaburg
Railroads
Tptshurg
Vasile Shan
Jhotice
Brains
Sam
Georgia Ees
Pennsylvania Railroad
Chicago Limited
Pullman Vestaria Siatiy
Harrisburg St
Philad
Eijeone Ee Sa Ian
Oexpress A. Me
Yarrinourp
Philadelphia
York Ua
St. Hialtimore
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Risty
Harrisburg
Express
Philaress
New
Baltimore
Wash- Sapienta
Harris- York
Fr. M
Re . Ress A. ML
Cophanasy Wa Ee
A.gi
Wilktavoare
Ms Om
Kon
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South-West Penn Railway
Uniontown
Lswaite
Monongahela
Monongahela City
West Brownsville
Jontown
Brownsville
Hela
Mo City
Mur Accom
Pecksigye
West Elizabeth Acc
West Pennsylvania
Federal Street
Olls Food
RE. Pugh
Gent Puser
Union State Union Station
Ennsuylvania
Central ‘Time
Northwest
Fort Wayne
Sant Dasa
Toledo
Ghia
New Castle
Exie
Youngstown
Stle
Jamestows
Nia
Auuve
He & Ohto Railroad
Washington, D. C
Fatephia
Derand
Unionta Town
Connellsville
Sanasvontra
Cincinnati
Spa
Pailadeipnta Bateetarceae
Weeington
Colum
Cincionati
Lara oMlce
Corner Avenue
J.T. Odelt
Chas
Soule
Agvot
Llegheny
Valley Railroad
Heaffnlo Et
DuBois
Z. Res
A. m
M. Paunday
Thimanir
Batton
Pitteourg Am Cea
Fifth Avenue
Uhlon Station
David M.cargo
Genera
James P. Anderson
Sila
Mansfield
Esplen
Beechmont
Tae A
A. TM
Ay. E.R
Haven
Ibb Leaere
Weat
Grenone and Western Railway
Pullman
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