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Industrial and financial condition analyzed in 1897
A New York observer reports mixed eastern conditions under the Dingley tariff and gold standard. Banks and trusts show improved activity while labor, farmers, and rural areas suffer from low prices and stagnant wages. Wealth concentrates in a few, while workers struggle with half time schedules and rising costs.
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Rooklyn
N. Y
East
New Jersey
New York
Troy
Cohoes
Glenn Falle
Syracuse
Warrensburgh
Massachusetts
Bryan
John Wannamaker
Connecticut
Rhode Island
McKinley
Republican Party
Republicane
Democrata
India
Europe
America
Warrensburg
Nevada
Havermeyer
Goulds
Hannas
New York City
Delmonivo's
Hoffman House
Broadway
Euet River
Kaet
Bill Sykes
Theatera
Wall Street