Market prices rise as tariff act spurs farming profits
The piece argues that prices for leather, meat, grain, and other commodities have surged since the Republican tariff law took effect in July. It cites widespread farm mortgage payoffs and improved farmer finances driven by lower loan rates, while challenging critics who attribute gains to European famine or harvests.
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Sobibor
Petreien
Orange Judd
Ireland
France
United States
Europe
India
Russia
Cleveland
Causes of Good Times and Wheat Prices Rise Across Sectors
The article argues that the revival of wheat and higher foreign demand influence prices, noting increases in union employment, pig iron output, and farm goods prices. It contrasts American prosperity with famine threats abroad, highlighting abundant harvests and expected market gains while urging a cautious view of tariff impacts.
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Easide
San Francisco de
Breidenthal Admits Electorate Shift in Kansas
Breidenthal of Kansas acknowledges a populist shift after abandoning prior World War era alignment. The admission comes amid regional political realignments and comments on current electoral dynamics.
Adaptation Restores Public Faith, Inter Ocean Reports
The Chicago Inter Ocean notes a renewed public confidence following a tale adaptation that resonates with readers. The piece highlights community reception and the paper's role in presenting culturally significant storytelling.
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Chicago
Inter
Ocean
Wise and Encot
Tariff Passage Spurs Iron Output Rise in 1890s Figures
The text traces pig iron production growth from 160 0 tons weekly to 170 0 tons in spring, then a dip to 164,000 at July start. After tariff bill passage in July, output rose again, with August gains of 20 128 tons weekly and September reaching record levels for the month, surpassing 1892 and approaching 1806-era spikes.
Cotton's Best Year Amid Famine Fears and Cotton Values
The piece argues no foreign wheat shortage but highlights cotton’s strong value and global supply share. It notes an estimated 25 percent wheat shortfall and cites cotton exchange figures showing a $30 million gain on a $300 million crop, with the 1920s-era tone urging caution over prosperity.
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Grandpa Bland
Roy Bryan
Teller
Nick
India
Austria
England
France
The
News Cotton Exchange
Hester
It Cannot Be Concealed A North West Revival Seen
The piece argues national business revival is spreading from the East and Southwest to the Northwest as harvests move, banks loosen lending, merchants gain hope, and employment improves. It cites a 45.6 percent rise in weekly bank clearings versus last year, with Minneapolis at 43.2 percent, suggesting the revival will soon be felt locally.
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Minneapolis
Minneapolis Tribune
Southern Catton Mille Profit Surges Amid Southern Mills Growth
Southern Catton Mille highlights a strong business season ending early in the thirteenth month with Southern mining and manufacturing ventures praised for proximity to raw materials and favorable climate. Cotton manufacturing shows continuous growth and for the first time Southern mills consume over one million bales.
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Catton Mille
Thirtenth
Memphis
Economic Boom Reverses Democratic Claims
The piece notes a rapid shift after tariff passage with a strong market rally. It cites wheat price increases and global crop concerns as drivers, challenging Democratic criticisms about prosperity timing and supply shortages.
Tariff and Farm Prices Boost Wheat Through Wheat and More
The article argues tariff protection raises farm prices, noting increases across corn, oats, rye, pork, butter, cheese, hops, hides, potatoes, and lambs. It cites Agriculture Department statistics to claim tariffs created full time work and reduced idle labor nationwide.
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Free Trade
Department of Agriculture
Unites Genet
No Halting the Advance Dan’s Jubilant Review
Dan’s optimistic review notes sustained business revival with rising production and employment. New York reports broad price gains across wheat and more than a hundred staples as demand for manufactured goods remains strong. Farmers move to recover the 880 million value of lost sheep.
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Dan
New York
Bryan's rail pass scandal questioned by Omaha Bee
The article criticizes William Jennings Bryan for a World War era annual railroad pass issued in his name. It argues passes are not standard business transactions and accuses Bryan of hypocrisy as anti monopoly rhetoric clashes with accepting rail road gifts and advertising value.
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Bryan
Omaha Bee
Bryan’s inconsistent theories on dollar value and demand
A Kansas City Journal report from Atchison quotes Mr. Bryan rebutting his past positions on monetary value. The speech attacks claims about the law of supply and demand governing the dollar, citing his earlier assertions about silver, gold, and the impact of money supply since 1873.
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Atchison
Bryan
Leosen
Kansas City Journal
Unamerican Debsism Critique Sparks Public Debate
The piece denounces Debs and Social Democracy as un American and wealth obsessed. It argues that wealth defines class, attacks calls for wealth redistribution, and warns government against penalizing excess. It also notes Illinois labor views on free coinage and its potential impact on investments.
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Debs
New Orleans Picayune
Peregrinating patriots miss cause of Japan’s action
The text critiques travelers who visited Japan to study its policy and argues they failed to understand the real reason behind Japan’s actions. It notes a table by Director Preston showing Japan’s silver and gold yen trends over the past decade and claims a minute of study would reveal the issue.
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Japan
Preston
Rhode Island Mills Rise on Dingley Tariff Help
Reports from Rhode Island praise mill gains under the Dingley tariff. The Lonsdale company resumes full operation employing 5000 workers. Woonsocket worsted mills restore wages to 1893 levels, a 7 percent rise. New mills break ground in Olneyville and Blackstone area plants to reopen under new ownership, signaling broad prosperity.
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Rhode Island
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Lonsdale Company
Woonsocket
Olneyville
Blackstone
Political dialogue on silver price and farm debt trends
The piece surveys a chorus of voices amid tariff and silver debates. It notes Kansas farmers paying off 40 million in indebtedness, rising wheat and wool prices, and calls for reform inside the Democratic and Populist camps as Bryan and Argonauts critique free coinage and gold flows.
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Bryan
Mexico
Ohio
John McLean
Altgeld
McLean
Bland
Tillman
Kansas
San Francisco
Australia
Great Britain
Mulhall
Mr. Bryan
Tom Watson
Yellowstone Park
Wm .J. Bryan
New York
Igtr
Democratic
Jane
Beet Sugar Prospects and Camphor Industry in the South
Secretary Melville discusses sugar beet trials, tariff impacts, and the potential for beet factories to boost U S sugar independence. He notes 2,200 farmers testing beets, expected reports by year’s start, and the broader economic benefit including job gains. He also advocates camphor cultivation in Florida, highlighting regional diversification and keeping money from imports.
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United States
South
Florida
Melville
Postal Savings Banks Advocacy by Postmaster General
Postmaster General Gary, after studying the subject, favors the establishment of postal savings banks in the United States. He will advocate the measure during his tenure, though no detailed plan is yet formulated. He plans to include the proposal in his opening Bax session report to Congress.
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Gary
Post Office Department
Hhis
Congres
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