Tariff Debate in Pittsburg View of Prominent Citizen
New York Herald reports on a Pittsburg banking and glass magnate discussing tariff policy. He argues protection raises costs and hurts labor, urges tariff removal to lower ore and material prices, keep mills open, and allow steady work for skilled labor with wages reflecting real purchasing power.
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Thomas 2. Atterbury
Pittsburg Iron and Glass Savings Bank
Siren
Glass
Mr. Atterbury
Lake Superior
Europe
France
Belgium
England
Netherlands
Eniehenh
Germany
Wages, Trade and Protection Become Local Debate in Abilene
A Kansas dialogue records contrasting views on tariffs, wages, and foreign markets. Glass and steel manufacturers, dry goods traders, and a Pennsylvanian steel man defend protection, while critics warn free trade would lower living costs and shift labor dynamics.
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Canada
Australia
England
Pennsylvania
Congress
United States
Europe
Pittsburg
Topeka Saloon Plan to Evade Prohibition
A, saloon men in Topeka, plan to evade prohibition by importing liquor from Canada and selling it in unbroken packages under U S protection. G N Boutelle has ordered a supply and will stock a storehouse upon arrival. The scheme aims to circumvent the ban by distributing unopened Canadian liquor locally.
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Topeka
Uncle Sam
Canada
G. N. Boutelle
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