Protection debates tread through Detroit speeches and tariffs
The piece surveys Detroit figures like Joseph J. Moore and Governor McKinley in a march of tariff policy. It argues protection spurred the pearl button industry, notes tinplate price shifts after the McKinley tariff, and cites data from the New York Tribune on imports and duty effects, highlighting shifts in chemicals, fruits, woolens, tobacco, and iron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Standard Pearl Button Company
Detroit
Mich
McKinley
George Carlysle
Standard Company
Detroit Tribune
New York
Liverpool
Asgart
Welsh Tinplate Trust
Ryland’s of
Birmingham
R. G. Horr
New York Tribune
Treasury Department
Asda
Tariff shifts boost American production and jobs
The analysis catalogs changes in imports and domestic production, noting gains in $51,000,000 of goods previously imported and employment for about 127,000 American workers at $400 yearly. It argues the tariff reduces duties on many articles, raises domestic output, and questions opposition to the policy.
Shoop Raising in Dakota Promotes Tariff Campaign
Prominent Dakotans praise Shoop Raising in a pamphlet issued by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. Copies available free from J H Hiland or Tacry Mercer. The American Protective Tariff League released a new campaign Text Book for 1802 titled American Tariffs from Plymouth Rock to McKinley. The 100 page document argues protection and reciprocity benefits and costs ten cents post paid by sending order No 52 to Wilbur Wakeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
American Protective Tariff League
Plymouth Rock
McKinley
Wilbur
Wakeman, Gen
West 2Ord St
New York
Real Estate Transfers Amid Mixed Listings and Names
A dense, OCR laden notice lists numerous real estate transfers including Calvin W. Baker to Wed Marshall, Charieg W. Mullery, John B. Warkinson, and Theodore Scattermood among others. Amounts cited range from $40 to $2000 with properties described by blocks and streets such as North Star and Mine River. The fragmentary text weaves in many names, locations like Newark PA and Ithaca, and mentions multiple lot and block references, creating a broad, idiosyncratic ledger of transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin W. Baker
Marshall, Wie
Arvada
Henry
Pemnber
Charieg W. Mullery
North Stier
Jobo
Shaul Te Alberta
J. Shaull
Jaina
Fey
North Star
Henry J. Parkinson
John B. Warkinson
Mine River
Wallace Coomer
Dewey Coomer
St. Berson
Marla Chatic
Josip Burrill
John Phelps
Wesley L. Prooce
Clark
Thomas
Mary A. Winn
Lumine Nelson W. Daggett
William Rales
Gariow
Theodore M. Wilson
New Haven
A. Woedhing
Alfred Woodman
Sy Bee
Mary Wood
George Woodman
Jacob Wonderby
Saas Goin
Boo
Newark
M. J. Moore
Stephen P. Richardson
Sumner
Reese Wasiauen
Landi
Jgothe
Elva
Peepee
Jence
Sioh
Herbert Ebelcorre
Geo Hornwall
Haniton
Leddie Gargat
Santayorioo
Nelson
Rartor Co
Carhonat Saar Ssaem
Rattler in a Street Car Alarm in San Francisco
A rattlesnake concealed in a tin can upset a Post Street car near Stockton. The can rattled loudly and drew fear from passengers, a man near the front was struck by the snake but escaped. The gripman later killed the reptile with a crowbar, ending the hazard on the street car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton Street
Turk Street
San Francisco Chronicle
Stubborn Alderney Cow Battles Rattlesnake on Bald Hill
A local cow on Bald Hill refused retreat when a rattlesnake lay in a meadow. The Alderney cow charged, the rattler struck but was defeated as the animal trampled it. Other cows watched, then the herd returned to safety, the cow dying later from snake bites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bald Hill
N. Y
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alina
Rich
Joseph J. Moore
Congress
Bradk
Iwotwis
Taanan & Certs
Mit
Algo
Twestinn
Mary
Init
Itinan
Tueeday
Ping River
Len Vale
Faverne 4
North North Star
Real
Rattler
Hassim
Eeery
Tommy
Tomemy
Jimmie
Teacher
Alma Ganitarium
Alma Mice
Alma Sanitarium CO
Atara, Mien
W. A Bradley
Riverdale. Mich
Chas
Morden
Alma
Kirks
le Dutuun
Gerand
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!