Expositions, Butter Markets and Carriages in 1898 Outlook
The President signs Speronsanes funding 200000 for the 1898 Omaha Exposition. Iowa Agricultural College buys 800 pounds of London butter. Edison foresees horseless carriages and autos carrying multiple passengers. Senate panel supports indemnity from Spain for 1895 Cuba arrests. McKinley urges a currency commission as new tariff effects loom. Wheat crops improve, promising higher income for farmers in Ohio Indiana Kentucky.
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London
Iowa State Agricultural College
Rae
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Spain
Santiago de Cuba
Protective Tariff for American Farmers
Farmers rely on a protective tariff to boost national prosperity by enlarging the market for agricultural products. A stronger home market will come from increased domestic industries and new ventures, creating more consumers and demand for farmers outputs.
Tariff Bill Debate Surges Over Stock Tax and Sugar Bounty
Republicans push an independent pitch for a 2 cent per share stock tax and a tax on all stocks issued, amid trading frenzy in New York and Chicago. The dispute over a sugar bounty amendment sparks accusations of demagoguery as party lines shift and the Senate debate continues.
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New York
Chicago
Tariff Debates Delay Sugar Bounty Amid Party Unity
Arkansas leaders clash with Republicans over a proposed sugar beet bounty as lawmakers favor passing the tariff bill. Senators table the amendment to avoid delaying final passage, despite farmer and labor concerns. Coal miners' wages and markets shift under Wilson tariff effects, with Nova Scotia coal entering New England and price wars ensuing. The pending bill would restore McKinley coal rates, improving miners' wages once enacted.
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United States
Jones
Democratic National Committee
Sugar Trust
Ratchford
United Mine Workers’ Association
Seagreas
Nova Scotia
New England
West Virginia
Ohio
Idiana
Illinois
Kentucky
Dr A T Krupp Physician and Surgeon of Diller Nebraska
Dr A T Krupp announces special accommodations for treatment of chronic ailments using the latest sciences. Located at 8 Short Street, Diller Nebraska.
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Short Street
Diller, Nebraska
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Diller, Nebr
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Ind
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Washington
Indiana
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Senate
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Hutchinson’s Restaurant
F. Hartzell
A. J. Sheldox
Fairbury and Diller
Neb
Manaufiaeterer
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