Costly tin plate fuels tariff row and industry fears
The article cites Ira Ayer's Treasury report showing 1892 tin and terne plate output totaling about 3,000,000 pounds in a quarter and 4,527,230 pounds for the year, with domestic consumption around 400,000,000 pounds. It notes high duties raise prices, cut wages, and threaten cannery and canning trades while urging consolidation among iron, galvanized, and tin plate makers to maintain profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Ira Ayer
Treasury Department
National Provisioner
United States
T. L. Bunting
Congress
Tin Plate Consumers Association
Fairport
Canada
Adrian, Mich
Indianapolis
Boston
Cambridgeport
Mass
Buffalo
Jommy Boston
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Waverly
Worcester
Syracuse
New York City
Greenwich
N. Y
Northville
Mich
Cleveland
Detroit
Louisville
Iron Age
Association of Iron and Steel Sheet Manufacturers
National Association of Galvanized Sheet Manufacturers
Who Paid This Duty in New York?
A Chicago man arriving from Europe carried a silk dress pattern concealed under his overcoat lining. Confronted by a customs officer he tearfully asked permission to pay the duty. The silk cost $60 abroad and he was assessed £30 as vad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Europe
Motherly Pride Faces Rival Suitor in Family Dispute
A mother probes Frances Billiwink's pursuit of Harold Spangler, affirming Mildred's claim that the affianced husband remains loyal. Mildred defends her position, declaring Fan Billiwink overreached while hinting at Fan's failed attempt to win him. The dialogue reflects class, beauty, and pride within a Boston or Chicago era domestic scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred
Frances Billiwink
Harold Spangler
Fan Billiwink
Chicago Tribune
Mystery Explained and Restorative Nervine Ads
The item cites Dr Franklin Wiles declaring eloping girls are nervous and unbalanced, promoting Restorative Nervine and Dr Mites New Heart Cure sold by Morris and Mullen. It includes a verse about swearing and an Everyday New York Evening Sun quote, reflecting sensational era medical ads and satirical verse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Ayers
Benjamin Harper
Plymouth
Montserrat
W. I
Emma Keyes
Hubbardston
Mass
Robert K. James
Dorchester
H. S&s. Sledge
Weimar
Texas
Dr. J. , Ayer & CO
Lowell
Franklin Wiles
Morris, & Mullen’s
Adelphia Kitchen Seeks Day Boarders and Transients
Wanted notice from Adelphia Kitchen seeking fifty day boarders and one hundred transient diners daily. Best cooked dinners offered at moderate day rates. Location at Water Street corner by the suspension bridge. Portrait of 141f appears as cryptic detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelphia Kitchen
Water Street
Suspension Bridge
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A. P. Ordway & Co
Beward
Wolff & Randolph
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, Pa
John WH. Harris
PH. D., LLC
Grei
Zinger
Lewisburg
Wyve
Katie Connor
God
Old Madrid
Albert Hout
Ehemist
Paiva Ang K
Carpemir
Maud Malu
Frechktes
Detroit Tribune
New York Evening Sun
A. SN
Karen
Washington, D. C
Morris & Malen
New England
Castoria
National Sheet
Boormne Co
Cliff St
Swayne
Rogers
Hanoware Co
Dinsmock
Warren
Butler
W. A. Alexaspeer
Serploville
N.Y
Prine
Safap
Sieorriey & Co
Samuel Pitcher
G. C. Osaoon
Lowell, Mass
Sam
J. F. Arscae
Conway, Ark
AL A. Ancuer
M. D
Oxford St
Brooklyn
N. E
Children’s Department
Castoris
Regulus
Univer Hospital
Axp Dispensary
Allen C
the Centaur Company
Murray Street
Vnsit
Stora
Nelson Greenland
J. J. Speck
WM. H. Holmes
Pennsylvania
THE
WM. H. Holmes Co
Water St
First Live
Pittsburgh
O Dav. & Plr. R
Jamestown
Lakewood
Chautauqua Lake
Falconer
Palconer Junction
Sidis
Aorday
Falconer Junction
N.Y. Lee
Woror
Lesewind
Geo. H. Dasier
G. U. Kerotam
Burlington
Northwest
Peoria
Quincy
St. Louis
Eustis
Congo
Louisa C. Casemert
Second Street
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