Hides and Leather and the Protection Debate
Enquiries on the impact of duties on hides show growth in the domestic hide and leather industries, rising free imports to 27 million dollars annually, and a 15 percent wage rise since 1872. The piece argues against higher sole leather tariffs, noting strong export activity and a 70 percent uptick in the shoe trade, with Massachusetts manufacturers citing substantial industry gains. It also cites wheat price studies linking tariffs to lower prices and discusses European shifts away from protectionist policies as a broader consequence.
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United States
South America
Massachusetts
New York Times
Morrill
Commission
Mchinley
Board of Trade
McKinley
Chicago
Heral
Steel mill shutdown linked to tariff fears
The Pennsylvan ia Steel Works chief cites McKinley tariff as the cause of a shutdown, noting ore shortages and high freight costs. He argues removing the tariff on raw material would restore competitiveness and prevent further layoffs, urging protection supporters to reconsider. The piece presents a bellwether view from American Industries on industrial policy and economic impact.
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Pennsylvania Steel Works
Mgr
Frederick W. Wood
Second Ince Igent
Michigan
Lake Superior
Mesaba
Alleghanies
Cuba
Mediterranean
Alleghany Mountains
Macbeths Frank Statements on Free Trade and Glass
George A. Macbeth of Pittsburg, leading glass maker, argues against tariffs and for absolute free trade. He critiques protection, notes workers and consumers bear costs, and predicts free trade is inevitable despite the Wilson Bill. He questions who benefits from high glass prices and defends broader market competition.
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Macbeth
George A. Macbeth
Pittsburg
National Glass Budget
House
Senate
Thmsen
Thmsen’s
Window Glass Mannufacturer
United States
Washington
Germany Labor Prosperity Contrast Notes
The text discusses German labor under an employed fair system and contrasts supposed prosperity with disorder. It mentions Republic logic and suggests labor should revel in prosperity rather than suffering, though the wording is garbled and unclear.
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Germany
Republicas
Opening fashions bring endless novelties to New York women
Special correspondent Olive Harper describes March openings in New York showing silks, broad accessories, and new waists, tea jackets, and varied woolens. She notes bold outfits, lace trims, and jet ornaments while warning husbands to expect higher spending as women admire each display.
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New York
Midas
Tunatus
Chantilly
Tariff reform debate at Little Falls meeting faces Democrat doubts
The Reform movement of New York held a tariff reform meeting in Little Falls on February 22.07. The opera house drew few attendees. W. B. Este agreed to preside and delivered a defense of tariff reform. He argued Republican mismanagement caused current depression and warned that passing proper tariff reform would restore prosperity, while lamenting Democratic hesitation and past party shifts.
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Wenakkreed
Reforimevnk
New York
Little Pulls
Opera House
King Democrats
W. B. Este
Re. Club
Wilson
Cleveland
Lincoln
South
Republican Party
California
Alabama and the Tars Stand With Gorman Conservatives
Alabama delegation and Senators Pugh and Morgan back Gorman’s conservatives seeking a duty on iron and coal. The Chicago platform favored Grover Cleveland and tariff reform with free raw materials, opposing McKinley taxes. Alabama’s vote reflected support for cotton and corn over iron and coal interests, signaling state sentiment beyond protectionist steel aims.
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Alabama
Pugh
Morgan
Gorman
Chicago
Grover Cleveland
Harrison
Weaver
McKinley
Wehientiary
M Sientie
Adahansa
New York World
Anarchistic Suggestion on Senate Dissension and Pay
The text critiques Senate disarray and public neglect, noting how loyalty to party lines harms public needs. It questions proposed tax measures and wage effects, citing workers and tipped Paris restaurant staff as examples of economic fairness and employer costs. It presents a skeptical view of political action and remuneration.
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Senate
App House
Aone
Foseattiachen
Solous
Merce Fries
Train Schedule Fragments From Sheffield Junction Run
Train notices list arrival and departure times for multiple trains at Sheffield Junction with connections to P. & E. RK and P. & W RR. Names include Jerry Crary, superintendent, with assorted times and towns such as Barnes, Brookston, Tiona, and Sheffield.
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