Sugar Bounty Map Critiques Wilson Sugar Bill Impact
A Chicago Herald analysis notes a sugar bounty map showing $10,000,000 yearly support for cane fields in Louisiana. It argues the system posts a $4,910,000 annual deficit, benefits 600,000 cane workers with $41.66 each, and would persist even if Louisiana sugar output fell, suggesting the bounty costs taxpayers and may be better removed while other sectors gain.
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Chicago Herald
Ax Trust Reduces Wages Amid Wilson Bill Debate
The American Ax and Tool Company announces another wage cut amid claims the Wilson bill pressures reductions. The firm, once a fourteen-factory combo, cites duty changes and imports as factors. Critics argue the duty shifts balance home market protection with lower overseas prices, complicating the industry’s ability to justify further wage cuts.
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Ax Trust
American Ax and Tool Company
As and Toul Company
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Aldrich
Income Tax Stand in the DY It Invites Opposition
The New York World notes the income tax is a key feature left in a flawed bill. It faces strong opposition in the senate committee room where dissenters debate its form, showing the tax is too strong to be easily challenged in Congress.
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New York World
Income tax debate echoes in Halls Forum on fairness
In the March Forum excerpt from Uriel S. Hall the piece argues taxation should be proportional to benefits, opposing a bill seen as burdensome to the wealthy and favoring a revenue system that taxes higher income and consumption more equitably. It cites Sherman and Rogers, cites McKinley era contrasts, and condemns partisan protectionism as harming labor and national unity.
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Congress
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John Sherman
United States Senate
Thorold Rogers
Rousseau
Mirabeau
J. B. Say
Garnier
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John Stuart Mill
Direct Taxation Inquisitorial Yet Collectible in History Tone
An essay argues that income tax is less inquisitorial and more collectible than tariff-based revenue. It cites 1863 1870 data showing revenue and ease of assessment, claiming dividends salaries and corporate records render taxation straightforward and fair. The piece contrasts protectionist views with broader economic aims by James P Archibalt and a Courier critique.
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Europe
Transatlantic
New York World
Democratic candidate attacks civil rights stance on platform
A Democratic candidate criticizes a rival’s civil rights positions during a public platform, arguing for stronger federal protections and urging broader support from minority voters. The exchange highlights the party’s internal debate over strategy and policy promises ahead of the upcoming elections.
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