Facts vs Fiction in Tariff Claims and Steel Markets
The speaker’s tariff claim is challenged by recent steel industry moves. A Pittsburg pig iron deal, Grand Crossing Tack Company growth, and continued independent pricing show ongoing competition and business realities contradicting the proposed view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Pittsburg
New York Journal of Commerce
American Tin Plate Company
Grand Crossing Tack Company
Wall Street
Esopus
Congressional Cutthroat by Champ Clark Stirs Debate
The piece portrays Champ Clark of Missouri as a dominant Democratic figure and criticizes his Chautauqua platform eruption in Jeffersonville Indiana. It accuses him of threats to an auditor and links his remarks to Democratic imperialism and suppression of dissent in American politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champ Clark
Missouri
St. Louis
Judge Parker
Rosemont
Jeffersonville
Ind
Landis
Philippines
Clark
Democratic Party
United States
Republican Party
New Albany Chautauqua
Assembly
Kentucky
Negro Vote Sparks Indiana Debate and Economic Claims
The piece argues Indiana politics will see less focus on the negro vote under Boss Taggart, citing plans to fuse the Democratic party with a black voters bloc and countering claims of importing African Americans. It contrasts Republican protection with alleged Democratic neglect, cites Gompers on employment, and discusses tariff impacts and uncertainty under Cleveland, urging clarity and stability for wage earners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Boss Taggart
Wall Street
Tipton Times
Union
Craig
Noblesville Ledger
Davis
Behymer
Cost of Government Figures Stir Roosevelt Policy Debate
An analysis of per capita government costs lists nations from New Zealand to the United States. It claims Roosevelt era policy boosts exports and that official figures will be used in campaign rhetoric, with Democratic denials expected but regarded as form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Esopus
Department of Commerce and Labor
New Zealand
Australia
Great Britain
France
Prec bahGad
Ccc
Ccee
Ceee
Vanes
Belgium
Austria
Hungary
Argentine
Cce
Cuba
Portugal
Holland
Spain
Bey Aes Ead
Sweden
German Empire
Dominion of Canada
United States
St. Louis
Indiana political parties contrasted in Elkhart Review
The Elkhart Review cites a stark contrast between Democratic and Republican administrations in Indiana. It praises Republican debt reduction, tax restraint, careful appointive officers, and graft avoidance, claiming state institutions are well run at low cost while Democrats are described as profligate and burdensome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Democratic Party
Elkhart Review
Indifference is Dangerous in Campaign Call to Republicans
South Bend Tribune notes Republicans must stay active and united to secure victory as Democrats coordinate a stronger effort. The piece urges vigorous, earnest campaigning and warns against election apathy, stressing that success hinges on persistent work and enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend Tribune
Ignorance in Leadership Cited in Debated Trade Stance
The piece critiques Champ Clark as a party leader lacking grasp of basic economic facts. It cites his 1897 claim he would tear down all custom houses and argues free trade misnamed, noting nations rely on customs duties for revenue. It questions his suitability given his role in the St Louis convention and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic
Champ Clark
Congress
Richard Cobden
America
Great Britain
United States
St. Louis
Deserting the Ticket and Democratic Drift
The Danville Republican laments Democratic desertions as many voters shift to the Republican standard not from principle but from party realignment. It condemns Parker and the 1896 1900 party betrayal, predicting more defections once Democrats learn of the St Louis convention tricks and the gold standard pledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Parker
Danville Republicen
Pecksniff
Republican Party
Uncle Sam
McKinley
Terre Haute Democrat Opposes Parker in Local Primary
Dr W H Roberts a leading Terre Haute physician and property owner, a lifelong Democrat, says he cannot vote for Parker though the judge may be a good man. He cites Parker's associations with David B Hill August Belmont and Sheehan and notes few Democrats support Parker across conversations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
W. H. Roberts
Parker
David B. Hill
August Belmont
Sheehan
Pointered political debate on gold standard and Roosevelts rival
The column contrasts Republican management of public institutions with Democratic criticisms. It argues the gold standard cannot be firmly established by a single candidate and criticizes Champ Clark and Parker allies. It defends Roosevelt’s genuineness and criticizes Democratic interference abroad, monopoly laws, and bids for votes at Esopus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Esopus
Judge Parker Endorses St Louis Platform Then Urges Gold Standard Telegram
The judge lauds the St Louis resolutions as an admirable platform but says a supplementary telegram is needed to affirm his belief in the permanency of the gold standard. The remark highlights his insistence on monetary stability alongside political support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
Wall Street
Roosevelt
D. B. Hill
Esopus
St. Louis
Rosemount
New York Tribune
Hills
Sheehans
Danforths
McCarrens
New York Times
Parker
Tribune
Belmonts
Times
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Congressional
Hoosierdam
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Fairbanks
Grover Cleveland
California
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Vermont
Washington
Wisconsin
Democrat Bolts
Dr. W. H. Roberts
Lafayette Morning Journal
W. J Bryan
Gorman
Maryland
Panama Canal
Panama
Cleveland
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