December 31, 1918, marked the end of a tumultuous year for Lake County, Indiana. As the world grappled with the devastating effects of World War I, the local community was abuzz with the news that machinery bound for this country was being intercepted by English authorities. According to reports, the equipment was destined for Japan, which had been purchasing similar machinery from the United States. England’s attempt to prohibit the export of this machinery would have been met with fierce resistance in today’s America, but in 1918, protectionist policies were still a contentious issue. The Lake County Times, a stalwart defender of local interests, weighed in on the issue, declaring that protection rates on foreign competing goods would be ‘provided and will be provided.’
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Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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