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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1898
Page
4
Aberdeen Herald, published weekly by James F. Girton and John J. Carney, lists subscription rates and advertising terms. Notices of births marriages or deaths are printed free and correspondence is invited from all parts of the county with name.
Memorial Day observances in Aberdeen may be skipped due to lack of funds to pay for a boat to carry mourners to the cemetery. The local G A R posts lack members and funds and urge Aberdeen citizens to raise money, noting the dead deserve remembrance. Also notes Hoquiam hosting county Fourth of July celebrations and recalls William Ewart Gladstone's death at age eighty eight. Also comments on the Spanish squadron and naval figures in a dramatic wartime aside.
The article discusses William Jennings Bryan defending bimetallism by citing a 16 to 1 ratio historic in U S coinage and current gold silver parity. It argues that independent action to shift the ratio would disrupt contracts and hurt global money supply, noting potential international implications and France as silver ally.
The speaker argues for maintaining the 16 to 1 silver to gold parity and backing bimetallic policy. They contend that gold favored legislation has raised gold value and lowered silver prices, while restoring free coinage would boost silver demand to meet parity. The Democrats are urged to keep the platform and reject ambiguous or divergent rates.
Washington dispatch notes Spain misled in naval affairs, fearing its Cape Verde fleet may now determine whether it engages Admiral Sampson's fleet after battering coastal forts. The commentary reflects concern over potential naval maneuvers in the ongoing conflict.
A historic bulwark debate frames U S strategy as Spanish ships linger in U S waters. Officials argue delays in Cuba landings fortify military readiness and national prestige while pressuring troop mobilization and equipment. The piece also covers war finance shifts, Hawaii annexation politics, staff appointments, and tobacco tax opposition.
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