Reply of the Advocates of Silver in 1885 Cleveland Letter
A condensed summary of a pro silver letter to Hon. A J Warner and others in the Forty-eighth Congress. It argues that Treasury gold is being displaced by silver coin and certificates, risks a dramatic contraction of money, and urges maintaining gold reserves while balancing silver coinage to avert national financial crisis. It references official reports, Treasury documents, and public notices from the era.
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A.J. Warner
Gaxturry
Congress
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Pitas
House of Representaties
New York Clearing House
Treasury
Vite Anil
Pyal Onze
Rayview Cleveland
Albany
Friends of
Cleveland
Texas
Arope
Couray
Lhd Tharagter
Guy Lepul Tentier
Ouewie
Gol
Webter
Citigreas
Treasoy Siiuig
Stanard
Concrete
Stanley
Matthews
Aupreme Church
Fisel
Téda
Sally
Llesu
Bank Doles
California
Australia
Legialu-Ion
Friends of Silver
Giles
Auditor Brown Faces Constitution Fight Over State Office
A controversial exchange unfolds as Auditor Brown resists Governor Sherman’s removal. Cattell, appointed interim, and attorneys discuss quo warranto actions, commission findings of misaccounting, and insist that the governor follow constitutional removal procedures. The exchanges emphasize the need for proper accounting, access to state books, and adherence to the law in governing state offices.
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State of Town
Brown
To State
Lim
Noonen & Kanyemax
Picentics & Day
Jonathan W. Cattell
Dutrick& Snell
Kauffman
Mr. Cattell
Bhown
Dus Mornits
Iowe
J. W Catio—Dean bin
B. R. Sherman
aMec
Wmvegal
House of Representatives
Senate
Suprema Court
District Court
General Assembly
Sherman
Jatfes
Alles
Polk County
Boch
Erin
J. J. Brows
Catielins
Waa
Cattell
Arrest of Auditor Brown Sparks Iowa political clash
State Auditor John L. Brown faced legal action after a March 4 1885 confrontation with Governor Sherman and Jonathan Cattell over the auditor’s papers and office. Brown allegedly continued to exercise duties despite suspension and refused to surrender books, vouchers, and funds, prompting warrants and a Des Moines arrest.
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Brown
Sherman
Cattell
Galustia Parsons
W.M. Stone
Justice McMartyn
State of Town
L. Brown
D. C. McMartin
Des Moines
Polk County
Jaws
John L. Brown
Iowa
Eald
Polk
Te Btate
John Tu. Brown
Jate
Sali
Thor
Euid
Dil
Stat
Jonathan
Julie L. Brown
Guy Way
Jonathan W. Cattell
Bigaud
Bunen R. Sargnan
Buren
Rignedt
D. OC. McMartin
Ufts Hayins
Susmilan
Goyeresz
Jobo L. Brown
D.C. McMartin
Agba
Stewart
Rooks Sud
Athlophoros and Brown's Iron Bitters Advertisements Pit New Therapies
An old newspaper snippet touts Athlophoros as a remedy for neuralgia rheumatism and blood disorders, claiming it clears toxins and restores strength. It also promotes Brown's Iron Bitters as a cure for rheumatism dyspepsia and othe ailments, noting a large medical association and doctors in Buffalo. The ad mentions fur linings and a boarding house pie proverb, reflecting period salesmanship.
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Brown
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Auditor Brown
Butera
Tte Cate Toll
Anatver
J. D. Grown
Sta
State Land Office
Hin
Carnimisgton Furtor
Tyhert
Ernor Sitar
Alate
Ita
Stats
Oliver Or Board
Iis
Commission
MecMares
America
World's Diapananny Medical Association
Buffalo, N.Y
Lowell
Athlophoros
Athlophoron Co
Ali Streat
Reo Star
Drugpista
Deshore
Dedley
Airpresa
Thu
Acces Ie Mogelen Company
Stmars Wnerland
We Rede
Crosse Ltd Hines
Urows Chemical 49
Baltingre
T Power Santa
Fen
Malette
Feag
Hus City
Woodbridge
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