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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1896
Page
6
Former interior secretary Carl Schurz spoke at Central Music Hall in Chicago on September 5. He warned that a Bryan free coinage victory would trigger rapid gold withdrawal, a silver standard, and a severe economic contraction with mass layoffs and bank liquidity strain.
The piece argues against free coinage under Bryan, contending silver dollars would be useless without goods to trade. It asserts coins stay with mine owners, forcing people to barter labor and goods for any money, and concludes that current gold values should be kept to restore prosperity.
Senator William M. Stewart asserts gold is the universal standard of value and the only true measure of wealth. He argues the United States should test wealth by gold, warning that using unrecognized measures leads to confusion and error.
A humorous exchange features a horse arguing its value remains unchanged while asserting the bicycle has appreciated, as reported in the Chicago Tribune. The whimsy juxtaposes animal speech with market talk to playful effect.
A columnist portrays silver advocates as using the unsettled economy to attack the gold standard. It argues that financial stricture stems from demands for cheap money and debt repudiation, urging voters to reject free silver at the polls to restore confidence and investment.
Vice Presidential hopeful Garret A Hobart argues for a fixed money value backed by gold. He says the dollar should equal 100 cents and reflect the market value of its gold content. He insists the nation must clearly define honest money and pay all obligations in gold standard terms.
Thrift's Savings would shrink from 1 806 000 000 dollars on a gold basis to about 900 000 000 dollars in actual value under free coinage. The note outlines how coinage policy would cut purchasing power and deposit value.
Opinion snippet argues that a man who cannot see cannot assess how free coinage of silver would raise his dollars and urges readers not to vote for access.
In a discussion on value, Senator Sherman notes that the law of demand and supply applies to metals and coins alike. He cites new discoveries and better production methods as causes of falling market values across iron, copper, and zinc.
Crowds from twelve states attend a split day of political fervor in Canton Ohio on October 5 with Major McKinley addressing sixteen meetings. wheelmen from Chicago Cleveland Buffalo Pittsburg Louisville and Cincinnati participate. delegations from Harrisburg Athens Wooster Venango join. A gold loving cup from New York silversmiths is presented to McKinley.
Chairman William J. Bynum left Chicago for an indefinite eastern stay to raise funds and deliver speeches. John P. Hopkins will run the campaign HQ on this end while Bynum focuses on fundraising and public speaking.
Lincoln Nebraska October 6 a conference of silver republicans at the Lincoln hotel issued a call for a state convention. A full state and electoral ticket will be named with F L Rose signing the call.
Cincinnati dispatch reports ex President Harrison consents to address the public at Music Hall on a date to be announced, as the Republican campaign committee received his telegram approving the appearance.
Comptroller Eckels releases figures from an investigation showing cash totals across 5,723 reporting banks amount to 413,124,849 dollars. The breakdown includes gold coin 134,077,003. gold certificates 55,481,338. silver dollars 8,254,612. fractional silver 7,399,073. silver certificates 39,663,596. treasury notes 13,126,018. United States notes 110,469,375. currency certificates 20,858,000. national bank notes 23,795,834.
Chicago, Oct. 6. Chairman William H. Hinrichsen will call a meeting of the state board of review for a week from today at Springfield. The meeting centers on the proposed action regarding the anti silver democratic ticket.
A Tacoma report from October 6 describes new Yukon river and Berner's Bay finds in Alaska. Circle City sees a big boom and the rush is underway, though newcomers are too late to reach the fields.
At Freeport Illinois on October 6 ministers of the Rock River conference held Sunday services while awaiting final appointment decisions. Bishop Andrews preached at Embury church. A ballot on admitting women to the general conference failed 222 to 162 with 60 abstentions, and the proposal for equal law and clerical representation failed 113 to 192.
Cherbourg France Oct 6 All is ready for the czars arrival. A French northern squadron of twenty one vessels sails from Cherbourg to greet the czar and czarina aboard the Pole Star. President Faure hosted the ceremony and awaits the landing of the royal party.
Winnipeg report says engineers, firemen and other trainmen from Montreal will interview President Van Horne before any new developments. Telegraph operators call a mass meeting fearing strong public sympathy. Traffic remains heavily disrupted.
Excitement runs high as the Choctaw council convenes with Green McCurtain poised to take the governorship. Supporters of rival Jacob Jackson oppose seating McCurtain, prompting a large police and cavalry deployment from Fort Gibson under Indian Agent Wilson to control the scene.
Fire reports indicate lumber camps three miles south of Marquette are burned out with skidway timber burning. The Postal Telegraph Northern Michigan line passes through the forest and is in danger. The fire is moving along the Marquette and Western railway line with no damage reported yet.
The grand lodge of Illinois begins its annual session at Central Music Hall in Chicago tomorrow at 10 o clock. About 1500 Masons from 750 lodges with a total membership around 55000 are expected to attend. The meeting closes Thursday morning with installation of new officers.
A New York cabled report that P. J. Tynan had been released from prison in Boulogne sur Mer is denied by prison officials. They say Tynan remains jailed and no orders for release have reached local authorities.
The Wisconsin state convention of the Young Men's Christian Association concluded Saturday in Kenosha. Delegates used churches and the opera house for Sunday services and the event raised about $1,000 for the state fund.
Rotterdam police refuse to reveal whether detained suspects Kearner and Haynes were taken to the frontier. They were released after arrest on dynamite plot suspicions, with orders to keep their whereabouts secret.
Dayton Ohio reports an official announcement that Dayton will be admitted to the Western league next season. The current rupture in the organization is viewed as strengthening Dayton's opportunity for entry.
The Trade Review reports a mixed outlook with quarterly business failures easing 11.16 percent from the prior period and manufacturing liabilities rising 37 percent. Wheat prices rise 1.12 cents in a week amid tight imports, while exports and western receipts show strength. Despite storms and cautious buying, confidence grows as demand for pig iron hides wool and steel materials lifts prices.
Rumors persist that additional trainmen may join the Canadian Pacific dispatchers in the strike but cannot be verified. If engineers refuse orders from nonunion dispatchers the strike could climax. Operators from Chicago and Minneapolis reportedly headed here. if they work trouble may follow. Both sides retain confidence and no quick settlement is seen. Passenger trains run but with uncertain schedules.
Detroit October 5. President Perkins addressed delegates amid debates on socialist amendments to the international cigarmakers union constitution. Socialist preambles were defeated by 731 to 173 votes in a clear repudiation of broader labor reforms.
The revenue cutter Chandler with Dr. Rooker on board sailed from the battery at 10 o clock Friday night to board the Campania and transport Archbishop Martinelli the newly appointed papal legation to the United States from quarantine.
Following Hoke Smith of Washington on October 5 William A Little of Georgia assistant attorney general for the interior department has sent his resignation to President Cleveland. Little cites personal and business considerations to return to private practice.
Paris Illinois October 5 Benjamin F Mc Calment on trial for killing Thomas M Slemons September 12 last was acquitted Friday.
Jacksonville reports from seventy six towns show sixty seven killed and sixty two injured with many uncounted. Cedar Keys bears the heaviest death toll as the hurricane cuts a belt across Levy Suwannee Columbia Bradford Baker counties damaging timber turpentine crops phosphat works and buildings. Renters and farmers face hunger unless swift relief arrives.
Havana reports show Antonio Maceo's night attack on the trocha inflicted heavy Spanish losses with over 1,000 killed or wounded. insurgents used dynamite guns to burst shells on the surprised column, capturing artillery, cartridges, and arms.
A Great Northern Wilmar division wreck near Minneapolis on October 5 killed engineer John Needham. A westbound freight split on an incline, the tail crashing into the lead, sending a car off track onto the passenger line. Moments later a passenger train hit the wreckage, tearing car ends and demolishing the locomotive cab.
Rain disrupted Thursday night and Friday morning crowds at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. Gate receipts totaled 7 000 dollars as awards were given for county exhibits of grasses cereals and other farm products. Northern division saw Stephenson first Knox second McHenry third. Central division yielded Hancock first Sangamon second Morgan third. Southern division listed St Clair as first.
California wheat finds strong support from India with two cargoes totaling 10 000 tons sold for Calcutta. The rice crop failure and damaged grain crops contribute to the market surge, with steamers scheduled to ship the wheat from San Francisco.
Montreal Oct 5 The dominion government sought a statement from Canadian Pacific Telegraphers on the strike. Vice President Shaughnessy said the issue is whether the company can bypass its rules and deal directly with the employer without executive involvement.
Des Moines Iowa Oct 5 The gold democrats were unable to complete their ticket and file it with the secretary of state but plan to file early today The silver democrats will not file their protest at once
The Superior roller mill plant on Connor's Point burned Friday night. Loss estimated at $10,000 with no insurance. Fire began in the second car and is considered incendiary.
The Warren line steamer Roman on voyage from Boston to Liverpool ran ashore at George's Island Boston at 5 PM Friday. The vessel lies in a dangerous position and may require rescue or salvage efforts.
Vice-President Stevenson received an ovation at the Hotel Delano in Burlington Iowa after a speech praising Iowa and the central states.
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