Mexico as Money Lesson Is Misleading Says Critics
Opinion pieces argue that Mexico on a free silver standard offers little guidance for the United States. They note Mexico’s unique economics, taxation of gold and silver, and the impracticality of using Mexico as a model for American monetary policy. The silver surge is questioned as it wanes, with critics challenging benefits for ordinary workers.
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Prolific 1894 US political prose on Mexico and McKinley
A long composite piece surveys Mexico’s wealth and poverty under Juarez’s memory, contrasts peasant misery with national credit, and weighs Republican gains in Kansas Nebraska Missouri and Colorado. It cites Bryan’s tour, Free Coinage debates, and a pay envelope education device from Easton.
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The Silver Syndicate and Free Coinage Movement
The New York Press reports another chapter in the Silver Mine Owners Syndicate saga. The free coinage push seeks to sell silver at twice its world value, funded by already wealthy individuals hoping to further magnify their fortunes.
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Restoring Pre 1873 Silver Conditions Debate
The piece contrasts silver production and coin value in 1873 with recent figures, noting 61.1 million ounces produced and silver in a dollar worth $1.04 in gold versus last year’s 165 million ounces and 50.7 cents per silver dollar. It asks if miners aim to return to 1873 production as a first step.
Boston Club Lands Lefty Klobedanz Inconsistent Standings Update
The Boston club landed left hander Klobedanz from Fall River and he shut out Cleveland to four hits. The pennant race sees Baltimore a 1 to 100 favorite with three weeks remaining while Cleveland and Cincinnati battle for second. Boston and Chicago press for fourth. Standings show Chicago and Boston near mid pack with no games played yesterday.
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Bryan Draws Thousands in Rain at Milwaukee Rallies
In Milwaukee on September 8, William Jennings Bryan spoke as rain fell. About 7,000 gathered at National Park, with 4,000 staying to hear him despite downpours. He continued after cries to proceed. Later, 15,000 filled Schlitz Park for an evening rally, 4,000 inside a theater and others outside, amid protests when he paused.
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A Meeting and a Parting in Cincinnati Enquirer
A brief described scene shows a man approaching a maiden, she embraces him, he departs with a blackened eye, and she remains beside her ruined wheel in Cincinnati.
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Lynching of Musgrove and Cinqmars for Sheriff Rogers murder
In Glencoe Minnesota on September 8 a mob of about 100 overpowered the county jail, dragged Dorman Musgrove and Charles Cinqmars to a Buffalo Creek bridge, hanged them after tying ropes to their necks, and left their bodies in the water. The pair had been convicted of murder in the second degree for killing Sheriff Rogers on June 13.
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Eleven Hurt In Taswell Wreck On Louisville Road
A Louisville Evansville St Louis line excursion train derailed ten miles west of Taswell Indiana injuring eleven seriously and one missing. A broken flange on a car is blamed for the wreck and rescue parties work amid a chaotic scene as surgeons aid the injured in Taswell and nearby.
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Sacramento Express Robbery Attempt Ends in Fatal Shootout
In Webster near Sacramento California on Saturday night an armed bandit tried to stop the Overland Express. Engineer Ingles shot the robber dead and the train reached Sacramento. A second robber and accomplices fled. a large crowd later viewed the scene with no identifications.
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Cochran to Speak in Omaha in September
Bourke Cock ran wired accepting the invitation of the Nebraska gold-standard men to speak in Nebraska. He will make his first speech in Omaha Sept. 14. Arrangements are being made for a magnificent demonstration.
Perry Belmont Resigns from New York Democratic Committee
Perry Belmont a New York Democrat and member of the state central committee resigns after repudiating the Chicago convention ticket and platform. His withdrawal creates three vacancies on the committee amid earlier resignations by A A Healy and S P Sturges.
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Mob Loses Prisoners Lynching Narrowly Averted
In Homestead Pennsylvania four black men attempted a burglary at William Marsh’s home. Isaac Mills leaped from a second story window and was severely injured. Police protected the suspects as a 300 strong mob planned to lynch them, moving them to safety in Pittsburgh.
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Sons of Veterans encampment opens in Louisville
The Sons of Veterans encampment begins in Louisville on Tuesday with unusually low travel rates attracting visitors and participants. Officers including Quartermaster-General R Lobenstein and A QMG Sanford of Chicago are already in town, signaling a large attendance.
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Far Faster Task Sparks Household Frustration
A ville Journal note remarks that it is easier for a wife to locate items in a bureau drawer than to reassemble a Christmas tree after her husband found it.
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