Sherman law repeal sparks debate on silver coinage in US
A lengthy discussion traces the Sherman act repeal and its impact on silver and gold, with lawmakers and labor groups weighing free coinage versus maintaining parity. The piece notes congressional inaction, potential silver coinage changes, and governor Pennoyer’s stance on labor holiday proclamations. It also covers health news about the president’s condition and a correction from Jesse Sura denying marriage rumors in the Inland Republican.
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Congress
Wilcon
Senate
Finance Committee
Voorhees
United States
Pennoyer
Senate unlikely to pass silver purchase bill, warns Oregon
The Portland Telegram denounces the Wilson bill after the House vote to halt silver purchases by 129 of 849, predicting the Senate will reject or slow the measure despite public pressure. It argues the policy harms mining states, Portland merchants, and Oregon’s economy, calling silver demonetization a dire risk.
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Cne Nocess
United States
Philadelphia Press
Cleveland
Portland
House
Senate
House of Lords
House of Commons
Peate
Congress
Oregon
Big Meeting at Helix Oregon Farmers Gather
A large gathering of farmers from across Umatilla County met in Helix Oregon on Saturday August 26 to discuss options for improving the sagging spirits and business outlook. Gibson Grange Store manager was elected chair, with Frank Lockwood of Vansydegat as chairman and W A Genie as secretary. Speakers included Gibson Lockwood Barry Sample and others. a committee was formed to draft resolutions and call a mass meeting of local citizens.
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Helix
Oregon
Mr. Gee
Gibson
Grange
Frank Lockwood
Vansydeaga
W. A. Genie
Peeches
Lockwood
Barry
Sample
Punt Come
Crisis cries and calls for mass meeting in Umatilla county
A countywide appeal condemns Wall Street and foreign financiers for the crisis, urging a mass meeting of all citizens in Athena on Saturday Sept 9. The note stresses farmers with wheat to spare cannot sell at ruinous prices, and invites bankers merchants mechanics and wage earners to attend to seek fair finance and collective action. The report also covers a train journey to Portland with notes on the Oregon annual conference and local welfare efforts.
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Wall Street
Witertas
United States
Wall Street Gang
Umatilla County
Ummatilla County
Athena
Angueeam
Union Depot
Portland
A. J. Parker
Gervis
Oregon Annual Conference
Goodsel
Eugene
Do You Want Money I Offer Loans In Uma tilla County
W T Gowan promotes quick reliable loans on real estate in Uma tilla County. He guarantees cheaper rates and faster action with less red tape, appealing to those seeking funds tied to the D S Boxer estate and tax matters.
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D. S. Boxer
Umatilla
W. T. Gowan
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Grandpa
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