Voorhees Eulogizes President and Pleads for Silver Act Repeal
Senator Voorhees delivers a forceful senate speech advocating repeal of the Silver Purchasing Act. He defends the president’s extra session and defers interruptions, praising financial stability, credit strength, and the nation’s progress while arguing for tariff reform and monetary policy changes amid a crowd in the galleries.
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Washington
Senator Voorhees
Senate
Voorhees
Stewart
Cleveland
Stevenson
Sey
Still the sale goes on at Max Josephs shop
Ladies Lisle thread and Balbriggan undervests offered at 22c each, valued 40 to 65c. Pink and blue undervests priced at 15c each, two for 25c, regularly 20c each. Sale continues in the store with bargain prices on undergarments.
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MAX Joseph’s
Hose Sale Offers Bargains on Hosiery and Fabrics
Local store advertises ladies and misses hose in multiple fabrics with prices from 7c to 35c and yardage on textiles. Deals include flouncings, Sateens, Lawns, Percals, Muslins, and oil cloths with marked reductions and quantities for early shoppers.
Cents Furnishing Goods to be Closed at Sacrifice
Advertises a closingout sale at deep discounts across men’s and boys’ apparel and household goods. Lists prices on shirts, collars, cuffs, underwear, suits, hats, scarves, towels, table covers, and bleached and Sea Island fabrics with substantial markdowns. Highlights bargains like free scarf with each suit and straw hats for 50 cents.
Still a Few Pairs Left of the Mens and Ladies Shoes
Still a few pairs remain on sale for men and women. The store offers men’s shoes originally 200 to 250 dollars at 100 dollars, and ladies’ Kid Button and Lace shoes while stock lasts.
Linen Window Shades Sale Objectifies Discounted Text
Linen window shades offered at several price points with descriptions of plain, fancy border, and hand painted varieties. Prices range from 20 to 98 cents per piece with several totals and values noted, suggesting a promotional listing for various shade types and finishes.
Debates on silver and finance in Congress and Senate
Washington, Aug. 23. The house opened the silver debate led by C. W. Stone defending repeal while others urged reopen or cautioned the gold cure. Dalzell defended the purchase act amid Diesel ties, and talk of a Dem caucus to support the tariff. In the Senate Pasco proposed a silver exchange plan. a three‑man commission was suggested to evaluate intrinsic value of gold before 1894. Chattanooga and Jackson notices report suspensions and local meetings.
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Washington
C. W. Stone
Witch
New York
Dalzell
Ae Pee
Senate
Seine Cage
Wilson
Committee On Work
Pasco
Eee
Finance Committee
United States
Storm Drowns Crew as Jersey Coast Endures Severe Wave
A cyclonic New York storm Aug 24 caused four sailors to drown on a New Jersey coast fishing schooner Mary F. Kelley. The storm’s fury disabled ships along the coast, with reports of wrecks and coastal damage across Jersey and New York as authorities trace losses and impacts.
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Jersey
New York
Aspiny Park
N.J
Mary F. Kelley
Chris Grat
Five Minute Debate in House on Wilson Bill Opens
Debates begin in Washington on the Wilson bill with Indiana’s Vaughn advocating repeal for bimetallic policy. Wisconsin’s Somers supports it and North Dakota’s Jokneon and Pickler discuss coinage and a pathway to change standard.
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Wasamerer
House
Vaughn
Indiana
Somers
Wisconsin
Jokneon
North Dakota
Pickler
Ppt
Dakota
Carson
Wilson
Glyeland
Bang der
Georgia Tragedy Sparks Doubt Over Dowdrell Identity
In Gainesville Georgia a man killed near the Chestatee River is believed to be outlaw Coley Dowdrell, though many doubt the victim’s identity. The dead man is identified by many as Martin, a grandmother’s grandson, with Dowdrell said to use aliases and possibly in hiding for another crime. Local police and coroner’s inquest proceed as details unfold.
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Gainesville
Coley Dowdrell
Alabama
Gadsden
Ala
Dowdrell
Chestatee
Ainesville
Pierce
Mon ¢ Ry
Jamés Latha
Aceman
Wavesville
B.A. Oggecy
Ben Ham
Jusalmour
Press Pays
Cleve Chastain
Forsyth County
Cowdrell
Pilmour
Towers
Palmour
Martin
Texas
Dowirell
Beer drinking burro challenges bar room lore
A two year old burro named Baby at Boyd's Cottage in Creve Coeur Lake reportedly drinks with patrons, once downing 15 glasses of beer and two quarts of whisky in a single session. Owner Charlie Boyd and manager James Fannagan back a $1,000 wager that Baby will drink 100 glasses daily while popular with locals.
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St. Louis
Charlie Boyd
Boyd
Creve Coeur Lake
James Fannagan
Local druggists tout Dr King remedies amid praise
John Crawford and Palmer Kinnebrew, Madison County tax collector, report crops in the Free State. Mrs Eula Webb is very ill at home on Hancock Avenue. the piece notes long selling of Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and other remedies with a money back guarantee.
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Dr. King
Bucklen
Tate
John Crawford
and Palmer
Martin
Madison County
Mies
Eula Webb
Eho
Hancock Avenue
Special in my Creal Store
A cluttered old time store ad lists items and prices including Rio Coffee Roasted Coffee soap bars pickles raspberries pepper ground spices and baking goods with various quantities and a few household items mentioned such as brooms flour and meats, reflecting a typical early 20th century daily sale item.
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Sean
Demorest Georgia Retreat Draws Summer Visitors and Locals
Demorest is described as an ideal quiet summer retreat with expanding homes, sidewalks, bridges, and an artificial lake for boating. Nearby springs and shady walks enhance the scene, drawing families seekers of pleasant society, despite some derisive views of the South and racial attitudes. A Chautauqua event attracts crowds with literary features, races, boat events, and lake illuminations planned, including a paddle boat challenge for ladies and a safety focus on the lake route.
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Demorest
Athens
Nipion
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Max Joseph
Grover Cleveland
John G. Carlisle
Hamilton
Jerdam
Cflolera
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Marina Hospital
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First National Bank of Dayton, Tenn
Jackson
Jackson, Tenn
M. M. Hammond
Harrison
Pring
Jackson County
New Jersey
Nevada
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Saato
Peffer
Hartnett
Dan John
Sam Johnson
Reek Creek
Hartwell
Lonpor
Bank of England
Savannah
Savannah Morning Telegram
Orth Stein
Buffalo
Bograro
Brunswick and Western
Waycross
Pix
Brunswick
Brunswick and Western Railroad
Clarksville
Tenn
James Emer
Amos Payne
Robertson County
Lecarfe
Duer'’s Mill
Duer
Duet
Peer Hoe
Rae
Ken
J.T. Deadwyler
Elbert
Gene Eave Een
Georgia
Chi
Tennes
Nashville
Jere Baxter
Nashville and Knoxville
Cincinnati Southern
Lebanon
Crawford
Fulton, Mo
Fred Neff
Portland
George Martin
Mirin
Neff
Harris
Tuscaloosa
Dan Webster
W. O. Harris
Courtney
Webster
Arris
Gettysburg
Garryssure
Turner Ashby
Confederate ‘Veterans
Winchester
Creal
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