Carlisle Opposes Free Coinage as Primary Money in Kentucky Speech
Secretary Carlisle denounces free coinage expansion, warning it would contract the currency and raise prices. He notes only $40,000,000 of white metal could be coined annually while defending his fiscal record and urging voters to reassess economic grounds amid a Kentucky audience at Central Garden in Covington.
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Cosington
Central Garden
Carlisle
Kentucky
Mr. Queen
Covington
Penpere
Cincinnati
Argentina
Renswn
Crisi
Europe
An History of Harrison and Cleveland Finance Debates
A lengthy historical piece contrasts the administrations of Cleveland and Harrison, detailing treasury balances, debt payments, and policy shifts. It discusses the effects of silver coinage debates, the McKinley tariff era, and fiscal management, asserting the high stakes of monetary reform and the need for careful justification before changing the currency standard.
Encampment Opens at Houston for Confederate Reunion
The Houston veterans reunion begins under rain delaying the parade. About 5,000 visitors and 1,000 Texas volunteer guards are in camp with Governor Culberson and staff arriving. Notable guests include General Stewart Major General Ed Reedy and General Lee along with expected dignitaries Wednesday.
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Veterans Neunion
Houston
Tex
Teunion
Texas Volunteer Guard
Culberson
Stewart
Maryland Division of Veterans
Ed Reedy
Oklahoma
Lee
Mississippi
Turney
Tennessee
Schofield
Gordon
Mike Winnie Davis
United States
Texas
Wao
Congressman Hutcheson
Camp Culberson
Star-Eyed Goddess and Carlisle Speech Stir Louisville Debate
The Louisville Courier Journal previews Carlisle's forthcoming speech on free coinage, praising its plain, decisive attack on opponents' foundations and its potential to influence national opinion. The piece notes the speech’s clarity appeals to both literate and lay readers and promises the paper’s own commentary after reviewing the actress.
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Goen
Carilale
Louisville
Louisville Courier Journal
Carlisle
Courier Journal
Delegates Named at Mobile Meeting in The Register
In Mobile a meeting called by The Register named officers and 20 delegates to Memphis. Congressman Clarke, as chairman, urged debate and offered a resolution to send the twenty delegates, but prepa rations were lacking and the gathering adjourned without altering voter opinions.
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Mobile
Ala
Register
Memphis
Tlegster
Clark
Clarke
Debates on Bimetallism in Prussian Diet Berlin
May 20 in Berlin the Prussian diet discussed Count von Mrhach's motion on bimetallism. Arfeldt attacked government performance, arguing international currency regulation requires global bimetallic agreement to stabilize silver. Conservatives backed the move. liberals opposed. adjournment followed. In Raleigh a Democratic executive committee meeting discussed free silver. near full attendance, with adoption anticipated.
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Arichit
Berlin
Count von Mrhach
Herr Arfeldt
Germany
England
A. J. Kalfour
Baron von Zedlia
Climera
North Carolina
Raleig
Dremocratic
Seasion
Fou
Hill to Be Invited to Address Chicago Democracy
Chicago May 2 democratic managers of Cook county invite Senator HIM of New York to speak at the annual picnic June 26 in Ogden’s Grove. If he accepts the gilverite faction plans to launch Hill and Heinrichson for the presidency.
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Chicago
Cook County
Him
New York
Ogdens Grove
Shot for an informer in a drunken quarrel ends in death
Greenville D C May 2 William Austin was shot through the heart and killed near Powder’s history over the Pickens line by Isaac Bentz a young neighbor. Bentz drunk and believed to be involved in a blockade still faced the act after Austin reported the alleged illicit still. Austin left a wife and several children. Berlin May 20 The Reichstag passed the German sugar bill by 101 to 49.
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Greenville
D. C
William Austin
Isaac Bentz
Powder
Histlery
Austin
Bently
Austin Leaves
Berlin
Reichstag
Supreme Court Splits on Income Tax Law Vote 5 to 4
Washington special reports the Supreme Court ruled the income tax invalid, sweeping provisions from the statute book. Dissenters led by Harlan and White denounced the decision as unjust and dangerous, while Jackson called it a national calamity. The decision threatens $2,000,000,000 in annual federal revenue and stirs talk of an extra session.
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Washington
Supreme Court
United States
Wiz
Harlan
Kentucky
White
Louisiana
Brown
Michigan
Jackson
Tennessee
Supreme Bench
Justice Jackson Dec
Jo the Shras
Pennsylviana
Harisan
Gras
Brewer
Puller
Field
Cleveland
Fuller
Clevland
Feeld
Fleid
Springer
Supreme Court of the United States
Wall Street
Congress
Cleveland Hins
Rothschild- Morgan Syndicate
Carlisle
Supreme Court Rules Income Tax Unconstitutional in Five to Four Verdict
Washington May 2 The United States Supreme Court declares the income tax unconstitutional with a five to four decision. Chief Justice Fuller and Justices Field Gray Brewer and Shiras opposed. Justices Harlan Brown Jackson and White in favor. The courtroom is crowded awaiting final judgment and Justice Jackson’s surprise return to sit during the opinion. Continued on Fourth Col Third Page.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Tolay
Fuller
Field
Gray
Brewer
Shiras
Harlan
Brown Jackson
White
Jackson
Thia
Duel Expected Between Prominent Georgia Men in Virginia
New York reports a possible duel within twenty four hours between Colonel Daniel W. Rountree of Atlanta and Dr. Willis Westmoreland of Atlanta after a theater confrontation. Both men, under peace bonds, left New York for Virginia with advisers and unusual secrecy as rumors of a meeting spread.
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New York
Rountree
Dr. Westmoreland
Virginia
Imperial
Daniel W. Rountree
Atlanta
Abbeys Theater
Willis Westmoreland
Georgia
Edward P. Kennerd
No. 29
Broadway
Willam B. Dinsmore
American Express Company
John F. Tegnen
St. Denis
Colonel Rountree
Mr. Jennerd
Hackensack
N.J
Mr. Westmoreland
Congressional Limited
Westmoreland
Abbey’s
Did Not Fight on Broadway Report Denied
Private telegrams received in Atlanta yesterday from New York state say that the report of a fight on Broadway between Dr. Wills Westmoreland and Mr. Rountree is incorrect. How the erroneous report reached New York could not be learned.
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Stmoreland
Mr. Rountree
Atlanta
New York
Wills Westmoreland
An Rountree
Delegates Arrive in Memphis for Sound Money Meeting
The advance guard of delegates arrives in Memphis to attend the sound money convention opening Thursday. Hon D M Kennedy of Clarksville Tennessee and John W Faxon of Chattanooga Tennessee, secretary of the State Bankers Association of Tennessee, lead the arrivals with many more expected tomorrow from New Iberia Paris Tex West Point Miss Augusta Ark Fayetteville Tenn Henderson Ky Clarksville Tenn Holly Springs Miss and Natchez Miss. A committee to arrange the convention program will meet tomorrow morning.
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Memphis
Tenn
D. M. Kennedy
Clarksville
John W. Faxon
Chattanooma
State Bankers’ Association of
Tennessee
Paris
Tex
West Point
Miss
Augusta
Ark
Fayetteville
Henderson, Ky
Holly Spings
Natchez
Misa
Stevens & Co Suspension Shown Short on Cotton and Wheat
New York May 20 The suspension of Stevens & Co members of the cotton exchange was announced. The firm did extensive business largely for out of town accounts and had Broad street offices. It is said to have made an assignment to George Corliss and was short of both cotton and wheat. Rich New Orleans capitalist Lawrence Plant and a Frenchman LeDuc are said to be interested in the concern. About $20,000 in liabilities are reported.
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Harrison
Congress
Republican Congress
Legislative Department
Treasury
Democratic Party
Atealth
New York
Stevens & Co
Cotton Exchange
of Broad Street
George Corliss
Exchange
James D. Stevens
Produce Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
Samson Bros. & Co
New Orleans
Lawrence Plant
LeDuc
Deputies Shoot Lucius Williams in Cobbville Area
Reports from Macon describe deputies Cohen Garrison and Robert Garrison shooting Lucius Williams at John M Williams’s Cobbville residence amid a countywide land dispute tied to Dodge versus Williams. Williams died from head and chest wounds. Deputies forced two Williams family members into custody and fled toward Macon while a murder bench warrant loomed from U.S. court.
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Mecon
Macon
Southern Railway
Telfair County
McRae
Cobbville
Lucius Williams
Cohen Garrison
Robert Garrison
John M. Williama
United States Court
Williams
Nun
Jie
Cannut
Lacing Willams
John M. Williams
Stephen Willams
Luecius William
Norman Dorze
Walliams
Judge Speer
Pound
Telfair
Wunty
Kelly
Sinee
Toda
Williama
Keen Hung
Abusi
Dodze
John M Willans
John Kelly
Dodge
Willams
Butler
John M. Wiliams
Sal
Knights of Labor sell Broad Street HQ in Philadelphia
The Knights of Labor sold their Broad street headquarters in Philadelphia for $40,000 on May 2. The building had cost the order $15,000. It was purchased during Mr Powderly’s tenure as general master workman.
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Philadelphia
Knights of Labor
Broad Street
Powderly
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South
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Han Lucius Williams
Capraim
John Forsyth
Father
Gra
Forsyth
Mall
Lincus Williams
Spier
Doug
Speer
Wi- Hames
Tythe
Hall
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