The Money Question What Would Be the Consequence
Senator Jones outlines a silver and gold money scenario and its effects on prices, wages, and trade. He argues silver can sustain circulation, prevent price drops, and avoid harm to workers, while predicting European price shifts if gold leaves the U S. He contends a sovereign monetary policy benefits employment and consumer power, with labor wages rising when prices rise.
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Europe
Treasury Department
Eurore
Huryu
Russia
Aancer
Ner
Susp
Bankera
Banka
Beogdne Ft
California and
Australas
Cairnes
1859
West
John P Jones
Improving the System The Agricultural Department to Put Its New Scheme
Washington May 2 The agricultural department advances a notable improvement to its crop reporting system. The plan creates township correspondents in every state, replacing the prior four reporters per county. A circular asks county clerks to nominate two men per township, one to be selected as reporter. Progress shown, though pay for township reporters remains an issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
Washington
Scretary Morton
Statistiian Robinson
Department of Agriculture
Agriculture
Winds Do Great Crop Damage Across Iowa
In Des Moines on May 29 hot winds at forty miles per hour from the south and southwest persist for forty eight hours. Weather director Jet Sage says 92 degree heat harmed hay and oats and likely corn. showers may help. Two sunstroke deaths reported. Locust outbreak fears rise as Seventeen Year Locusts expected this year with a W marked on wings. initial reports show only minor damage so far.
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Des Moines
Jet Sage
Weather and Crop Service
Locensis
Yarmera
Memorial Window Honors Zeb Vance at Salem Female College
Winston NC May 29 commemorates Salem Female College ninety third commence. A large ornate memorial window to NC statesman Zebulon B Vance was placed in the chapel by the 184 graduating class. Presentations by Hon J C Buxton and acceptance by Bishop Rondthaler marked the ceremony. Diplomas will be given to fifty three graduates as oration by James M Beck.
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Zebvance
Salem
Winston
Winston-Salem
Salem Female College
North Carolina
Zebulon B Vance
James M Beck
William T. Harrity
Philadelphia
Obo School
Wreck of the Colma off Manzanillo and loss of many
The Pacific Mall steamship Colima was wrecked near Manzanillo on May 2. More than 160 people are feared dead with only nineteen known saved. The 2906 ton ironship sailed from San Francisco on May 18 under Captain J F Taylor. Rescue efforts, dispatches from Manzanillo, and search by the Barracott and San Juan steamer are discussed, with crews and passengers listed as saved or aboard.
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San Francisco
Collma
Monazilla
Acapulco
Colma
Roach
Philadelphia
J FI. Taylor
C. E. Graffiths
George Langham
Nemes
Wuntalamg
San Juan
Manganillo
Pacific Mail Company
Barracott
Pomona
al Jevoo
Manzanillo
Pun
Ta San Telmo
Mexican
Colima
Richardson
Magallan
Sin Blas
Qlanganiilo
Tac Ds
Paeble Mail Steamship Company
Fist
Cushing
Thorntort
Domingo
Abano
Sutherland Larazula
Ring
J. W Crew
D Ross How Bod
Anto Ramiz
Rowan
Joseph City
J Qneil
Anson
Carpenter
Raymond
Worrill
San Jose de Guatemaa
Panama
Vanzanille
Manzaniilo
Manzaniillo
Davite
Alexander Center
False Silverware Schemes Hit Major New York Firms
Grand jury filed true bills accusing Bloomingdale Bros Simpson Crawford and Simpson H C Koch and Co Stern and Co Macy and Co Adama and Co Hearn and Son Hilton Hughes Co rich Gros Jamison and Co Daniely and O Neill Co of selling fake silverware. Defendants were arraigned before Recorder Goff and released on parole under counsel supervision.
Farquake In Vermont Shakes Buildings No Serious Damage
A strong quake in Vermont was felt with a loud twenty second rumble. Buildings shook violently, people rushed into streets, and dishes rattled but no serious damage is reported. In Oklahoma destitute relief aid sought after child starvation death noted in Garfield county.
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Grafton
Oklahoma
Wichita
Kay
Cilvena
Garfield County
George W. Curtis
George W. Childs
Bowan
Gresham Funeral Procession Follows State Route to Train Depot
A solemn march of military units and dignitaries accompanied the funeral escort for Secretary Gresham. President Cleveland, Mrs Cleveland, and other officials rode in carriages to the depot as troops and bands formed a ceremonial guard along the route. Officials noted the president’s strained condition and a doctor’s attendance en route to Chicago where the train carried the private party and mourners. Lord Kimberly sent condolences from London, via Sir Julian Pauncefote.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
More and Chico
Yailroad
Austin
Xth Cavalry
G. Gordon
Ruger
Fourth Artillery
Artilery
Closson
Marine Band
Marine
Heywood
Gresham
Bishop Hurat
Cleveland
Mra Uhl
Mra Lamont
Olney
W'hen
Herbert and
Smith
Morton
Cao Net
Mir Clevaland
Dr . Helly
Chicago
Addion
Romero
Mexco
Mendonca
Brazil
Tran
Wmorclock
Wil
Washington
Lord Kimberly
London
Wreshage
Julian Pauncefote
Southern cotton mills expand with rising spindle counts and capital
The Manufacturers Record shows southern cotton mills increasing capital from 21.9 million in 1880 to 107 million at present, with 667000 spindles in 1880 rising to 1740000 in 1891 and 10001000 today. Mills under construction will add 500000 spindles, totaling 3,000,000, doubling the south’s mill business since 1890. Prominent New England experts, including D M Thompson of Providence and C R Makepeace, urge southern expansion as essential to national industry and interregional economic bonds.
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Baltimore
South
New England
D M . Thompson
Curitas Engine Company
Providence
South S
Middle States
C R Makepeace
Memphis Bi metalists Rally for June Convention in South
The piece portrays Memphis figures backing bimetallism with strong support from Isham Harris Carmack and The Commercial Appeal. It highlights Tom Boggs as a popular figure, Senator Harris, Editor Carmack, W N Brown, and Major Armour while noting Cleveland’s finance stance and the rise of a June convention under the Himetallic League to push silver in Tennessee Mississippi and Arkansas.
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Memphis
Himetallic League
Tennessee
Mississippi
Arkansas
Isham G Harris
Carmack
The
Commercial Appeal
W D. Robinson
W N Brown
Tennes
Mr & 5 Lake
Discharged killer of Rudolph Ligon in St Augustine case
Rudolph Ligon was shot and killed by John Bullies who was discharged after a preliminary hearing before Judge Forward. Ligon had eloped with Mrs Sullies, and the couple had lived as man and wife in Texas before being extradited for adultery. Bullies, Mrs Sullies, and Ligon were brought back and arraigned, then released on recognizance. Ligon encountered Sul Nes and was shot dead on the street as he faced his accuser.
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Rudolph Ligon
St. Augustine
Fla
John Bullies
Mra
Ligon
St Augustine
Sul- Nes
Lords vote on divorcees marriage bill in May debate
In London on May 2 the house of Lords considered a bill to empower church officials to refuse to marry divorcees. The proposal, framed as a moral reform measure, advanced past the second reading amid parliamentary debate.
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Marcy
London
House of Lords
Lori Halifax
Horsong
Intriguing Brooklyn Lodger Death Prompts Cure Claims
A lodger's body was found on a Brooklyn third floor with a revolver and a note decrying an incurable disease. The article argues modern science disproves incurable illness and touts Ozomulsion with Ozone and Guaincol as a cure, claiming Germ-killing action and God Liver Oil as health restorer.
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Brooklyn
Lam Euffering
Scatmanen L
Hav
Thor
Citizens Swear by Bob and Memphis Ladies Day Charm
A fragment notes Bob as a successful cotton factor. It mentions Memphis women drawn to a Chickasaw Club event described as worth seeing. The piece references Lieutenant Rove and the capture of the Fifth, implying admired prowess and notable action.
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Bob
Memphis
Rove
Mismanagement Tangles St Louis Grain Elevators
Local grain elevators in St Louis’ area were absorbed by the St Louis United Dreva Company years ago. Since then mismanagement has delayed deliveries and left warehouses short of wheat, triggering urgent recalls and surprise among elevator operators. The situation is blamed on mismanagement rather than theft or crookedness.
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St Lows Mn
St Louis United Dreva Or Company
T 16
Sun Tane 15
Led by a Woman Leads Desperadoes Across Arkansas
A band of three robbers held up a Rome Mo store and fled into Arkansas. Sheriff Hancox pursued them over the mountains and captured the trio at Lead Hall Ark on Sunday night. The leader was Lidia Briston, once a Springfield Mo figure, dressed as a man. Her companions were Ben Trott and John Briston. They rode stolen horses as part of an organized gang under Briston’s leadership.
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Lous
Lidia Briston
Springield
Ben Trott
John Briston
Briston
Renewed Japanese Chinese Hostilities Amid Russia Intervention Rumors
Shanghai dispatch reports alarming rumors that renewed fighting between Japan and China is imminent. Japanese warships at Formosa cleared for action and French ships at Temeu ready for emergencies. Rumors of Russian intervention prompt all steamers to Tien Tsin with rice cargoes.
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Russia
London
Shangha
Pall Mall Gazette
Japan
China
Formosa
Temeui
Tien Tsin
Opera Company Delights Charleston Audience With La Traviata
Reports from Atlanta circulated that the Campobello Grand Opera Company delivered a triumphant La Traviata at the Adem of Music tonight before a large, enthusiastic crowd. Authorities deny any contrary statements as malicious gossip, and the company remains in good condition and well received.
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Charleston
Atlanta
Campobello Grand Opera Company
Adem
Woetka
Shortage findings loom in city collector accounts
Accountants report shortages in Jo Hui Dasid sans accounta during a term as city collector. Ex State Treasurer G Sharp will settle the deficit, totaling about 3400 dollars with prior officers still under review. In Florida, Tallahassee announces no railroad commission law this session as adjournment nears.
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Moneteen
Keaington Sky
Jo Hui Dasid
Sharp
Court delays South Carolina registration appeal in Richmond
In Richmond Virginia on Friday the United States court of appeals did not hear the South Carolina appeal today. The court adjourned until Friday morning at 10 o’clock when the chief justice and Judges Simonton and Hughes will hear arguments on the motion to docket an appeal from Judge Goff’s decision in the South Carolina registration cases.
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Richmond
United States Court of Appeals
South Carolina
Sim
First peaches shipped from Cuthbert bloom State Fair era
Cuthbert sent its first crate of peaches today described as a choice variety. Free growers plan car load shipments soon as trees bulge with fruit. Mrs Grant Wilking, vice president of the art department, will lead the department in Mrs Dickson’s absence. Dickson will depart Bundsy at noon and urges full attendance this afternoon at 4 o'clock.
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Cuthbert
Grant Wilking
Dickson
Bundsy
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Meek
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Madrid
Dom Pedra
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Chargeur Rounts
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Washington Dispatch
Preas
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Josiah Patterson
White House
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Tom
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Leggs
Tom Hogis
Sound Money
Tom Loris
Hetter
Cotton Exchange
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Savannah
Stephin A Douglas
Henry Grady
West Tennessee
Harria
Pattersynh
Armour
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Hood
Praia Ee
Trea. Erie Medical CO
Buffato
N.Y
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Tallahassee
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